Income Security and Social Services Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to legal services nonprofits and small law firms working to combat social, economic, and environmental injustices through impactful litigation across the U.S. and Canada.

The Town of St. Johnsbury's 2024-25 Rental Housing Improvement Program is a reimbursement grant designed to encourage landlords to enhance rental housing within St. Johnsbury. The program aims to create more livable, sustainable, and marketable rental units for all residents. It strongly encourages improvements related to Universal Design, energy efficiency, and Fire Life and Safety, aligning with a broader mission to improve the quality of life and housing standards in the town. The primary beneficiaries of this program are landlords who own existing residential rental housing units or who will establish new rental-ready units in St. Johnsbury. Indirectly, the program benefits all tenants within St. Johnsbury by providing improved, safer, and more sustainable housing options. The impact goals are to increase the overall quality and marketability of rental units, address housing deficiencies, and promote responsible property ownership and maintenance. The program prioritizes capital improvement projects. Specifically, it encourages Universal Design modifications, energy efficiency upgrades, and improvements that enhance fire life and safety. These areas of focus are intended to maximize the positive impact on residents' well-being and to contribute to the long-term sustainability of the housing stock. A 1:1 cash match is required from the property owner for all grants, ensuring a shared investment in property improvement. Expected outcomes include a significant increase in the number of improved rental units that meet higher standards of livability, sustainability, and marketability. Measurable results will include the completion of approved capital improvement projects, with each unit eligible for a maximum grant of $6,000, and a single property owner able to receive up to three awards per year. The program ensures accountability through a detailed application process requiring budget estimates, inspections by the Town Code Compliance Officer, and adherence to various property and tax requirements before funds are released.

Program Description Overview The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications for funding. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, OVC seeks to provide funding for housing services for victims of human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11). This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

Program Description Overview The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications for funding. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, OVC seeks to provide training and technical assistance to victim service providers supporting victims of all forms of human trafficking throughout the United States. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that develop new technologies for recording and modulating brain activity, aimed at advancing research on central nervous system diseases and disorders.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions to create and manage accessible data archives that enhance neuroscience research by storing and sharing data generated by the BRAIN Initiative and related studies, while promoting inclusivity in research participation.

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 supports researchers from various fields in developing innovative methods to study brain changes over time, focusing on both healthy individuals and those with specific cognitive or emotional challenges.

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting small clinical trials to develop and test innovative devices for recording and stimulating the human brain, aimed at treating central nervous system disorders.

The Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services program (OFVPS) Discretionary Grant Program under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA): Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children (Demonstration Projects) will support fifty (50) demonstration projects. These projects will focus on expanding the capacity (of coalitions, local programs, and community-based programs) to prevent future family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence by appropriately addressing the needs of children exposed to domestic violence, and the potentially co-occurring impacts of child abuse and neglect.

This program provides financial guarantees to support local governments and developers in revitalizing underutilized properties and stimulating economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

The Massachusetts Food Ventures Program (MFVP) is a grant program designed to enhance access to healthy, affordable food options and generate economic opportunities within low to moderate income communities. It aligns with a broader mission to implement the goals of the Massachusetts Local Food Action Plan and contribute to the financial needs of local Massachusetts food enterprises. The program’s strategic approach emphasizes expanding investment to improve access to Massachusetts grown, harvested, or caught food products through the development of collaborations between local agricultural enterprises and private/public entities. The primary target beneficiaries of the MFVP are low to moderate income communities, including Gateway Cities and rural communities within Massachusetts. The program aims to improve commercial food access and distribution in these areas. The expected outcomes include increased availability of Massachusetts-produced foods, creation of new permanent jobs, greater access to affordable fresh food, and year-round access to diverse food production and distribution. The overall impact goal is to strengthen the local food system and foster equitable access to healthy food options. Key areas of investment for the MFVP include food processing infrastructure to meet the needs of the expanding local food system, improved distribution systems to support equitable access to fresh local food, and retail outlet strategies that enhance access to healthy food. Specific project types considered eligible reflect these priorities, such as the creation of commercial food processing infrastructure benefiting low and moderate income households, innovative proposals by commercial food commissaries that connect local farms, proposals for construction or renovation of food co-ops, development of greenhouses and farmers’ markets, and capital for food hubs. Additionally, the program focuses on innovative projects for commercial markets that connect local food producers and partners to develop or renovate large-scale retail markets for healthy, locally produced food. Mobile markets and other innovative market initiatives are also supported to purchase, design, and upgrade vehicles that provide healthy Massachusetts food. Each of these focus areas is intended to directly contribute to the program's theory of change, which posits that strategic investments in food infrastructure, distribution, and retail will lead to improved food access and economic opportunities for underserved communities. Applicants eligible for the MFVP include Massachusetts Municipalities, Massachusetts Non-Profit or For-Profit Organizations, and Individual Residents of Massachusetts. The program specifically excludes funding for audits, feasibility studies, design work, operation or maintenance costs, and reimbursement for already completed projects or staff/consultant time on proposals for completed projects. This ensures that the grants are directed towards new investments and initiatives that directly support the program’s objectives.

