Grants for State Governments

ArcStone has launched the Unleash the Good Grant program, an initiative designed to bolster nonprofit organizations by enhancing their online presence and facilitating the achievement of their missions through strategic web development services. This program aligns with ArcStone's commitment to supporting organizations that are dedicated to protecting, preserving, and improving the Earth’s natural environment. By offering in-kind grants for web development, ArcStone aims to empower these nonprofits with the digital tools necessary to expand their reach and effectiveness. The target beneficiaries of this grant are 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations that actively work towards environmental impact. The program's core focus is on providing comprehensive web development services, including website discovery and sitemap creation, accessible and inclusive design, WordPress development, SEO basics for key pages, limited content entry, project management, quality assurance, training, launch support, and one year of free hosting. The impact goal is to enable selected organizations to create compelling and impactful online platforms that further their environmental objectives. The Unleash the Good Grant prioritizes organizations with a clear vision of how web design services will enhance their online presence and mission. This ensures that the provided services will be strategically utilized for maximum impact. The expected outcomes include a significantly improved online presence for recipient organizations, leading to greater visibility, enhanced engagement with their target audiences, and ultimately, a more effective pursuit of their environmental protection and preservation goals. The measurable results of this program will be observed through the successful implementation of the web development services and the subsequent online performance of the recipient organizations. While specific quantitative metrics are not detailed in the provided information, the focus on SEO, accessible design, and a year of free hosting suggests an emphasis on creating sustainable and impactful digital platforms that can be tracked through website analytics and audience engagement. ArcStone’s strategic priority is to leverage its expertise in web development to contribute to environmental causes, operating under the theory of change that by strengthening the digital infrastructure of environmental nonprofits, their overall capacity to achieve their missions will be significantly enhanced.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering two grant programs: the Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets (RDMS) Capital Grant Program and the Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE) Implementation Grant Program. Both programs aim to accelerate Illinois' economic recovery and promote long-term, sustainable, and inclusive growth, aligning with a mission to revitalize communities and foster economic development. The total funding expected is $20 million for RDMS and $10 million for RISE Implementation, with individual grants ranging from $250,000 to $2 million. The RDMS program specifically targets communities that have experienced disinvestment, particularly those hardest-hit by the COVID-19 crisis. The goal is to facilitate investment to revitalize commercial corridors and downtown areas in Illinois through capital grants. Eligible applicants for both programs include economic development organizations (EDOs), local units of government (e.g., municipalities, counties, townships), and private businesses. Special purpose local units of government are not eligible. The priorities for RDMS include supporting capital projects that improve and repair roads, sidewalks, and lighting; develop public spaces to attract events; improve water and sewer infrastructure; and facilitate mixed-use development to add vitality to commercial corridors and downtowns. These priorities are aimed at tangible infrastructure and development projects that directly contribute to the revitalization of downtown areas. Expected outcomes for these programs include accelerated economic recovery and the promotion of long-term, sustainable, and inclusive growth throughout Illinois. Measurable results will likely involve the number and scale of capital projects completed, the revitalization of commercial corridors, increased economic activity in targeted areas, and improvements in public infrastructure. The grant duration is 2 years, with the period of performance expected to be late calendar year 2024 through the end of calendar year 2026. The DCEO's strategic priority is clearly to stimulate economic recovery and growth through targeted investments in key community infrastructure and development.

