Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Capacity Building

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and Cabo Verdean non-profit organizations for projects that strengthen cultural ties and promote mutual understanding between the two countries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations serving Native Hawaiians to enhance their capacity in preventing and responding to domestic violence and family violence through culturally relevant resources and training.

This grant provides funding to improve state capabilities in collecting and managing financial data related to special education services for children and youth with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and public entities to establish a centralized resource center that enhances education and assistance for Medicare-eligible individuals and their families across the U.S.

The Preschool Development Grant is a three-year federal initiative designed to bolster Delaware's early childhood system, ensuring it is inclusive and integrated to support the development and learning of all children and their families from birth through age 5. With an $8 million award for its first year, following a $4.2 million PDG B-5 grant received in December 2018, the grant aims to provide high-quality early learning experiences and facilitate a smooth transition to kindergarten for children. Approximately $4.8 million of the grant is allocated to expand home-visiting services and state-funded preschool seats, while $3.2 million is dedicated to enhancing support for professionals, including technological advancements delayed by the pandemic. Key initiatives funded by the grant include expanding state-funded preschool programs, piloting the Family Connects home visiting model, updating family materials for resource and referral, enhancing workforce support for early childhood professionals, developing a mental health consultation program for home visitors, and updating the state’s strategic plans for a cohesive birth to five strategy.

Project is to increase the capacity of partner countries to develop, adopt, and implement legal frameworks that protect individual data privacy while educating key stakeholders and enabling trusted cross-border data flows and digital trade.

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, local and state government agencies, private sector firms, and institutions of higher education to provide quality training and counseling to veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs. A key component of this Funding Opportunity is for applicants to provide training to transitioning military personnel and spouses through the Boots to Business (B2B) Training Program, and to veterans and military spouses through the Reboot and Military Spouse Pathway to Business Training Programs. Additionally, applicants will provide counseling, training, technical and financial skill development, comprehensive business assessments and mentoring services to veteran, active duty, Reserve, National Guard, military spouse and family member entrepreneurs, and small business owners interested in starting, expanding and diversifying small businesses. This Funding Opportunity is subject to the availability of funding.

This grant provides financial support to Historically Black Colleges, Tribal Colleges, and other Minority Serving Institutions to enhance their capacity to secure federal contracts and funding through training and mentorship.

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.

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

This funding opportunity supports collaborative efforts to strengthen the archival capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by enhancing their ability to preserve, access, and promote their unique collections.

This grant provides funding for habitat restoration and conservation projects in the Klamath River Basin, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitats, and promote sustainable land management practices.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in developing a centralized hub to advance the use of artificial intelligence and technology in research related to aging and Alzheimer's Disease, fostering collaboration and stakeholder engagement across multiple projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a technical assistance provider for coordinating efforts among various HIV/AIDS programs in eight states to engage individuals with HIV who are not currently receiving care.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing technology-based training programs for healthcare providers to improve patient care and workforce capacity in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in the greater Rochester area to address environmental health disparities and build community capacity through practical projects.

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is offering Housing Solutions Grants to increase the supply of housing units across various price points in Charlevoix County, Michigan. This initiative directly aligns with C3F's mission to address critical community needs, specifically focusing on housing choice and supporting mixed-income neighborhoods. The grants aim to remove barriers at the predevelopment stage of housing projects and leverage partnerships to maximize impact. The target beneficiaries for these grants are year-round residential occupants in Charlevoix County, with a particular focus on maintaining affordability for a portion or all of the housing units. The impact goal is to increase the overall supply of diverse housing options, ensuring that development is compatible with local goals and objectives. The program prioritizes projects that contribute to the long-term affordability and availability of housing in the area. The C3F's Housing Solutions Fund focuses its resources on pre-development activities and capacity-building efforts for housing organizations. This strategic focus is designed to address fundamental challenges that hinder housing development. By supporting these early stages, the foundation aims to create a stronger pipeline of viable housing projects, reflecting a theory of change that early intervention and foundational support lead to greater housing availability. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the number of housing units available in Charlevoix County, catering to a range of price points. Successful projects will demonstrate sustained affordability for residents and contribute to the creation of inclusive, mixed-income communities. The grant program seeks to foster collaboration among housing stakeholders and streamline the development process, ultimately leading to a more robust and equitable housing market.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region to implement sustainable forestry initiatives that promote environmental justice, improve public health, and create green job opportunities in disadvantaged areas.

The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support investigative journalism and practices that aim to build up Nairobi as a hub for public interest journalism. This program will focus on teaching investigative journalism techniques to professional and citizen journalists, civil society members, and others, with an emphasis on how to identify inauthentic behavior and the application of artificial intelligence in online publications. The program must include designing an investigative journalism curriculum, developing materials, virtual exchanges, training, and mentoring. The program should include a structured fellowship program which would host and support participants conducting investigative projects. Finally, the program should lead to the creation of an independent Center for Investigative Reporting in Kenya and an institutional sustainability strategy. Funds are authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act. Applicants may apply on GRANTS.gov and/or via e-mail to NairobiGrants@state.gov under the announcement title Bolstering East Africas Investigative Journalism Ecosystem, DOS-NBO-PDS-FY24-005.

The "2024 Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities" program is designed to enhance safety in healthcare environments through grants supporting projects focused on training staff in de-escalation and positive support services and increasing safety measures. Authorized by 2023 Session Law, Chapter 70, Article 4, Section 109, it aims for long-term improvements in safety and stability for both staff and patients. The program will distribute funds competitively, with anticipated multiple funding cycles depending on fund availability. The total program funding allocated is $4,400,000, with this cycle's estimated amount at $1,500,000 aimed to support around 30 awards.