Grants for Independent school districts - Community Development

Impact 100 Perry County is a philanthropic organization formed in December 2016 by a small group of women who aimed to bring transformational grantmaking to Perry County, Missouri. The group adopted a model initially developed in Cincinnati, Ohio, by philanthropist Wendy Steele. This model emphasizes collective giving, particularly among women, encapsulated by the tagline “The Power of Women Giving as One.” By pooling individual donations—such as $500 contributions—the group seeks to provide meaningful financial support to local nonprofit entities. The organization has since grown into a credible funder in the region, focusing on impactful local projects. For the fiscal year 2026, Impact 100 Perry County will offer one lump-sum grant of $22,500 to a single nonprofit, school, or government organization. The grant aims to support a community-serving project that can effectively utilize the full amount to generate meaningful outcomes. Proposals should detail how the funds will benefit the Perry County community and demonstrate the organization’s capacity to manage the award effectively. There are no specified limitations on the type of project, but proposals must align with the organization’s mission of community enhancement through collective giving. Only organizations that are classified as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, or government entities are eligible to apply. The organization emphasizes non-discrimination in both grantmaking and the use of grant funds. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status is strictly prohibited. Applicants must also ensure that their internal employment and service access policies align with these values. Applications must be submitted via an online platform that includes character limits on all response fields—letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation are all counted. The final submission deadline for applications is 11:45 p.m. on September 2, 2025. The winning grant will be announced during Impact 100 Perry County’s annual meeting, scheduled for the Fall of 2025. Applicants are encouraged to begin preparing early and to pay close attention to technical requirements. Applicants with questions about the application process can contact Tracey Hagan at (573) 768-5676. For any technical issues with the application platform, support is available through Latesa Carter at (417) 864-6199. While email contacts were not provided, phone support is explicitly available for both procedural and technical inquiries. No specific evaluation rubric or scoring criteria have been provided, but applicants are expected to thoroughly describe their project, how the $22,500 grant will be utilized, and the anticipated impact on the Perry County community. As only one grant will be awarded, competitive proposals will need to be clear, complete, and compelling in articulating both need and projected outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public institutions in Maine for the establishment of durable greenhouses that enhance community food systems and educational initiatives while promoting climate and food security goals.

The Native American Heritage Fund Grant aims to support initiatives that honor and promote Native American culture and heritage within the State of Michigan. Eligible projects include those undertaken by public or private K-12 schools (including charter schools), accredited colleges or universities, and local units of government such as school districts, community college districts, cities, villages, townships, road commissions, or counties. Non-profit organizations can also apply, provided they have an eligible educational institution or local government entity as their sponsor and fiduciary. The application deadline for this grant is 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024. The grant provides financial support for projects that foster understanding and appreciation of Native American culture within the Michigan community.

This funding opportunity supports coastal habitat restoration projects that engage tribes and underserved communities to enhance resilience against climate hazards like flooding and sea level rise.

This grant provides financial support to Arizona communities and institutions recognized as Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, or Tree Campus K-12 to enhance urban forestry efforts and improve community tree management and canopy cover.

This program provides funding to partnerships of local agencies, schools, and agricultural producers to increase the use of local foods in school meal programs and promote agricultural education.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to support community development projects that directly benefit residents in Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, and northern Scott counties.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), established by Congress in 1965 and administered by the National Park Service, provides 1:1 matching financial grants to state and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreational areas and facilities. The program is fully funded by revenues from offshore oil and gas leases. The State of New Hampshire, through its Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, distributes these grants to eligible sub-units of government following the federal guidelines which include the development of a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and coordination by the State Liaison Officer. The 35th grant round is currently open, with Intent-to-Apply forms due by June 7, 2024. Eligible project types include development of new or existing facilities, acquisition of land for public recreation, or a combination of both. Funding requests must be between $50,000 and $500,000, with total project costs at least double the requested grant amount, as the program requires a 50% match from sponsors.

