Grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses - Arts

This program provides funding to Tribal Governments and organizations in Massachusetts for a variety of cultural projects and initiatives that benefit their communities.

This grant provides funding for the restoration and rehabilitation of designated historic properties in King County, supporting individuals, nonprofits, and local governments with site control over qualifying landmarks.

This program provides funding to organizations for public events and activities that enhance the quality of life for Ames residents and attract visitors to the area.

This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses in Pennsylvania to host major events that attract tourism and promote economic development in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.

This program provides matching funds to property owners and tenants in Downtown Warsaw for enhancing the visual appeal and integrity of their commercial façades, promoting revitalization and historic preservation.

This program provides $25 grocery and gas gift cards to cancer patients in Northern New England who are currently undergoing treatment or receiving palliative care, helping to alleviate financial burdens and food insecurity.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote Swedish literature and drama internationally through events, campaigns, and collaborations, enhancing cultural exchange and visibility for Swedish authors.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and select for-profit companies to create tourism-driven cultural and special events in Miami-Dade County that attract visitors and boost hotel occupancy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new events and activities that enhance community engagement, tourism, and economic vibrancy in Breckenridge, targeting local nonprofits, event producers, schools, and businesses.

This funding opportunity supports independent retail shop owners in Oklahoma who want to create community-focused projects that enhance public spaces outside their businesses.

The City of Kemah's Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Sponsorship Program offers funding to organizations for events that directly enhance and promote tourism, as well as the convention and hotel industry within the city. This initiative is designed to align with the city's mission to stimulate economic growth through increased visitor traffic, ensuring that the local hospitality sector benefits from funded activities. The program's core objective is to utilize Hotel/Motel Tax funds to support endeavors that bring tangible advantages to Kemah's tourism landscape. To be eligible for funding, applications must satisfy a two-part criterion. Firstly, the "heads in beds" test requires that every funded project or event must demonstrably attract overnight tourists to Kemah's hotels and motels, thereby directly bolstering the city's lodging industry. This ensures that the grant funds are utilized in a manner that directly contributes to the program's primary goal of promoting the city's hotel industry. The target beneficiaries are primarily the hotels, motels, and businesses within the tourism sector in Kemah, with the ultimate impact goal of increasing their revenue and overall economic vitality. Secondly, the project or event must fall into one of nine statutorily authorized categories. These categories include convention and visitor centers/registration, advertising the city, promotion of the arts, historical restoration and preservation, sporting events in counties under one million in population, enhancing or upgrading existing sports facilities or fields (in certain cities), tourist transportation systems, and signage directing the public to frequently visited sights and attractions. These categories represent the key priorities and focuses of the grant program, ensuring that diverse aspects of tourism and community enrichment are supported. The expected outcomes and measurable results of the program include a measurable increase in hotel occupancy rates, a rise in the number of overnight tourists, and an enhancement of Kemah's reputation as a tourist destination. By funding projects aligned with these categories, the city aims to create a vibrant tourism ecosystem that benefits both visitors and local businesses. The City of Kemah's strategic priority is to maximize the economic benefits derived from the Hotel/Motel Tax through targeted investments in tourism promotion and infrastructure. The theory of change behind this program is that by providing financial support to events and projects that directly attract overnight visitors and enhance tourist experiences, the city will foster sustainable growth in its tourism and hotel industries.

This funding opportunity provides up to $20 million to nonprofit organizations and collaborative newsrooms in the U.S. to develop innovative solutions that enhance local journalism's audience engagement, operational efficiency, workforce diversity, and revenue generation.

The City of Spokane Valley in Washington is offering a grant of over $1 million, funded by local lodging taxes, for projects that promote tourism through marketing, special events, and operations of tourism-related facilities, with the aim to boost economic activity in the city in 2025.

This grant provides financial and technical assistance to local organizations and governments in Syracuse to create and improve affordable housing options for residents.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Montana for innovative community projects that promote humanities themes through storytelling, discussions, and public engagement.

The Economic Development Fund, supported by the East Tennessee Foundation, is designed to advance regional economic development through charitable and educational programs. This grant program directly aligns with the foundation's mission by fostering economic growth and stability within selected counties of Tennessee. The foundation's strategic priority is to invest in initiatives that contribute to the long-term well-being and prosperity of the region, utilizing a theory of change that posits that targeted support for economic and educational programs will lead to a more vibrant and sustainable local economy. The program targets 501(c)(3) public charities, units of government, and public educational institutions. New or emerging groups without nonprofit status can apply with a fiscal sponsor. The ideal beneficiaries are organizations that demonstrate a commitment to non-discrimination, ensuring that their projects do not exclude individuals based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The impact goals are centered on strengthening the economic infrastructure and educational opportunities within the community. The fund prioritizes projects that contribute to regional economic development, with a particular focus on programs that align with the foundation’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. While faith-based organizations are welcome to apply, their projects must not have explicit religious content, express a particular religious view, limit participation based on faith affiliation, or require participation in religious activities or services. This ensures that the grants support broadly accessible community-focused initiatives. Expected outcomes include enhanced economic activity, increased educational attainment, and a more robust regional economy. Measurable results will be assessed through the one-year grant term, from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $6,500, are intended to provide meaningful support for projects that can demonstrate tangible progress within this timeframe. The foundation expects to see clear evidence of how the funding has contributed to the stated economic development and educational goals.