The LGBTQIA+ National Grant, provided by Founders First Community Development Corporation, aims to empower eligible small businesses within the LGBTQIA+ community. This initiative directly aligns with Founders First's overarching mission to foster the growth of diverse founder-led businesses that generate over $1 million in annual revenues. By offering financial support and valuable resources, the program seeks to address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and contribute to their economic success and sustainability. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are LGBTQIA+ identifying business owners who serve as CEO, President, or Business Owner of an active, U.S.-based business. To be eligible, businesses must have an annual revenue not exceeding $5 million, employ between 2 to 100 individuals, and have been in operation for a minimum of one year. The impact goal is to make significant investments in 25 LGBTQIA+ led businesses across the United States, thereby facilitating their growth and increasing their capacity for job creation and community contribution. The program prioritizes businesses that meet the outlined eligibility criteria, focusing on those with a demonstrated need for capital and a clear potential for growth. Beyond the direct financial support of $25,000 grant packages, a key focus is providing access to resources. This includes connecting grant recipients with like-minded entrepreneurs through the Founders First family network, and offering exclusive access to webinars and other valuable educational resources designed to enhance business acumen and operational efficiency. The expected outcomes of the LGBTQIA+ National Grant include the direct financial empowerment of 25 small businesses within the LGBTQIA+ community. Measurable results will include the number of businesses receiving grants, their continued operation and growth, and their engagement with the provided resources. Founders First's strategic priorities are clearly centered on increasing the number of successful, diverse founder-led businesses, and this grant program serves as a critical component of their theory of change, which posits that targeted financial investment combined with robust support systems will lead to sustained economic impact and a more equitable entrepreneurial landscape.

The Jefferson Parish Residential Façade Improvement Program, offered by the New Orleans Education League of the Construction Industry (NOEL) and the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority, is a voluntary grant program designed to enhance the quality of life in Jefferson Parish. Its core mission aligns with preserving home ownership and promoting attractive neighborhoods, thereby maintaining and enhancing property values for all citizens. The program offers financial assistance, up to $8,500, to homeowners for exterior home improvements, aiming to create more handsome and safe neighborhoods. The primary beneficiaries of this program are owner-occupied, detached single-family homeowners residing in Terrytown, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, who meet specific criteria including U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, at least one year of residency in their home, and certification that the home is their primary residence and not for sale. The program explicitly excludes communal areas, condominiums, and mobile homes. The impact goals are centered on fostering community pride, stabilizing neighborhoods, and ultimately increasing property values through visible improvements. The program's priorities and focuses are on exterior front façade improvements or, for corner properties, street-facing façades. Eligible costs include repair or replacement of front doors, shutters, windows, side doors and windows facing the street (for corner properties), soffit and fascia repair, rotten wood repair, driveway and front sidewalk repair or replacement, exterior painting, and landscaping. The work must adhere to nationally adopted enhancement standards, ensuring a consistent and high-quality outcome across participating properties. Expected outcomes include a visually enhanced neighborhood, increased curb appeal, and a strengthened sense of community among residents. Measurable results could include the number of homes improved, the total funds disbursed, and potentially, long-term increases in property values within the targeted areas. The program's strategic priorities are to support community efforts that directly contribute to the aesthetic and structural integrity of residential properties, reflecting a theory of change that by improving individual homes, the overall neighborhood environment is uplifted. This, in turn, is expected to attract and retain residents, further solidifying the community's stability and appeal.

The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program, supported by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and major funders like the Richard King Mellon Foundation, USDA's Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Altria Group, and Cleveland-Cliffs, aims to restore and sustain healthy forests, rivers, and streams. This initiative aligns with a broader mission to enhance natural habitats and support diverse native bird and aquatic species populations. Approximately $3.5 million is available this year, with individual grants ranging from $75,000 to $500,000, distributed over a four-year project period. The program's overall goal is to improve the quality and connectivity of forest and freshwater habitats to increase the distribution and abundance of birds, fish, and other wildlife. This will be evidenced by a suite of indicator species reflecting the health of these habitats. Target beneficiaries include a variety of bird species such as golden-winged warbler, wood thrush, and cerulean warbler, as well as aquatic species like brook trout, eastern hellbender, and freshwater mussels. The program seeks to engage public and private landowners in active stewardship through technical and financial assistance, demonstrations, education, outreach, and other innovative approaches. Key priorities include improving the voluntary management of public and private forestlands to create mixed-age forest blocks that support bird and wildlife diversity. Another critical focus is improving stream health by voluntarily removing passage barriers, restoring riparian buffers, and enhancing water quality and hydrology. These interventions are designed to bolster populations of the targeted aquatic species, contributing to healthier ecosystems across the Central Appalachia region. The expected outcomes are a measurable increase in the distribution and abundance of indicator bird and aquatic species, demonstrating improved forest and freshwater habitat conditions. The program's theory of change posits that by actively engaging landowners and implementing science-based conservation strategies, it can effectively restore critical habitats. This, in turn, will lead to a more resilient and biodiverse Central Appalachia, benefiting both wildlife and local communities. The geographic focus includes portions of Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, ensuring a concentrated effort within this vital ecological corridor.

