Grants for Nonprofits - Income Security and Social Services

This program provides zero-interest loans to Massachusetts residents with disabilities or seniors to make essential home modifications for improved safety and accessibility.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in low-resource settings, particularly on the day of birth, with a focus on innovative interventions and strong local partnerships.

This funding opportunity provides $7 million to a single organization to enhance leadership and management practices in Head Start programs nationwide, focusing on training, technical assistance, and workforce development for low-income children's education and family services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Native American communities to create immersive language education programs that promote the preservation and revitalization of their languages through structured instruction for children and school-age students.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations led by individuals with disabilities to establish or enhance community-based centers that promote independent living and empower people with significant disabilities in Guam.

This funding opportunity provides support for researchers with strong quantitative backgrounds to transition into health-related studies involving human participants, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical and behavioral challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York to enhance housing and services for older adults and medically complex individuals, helping them remain in community settings and avoid institutionalization.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rape crisis centers in California to strengthen collaborative responses to sexual assault, ensuring survivors receive comprehensive, trauma-informed care throughout the justice process.

This funding opportunity is designed to support a nonprofit organization in New York State that will help Medicaid recipients transition from institutional care back to community living, focusing on individuals with disabilities and the elderly.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to deliver essential civil legal services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, addressing legal barriers that impact their health and well-being, particularly for marginalized communities in New York State.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving low-income residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, focusing on essential needs like healthcare, housing, and economic mobility.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in American Samoa to establish a consumer-led Center for Independent Living that promotes autonomy and community participation for individuals with significant disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to child welfare agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions to develop and implement innovative technology solutions that improve the recruitment and matching of adoptive families for children in foster care.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and tribal child welfare agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, to develop and evaluate kinship navigator programs that assist relatives caring for children at risk of entering the child welfare system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that will enhance the effectiveness of state-level advocates for residents in long-term care facilities, ensuring their rights are protected and promoting better care standards.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance data collection, performance management, and compliance training for programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving economic security for low-income families and communities.

The Adams County Community Foundation's Adams County Grants program is designed to foster innovative solutions for strengthening vulnerable populations by addressing systemic issues. The foundation's mission is aligned with this program through its commitment to creating a meaningful and sustained difference in people’s lives, particularly low-income residents, by helping them move toward self-sufficiency. This overarching goal guides the program's focus on supporting initiatives that build capacity, implement effective programs, and foster collaboration within the community. The program primarily targets vulnerable residents of Adams County, Pennsylvania. The impact goals are to help nonprofits become more effective in addressing resident needs, enable low-income residents to achieve self-sufficiency, and advance critical areas such as affordable housing, transportation, and economic development through collaborative efforts. By focusing on these areas, the foundation aims to create a ripple effect that improves the overall well-being and stability of the community. The Adams County Grants program has three primary focus areas: Capacity Building Grants, Program Grants, and Collaboration Grants. Capacity Building Grants, up to $25,000, are intended to strengthen nonprofits' ability to effectively serve vulnerable residents. Program Grants, also up to $25,000, support initiatives that help low-income residents move towards self-sufficiency. Collaboration Grants, up to $30,000, are specifically for significant collaborative projects that advance affordable housing, transportation, and economic development. These defined priorities ensure that funding is directed towards projects with the greatest potential for systemic impact. Expected outcomes include increased effectiveness of nonprofits, a measurable increase in self-sufficiency among low-income residents, and tangible progress in affordable housing, transportation, and economic development initiatives. The foundation's strategic priorities are evident in the emphasis on systemic change and collaboration, with a clear theory of change that by investing in capacity building, impactful programs, and collaborative projects, they can achieve lasting positive change for vulnerable individuals and the wider community.

The Town of Trumbull is allocating $100,000 in ARPA funding to support community-based organizations and nonprofits serving Trumbull residents. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating legally in Connecticut or community-based organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Funds are aimed at addressing the COVID-19 public health and economic response, focusing on public health impacts and economic harms to households, small businesses, nonprofits, impacted industries, and the public sector. Applications are due by July 31, 2024, with funding decisions announced by August 31, 2024. Program funds are not to replace other federal, state, or local ARPA assistance and must be used exclusively for projects, programs, and services within Trumbull. The maximum grant award is $20,000, and all funds must be expended by June 30, 2025. Indirect costs are limited to 15% of the total funding request. Funded organizations are required to submit mid-term and final reports detailing expenses and progress.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for the Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund (NEFRF), a program dedicated to restoring and sustaining healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands to provide habitat for diverse fish and wildlife populations. This initiative aligns with NFWF's broader mission to protect and restore native wildlife species and their habitats, leveraging public and private funding to achieve significant conservation outcomes. The NEFRF, formerly known as the New England Forests and Rivers Fund, represents a strategic investment in the ecological health of the Northeast region, fostering biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. The program's target beneficiaries include various fish and wildlife populations such as river herring, Atlantic salmon, brook trout, wood turtles, golden-winged warblers, New England cottontails, and bobolinks. Beyond wildlife, the program also aims to benefit agricultural producers, particularly those in Historically Underserved and Special Emphasis categories, by helping them design and implement conservation practices. The impact goals are centered on improving habitat quality and connectivity, enhancing forest conditions, and promoting hayfield management conducive to successful grassland bird breeding. NEFRF's priorities and focuses are outlined in NFWF’s Northeast Watersheds Business Plan (March 2023), specifically targeting strategies for Stream and Riparian Habitat, and Upland Forests and Grasslands. Key implementation strategies for 2024 include restoring stream and riparian habitats, improving forest management for age and structural diversity, and promoting hayfield management. A significant portion of funding, approximately $625,000, is set aside for projects that assist agricultural producers in adopting conservation practices beneficial to target species like northeast turtles and golden-winged warblers, while also increasing Farm Bill program participation. Additionally, the program encourages projects that involve community outreach, engagement, collaborative management, and the incorporation of traditional knowledge and community input. Expected outcomes and measurable results include improved habitat for specific fish and wildlife species, enhanced age and structural diversity in forest blocks, successful grassland bird breeding, and increased participation of agricultural producers in conservation programs. Projects are expected to contribute to measurable conservation benefits through community input, co-design processes, and engagement with community-level partners (e.g., municipalities, NGOs, community organizations, community leaders) to ensure project design, implementation, maintenance, and long-term sustainability post-grant award. The grant duration is three years, with projects expected to start no later than six months after the award date. The NFWF's strategic priorities for the NEFRF reflect a theory of change that posits by investing in targeted habitat restoration, improved land management, and community engagement, ecological health will be restored and sustained, benefiting both wildlife and human communities. Funding is provided by a consortium of partners including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Zoetis Foundation, and Sylvamo, underscoring a collaborative approach to conservation. The program encourages a holistic view of conservation, integrating scientific best practices with local community needs and traditional knowledge to achieve robust and lasting environmental improvements across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and parts of New York.