Grants for Individuals - Community Development

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Mexico to create projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States while addressing community challenges related to democratic values, economic growth, and innovation.

This program provides financial assistance to low- to moderate-income homeowners in Marshall County for essential repairs and accessibility improvements to ensure safe and livable housing.

This program provides entrepreneurial training and resources to aspiring business owners in the Bradford, Pennsylvania area, helping them develop ventures that positively impact their community.

This funding opportunity supports Harvard faculty in launching new research initiatives aimed at solving urgent social issues through collaboration with non-academic partners.

The 2025 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, funded by Pierce County in Washington, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that preserve and promote the county's historical and cultural heritage, including the protection, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of significant structures or sites, and the preservation or interpretation of historically significant artifacts and documents.

This funding opportunity supports teams of Honduran alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement innovative community projects that strengthen U.S.-Honduras relations and promote shared democratic values.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture in Michigan, as well as municipalities and educational institutions that incorporate arts into their broader missions.

This program provides financial support to social entrepreneurs using innovative mobile technology to address societal challenges, particularly for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots initiatives, nonprofits, and small businesses in Tompkins County that focus on promoting racial and social equity within historically underserved communities.

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 Nebraska that aim to reduce litter and waste, promote recycling, and improve waste management practices.

This grant provides financial support to childcare providers in Reno County, Kansas, to enhance their programs and strengthen the local childcare infrastructure.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. government exchange program alumni in Benin to develop projects that empower local youth in technology, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.

IDHS is seeking to fund entities with experience in training, technical assistance, and support to build the RPSA grantee’s program capacities. Successful applicants will work with grantees across multiple RPSA grant programs in Chicago and/or Greater Illinois, based on grantee selection. To address the spike in firearm violence, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69) in 2021. The RPSA creates a comprehensive approach to ending Illinois' firearm violence through targeted, integrated behavioral health services and economic opportunities that promote self-sufficiency for victims of firearm violence.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between accredited universities in the U.S. and Côte d’Ivoire to promote academic exchange, joint research, and professional development initiatives that foster mutual understanding and sustainability.

- Qualified fiscal sponsors, such as social service agencies or medical providers, must apply on behalf of clients for medical or health care related needs in Humboldt County. - The Angel Fund does not provide reimbursements and seldomly approves grants exceeding $500. Most grants fall within the range of $50 - $300. - The committee meets every Tuesday to review applications, with a two-week turnaround time required for application review and check processing. - Eligible expenses include items such as air purifiers, counseling for mental and behavioral health, eyeglasses and vision services, local bus passes, medical and dental travel expenses, prescriptions, and physical therapy equipment. - Ineligible expenses include adult dental care, car payments, childcare, counseling (long-term), hearing aids, rent, utility bills, weight loss programs, and more. For more information about the application process, potential applicants can refer to the virtual tutorial provided at the following link: [Application Process Tutorial](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QOBWzmykC21vYwyo2GSnegsfAp9B9k6Y/view?usp=share_link)

The Charles County Forestry Grant Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with Charles County, aims to implement cost-effective reforestation and afforestation projects. The program seeks to increase tree canopy, create forest habitat, improve water quality, and provide ecosystem services such as potable water and air quality. Eligible projects should be in Charles County, Maryland, and must place reforested areas under an easement for protection in perpetuity. Applicants can request up to $20,000, with typical requests being less than $4,500 per acre. Matching funds are encouraged but not required.

This program provides training and financial support to early-stage entrepreneurs in Minnesota who are dedicated to creating socially impactful and sustainable businesses.

This grant provides financial and technical support to Vermont schools and early childhood education centers to improve student health and nutrition by connecting them with local farmers and enhancing farm to school programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the U.S. and Kazakhstan to strengthen ties through sports and digital skills development, particularly for young professionals outside major cities.