Grants for State Governments

This funding opportunity is designed to promote health equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by supporting community participation, policy advocacy, and leadership development.

This funding opportunity provides $350,000 annually to organizations that will establish a collaboration office to improve early childhood education and support services for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families.

The AARP Foundation is offering a grant opportunity to organizations seeking to increase their impact by piloting a scaling strategy. This aligns with the AARP Foundation's mission to materially improve the circumstances of people aged 50 and over with incomes at or below 250% of the poverty line, lift their income above this threshold, or prevent them from falling below it. The Foundation also prioritizes programs that consult older adults in their development and implementation or create volunteer opportunities for them. This funding opportunity aims to support organizations in expanding their reach and depth to engage a larger audience, thereby addressing urgent problems faced by this demographic. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are individuals aged 50 and over who are living with low income. The impact goals are to improve the financial well-being of this population through direct services or non-direct services such as capacity building, systems change, or implementation. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects serving older adults in 22 specific U.S. states and territories that exhibit high levels of senior poverty, including Alabama, Arizona, and Puerto Rico, among others. Organizations from anywhere in the U.S. are eligible, but those serving populations disproportionately affected by systemic barriers, racial and ethnic disparities, and other harmful biases will be prioritized. The AARP Foundation's strategic priorities for this grant focus on scaling existing work to achieve greater impact. This can involve leveraging partnerships to increase program reach, using collaborative or coalition models to enhance organizational capacity, engaging new partners for policy implementation (excluding legislative advocacy), expanding public-private partnerships, applying effective systems-level approaches to new areas, or incorporating innovative strategies into existing programs. These diverse approaches reflect the Foundation's theory of change, which posits that by supporting organizations in scaling their effective programs, a broader positive impact on the economic security of older adults can be achieved. Expected outcomes and measurable results include increasing the number of 50+ individuals whose circumstances are materially improved, whose income is lifted above 250% of the poverty line, or who are prevented from falling below it. The grant aims to foster expanded reach and depth of programs, engaging larger audiences and demonstrating the effectiveness of various scaling strategies. The total program funding for this opportunity is up to $2 million, supporting projects for up to three years, indicating a commitment to sustained impact and the development of robust, scalable solutions to senior poverty.

The "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for The Improvement of Postsecondary Education (IFPSE): Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program" grant aims to financially support organizations that assist gang-involved youth in pursuing higher education for obtaining certification or credentials.

The 2025 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program is a grant that awards scallop quota to successful applicants for conducting research to enhance knowledge about the scallop fishery resource and contribute to scallop management decisions, with funding generated from the sale of the awarded quota.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will create a national center to improve access to healthcare and social services for individuals with limited English proficiency by connecting them with qualified interpreters and translators.

The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) is offering the 2024 Vibrant Communities Grants, a program designed to support single art projects across various counties in Georgia. This initiative aligns with the GCA's mission to increase the reach of arts grants statewide, as mandated by the Georgia Legislature. The program aims to fund diverse arts programs in as many counties as possible, thereby fostering vibrant cultural landscapes and promoting artistic engagement within communities. The grants are intended to enhance local arts scenes and provide opportunities for artistic expression and appreciation. The target beneficiaries of the Vibrant Communities Grants are non-profit organizations with 501(c)3 status, local government entities, public libraries, and schools, colleges, or universities located within specific eligible Georgia counties. The impact goals are to support and expand arts programs, ensuring broad access to cultural activities. This includes enabling various artistic endeavors such as performances, art exhibits, educational workshops, and artist residencies. By funding these projects, GCA seeks to enrich communities, provide creative outlets, and promote the arts as a vital component of local development. The program prioritizes a wide array of arts projects, including theatre productions, concerts, class field trips, art exhibits, murals, art festivals, and art classes. Notably, due to the ongoing impact of COVID, online programs are also eligible for funding. The focus is on projects that can be completed between October 15, 2024, and June 1, 2025, and must take place within the applicant's county. A key requirement is a 50% cash match for the grant request amount, emphasizing community investment and shared responsibility. Projects promoting specific religious doctrines or political parties are not eligible. Expected outcomes include a broader distribution of arts funding across Georgia, leading to an increase in local arts programming and engagement. Measurable results would be the number of funded projects, the types of artistic disciplines supported, and the geographical spread of these initiatives across the eligible counties. The grants are expected to range from $1,000 to $5,000 per project, ensuring that a greater number of smaller-scale, impactful projects can be realized. This strategic approach reflects the GCA's theory of change, which posits that by decentralizing arts funding and making it accessible to a wider range of organizations and counties, they can cultivate more vibrant, culturally rich communities throughout the state.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions focused on preventing and reducing youth substance use, helping them implement effective strategies and strengthen local partnerships.

This funding opportunity is designed to support community-based projects that aim to reduce health disparities in chronic kidney disease among underserved populations by addressing social determinants of health.

This grant provides funding to projects that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families, to enhance their participation in community life and influence policies that support their independence and inclusion.

This grant provides funding to states and territories to improve early childhood education systems and support the development of the workforce serving children from birth to five years old.

This grant provides funding for research partnerships between state, territory, or tribal child care agencies and research organizations to evaluate the impact of new child care subsidy policies on affordability, quality, and accessibility for working families.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will identify and address service gaps for refugee families receiving TANF assistance, enhancing their access to essential resources and support for self-sufficiency and community integration.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in analyzing existing data to evaluate the effectiveness of career pathways programs that help low-income individuals, particularly those receiving TANF, achieve better employment outcomes through education and training.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support programs helping older adults and individuals with disabilities manage chronic diseases while improving their behavioral health through education and community partnerships.

This program provides funding to enhance nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, to create more inclusive and supportive learning environments.

This funding opportunity supports innovative community-based projects aimed at reducing health disparities related to dementia and cognitive decline among underserved populations as they age.

This grant provides funding to state agencies to create or revive coordinated respite care systems that support family caregivers of individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions across all ages.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions and training programs to develop a diverse and well-trained behavioral health workforce focused on serving children, adolescents, and young adults in underserved communities.

This grant provides funding to state agencies and community organizations to develop and improve services that support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, ensuring they can remain independent and safe in their communities.