This FOA encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program for the purpose of supporting the research activities during the early stage careers of independent clinical researchers. The program offers the opportunity for a unique bridge between the NIH intramural and extramural research communities and contains two phases. In the first phase, Lasker Scholars will receive appointments for up to 5-7 years as tenure-track investigators within the NIH Intramural Research Program with independent research budgets. In the second phase, successful scholars will receive up to 3 years of NIH support for their research at an extramural research facility; or, the Scholar can be considered to remain as an investigator within the intramural program.

The Learning Landscapes Challenge, sponsored by Siegel Family Endowment (SFE) and the Walton Family Foundation (WFF), aims to integrate social, digital, and physical infrastructure to bridge current and future learning paradigms. This initiative aligns with the foundations' broader missions to support changemakers and foster innovative approaches to education. By focusing on infrastructure, the challenge seeks to create more connected and effective learning environments, reflecting a strategic priority to enhance educational ecosystems through systemic improvements. The challenge targets "changemakers," including individuals, groups, or entities with innovative ideas, particularly those operating in the United States, as lead individuals or entities must maintain a primary place of operations there to be eligible for monetary prizes. The impact goal is to achieve tangible, transformative effects in learning, extending beyond single communities. The program prioritizes solutions that incorporate multiple dimensions of infrastructure or utilize infrastructure in novel ways to create scaled impact. The Learning Landscapes Challenge is structured in three phases to identify and support infrastructural concepts. Phase 1 is open to all eligible entrants, with up to 40 winners receiving $5,000 and an invitation to the Phase 2 accelerator. Phase 2 is exclusively for Phase 1 winners, with up to five recipients each receiving $200,000 and an invitation to the Phase 3 incubator. Finally, Phase 3 is for Phase 2 winners, with up to two grand-prize winners each receiving $500,000. These phased awards, totaling up to $2.2 million, are designed to progressively refine and scale solutions. Expected outcomes include the development and implementation of innovative learning solutions that integrate various infrastructures, leading to more accessible and effective learning experiences. Measurable results are tied to the progression through the phases and the successful scaling of these solutions beyond initial communities. The foundations' theory of change suggests that by supporting the development of robust and integrated learning infrastructures, they can catalyze significant improvements in educational access, quality, and adaptability, ultimately preparing learners for future challenges and opportunities.

This grant provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations for solar energy projects that benefit their communities, particularly focusing on reducing energy costs for low-income households and enhancing tribal facilities.

The Illinois Humanities Microgrants program supports individuals and small organizations that engage the public with local and regional history collections. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to foster an appreciation for the humanities and historical understanding within communities. By providing financial assistance, Illinois Humanities empowers stewards of history to educate and enlighten their communities, emphasizing the value of archives, texts, stories, and photography. The target beneficiaries include individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions such as schools, government institutions, libraries, museums, and churches. The program prioritizes applicants, historical content, or audiences focused within Illinois, with a particular emphasis on organizations having annual budgets less than $400,000. The impact goal is to strengthen historical engagement and education at the local level, ensuring that diverse communities have opportunities to connect with and learn from their past. The program's priorities and focuses revolve around supporting grassroots efforts to bring history to the public. It provides grants of $750, with optional additional stipends: up to $250 for accessibility services like ASL interpretation or captioning, and up to $100 for media services such as documentation and photography. These optional funds highlight the program's commitment to inclusive access and effective dissemination of historical knowledge, reflecting a strategic priority to make history broadly available and engaging. Expected outcomes include an increase in public programs and events that utilize local and regional history collections, enhanced community engagement with historical narratives, and greater accessibility for diverse audiences. Measurable results could include the number of events supported, audience attendance, and the adoption of accessibility and media documentation practices. This program serves as a practical application of Illinois Humanities' strategic goal to support community-driven humanities projects and their theory of change, which posits that by empowering local actors, historical understanding and civic engagement will flourish.