The Community Foundation's Impact Grant program offers broad support for various purposes, including field of interest and special purpose funds, as well as assistance for individuals served by nonprofits or government agencies. This program aligns with the foundation's mission to address diverse community needs within Frederick County, Maryland, by providing flexible funding to a wide array of organizations. The target beneficiaries for these grants are the residents of Frederick County, Maryland, who benefit directly from the programs and services offered by eligible organizations. The impact goals are to improve various sectors including health and human services, historic preservation, the arts, agriculture, civic causes, animal well-being, education, and youth programs. By supporting these areas, the foundation aims to foster a stronger, more vibrant, and healthier community. The program prioritizes organizations that demonstrate a direct benefit to Frederick County. Eligible applicants include existing 501c3 nonprofit organizations, government/quasi-governmental agencies seeking funding for extraordinary projects not covered by tax revenue, religious organizations requesting support for non-sectarian activities, and civic groups that are not 501c3s but are working on community causes. The minimum grant request is $500, with grants typically being less than $1000 and lasting for a one-year duration. Expected outcomes include enhanced service delivery in critical areas, preservation of cultural assets, promotion of civic engagement, and improved well-being for individuals and animals in Frederick County. The foundation's strategic priorities are to provide accessible funding that supports a broad spectrum of community needs, ensuring that a diverse range of organizations can access resources to implement impactful programs. This approach reflects a theory of change where strategic investments in key community areas, through diverse and capable organizations, lead to significant and lasting positive change for the residents of Frederick County. Grants must be used between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.

The Community Project Grants program, offered by the Arts Council for Long Beach, is designed to support the artistic, cultural, and arts educational projects and programs of arts and cultural organizations within Long Beach, California. This program aligns with the Arts Council's mission to foster a vibrant cultural landscape by partnering with local organizations to deliver impactful programming. The target beneficiaries of this grant are nonprofit or non-incorporated arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach, particularly those with a successful track record of planning and managing effective programs. The program aims to encourage innovative, creative, diverse, and unique programming that meets community needs and identifies specific audiences. Key priorities and focuses of the grant include supporting projects that reflect the rich cultural diversity of the community and demonstrating a clear understanding of local needs. The Arts Council seeks to fund initiatives that contribute to the cultural enrichment of Long Beach residents through well-planned and effectively managed programs. Expected outcomes include an increase in diverse and innovative arts and cultural programming available to the Long Beach community, a stronger network of supported local arts organizations, and projects that effectively engage identified audiences. Measurable results would likely involve the number of projects funded, the reach of those programs, and the demonstrated community impact, though specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information. While the "foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change" are not explicitly detailed as separate sections, the program's goals implicitly reveal the Arts Council for Long Beach's strategic priorities. These include promoting creativity, diversity, and community engagement through the arts, and supporting established local organizations. The theory of change appears to be that by funding well-designed and culturally relevant projects, the Arts Council can enhance the overall cultural vitality and community well-being in Long Beach.

The Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational pursuits. The Trust's mission is aligned with fostering community well-being and development through support for a diverse range of program areas, including arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment and animal welfare; health; human services; public/society benefit; and religion. This broad scope reflects a commitment to addressing various societal needs and enriching the lives of individuals and communities. The primary beneficiaries of the Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust's grants are organizations operating within Twin Falls, Idaho, reflecting a strong commitment to local impact. The Trust prioritizes supporting initiatives that demonstrably contribute to the betterment of this specific geographic area. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed for individual grants, the overall goal is to empower organizations that provide essential services and foster positive change within their respective program areas. The Trust's grantmaking priorities are clearly focused on supporting organizations within Twin Falls, Idaho, indicating a strategic preference for concentrated local impact. This geographic focus allows the Trust to cultivate deeper relationships with grantees and potentially observe more direct and tangible results of its funding. The average grant size ranges from $2,500 to $10,000, with an average total giving per year of $35,000, suggesting a model that supports multiple smaller-to-medium sized projects annually. To be eligible for funding, organizations must hold exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications are required to be submitted through an online grant application form, or an accessible alternative for assistive technology users. The Trust's strategic priorities are centered on consistent support for established non-profits within its focus areas in Twin Falls, contributing to the sustained health and vitality of the local community. While a formal "theory of change" is not explicitly stated, the practice of supporting a diverse array of foundational program areas within a specific geographic region suggests an implicit theory that targeted, consistent funding in these areas will lead to overall community improvement and resilience.

This grant provides financial support to filmmakers and production companies creating projects in Montana, with a focus on boosting the local economy and engaging the community.