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for collaborative projects that conserve and restore vital coastal habitats, benefiting wildlife and enhancing community resilience in coastal areas across the U.S. and its territories.

This grant provides financial support to educational institutions, local governments, and non-profit organizations for projects that promote recycling, composting, and waste reduction in the Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca District.

The $1,000 Community Grants continue the tradition of supporting local initiatives within specific counties, mirroring the structure and intent of previous years' community grants. Eligible applicants, including nonprofits, schools, cities, and churches located in Barber, Comanche, Kingman, Kiowa, Pratt, Rice, or Stafford Counties, can seek funding. Each grant is dedicated to impacting a single county among the seven served, ensuring focused and direct community benefits. Applicants are required to propose budgets that meet or exceed $1,000 and must detail plans to fund any expenses beyond the grant's provision. This grant could be five per county. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/ closing deadlines: June 1st to August 31st

This grant provides funding to K–12 public schools and nonprofit arts organizations in North Carolina to deliver high-quality arts performances and residencies that promote student resilience and emotional well-being.

This grant provides funding to organizations that develop resources and strategies to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Texas to effectively communicate their health care needs and navigate the health care system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help fathers aged 18 and older improve their parenting skills, build healthy relationships, and achieve economic stability for themselves and their families.

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, and faith-based organizations in Arizona to create and maintain sustainable green spaces that improve environmental quality and community well-being.

The 2024 Choose Henry Fund-Community Grants, offered by the Henry County Community Foundation (HCCF), aim to address the broad needs of Henry County, Indiana. As a community foundation, HCCF's mission is to support diverse areas within the county, including health and medical, social services, education, cultural affairs, and civic affairs. This grant program is aligned with the foundation's overall mission to be responsive to changing community needs, be flexible, and focus on projects with the greatest benefit per dollar granted. The target beneficiaries of these grants are non-profit organizations serving Henry County, specifically those that have been selected through a letter of intent process. The impact goals are to support various programs and facilities that improve the quality of life within the county across the five key areas of interest. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting hospitals and rehabilitation centers, human service organizations, programs for children, youth, and the aged, educational initiatives from pre-school to post-secondary, cultural programs, and civic activities related to criminal justice, community development, and leadership training. The HCCF prioritizes change-oriented and problem-solving initiatives, emphasizing project support rather than ongoing general operating support. The foundation also encourages participation from other contributors through matching challenges and other grant techniques. Additionally, the HCCF aims to coordinate its programs with other funding sources, such as government, other foundations, and associations, to maximize impact. A key focus is to induce grant recipients to achieve objectives like increased efficiency, improved fundraising capabilities, and enhanced product or service delivery. Expected outcomes and measurable results are implicitly tied to the grant evaluation criteria. The foundation assesses whether there is an established need for the requested program or project, its appropriateness for HCCF funding, the adequacy of HCCF resources to respond, and the overall benefit to the community. While specific metrics are not explicitly detailed, the focus on "greatest benefit per dollar granted" and inducing recipients to improve efficiency and service delivery suggests an emphasis on demonstrable positive change and effective resource utilization within Henry County.

This program provides scholarships to District residents pursuing careers in high-demand healthcare professions, addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County that are dedicated to improving youth mental health by addressing staffing challenges and enhancing the well-being of mental health providers.

The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program is a federally funded grant program that allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters. The VFC Program is not intended for major equipment (fire engines, vehicles, etc.) or Capital repairs. The VFC Program has a 50/50 match requirement which means that the applying department must be able to meet the intended grant award, dollar for dollar. Awards for departments are set at a minimum of $500 with a maximum of $20,000. Amounts may be adjusted based on the grant funding available. For additional information please contact Megan Esfandiary at Megan.Esfandiary@fire.ca.gov or Bryan Giambrone at Bryan.Giambrone@fire.ca.gov.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations for the ongoing maintenance and expansion of a public health registry that monitors the health effects of the September 11 attacks on affected individuals.