Grants for County governments - Community Development

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public defender offices and qualified entities in California to expand holistic defense services that address clients' legal and social needs, ultimately improving outcomes in the criminal justice system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in New Hanover County to enhance community arts experiences through operational and programming initiatives.

This program provides funding to public organizations like libraries, schools, and nonprofits in underserved areas to purchase internet-enabled devices and establish public Wi-Fi, promoting digital access and inclusion.

This funding provides financial support to social service organizations in Carlsbad to improve housing and services for low-income residents and those with special needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-led initiatives in Ohio aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations, by addressing healthcare access and social determinants of health.

This program provides funding to private and municipal landowners of conserved properties in Massachusetts to enhance wildlife habitats and improve public access for outdoor recreation.

The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund aims to promote equity for Native American, Latino, African, Arab, and Asian communities in Maine through leadership investment, policy change, and alleviating race-based disparities. The fund focuses on organizations with BIPOC leadership and involvement, prioritizing racial equity, health, leadership development, and economic opportunities. It offers two-year general support grants of up to $10,000 per year, with the first grants awarded in 2024. Organizations must be based in Maine and meet specific community service criteria to qualify. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: November 15th to February 15th

The National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program is investing $50 million in the Gulf Futures Challenge to fund projects addressing critical challenges in the Gulf region. The Challenge aims to discover and promote innovative and transformative solutions by leveraging the talent and knowledge of the Gulf's people. The competition focuses on three main areas: energy transition, environmental change along the coast, and healthy and resilient communities. Up to ten finalists will receive up to $1 million in project development support, with two finalists awarded $20 million each to implement their solutions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state, local, and tribal governments, and academic institutions from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas, with projects located within 100 miles of the Gulf coastline. The registration deadline is August 20, 2024, and the application deadline is September 20, 2024.

The SFY 2025 Police Accountability Community and Transparency (PACT) Grant Program, funded by the State of Maryland and managed by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, aims to support law enforcement in developing effective accountability procedures to enhance lawfulness, legitimacy, and community relations. This initiative seeks to implement criminal justice reform measures, foster new community-law enforcement partnerships, provide relevant training, and introduce technology to build trust and transparency. The program encourages the adoption of best practices in law enforcement to improve public safety across Maryland. Eligible applicants include state and local law enforcement agencies, local State’s Attorney’s Offices, Maryland’s Attorney General’s Offices, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and faith-based organizations.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative cancer prevention and education programs in Indiana, specifically targeting high-burden cancers and underserved communities, with a focus on reducing risk behaviors and improving health outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing medical respite programs that offer short-term care for individuals experiencing homelessness who need a safe place to recover from illness or injury.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments for projects that improve affordable housing, economic opportunities, and infrastructure for low- and moderate-income communities.

This grant provides funding to various organizations for projects that restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in South Florida, focusing on improving water quality and habitats in sensitive environments like the Everglades and coral reefs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado to create and improve tourism projects that enhance the visitor experience, with a generous matching fund requirement.

This initiative provides up to $100,000 in technical assistance vouchers to businesses and organizations seeking to commercialize scientific innovations through collaboration with experts at U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories.

This grant provides funding for projects in St. Lawrence County that focus on preserving historical sites, supporting places of worship, and aiding military veterans.

This program provides funding to economic development organizations and local governments in Mississippi to improve and prepare industrial sites for development, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and acquiring land for industrial use.

The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) is currently accepting applications for its Statewide Greatest Needs Grants, which aims to address diverse needs across all counties in North Dakota. While the foundation does not specify a narrow area of focus, it evaluates each project on its individual merits, striving for equitable distribution of grants across the state's geographic regions. This approach aligns with the foundation's mission to support various community-driven initiatives where funding is most needed, reflecting a broad strategic priority to uplift communities throughout North Dakota without rigid thematic constraints. The grants are designed to support eligible organizations including IRS-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt groups, government agencies (such as park or school districts), or organizations with a fiscal sponsor. The target beneficiaries are the people within North Dakota communities who will be served by these programs, with an emphasis on local involvement and support. Impact goals are centered around the number of people served and the overall positive effect a program will have on the community, ensuring that the foundation's grants contribute meaningfully to local development and well-being. In prioritizing grant requests, NDCF places emphasis on helping applicants with limited access to other funding sources, indicating a strategic focus on underserved initiatives. Low priority is given to projects already substantially supported by government, or those that should be provided for by taxes, as well as sectarian projects and grants to national organizations. The foundation explicitly denies grants to organizations involved in influencing legislation, propaganda, political campaigns, or those that threaten significant controversy, reflecting a commitment to non-political and unifying community efforts. Expected outcomes include leveraging additional support for projects, fostering local involvement, and creating a significant positive impact on the community. Board members review factors such as the potential for a grant to attract further funding, the level of local engagement, and how the program complements or duplicates existing community organizations. Grants are generally $5,000 or less, with a range of $1,000 to $10,000, and while a grant duration is not specified, organizations can reapply annually. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by providing essential funding to locally driven, underserved projects, they can foster broader community support and achieve sustainable positive change, avoiding areas adequately covered by other funding streams.

This grant provides funding for projects in Nebraska that aim to reduce litter and waste, promote recycling, and improve waste management practices.

The purpose of this program is to support programs, projects, and events that will benefit Arizona's veterans. Through this program, the funding agency intends to engage the community and veterans services organizations in the efforts to inform Arizona's 600,000 veterans about benefits and lawfully assist them in their claims for benefits. Generally, supported initiatives must be compatible with the following objectives: Veteran Employment Veteran Health/Mental Health Legal Women/Minority Veteran-Specific Issues Veteran Homelessness Tribal or Rural Transportation Social Determinants of Health Financial Notes: Total Funding for this grant is $50,860.00