This grant provides financial support to small community-based organizations in Maine that address urgent needs and promote social equity, particularly for under-resourced populations and environmental well-being.

The Café Royal Cultural Foundation NYC Performance Grant supports individuals focused on the production of theatre, dance, and performance art, which can be accompanied by music. This grant aligns with the foundation's mission to foster artistic creation by providing essential funding for projects that bring art to an audience. The foundation recognizes that an audience is often the final, crucial piece in a work of art created by dancers, musicians, actors, and writers. The target beneficiaries for this grant are individual performers of theatre, dance, and performance art. Eligibility criteria specify that applicants must be United States Citizens or Resident Aliens, residents of New York City for at least one year prior to applying, and plan to remain residents through the project's completion. The grant focuses on supporting full productions, specifically stating that readings for plays will not qualify. This demonstrates a commitment to funding complete and public-facing artistic endeavors. The grant prioritizes the production aspect of performing arts, explicitly stating that it does not fund costs associated with the creation or composition of new work. This focus ensures that the grants are directed towards bringing existing or newly developed works to the stage, emphasizing the performance and audience engagement. The foundation's strategic priority appears to be the direct support of artistic presentation and the cultivation of a vibrant performing arts scene in New York City. Expected outcomes include the successful staging of theatre, dance, and performance art productions. Measurable results would be the number of performances supported, the number of audience members reached, and the successful completion of the funded projects by eligible New York City artists. The implicit theory of change is that by funding the production of these art forms, the foundation contributes to the cultural enrichment of New York City, provides opportunities for artists to present their work, and ensures public access to diverse artistic expressions. Funding information specifies that grants are awarded up to $10,000, with a range of $1,000 to $10,000. While a specific grant duration is not mentioned, the expectation is that projects will be completed. The foundation's dedication to supporting performance, rather than creation, highlights its commitment to the final stages of artistic work, ensuring that art reaches its intended audience.

The TSAF supports tribes in asserting control over their energy resources and focuses on making project implementation feasible by leveraging state and federal programs, philanthropic dollars, and partnerships with other tribes across Indian County while working in alignment to identify, develop, finance and implement solar power projects that meet community needs, including education, hands-on training, and energy cost reductions for tribal members. TSAF Funding Area- Tribal Energy Capacity Building Grant  At the TSAF, they understand that Indian Country needs more than just project development funding, which is why the Tribal Energy Capacity Building grants are looking to support tribes and tribal organizations with; technical expertise, educational and workforce development training, policy and regulatory guidance, planning, design, and project development, and industry resources. Tribal Energy Capacity Building grants will be intended to support TSAF’s past, current, and new community of tribal partners to invest in building the human capacity needed to advance tribal clean energy programs and projects that build the tribal energy ecosystem of community leaders, experts, cultural knowledge keepers, and everyone in between. These grants will be significant, flexible, multi-year funding for general operating support, capacity building, and enhancing energy and sustainability expertise that reinforces tribal sovereignty. TSAF Grantmaking Priorities  The TSAF supports and encourages solar education, training, and workforce development in tribal communities through leadership programs and industry related opportunities Provide access to funding to support the development of renewable energy projects and the development of long-term energy plans to increase tribal energy security and resiliency Ensure that equity is a driving principle in the national transition to a clean energy economy through learning from the TSAF community and generating awareness in the climate action arena.

