Grants for Individuals - Community Development

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 supports organizations in planning and executing a major conference that connects Indonesian alumni of U.S. exchange programs, fostering bilateral relations and showcasing American achievements.

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.

This funding opportunity provides $7,500 to individuals or organizations in Cambridge to create artistic projects that promote social justice and engage with underserved communities.

This grant provides financial support for grassroots community development projects worldwide, prioritizing initiatives led by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and current volunteers with ties to Northern California.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in developing innovative solutions to overcome barriers to implementing Natural Climate Solutions for climate mitigation.

This funding opportunity supports projects in Ohio that aim to challenge systemic racism and promote racial equity within legal and societal institutions.

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations and communities in Boulder County to implement innovative projects that promote resource conservation and advance circular economy practices, ultimately helping to combat climate change.

This initiative provides financial support and resources to women entrepreneurs running small businesses, helping them navigate transitions and achieve sustainable success without compromising their well-being.

This grant provides funding for a variety of organizations and individuals in Colorado to research and demonstrate the integration of solar energy systems with agricultural practices, promoting sustainability and renewable energy.

This grant provides financial support for Colorado-based artists and organizations to create collaborative projects that use the arts to address pressing social, civic, environmental, and health issues in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to professional artists living in Mississippi, allowing them to further their artistic practice without the constraints of specific project requirements.

This grant provides financial support to artists and arts organizations in the City of Fairfax to create inclusive and accessible cultural projects that enhance community engagement and artistic expression.

This program provides funding for artists, arts organizations, and festival presenters to create innovative and inclusive public art projects that engage the Urbana community and enhance cultural vibrancy.

This grant provides funding for Wyoming-based master artists to mentor apprentices in traditional art forms, ensuring the preservation and continuation of cultural heritage through hands-on learning experiences.

This initiative provides $500 to support African and Caribbean women engaged in entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, or creative projects, fostering community empowerment and cultural expression.

This funding opportunity supports artists and arts organizations in Upper Manhattan to enhance public cultural presentations and engagement through diverse artistic programming.