Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development

This funding opportunity provides financial support for businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Washington to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, particularly in areas where vehicles are parked for short durations, to improve air quality and promote clean transportation.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and houses of worship in Washington, D.C. to implement green infrastructure projects that improve water quality while engaging and educating the community about environmental stewardship.

This grant provides financial support to eligible nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and tribal entities in Cochise County, Arizona, to enhance community services in areas such as education, health, and the arts.

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and local development groups in New York State to host community viewing events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promoting regional engagement and economic activity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Greater St. Louis region for projects that improve transportation, safety, and access to services for seniors aged 55 and older.

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is announcing the availability of funding to support the development of a Community Residence - Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) program along with a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team in the New York City Region. This initiative is designed for individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI) who have current involvement with the justice system and require intensive support services. The funding opportunity is open to non-profit organizations with experience in providing mental health services to this population, including the operation of housing programs or Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The CR-SRO component of the program will consist of a 25-unit residential program offering structured support to residents with SMI and justice involvement. It will be integrated with a FACT team that has a capacity for 68 participants, ensuring both individualized case management and crisis intervention services. The model is expected to be evidence-based, incorporating best practices for clinical interventions and participant support. The CR-SRO will provide residence-based programming that meets ongoing needs, while also coordinating with higher levels of care when necessary. The FACT team will offer individualized case support, consultative services, and crisis de-escalation assistance for residential staff. The total funding available for this opportunity is $30,021,763, and a single non-profit organization will be awarded the contract. The anticipated initial contract length is 60 months. Applications are due by May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM (ET). There is no bidder’s conference or application workshop for this grant. Questions regarding the application process must be submitted by March 20, 2025, and responses will be posted online by April 10, 2025. Eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations with a demonstrated history of providing mental health services to individuals with SMI and justice involvement. The program falls under the categories of Government Supports, Housing and Shelter Services, and Justice Services. The full announcement and application details can be accessed at OMH RFP Page. For additional information, applicants may contact Amanda Szczepkowski at OMHLocalProcurement@omh.ny.gov.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, that work to enhance safety, rights, and opportunities for vulnerable populations through various community-focused initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Central Florida that are hosting community events focused on improving healthcare, education, or the arts, with the goal of fostering local engagement and access to essential resources.

The Iowa Community Cultural Grant program helps cities, county governments, tribal councils, and nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations support the development of community programs that provide jobs for local Iowans while promoting Iowa’s cultural, ethnic, and historical heritages through festivals, music, drama, cultural programs, and tourism projects. The program is administered by the Iowa Arts Council within the Iowa Economic Development Authority and is funded through an appropriation by the Iowa Legislature.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Indian tribes to offer free tax assistance to individuals aged 60 and older.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the restoration of historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, aimed at preserving their historical integrity and significance.

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Bend for projects that reduce pollution and enhance community resilience in line with the Community Climate Action Plan.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering legal services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness, helping them overcome legal barriers to housing stability.

The City of Boston has launched the Third Annual Community Empowerment Grants, offering a total of $500,000 to strengthen capacity and expand programming for organizations supporting men and boys across Boston’s neighborhoods. Administered by the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement (BMA), these grants provide up to $20,000 per organization to enhance programs aimed at empowering Black men and boys. Applications are open now and must be submitted by January 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The grants focus on seven key areas: Mentoring and Out-of-School Time, Youth and Young Adult Pathways, Housing Mobility, Economic Inclusion and Wealth Building, Workforce Training and Development, Fatherhood Engagement, and Mental Health and Wellness. Programs in these areas should foster social, economic, and emotional wellbeing for men and boys, providing pathways to success in education, housing, employment, and mental health. Building on the success of prior grant cycles, this year’s initiative introduces enhanced capacity-building support through the BMA Capacity Building and Impact Institute and mentoring opportunities in collaboration with Mass Mentoring. These programs offer personalized coaching, nonprofit training, and expert resources to help grantees amplify their impact and build long-term sustainability. To further promote collaboration, the BMA will facilitate a community of practice for grantees to share insights and strategies. Eligible applicants must be Boston-based organizations with a demonstrated history of positively impacting Black men and boys. Interested organizations can attend a virtual information session on December 11, 2024, at 12:00 PM via Zoom, with registration available on the BMA website. For further questions, applicants may contact the City of Boston grants team at grants@boston.gov. In previous cycles, $1.5 million in Community Empowerment Grants has been awarded to 115 community-based organizations. This ongoing investment aligns with the BMA's mission to create equitable opportunities and lasting change for Black men and boys across Boston. For more details on this and other grant opportunities, visit www.boston.gov/grants.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arizona-based organizations that can enhance the visibility and operations of a program honoring veterans for their significant community contributions after military service.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible nonprofits, schools, government entities, and religious organizations in the Black Hills region of South Dakota for programs that promote creativity, sustainability, and community collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit charter school operators and founding teams in the U.S. to launch or replicate high-performing schools, enhancing access to quality education for underserved communities.

This grant provides funding to counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to promote tourism and increase overnight stays in paid accommodations through marketing and promotional activities.

This funding opportunity supports Long Beach community organizations and residents in hosting free summer events focused on violence prevention, intervention, and healing to strengthen neighborhood ties and promote well-being.

The Ripley County Community Foundation has a variety of available grants to benefit nonprofit organizations and their projects that serve Ripley County. The grants program strives to anticipate the changing needs of the community and be flexible in responding to them. It focuses on providing "seed" money or pilot project support, but general operating support grants could also be considered. The program aims to have the greatest benefit per dollar granted and encourages the participation of other contributions through matching, challenge, and other grant techniques. The financial condition of the applying organization will be considered, as well as its strength, community support, leadership, clarity of proposal, and eligibility. To be eligible for these grants, organizations must be a nonprofit operating in Ripley County. Grant applications must qualify as an exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c), or be sponsored by such organizations, or qualify as governmental or educational entities with similar attributes per IRS Code Section 509(a). The purpose of the organization's grant application must fall within one or more of the Community Foundation's four service areas: Arts & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurship, Education, Health & Well-Being, and Environment & Natural Resources. Grants will only be made to organizations that have responsible fiscal sponsors and adequate accounting procedures. Grant recipients and fiscal sponsors must sign and abide by the respective conditions set forth in the Community Foundation's "Grant Award Agreements" and "Grant Report Forms". Organizations or their fiscal sponsors cannot have an outstanding or delinquent Grant Report in order for an application to be considered for future granting. The Large Projects Grants specifically provide assistance for sizable projects needed to support and/or enhance an organization's charitable reach. Nonprofit organizations that serve Ripley County can apply for a maximum request of $5,000.00. The application deadline is August 4th. It is important to note that previous awarded grants must be spent and accounted for before applying for another grant from the Ripley County Community Foundation. No grants will be made to defray travel or lodging expenses, for endowment purposes, for completed programs or already purchased equipment, for the acquisition of weapons or firearms, or exclusively for sectarian religious purposes. The foundation reserves the right to refuse any and all grant applications.