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Grants for City or township governments - Capacity Building

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Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides funding to interdisciplinary teams working on innovative projects that enhance public access to research data and promote open science through collaborative cyberinfrastructure efforts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Norman Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Norman Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2023

This grant provides financial support to small, tax-exempt organizations in the U.S. that are working on grassroots initiatives to promote economic, environmental, and social justice for marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
The Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to urban and rural emergency medical services and trauma organizations in Colorado for training and education to improve their emergency response capabilities.

Health
Special district governments
Ford Family Foundation Good Neighbor Grants
$25,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects and emergency needs in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, aimed at enhancing local initiatives and ensuring their sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund
$2,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for mentorship and travel costs to help preservation organizations enhance their leadership and operational capacity through peer-to-peer learning engagements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Special and Urgent Needs Fund
$2,500
Adirondack Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides rapid financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Adirondack region to address urgent and unexpected needs that threaten community services or stability.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Community-Based Climate Resilience Efforts
$115,000
Climate Smart Communities Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to climate adaptation professionals and their community partners to develop and implement resilience projects in U.S. communities facing climate challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science (CI PAOS)
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2024

This program provides funding to foster collaborations among researchers, data management experts, and libraries to improve the accessibility and sustainability of research data across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research to Advance Racial and Indigenous Health Equity - New Research Support Awards
$500,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations conducting research to improve health equity for Indigenous and historically marginalized communities of color in the U.S.

Health
Nonprofits
Water Conservation Grant Program
$50,000
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible applicants for projects aimed at establishing baseline water quality data on private water supplies across the state.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Professional Development/Career Advancement Grant
$1,000
Wyoming Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Wyoming-based individual artists and nonprofit or government organizations in enhancing their skills and operations through various professional development activities.

Arts
Individuals
Changing Aging Grant Program
Contact for amount
Next50
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to Colorado-based nonprofits focused on innovative solutions that improve the economic well-being of marginalized older adults by addressing systemic challenges and promoting equity in aging.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
SMAC Quick Support for Organizations in Minnesota
$2,500
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides expedited funding for small arts-related projects and planning initiatives to nonprofit organizations and local government units in southwestern Minnesota, aiming to enhance community arts engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program (OAWP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to address the environmental and safety risks posed by abandoned oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Partnership Grants
Contact for amount
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide services to Alaskans facing mental health challenges and related conditions, enabling projects that directly benefit these individuals and promote their well-being.

Health
State governments
Ford Family Foundation Large funding Grant
$250,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-focused projects, such as centers for social services, libraries, and cultural institutions, requiring significant community backing and a portion of the budget to be secured before applying.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2024

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

The Regional Site Readiness Program is a grant aimed at providing flexible funding for planning, due diligence activities, and infrastructure improvements to prepare various sites across 10 Economic Development Regions for future industrial development.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
2025 Fall Deadwood Fund Grant
$25,000
South Dakota State Historical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The South Dakota State Historical Society is inviting applications for the Deadwood Fund Grant. This initiative aims to support significant restoration or rehabilitation projects for historic properties across the state. Managed by the State Historical Society's historic preservation office, the program offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Applicants must match the grant amount with nonfederal and nonstate sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis, with nonprofits allowed to count in-kind services for up to half of their match requirement. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall deadline: October 1st

Arts
Nonprofits