The Robert G. Campbell Community Fund is a permanent, unrestricted charitable endowment aimed at enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Iowa County, WI. It emphasizes supporting projects and programs that benefit seniors, including recreational and relaxation opportunities, quality of life improvements, and community events that honor the contributions and achievements of senior citizens. The Fund also extends its support to initiatives focused on historic preservation, the arts, the environment, and education. The grant distribution and fundraising efforts are coordinated with the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin and the Health and Human Services Committee of the Iowa County Board of Supervisors. Grant applications are invited from non-profit organizations, local school districts, and local government agencies working towards the betterment of Iowa County, WI. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadline: September 1st

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in Colorado with budgets of $1 million or less that are addressing urgent needs for older adults, particularly in the areas of combating ageism, promoting digital equity, and facilitating aging in place, while prioritizing equity for marginalized communities.

The purpose of the NIH Research Conference Grant (R13) is to support high quality conferences that are relevant to the public health and to the scientific mission of the participating Institutes and Centers.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $102 million to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants, toddlers, and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 42 U.S.C. 9840A of the Head Start Act. Interested applicants may email OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.OHS encourages interested applicants to visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/how-apply-grant. This webpage provides information on applying for grants, registering and applying through Grants.gov, submitting an application, and understanding the grant review process.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $9 million to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low income American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) infants and toddlers and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 42 U.S.C. 9840A of the Head Start Act. Interested applicants may email OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.OHS encourages interested applicants to visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/how-apply-grant. This webpage provides information on applying for grants, registering and applying through Grants.gov, submitting an application, and understanding the grant review process.

The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. has approved 80 grants totaling $479,795.69 in its 25th annual grant cycle, aimed at supporting local nonprofit groups. The grant cycle for 2024 will open early in the year, with applications accepted from April 1 through the last business day of June. Eligible applicants must be non-profit tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or other non-profits as defined by section 501(c), or public institutions located in or serving Mercer County, West Virginia, and/or Tazewell County, Virginia. Grants are available in four categories: Education, Health, Human Services, and Arts and Humanities. The Foundation does not support individual salaries, annual campaigns, ongoing operating expenses, private schools, hospitals, sectarian religious programs, political purposes, or lobbying. Grant renewed every year. Annual opening/ closing deadline: April 1st to the last business day of June.

The Bowker Foundation awards grants to promote the education, health, welfare, and rehabilitation of young women in Indiana, with emphasis on Fort Wayne and Allen County. The foundation invests in programs that expand opportunities and improve outcomes for young women and girls. Funding is available for initiatives in education, health, and human services that directly support the stated purpose. Average grants range from 5,000 to 30,000 dollars, and total annual giving averages 75,000 dollars. Requests should articulate clear objectives, activities, and expected benefits for the target population. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or an accessible alternative designed for assistive technology users. Grants should focus on Indiana communities, with priority attention to Fort Wayne and Allen County. Applications are due May 1, 2024. Grant duration is not specified. Additional details are available through the trustee materials referenced by Wells Fargo.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that create a positive impact in their communities through programs focused on areas such as education, youth development, addiction prevention, and services for the aging and disadvantaged across several Western states.