Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and churches in Lewis County, New York, to preserve and restore historically significant buildings while maintaining their original character.

This program provides financial assistance to disadvantaged communities in Illinois for planting trees in public spaces, promoting biodiversity and sustainable urban forestry.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Whitman County, Washington, to enhance health access, youth opportunities, and financial security for local residents.

The FY 2025 Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) RFP, managed by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), targets new and current grantees looking to increase service capacity. The grant focuses on preschool education and prevention initiatives, supporting entities outside of Chicago in providing educational, health, social, and child development services to young children and their families. Applications must meet GATA prequalification requirements and are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 2024. Grant renewed every year.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to promote equity and community engagement across various focus areas, including arts, health, and environmental initiatives.

The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that partner with startups to advance and scale innovative clean energy technologies in Massachusetts, helping them navigate challenges to achieve commercial success.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million over two years to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington region that are dedicated to improving maternal and infant health equity for low-income and marginalized communities by addressing systemic barriers such as healthcare access, economic instability, and food insecurity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that train and certify workers in Maine's residential energy efficiency sector, promoting job placement and business development in clean energy careers.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

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.

The Nareit Hawaii Community Giving Initiative focuses on innovative solutions to the affordable housing crisis in Hawaii. This initiative supports projects that enhance or develop affordable housing options. Grant Guidelines: Scope: Proposals from Hawaii nonprofits that are involved in capital improvement projects for affordable housing. This includes renovations, repairs, major maintenance, new construction, land acquisition, and utility modifications. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, not classified as private foundations. The organization should serve the local community in Hawaii. Alignment with the initiative's goal of supporting affordable housing nonprofits and programs is required. Application Process: Form: Applications must be completed via the electronic application form. Requirement: Proposals must align with the described initiatives for affordable housing projects. Submittal Timing/Deadlines: Availability: Applications can be submitted starting May 6. Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on July 1, 2024. There is only one grant cycle per year. Notification: All applicants will receive written confirmation that their submission has been received and is under review. Grant awardees will be notified by August 30, 2024. This initiative offers significant support to organizations that are making strides in addressing the critical issue of affordable housing in Hawaii through substantial and impactful projects.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations in Portland for projects that address climate change while promoting racial and social justice.

This grant provides funding to Connecticut communities for projects that increase urban tree cover and improve environmental sustainability, particularly in underserved areas.

The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs offers an annual Community Impact Grant of $15,000 to a local non-profit organization in Routt County. The grant aims to create lasting, measurable impact on the community, particularly for projects benefiting youth and seniors, although it is not limited to these groups. Applications that serve the entire community are also considered. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: May 1st

Wavemaker Arts Grants are available to arts non-profit organizations providing inclusive arts and culture programming in Tempe (501c3 status required). The Community Arts Grants Program supports a commitment to advancing Tempe as a vibrant and progressive community for cultural and artistic activity, and aims to fulfill the following recommendations from the Arts and Culture Plan: Increase and promote Community-Initiated Arts projects Support community festivals celebrating cultural diversity Continue, expand and enhance informal arts programming provided in community settings Amount: Up to $10,000 – no match required Deadline: July 1, 2024 How to Apply: All applicants are required to meet with Maja Aurora, Community Arts Manager, before completing the application. Schedule a meeting and find the application at www.tempe.gov/artsgrants Expectations: Project must take place in Tempe between September 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025. Requests may include services of artists, professional services, stipends, supplies, production costs, space rentals, food, marketing and/or printing. Project structures may include: Performances Residencies/Workshops Festivals/Arts Events Eligibility: Non-Profit organizations providing arts programming in Tempe (501c3 status required) Applicants are only eligible to receive one Community Arts Grant per year (September 1-June 30)

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare and social service providers in rural Oklahoma to improve access, quality, and sustainability of healthcare services for underserved populations.

This program provides financial support for community-driven development projects led by individuals connected to the Peace Corps, focusing on initiatives that promote sustainability and address local needs both domestically and internationally.

This program provides direct financial support to California residents aged 60 and older who qualify for or receive means-tested benefits, helping to enhance their economic security.

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.