Grants for Independent School Districts

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million for various organizations to develop innovative projects that improve diversity and inclusivity in clinical trials, enhance data on underrepresented groups, and capture diverse patient perspectives to promote health equity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and educators in Georgia to improve outdoor learning experiences for preK-12 students through various initiatives like professional development, schoolyard enhancements, and field trips.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is seeking applications from Minnesota educational cooperative service units with prior experience in statewide leadership and technical assistance to ensure a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with low incidence disabilities. This grant aims to sustain and increase the capacity of Minnesota's special education workforce, aligning with the MDE's mission to support all students, particularly those with low incidence disabilities who comprise less than 10 percent of all students receiving special education services or require intensive support in specific categorical areas. The grant opportunity estimates $875,000 per year is available, with an initial grant period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are educational professionals who provide education to students with low incidence disabilities in Minnesota, as well as the students themselves. The impact goals include enhancing the skills of educators and other educational professionals, addressing staff shortages, and improving early identification and support for students with low incidence disabilities. This initiative seeks to build a competent workforce capable of delivering high-quality special education services across the state. The program prioritizes providing aligned, requested, and anticipated technical assistance, including purposeful and sustained collaborative opportunities. This will involve a multi-tiered support framework for technical assistance (MTS-TA) to foster skill-building for educators. A key focus is coordination and partnership with local districts, coops, and other educational agencies, as well as collaboration with institutions of higher education to address workforce development and staff shortages. The categorical areas for necessary supports are outlined in the specific program expectations for grant-funded partners. Expected outcomes include a more robust and skilled special education workforce in Minnesota, improved technical assistance for educators, and enhanced educational outcomes for students with low incidence disabilities. Measurable results will likely involve metrics related to the number of professionals trained, the types of technical assistance provided, and improvements in early identification and support practices. The ultimate goal is to ensure that all students, especially those with low incidence disabilities, receive the necessary supports to achieve a free and appropriate public education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop innovative educational programs that raise awareness about the risks associated with skin lightening products, particularly for minority communities.

This state-funded initiative provides financial support to Georgia paraprofessionals pursuing certification as teachers through a specific training program, helping cover their educational expenses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for rare neurodegenerative diseases, benefiting a wide range of organizations including universities, nonprofits, and businesses across the country.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals, non-profits, and municipalities to create arts and culture projects that positively impact the community in Lackawanna County, PA.

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to support research and outreach initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations, while also fostering training and mentorship for underrepresented students and early-career researchers.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in exploring and validating the biological mechanisms linking HIV, substance use disorders, and opioid exposure at a single-cell level, with a focus on data mining existing datasets and conducting functional validation studies.

This program provides funding for businesses, nonprofits, community groups, churches, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance neighborhood beauty, foster community engagement, and celebrate local culture in Jackson.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports rural Georgia public elementary schools in partnering with local child care programs to improve early literacy practices and ensure a smooth transition for young students entering school.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to a variety of organizations for research aimed at improving pain management, anesthesia safety, and addiction treatment through clinical trials and innovative methodologies.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific East Tennessee counties to deliver holiday gifts and seasonal assistance to under-resourced and underserved children in need.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research teams of diverse experts to tackle ambitious challenges in dental, oral, and craniofacial science, focusing on innovative solutions like non-opioid pain therapies and health disparity-reducing technologies.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Lewis County to implement innovative programs that address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Funding and Duration: Grant amounts for the conventional program range from $100,000 to $500,000. The maximum grant duration is two (2) years, eight (8) months, and grant funds cannot be expended before November 1, 2025, or after June 30, 2028.   Projects submitted through the Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations (Additional Assistance) Program will range from $100,000 to $250,000. Program requirements and submission deadlines differ for Additional Assistance Program applicants. Please reference the 2025 Request for Concept Proposals - Additional Assistance Program or email grants@cdfa.ca.gov for more information.   CDFA reserves the right to offer an award amount different than the amount requested.    

The Golden Heart Community Foundation (GHCF) offers grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations that support charitable programs in the Fairbanks North Star Borough area. This geographic community fund aims to address the evolving charitable needs of the Greater Fairbanks area, with guidance from the Golden Heart Community Foundation Advisory Board. The mission alignment is centered on fostering community well-being and development across a broad spectrum of needs within the specified region. The grant program targets a diverse range of beneficiaries, including those in need of support for health and wellness, education, outdoor activities, arts and culture, and general community development. The impact goals are to support projects that provide measurable and achievable outcomes, demonstrating tangible benefits for Fairbanks North Star Borough residents. Preference is given to applications that have the potential to broadly impact the community. The GHCF prioritizes projects that address a wide array of community needs and focuses on initiatives that can demonstrate clear outcomes and effective use of resources. While the grant size ranges from $1,000 to $10,000, funding information also specifies $1,000 – $5,000, indicating a focus on a range of project scales. The foundation's strategic priorities are to facilitate a fair and transparent competitive process, ensuring that eligible applications are reviewed thoroughly using a scoring matrix by the Grants Committee, composed of volunteer Advisory Board members and other community members. Expected outcomes include successful project completion within one year of the award, with a clear focus on measurable and achievable results. Applicants are encouraged to detail these outcomes and demonstrate additional sources of support, collaboration, and/or cooperation. The evaluation criteria emphasize the overall merit of the project, the organization's ability to successfully complete it, the clarity and measurability of the project's goal, the feasibility of the timeframe, and the number of people served, reflecting the foundation's theory of change which centers on impactful, well-executed projects that benefit the broader Fairbanks community.

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore the genetic and molecular factors influencing addictive behaviors and substance use disorders, with the goal of identifying new therapeutic targets and strategies.

The Chautauqua County Tourism Product Development Grant Program, with a deadline of 10/01/2024, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance tourism and recreation opportunities, increase visibility, and promote overnight stays in the county, with a focus on event development, marketing, and attraction enhancement.