The Greenhouse Accelerator Program Juntos Crecemos Edition is a five-month, mentor-guided initiative designed to accelerate emerging Hispanic food and beverage innovations. This program, an extension of the initial Greenhouse Accelerator launched in 2018, is a collaborative effort with PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos, which is part of PepsiCo’s Pep+ transformation agenda. The overarching mission is to provide both short-term and long-term support to Hispanic small businesses, aligning with PepsiCo's broader strategic priorities of driving growth for Hispanic founders within the food and beverage industry in the U.S. and fostering a positive impact through its PepsiCo Positive Strategy. The primary target beneficiaries of this program are up to eight high-potential, emerging Hispanic-owned food and beverage consumer packaged goods small businesses operating in the United States, with net-revenues between $100,000 to $2,000,000 USD in their last financial year. The impact goals are centered on fostering the growth and scalability of these businesses. By providing grants, expert guidance, networking opportunities, and mentorship, the program aims to accelerate pathways for these businesses to launch, scale, and grow their breakthrough innovations, ultimately contributing to the economic empowerment of Hispanic founders. The program prioritizes businesses that demonstrate a clear go-to-market strategy, are post-prototype and ready for review with a multinational corporation, exhibit uniqueness in the market, and possess balanced gender and ethnic diversity. A strong emphasis is also placed on a clear and active social responsibility mission that aligns with PepsiCo’s Juntos Crecemos Strategy and the broader PepsiCo Positive Strategy. The selection committee will also look for scalable business models, indicating the program's focus on long-term sustainability and impact. Expected outcomes include a guaranteed $20,000 USD grant for each finalist, with the winner receiving an additional $100,000 USD, providing crucial financial support. Beyond monetary grants, participants are expected to benefit from expert guidance through learning modules across all aspects of business development, hands-on mentorship for refining business models and strategies, and enhanced impact. The program also offers invaluable access and exposure to the extensive PepsiCo network, industry experts, VCs, and investors, as well as the unlocking of potential collaboration opportunities with PepsiCo. These measurable results collectively aim to strengthen and expand Hispanic-owned businesses in the food and beverage sector.

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 Public Art Building Communities (PABC) Grant Program. This program aims to support individual artists and organizations in the creation and installation of new permanent or temporary public art works. The core mission of the PABC grant is to connect artists and their artwork with communities, fostering cultural enrichment and engagement within the District of Columbia. CAH's strategic priorities for this grant align with encouraging high-quality public art, developing meaningful artist-community connections, and promoting diverse artistic expressions that resonate with DC residents. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are experienced individual artists, arts-related professionals (such as presenters, producers, and educators) residing in the District of Columbia, and eligible nonprofit organizations or Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) operating within DC. The impact goals are multifaceted, seeking to provide exposure and participation to the community in the public art-making process, further learning or discovery opportunities through public art installations, and ultimately contribute to the District of Columbia’s public art collection. The PABC grant program prioritizes the creation of original, high-quality public art works within the District of Columbia. A key focus is on supporting the creation of public art by DC resident artists, ensuring that local talent is nurtured and showcased. The program also emphasizes the promotion of robust and diverse artistic expressions that genuinely connect with and reflect the experiences of DC residents. For organizations, demonstrating a partnership with a visual artist to design, fabricate, and install the proposed artwork in a public space is a crucial requirement. Expected outcomes include an increase in the number of high-quality public art installations throughout the District of Columbia, stronger connections between artists and the communities they serve, and enhanced community participation in and appreciation for public art. Measurable results could involve tracking the number of grants awarded, the types and locations of art installations, the number of community members engaged, and the overall contribution to DC's public art collection. CAH's theory of change is that by investing in public art, they can enrich the cultural landscape, foster community engagement, and provide platforms for artistic expression and learning within the District.

The Accion Opportunity Fund, with support from Etsy’s Uplift Fund, has established the Creators’ Momentum Business Accelerator. This program is designed to empower entrepreneurs within the creative economy by offering valuable learning and networking opportunities, alongside grant capital. The initiative aims to spark business growth for creative individuals and aligns with a mission to provide crucial support to those historically excluded from traditional business ecosystems. The program recognizes that creative entrepreneurs can flourish with the right advice, access to networks, and impactful resources. The primary target beneficiaries of this accelerator are creative entrepreneurs, including crafters, artists, makers, and musicians, who own operating businesses that contribute to the creative economy. The program specifically seeks to support those who have been operational for at least one year, have annual revenues under $500,000, employ five or fewer full- or part-time employees, and are located in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. The overarching impact goal is to foster the success of these entrepreneurs by equipping them with the tools and resources necessary to grow their businesses and bring their talents to a wider audience. The program's priorities and focus areas include providing a comprehensive virtual experience. This encompasses seminars offering valuable industry expertise, small-group workshops for networking with like-minded entrepreneurs, and self-paced digital education. A key component is the provision of grant capital, specifically a $5,000 business grant upon successful completion of the eight-week program. This multi-faceted approach is intended to address the diverse needs of creative entrepreneurs, from business education to financial support and community building. Expected outcomes and measurable results for the 2024 program include supporting 100 business owners through a full suite of offerings. Participants are expected to create a growth plan that they can implement beyond the program period to sustain their business expansion. The $5,000 grant serves as a direct financial injection to fuel growth, while the educational and networking components are designed to build long-term capacity and resilience within the participating businesses. The program's success will be measured by the successful completion of the program by participants and the subsequent application of their growth plans and grant funds.

