Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development

This funding opportunity provides financial support to collaborations involving state utility commissions, grid operators, and large electricity users to develop innovative solutions for managing increasing electricity demand while keeping costs low for consumers.

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to develop and enhance their capabilities for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

The FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program is a $5 million fund aimed at helping fire departments across the Commonwealth purchase essential safety equipment that meets NFPA and OSHA standards, with applications open from September 19 to October 17, 2024.

This grant provides funding for artists and teams across the U.S. to create temporary public art projects in San Francisco that reimagine monuments and promote inclusive community narratives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a nonprofit organization in New York's North Country to coordinate and enhance services for immigrants and refugees, addressing their unique needs and challenges in the region.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in developing community-driven initiatives that promote democratic values, safety, and prosperity in both American and Ivoirian communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver hands-on career exploration programs during the summer for underserved youth aged 9 to 13 in Washington, D.C., focusing on high-demand industries and essential skills development.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations, civic groups, and neighborhood groups in Ellensburg to address local needs and enhance community capacity through various projects.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Chicago that provide personalized assistance to pregnant and parenting individuals, helping them access healthcare and community resources to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the socio-economic conditions of the African American community in Greater Kansas City.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California for projects that assist very low to moderate-income residents of Palm Desert, including seniors, the disabled, domestic violence victims, and the homeless.

This grant provides financial assistance to birth centers facing economic challenges, helping them cover accreditation fees while promoting access to quality care in underserved communities.

This grant provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to create innovative projects that promote civic engagement and strengthen ties between the United States and South Korea.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Illinois to establish and expand teams that review overdose deaths and develop strategies to prevent future fatalities.

This funding opportunity provides support for nonprofit organizations to create supportive housing programs for young adults aged 18 to 25 with serious mental illness, helping them transition from institutional settings, foster care, or homelessness into stable living environments while accessing essential services and resources.

The 2025 State Fire Capacity (SFC) Grant Program is a federal funding opportunity administered by the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) with financial support from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Department of Agriculture, Pacific Southwest Region. Funding is issued through the Cooperative Fire Program under Federal Assistance Listing number 10.698. A total of $702,474 is available to eligible entities across California for the 2025 cycle. The program is designed to support wildfire risk reduction initiatives at the community level through strategic planning, hazardous fuels reduction, and education efforts. This grant program supports efforts that help California communities become more fire-adapted and resilient in the face of increasing wildfire threats. Funded activities may include hazardous fuels reduction and maintenance projects on non-federal lands, development or updating of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs), and wildfire prevention education and outreach. Projects that develop community capacity for wildfire resilience, prioritize mitigation planning, and engage the public are also strongly encouraged. Prescribed burning activities that involve environmental impacts or ground disturbance are not eligible, though planning or training components related to prescribed fire may be supported. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizational types: nonprofit organizations, Homeowner or Property Owner Associations, Native American tribes, Resource Conservation Districts, municipalities (cities, counties, towns), institutions of higher education, school districts, Joint Powers Authorities, special districts, and state agencies. Individuals are not eligible. Entities without legal standing must partner with a fiscal sponsor that meets legal and incorporation standards in California or Nevada and has a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). All applicants must also register for a Unique Entity ID (UEI) to receive federal assistance. Applications open on July 11, 2025, and must be submitted through ZoomGrants by 11:59 p.m. PDT on August 31, 2025. A complete application includes several key components: an Application Summary, Organization Information, Project Information, Work Plan and Budget Tables, and all Required Document Uploads. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Application Guide and Application Planning Tool, which are available in advance of the open date to assist with project development and submission. ZoomGrants support is available for technical issues, but CFSC staff cannot recover login credentials. Award notifications are expected in late fall 2025. The grant period is fixed at 24 months, beginning December 1, 2025, and ending November 30, 2027, with no extensions allowed. The maximum federal award per applicant is $225,000. A matching requirement of 1.5 times the awarded amount must be met using non-federal funds. For example, an applicant seeking the full award must contribute $337,500 in matching funds, totaling $562,500 in overall project cost. This cost-share is a strict requirement of the program. For questions related to the application process, applicants may contact Christopher Lozano, Senior Grant Specialist at CFSC, via email at clozano@cafiresafecouncil.org. For ZoomGrants technical assistance, the support team is available Monday through Friday at 866-323-5404 or via email at questions@zoomgrants.com. Additional program contacts include Jared Peri, Program Manager at jperi@cafiresafecouncil.org. The CFSC encourages all eligible California organizations to apply and join the effort to reduce wildfire risk and improve community preparedness statewide.

Matching Grants are designed to leverage funding by matching other grants or funding already secured by organizations. These are part of the Legacy Foundation's efforts to maximize impact on health improvements in the lower Rio Grande area. Interested organizations must contact the Foundation for specific application instructions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan for innovative programs that improve community well-being, focusing on safety, family support, and youth development.

This competition provides over $4.2 million in cash prizes and resources to U.S.-based individuals and teams developing innovative solar energy technologies, with a focus on supporting solutions that benefit underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare providers and community organizations in rural and semi-rural Wisconsin to develop innovative partnerships that improve access to and coordination of healthcare services.