Grants for City or township governments - Education

This grant provides funding for researchers to investigate the harmful effects and underlying mechanisms of acute exposure to ultra-potent synthetic opioids, aiming to develop effective treatments and countermeasures for public health emergencies.

The Beckley Area Foundation is offering a community grant of $1000 to $10,000 for the 2024-2025 cycle to support charitable projects in arts, education, civic beautification, public recreation, health, and human services in Wyoming County, West Virginia, with priority given to initiatives addressing significant community needs, serving a large number of residents or underserved groups, and encouraging collaboration.

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations in the Pacific Northwest working to address environmental justice and public health challenges in historically underinvested communities.

This program provides financial assistance to property owners in Seguin's Downtown Historic District for exterior improvements that enhance the historic character and aesthetic of their buildings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York City-based nonprofit organizations serving communities of color, helping them strengthen their capacity in key operational areas.

The Eisner Prize Fellowship is a new program designed to support leaders pioneering innovations in intergenerational connection. Since 2011, the Eisner Foundation has awarded the Eisner Prize to honor people and organizations doing exceptional intergenerational work across the country. In this next phase in the evolution of the Eisner Prize, The Eisner Foundation is providing financial resources, networking opportunities, and the prestige of the Eisner Prize to leaders with new ideas and perspectives that will propel the field forward. The Eisner Prize Fellows application is open to anyone working to innovate in the area of intergenerational connection – whether that be through research, programs, technology, or other efforts advancing the field. Young people, people of color, and those working with historically marginalized communities are particularly encouraged to apply. The application for the 2024-25 cycle is open from April 24 to May 22, and questions can be reviewed in advance here.

The purpose of the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is to provide support and protected time (three to five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. Although all of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) use this support mechanism to support career development experiences that lead to research independence, some ICs use the K01 award for individuals who propose to train in a new field or for individuals who have had a hiatus in their research career because of illness or pressing family circumstances. Other ICs offer separate K01 FOAs intended to increase research workforce diversity.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects by multidisciplinary teams focused on addressing significant challenges related to substance use disorders and their health consequences.

This grant provides funding to eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations in Ohio to host events that promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen father-child relationships during June 2025.

This funding opportunity supports research that explores how structural racism affects brain function and substance use risk, aiming to develop effective prevention strategies for substance use disorders among racial and ethnic minority populations.

The Gallia Community Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, is offering grants to nonprofits, schools, and public organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents and communities within Gallia County, Ohio. This grant program aligns with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio's broader mission to advance opportunities across five key areas, known as the Pillars of Prosperity. These pillars—arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services—form the strategic framework for both organizations, ensuring that funding is directed towards comprehensive community development and upliftment in the region. The target beneficiaries of this program are individuals of all ages within Gallia County. The impact goals are centered on supporting those who are actively working to create opportunities, address pressing needs, and unlock the inherent potential within the county. The program emphasizes grassroots efforts and local initiatives, fostering a sense of community ownership and sustainable progress. By investing in these local leaders and their projects, the foundations aim to build a stronger, more resilient Gallia County. The grant program prioritizes projects and programs that directly address the five Pillars of Prosperity. This focus ensures that funding is strategically distributed across a spectrum of critical areas, from enhancing cultural experiences to improving educational outcomes and fostering economic growth. The foundations seek to fund initiatives that demonstrate a clear commitment to these areas, providing a holistic approach to community development rather than isolated interventions. Expected outcomes and measurable results are a key component of this grant program. While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information, the emphasis on "advancing opportunities" and "meeting pressing needs" suggests that successful projects will demonstrate tangible improvements in the quality of life, access to resources, and overall well-being for Gallia County residents. Projects that can articulate clear objectives and potential for measurable positive change, particularly within the framework of the Pillars of Prosperity, are likely to be highly regarded. The funding range of $500 to $5,000, with consideration for larger requests based on impact, indicates a desire to support both smaller, targeted initiatives and larger, more transformative projects.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and validate innovative tools that improve the analysis of brain circuits and cellular interactions, with a focus on targeting specific cell types and circuits across various species.

The Platteville Community Fund, established in 2002, is a permanent, unrestricted charitable endowment aiming to enhance the quality of life in the Platteville area. With over $1,141,000 awarded in grants since its inception, the fund supports community projects across a broad range of areas including the arts, education, health and human services, the environment, and historic preservation. The Platteville Excellence in Education Endowment Fund, part of this family of funds, specifically addresses the educational needs within the Platteville School District that are beyond the scope of the regular school budget. Grants are awarded twice a year to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable programs or projects serving the community. Grant renewed every year. Grant Fall annual deadline:September 15th

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community and non-profit public water systems in Maine for projects that protect and enhance the quality of drinking water sources.

This funding opportunity supports research on non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to better understand and treat substance use disorders by exploring their effects on cognitive and neurobiological processes in humans.

The EMS Assistance Grant FY25, managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, provides funding to Illinois-based EMS providers to support the organization, development, and improvement of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems. The program aims to enhance EMS services through training, and the acquisition, modification, and maintenance of necessary supplies and equipment. The total program funding is $47,601, with individual awards ranging from $100 to $5,000. Applications are accepted from May 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024, and no cost-sharing or matching funds are required.

The SFY 2025 Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) Grant, managed by the State of Maryland's Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, is dedicated to preventing and reducing gun violence through the support of competitive grants funding evidence-based or evidence-informed health programs. This initiative aligns with the Office’s objectives to develop coordinated criminal justice strategies and enhance data availability to support data-driven decisions. Grantees are required to report on collaborative efforts and data collected throughout the award period, with this information publicly shared on the Office’s website. The VIPP aims to implement effective violence reduction strategies by investing in programs that demonstrate measurable positive outcomes in preventing gun violence, utilizing public health principles and scientific research. The grant prioritizes funding for programs that have been operational for 1 or 2 years, with new applicants considered based on available funding. The anticipated funding pool is $2,768,000, intending to award up to 15 grants ranging from $50,000 to $400,000 each.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Kansas City area for specific arts-related projects that are publicly accessible and not year-round initiatives.

The Rural and Underserved Clinical Rotations grant, authorized by Minnesota Statutes Sec 144.1505, aims to enhance health professional training sites, including those for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, dental therapists, and mental health professionals. This program supports the expansion of existing clinical training programs to include rural and underserved rotations or specialized training tracks, focusing on primary care settings in rural communities. This expansion is intended to strengthen the healthcare workforce and improve access to healthcare in these communities.

This funding opportunity provides educators in Missouri and Illinois with financial support to acquire essential technology and equipment needed to enhance innovative teaching and improve student learning.