America’s Future (AF) is offering the GO! Fellowship, a 3-month program designed to equip participants to become effective grassroots organizers and leaders in their communities. This fellowship aligns with AF’s mission by fostering individuals who can convene people around local issues and advance the ideas of liberty, which are core to the organization’s values. The program aims to empower individuals to enact meaningful change and improve people's lives through local action. The GO! Fellowship targets qualified candidates between the ages of 22-40 who reside in the United States, live by AF’s 5 Values, are strong project managers, relationship builders, passionate about local issues, and take initiative. AF National Members receive preferential acceptance, indicating a strategic priority to engage and develop its existing member base. The program's impact goals include cultivating a new generation of grassroots leaders capable of addressing diverse community needs, from advocating for the unhoused to empowering Gen Z to run for office and sustaining global cultures. The fellowship focuses on answering fundamental questions about grassroots organizing: its definition and importance, effective communication of ideas, funding strategies, and building meaningful relationships for leveraged change. Participants will gain confidence, skills, and knowledge in areas such as recruitment, theory of change, event planning, volunteer management, marketing, leadership, and strategy through training and mentorship workshops with experts. This comprehensive approach reflects a strategic priority to build well-rounded and effective organizers. Expected outcomes include participants creating meaningful, locally-based organizing projects to improve their cities or communities. Top projects are eligible for additional training and support, which serves as a measurable result of the program's success and a further investment in promising initiatives. The overall theory of change appears to be that by equipping passionate individuals with practical organizing skills and a supportive peer network, AF can cultivate a grassroots movement that champions the ideas of liberty and enacts positive, community-level change across the United States.

The 2024 Austin Film Society (AFS) Grant for Feature Films is now accepting applications, offering financial support to film and video artists in Texas. This grant program aligns with AFS's mission to foster diverse and underrepresented voices in independent film, supporting artists whose work demonstrates promise, skill, and creativity. AFS is particularly committed to providing support to women filmmakers and those who identify with communities of color, aiming to strengthen the artist community within Texas and ensure its continued vibrancy. The grants range from $10,000 to $100,000, with specific awards like the AFS Grant for Features in Production offering up to $15,000 cash, and the AFS Grant for Features in Development providing a one-time, unrestricted $10,000 grant. The grant targets documentary and narrative film projects that are 40 minutes or longer and are in development, pre-production, production, or post-production stages. Target beneficiaries include emerging and established filmmakers residing in Texas, with a special focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the North Texas Pioneer Film Award. This award, totaling $30,000 in cash grants (ranging from $5,000 to $15,000), specifically aims to fund emerging filmmakers with first or second feature films and those from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in independent film. The impact goal is to support the creation of compelling cinematic works and cultivate a robust independent film landscape in Texas. Key priorities for the AFS Grant include supporting filmmakers with a current Texas residency who are directors or co-directors of their projects. The program explicitly excludes full-time students outside of Texas, previous Texas residents, out-of-state directors on Texas-based films, and AFS staff or board members. Eligible projects must be single, stand-alone works in various film and video genres, excluding industrial/promotional pieces, music videos, "works-for-hire," and television or web series. For development support, filmmakers must have an established body of work, demonstrated by at least one completed feature-length film, several short films, or a background in television writing and directing, and must provide at least two samples of previous work. Expected outcomes include the advancement of feature-length film projects in Texas, an increase in the number of films produced by diverse and underrepresented voices, and the sustained growth of the state's artist community. While specific measurable results like the number of completed films or festival selections are not explicitly detailed in this description, the grant structure implies that the successful completion and progression of projects through various production stages are key indicators of success. The unrestricted nature of the development grant for career artists suggests a trust in their ability to use funds effectively to advance their projects, with proposals outlining how the $10,000 will aid progress. The foundation's strategic priority is clearly to build a robust pipeline for independent film production in Texas and to champion diversity within the film industry. Their theory of change appears to be that by providing direct financial support and in-kind resources to Texas-based filmmakers, especially those from underrepresented groups, they can stimulate creative output, foster talent, and ultimately contribute to a more vibrant and inclusive cinematic landscape. The emphasis on specific grants for development and production, as well as awards for regional filmmakers, demonstrates a multi-faceted approach to achieving these strategic objectives.

