Grants for Individuals - Community Development

This program provides financial assistance to startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan for purchasing essential assets that will help them grow and improve their operations.

The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award is currently accepting nominations for its 2024 round. The award recognizes individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to urban development, including improving the quality of urban life and providing adequate, affordable, and accessible housing. Nominations must come from third parties before the deadline of May 17, 2024. The winners, selected by the Executive Director of UN-Habitat following recommendations by a panel of experts, will receive the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award at the global celebration of World Habitat Day in Querétaro City, Mexico, on October 7, 2024. The award considers best practices and initiatives aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities. Special attention will be given to initiatives related to the theme of World Habitat Day 2024: "Engaging youth to create a better urban future." For more information on eligible nominees and how to nominate, visit the provided link or register your nomination online. Nominees will be notified about the outcome from July 15, 2024 onwards. Contact UN-Habitat at unhabitat-whd@un.org for any questions.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen healthcare services in rural New York communities by supporting collaborative networks among healthcare providers to improve access and quality of care for underserved populations.

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 program provides financial support to women-owned or operated small businesses along Route 66 to help them maintain, reopen, or expand their operations while celebrating their contributions to the local culture and economy.

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)