Grants for Nonprofits - Income Security and Social Services

This funding opportunity supports research that develops innovative tools to measure and enhance children's language development, particularly by engaging diverse communities and understanding environmental influences.

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 to nonprofit organizations and faith-based groups in Ohio to deliver services and outreach for pregnant women, parents, and caregivers of infants, promoting family stability and self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers developing innovative, non-opioid treatments for various types of pain, with a focus on early-stage studies and collaboration with underrepresented populations.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage research projects aimed at discovering new pain management targets within specific proteins, encouraging innovative approaches to develop non-addictive therapies for pain relief.

This funding opportunity supports research centers focused on developing innovative contraceptive methods, particularly non-hormonal options, and encourages participation from diverse institutions and underrepresented groups.

This grant provides financial support to agricultural businesses in Cecil County, Maryland, to help them expand, diversify, and improve their operations while promoting sustainability and community collaboration.

The Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund is dedicated to supporting quality health care and human services programming for underserved populations. This grant program aligns directly with the foundation's mission to address critical needs in communities, specifically focusing on improving access to essential services for those who face significant barriers. The fund's strategic priorities are rooted in the belief that robust health care and human services are fundamental to individual well-being and community strength. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are underserved populations within the city limits of New York City and Chicago. This includes low-income communities requiring health care access, health education, and health policy advocacy, as well as physically disabled individuals who need access programs, disability policy advocacy, workforce development, and initiatives to enhance their quality of life. The impact goals are to foster healthier, more equitable communities by empowering individuals through improved access to vital resources and support. The grantmaking focus areas clearly define the fund's priorities. In health care, the fund supports access, education, and policy analysis and advocacy, with a specific emphasis on programs serving low-income communities. For physical disabilities, the fund prioritizes access programs, disability policy analysis and advocacy, workforce development, and programs that improve the quality of life for disabled individuals. These areas reflect a comprehensive approach to addressing systemic inequities and promoting inclusive community development. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, it can be inferred that the fund seeks to achieve tangible improvements in the health and well-being of the target populations, increased access to services for the physically disabled, and greater equity through policy advocacy and workforce development. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by strategically investing in organizations that provide direct services and advocate for systemic change, they can create a lasting positive impact on the lives of underserved individuals in their designated geographic areas.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research to measure brain changes over time in people of all ages, including those with cognitive or emotional challenges, to better understand brain development and aging.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can deliver safe, high-quality residential care and services for unaccompanied minors without legal immigration status in the United States.

The primary purpose of the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards (K08) program is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. This program represents the continuation of a long-standing NIH program that provides support and "protected time" to individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for an intensive, supervised research career development experience in the fields of biomedical and behavioral research, including translational research.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Kansas to establish Centers for Independent Living that assist individuals with significant disabilities in achieving greater independence and community participation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Minnesota to deliver job training, mentorship, and entrepreneurial skills development for individuals from communities of color and low-income backgrounds, focusing on high-growth industries.

The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority, a regional government agency, allocates funds for restoring and enhancing wetland and wildlife habitats along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Grants exceeding $1 million are available for projects lasting up to five years, with a deadline of September 20, 2024. Eligible projects must be located within the nine Bay Area counties—Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma—and align with priorities outlined in Measure AA. These priorities include maximizing positive environmental impacts, ensuring geographic distribution, leveraging additional resources, and benefiting economically disadvantaged communities. The Authority funds various project phases, including planning, construction, and scientific studies, provided they support habitat restoration, flood management, or public access initiatives. Projects must meet specific criteria related to improving water quality, enhancing wildlife habitats, providing flood protection, and improving public access. Eligible applicants include federal, state, and local agencies, tribal governments, nonprofits, and shoreline parcel owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority website.

The Denver Foundation's Care Fund invites qualified Colorado nonprofits to apply for funding to support the well-being of people with low incomes who also live with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, or who are visually impaired or blind. This grant program directly aligns with the Foundation's mission to address critical community needs and improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations within the state. The primary beneficiaries of the Care Fund are individuals with low incomes who face the dual challenges of disability or visual impairment. The program's impact goals are centered on enhancing the well-being and support systems for these specific groups. The Foundation prioritizes organizations whose work directly connects with the purpose of the Care Fund, ensuring that grants are awarded to initiatives that can effectively serve these target populations. Grants from the Care Fund will range between $10,000 and $20,000. While the grant duration is not explicitly mentioned, the focus is on supporting programs that offer tangible benefits and positive outcomes for the beneficiaries. Expected outcomes include improved access to services, enhanced quality of life, and greater support for individuals with disabilities and visual impairments. The eligibility criteria emphasize that applicant organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, and must be located in and conduct work within Colorado. This ensures that the Foundation's strategic priorities are met by investing in local organizations that have a direct impact on Colorado communities. While a formal "theory of change" is not detailed, the program's structure indicates a belief that targeted funding to qualified nonprofits serving specific vulnerable populations will lead to improved well-being and support for those individuals.

This grant provides funding for advanced graduate students to conduct dissertation research in collaboration with Head Start programs, focusing on early childhood education for low-income families.

Johnson County in Iowa is offering a two-year Social Services Block Grant, in collaboration with United Way and local cities, to support established nonprofit organizations that aim to improve the quality of life, address basic human and emergency needs, health, and child and family well-being for Johnson County residents, with applications due by 10/15/2024.

This funding opportunity supports research on the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, particularly focusing on diverse perspectives and community engagement.

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The Northshore Community Foundation's Community Impact Grant Program aims to support innovative and impactful projects that address critical needs, promote positive change, and enhance the quality of life for residents within the community. This grant is funded by a generous anonymous donor and aligns with the foundation's broader mission to foster initiatives that lead to community betterment across the region of St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, and St. Helena parishes in Louisiana. The primary beneficiaries of this program are nonprofit organizations (registered 501c3 entities) that provide services in the aforementioned parishes. The overarching impact goal is to create positive change and enhance the quality of life for residents by addressing critical needs in various focus areas. The program prioritizes projects within specific focus areas, including education, healthcare, social services, environment, arts, and community development. The selection criteria emphasize innovation, feasibility, impact, and sustainability. Innovation refers to the originality and creativity of the proposed project, while feasibility assesses the practicality and achievability of the work. Impact focuses on the potential positive effects on the community, and sustainability considers the long-term viability and potential for sustained positive change. The foundation's strategic priorities are implicitly reflected in these criteria, seeking to invest in projects that are not only effective in the short term but also have the potential for lasting positive influence. While a explicit "theory of change" is not detailed, the emphasis on addressing critical needs, promoting positive change, and enhancing quality of life through innovative, feasible, impactful, and sustainable projects suggests a theory where strategic funding in key areas leads to significant and enduring community improvement. The expected outcomes are measurable positive impacts within the specified focus areas, contributing to the overall well-being and development of the Northshore community.