Grants for State governments - Community Development

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County that are working to improve youth mental health and create a positive school environment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including businesses and governments, to promote innovative uses of wood in construction and energy, helping to manage forest resources sustainably while boosting local economies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer mentoring services to children and youth affected by opioid and other substance use, helping them and their families through structured programs and supportive services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities to deliver education and job training programs for disadvantaged youth, focusing on construction skills and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible local and state governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for cleaning up contaminated properties they own, helping to revitalize communities affected by pollution and disinvestment.

Summer Meal Program Expansion Grant Applications for the new Summer Meal Program Expansion Grant program are now open through May 7! Program Overview: The Iowa Department of Education has received $900,000 to support the enhancement and expansion of summer meal programs in currently underserved and eligible areas. Program Details: Funding Source: $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Purpose: Enhance and expand summer meal programs in underserved areas. Target Audience: Iowa children ages 18 and under. Programs Supported: Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO). Grant Opportunity: Provides additional revenue source for summer meal programs beyond federal meal reimbursement. Allowable Expenses: Enhancing meal quality, incorporating locally grown foods, updating program equipment, conducting program outreach, and operational/administrative personnel expenses not fully covered through meal reimbursement. Eligible Sites for Expansion: Possible new meal site locations include: Schools Community buildings Libraries Apartment complexes Parks Swimming pools Splash pads Churches Other public sites where children gather Non-Congregate Distribution: Non-congregate distribution may be an option for State agency approved sponsors in rural areas unserved by a congregate meal service. Application Deadline: May 7 Don't miss this opportunity to expand summer meal programs and ensure Iowa children have access to healthy meals during the summer break! Apply now!

The SFY 2024 PSNM Grant aims to support local law enforcement and partnering agencies in developing, implementing, and supporting anti-gang and violent crime enforcement strategies across Maryland. This initiative is part of a nationwide effort to enhance public safety by fostering partnerships among federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and community leaders to develop comprehensive solutions for violent crime problems.

The Rise Challenge is an innovation contest designed to address the systemic challenges faced by entrepreneurs of color in establishing and expanding their businesses. This program directly aligns with Prosperity Now's mission to foster economic access and opportunities, particularly for communities that are disproportionately impacted by economic disparities. The contest serves as a mechanism to generate innovative ideas and solutions that can bridge the capital gap and other barriers that hinder the growth of businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color. The primary target beneficiaries of the Rise Challenge are entrepreneurs of color, who frequently encounter significant hurdles in securing capital and accessing vital economic opportunities. The program aims to alleviate these challenges by fostering an environment where new solutions can emerge, ultimately leading to greater market competitiveness and wealth accumulation for these entrepreneurs. The broader impact goal is to create more equitable economic conditions within underserved markets by strengthening the ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs of color. A key priority of the Rise Challenge is to support the development of non-profit loan funds, especially those facilitated by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). These institutions play a crucial role in providing much-needed capital to economically underserved markets, where traditional financial avenues may be limited. The contest focuses on identifying and rewarding innovative approaches that enhance the effectiveness and reach of such financial mechanisms, thereby empowering entrepreneurs who have historically faced capital constraints. The expected outcomes of the Rise Challenge include the identification and implementation of innovative solutions that address economic access and opportunity disparities. Measurable results will include the recognition and funding of promising initiatives, with three prize tiers: $75,000 for the First Place Team, $50,000 for the Second Place Team, and $25,000 for the Third Place Team. These awards are intended to catalyze the development and scaling of solutions that can drive real change in the economic landscape for entrepreneurs of color, aligning with Prosperity Now's strategic priorities to promote inclusive economic growth and wealth building.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research consortia focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases through collaborative, patient-centered clinical studies involving multiple institutions and patient advocacy groups.

This funding opportunity provides state agencies with resources to improve and expand respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions, enhancing support systems across all ages.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research between U.S. and Danish organizations to develop innovative mooring and anchoring technologies for floating offshore wind energy, with a focus on reducing costs and improving performance while engaging minority-serving institutions and considering environmental impacts.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to rural communities and nonprofit organizations for repairing and improving water infrastructure damaged by federally declared disasters in 2022.

This program provides training, mentorship, and funding for underserved agricultural entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them develop and scale their businesses, ultimately benefiting their communities.

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Boone County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental protection.

This grant, under the authority of Public Act 53 of 2022, is part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, designated to enhance public outdoor recreation facilities through the development, renovation, or redevelopment of local parks and trails. The funding aims to modernize these facilities and promote public recreation, equity, tourism, and economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible subrecipients must maintain an active SAM registration and use the funds in accordance with the established terms, including meeting deadlines for expense obligations and expenditures by specific dates in 2024 and 2026 respectively.

The Agency will make grants to public bodies and private nonprofit corporations, (such as States, counties, cities, townships, and incorporated towns and villages, boroughs, authorities, districts, and Indian tribes on Federal and State reservations) to provide associations Technical Assistance and/or training with respect to essential community facilities programs. The Technical Assistance and/or training will assist communities, Indian Tribes, and Nonprofit Corporations to identify and plan for community facility needs that exist in their area. Once those needs have been identified, the Grantee can assist in identifying public and private resources to finance those identified community facility needs.

This program provides funding to local organizations in Arkansas to help reduce poverty and support low-income individuals through services like employment, education, housing, nutrition, and health.

This program provides financial assistance to cities, counties, railroads, and spur track owners for repairing and maintaining safe highway-railroad grade crossings.

The Small Business Act (Act) provides for entrepreneurial training, business development assistance, counseling, and management assistance to small businesses owned and controlled by eligible veterans. Additionally, SBA is authorized to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements for the establishment and implementation of outreach programs to serve the veteran community.

This funding opportunity supports rural healthcare providers and educational institutions in Tennessee to enhance training programs and develop a skilled workforce in underserved areas, focusing on improving access to healthcare services.