The Rise Challenge is an innovation contest designed to address the systemic challenges faced by entrepreneurs of color in establishing and expanding their businesses. This program directly aligns with Prosperity Now's mission to foster economic access and opportunities, particularly for communities that are disproportionately impacted by economic disparities. The contest serves as a mechanism to generate innovative ideas and solutions that can bridge the capital gap and other barriers that hinder the growth of businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color. The primary target beneficiaries of the Rise Challenge are entrepreneurs of color, who frequently encounter significant hurdles in securing capital and accessing vital economic opportunities. The program aims to alleviate these challenges by fostering an environment where new solutions can emerge, ultimately leading to greater market competitiveness and wealth accumulation for these entrepreneurs. The broader impact goal is to create more equitable economic conditions within underserved markets by strengthening the ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs of color. A key priority of the Rise Challenge is to support the development of non-profit loan funds, especially those facilitated by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). These institutions play a crucial role in providing much-needed capital to economically underserved markets, where traditional financial avenues may be limited. The contest focuses on identifying and rewarding innovative approaches that enhance the effectiveness and reach of such financial mechanisms, thereby empowering entrepreneurs who have historically faced capital constraints. The expected outcomes of the Rise Challenge include the identification and implementation of innovative solutions that address economic access and opportunity disparities. Measurable results will include the recognition and funding of promising initiatives, with three prize tiers: $75,000 for the First Place Team, $50,000 for the Second Place Team, and $25,000 for the Third Place Team. These awards are intended to catalyze the development and scaling of solutions that can drive real change in the economic landscape for entrepreneurs of color, aligning with Prosperity Now's strategic priorities to promote inclusive economic growth and wealth building.

The State of Hawai`i has established aggressive renewable energy goals, including potential offshore wind development, to reduce fossil fuel dependence. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) oversees the development of offshore renewable energy on the nations outer continental shelf (OCS) and is mandated to preserve historic and cultural resources that may be impacted by its approved actions. BOEM is required under multiple statutes (as referenced in the below Background section) to take into consideration the impacts of OCS activities on cultural resources and Traditional Cultural Places.The purpose of this study is to provide critical information to BOEM in support of its offshore historic preservation responsibilities. The project will have three primary components: 1) compile data from archival and secondary sources of known, reported, and potential traditional cultural landscapes and cultural resources near the islands of O`ahu and Moloka`i, specifically focusing on the Ka`iwi Channel; 2) compile and summarize appropriate ethnographic information from Native Hawaiian communities regarding types of traditional use areas and traditional cultural places that could be impacted by offshore development; and 3) refine or develop guidance documents that identify Best Practices and protocols for engaging with Native Hawaiian communities, respecting traditional Indigenous Knowledge and including appropriate selected elements of traditional knowledge within the NHPA and NEPA review processes.This information will support recent Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies on Indigenous Knowledge and other Federal efforts related to Indigenous Knowledge; is necessary under Section 106 of the NHPA, which requires that federal agencies must apply the National Register Criteria to places that may be affected by a federal undertaking; and will also be used to support reviews under NEPA and other federal laws.See related documents for questions and responses submitted after publishing.

The purpose of this program is to address the public health crisis caused by escalating opioid misuse, opioid use disorder (OUD), and opioid-related overdose across the nation. States and territories are expected to use the resources to: (1) increase access to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD); (2) support the continuum of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services for OUD and other concurrent substance use disorders; and (3) support the continuum of care for stimulant misuse and use disorders, including those involving cocaine and methamphetamine.