Grants for County governments - Law Justice and Legal Services

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to local public and private non-profit agencies in Connecticut, Texas, and Wyoming to improve juvenile justice systems and support at-risk youth in alignment with federal core requirements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to hire prosecutors who will work alongside federal entities to enhance the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed by criminal aliens, as well as drug and human trafficking offenses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen global efforts against sanctions evasion by China and Russia, focusing on enhancing compliance systems and technical training for public and private sectors.

This program provides financial support to fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, and state fire training academies across the U.S. to improve safety and operations through essential equipment, training, and wellness initiatives.

The William Penn Foundation is offering Climate Resilience Planning Grants to support community-driven, place-based climate resilience plans. This initiative aligns with the foundation's broader mission to foster a sustainable and vibrant future by addressing critical environmental challenges. By focusing on planning efforts, the foundation aims to empower communities to proactively adapt to the impacts of climate change, thereby strengthening their long-term resilience and well-being. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are residents living in census tracts designated as overburdened and underserved by the Council on Environmental Quality’s Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, located within the cities of Philadelphia or Camden. The impact goal is to advance equitable climate resilience planning, ensuring that vulnerable communities are at the forefront of developing solutions that address their specific needs and vulnerabilities. The foundation seeks to support plans that will primarily serve these populations, promoting environmental justice and fostering a more equitable distribution of resources and protective measures against climate impacts. The program prioritizes projects occurring in Philadelphia or Camden, with a particular interest in plans that will serve overburdened and underserved communities. While organizations proposing projects in partnership with others will be considered on their individual merits, the most competitive proposals are expected to demonstrate robust partnerships that leverage complementary strengths, resources, and expertise. This focus on collaboration underscores the foundation's strategic priority of fostering collective action to tackle complex environmental issues effectively. Expected outcomes include the development of comprehensive, community-driven climate resilience plans that are tailored to the unique contexts of Philadelphia and Camden. Measurable results could include the creation of actionable strategies for climate adaptation, increased community engagement in resilience planning, and the establishment of strong, collaborative networks among organizations working on climate issues. The foundation's theory of change likely posits that by investing in robust planning and fostering partnerships, communities will be better equipped to implement effective resilience strategies, ultimately leading to a more climate-resilient region and improved quality of life for its residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including law enforcement agencies and community groups, to enhance community policing practices and improve accreditation processes for public safety initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations to expand community-based treatment services for youth under 18 facing substance use and mental health challenges, aiming to improve their outcomes and reduce juvenile justice involvement.

The Community Foundation of Louisville's Vogt Invention & Innovation Awards offers a significant opportunity for early-stage entrepreneurs in the Louisville metropolitan area. This program provides awards and prizes ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with up to six businesses each receiving $25,000 annually. The initiative aims to propel businesses to the next level by fostering innovation and economic growth within the region. While the grant duration is not explicitly mentioned, the focus is on supporting businesses that are past the conceptual stage and have an early prototype of their technology. The primary beneficiaries are for-profit entities headquartered in the 13-county Louisville Metro area, encompassing specific counties in Indiana (Clark, Floyd, Washington, Scott, Harrison) and Kentucky (Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble). Eligibility criteria also require businesses to be registered with either the Indiana or Kentucky Secretary of State and in good standing. The program targets businesses in their early stages, with customer revenue less than $250,000/year to date and a lifetime funding maximum of $500,000 (excluding founders' personal investments). The overarching impact goal is to stimulate innovation-led product and service development, creating customer demand and contributing to the economic vitality of the region. The Vogt Awards define innovation as a new idea or the invention of a new product or service that creates customer demand, aligning with the foundation's strategic priority to support groundbreaking advancements. Stronger consideration is given to applications that demonstrate leveraging technology for customer service, competitive advantage, or market evolution, and those that utilize technology in new or unique ways. This focus on technological advancement is a core tenet of the program's theory of change, believing that such innovation is key to sustainable business growth and regional prosperity. Additionally, the program prioritizes businesses with a protectable advantage (intellectual asset) in the market and a scalable business model that promises quick revenue growth and improving profitability. The exclusion of businesses requiring long regulatory approval cycles, such as new drug companies, further refines the focus to innovations that can more rapidly enter and impact the market. Expected outcomes include the successful development and scaling of innovative products and services, leading to increased customer demand and economic benefits within the Louisville Metro area. Measurable results would likely include the number of businesses successfully launched or expanded, job creation, and revenue generation by award recipients.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide comprehensive services for individuals facing substance use disorders, mental health issues, criminal justice involvement, and housing instability, helping them stabilize and reintegrate into society.

This funding opportunity provides resources to law enforcement agencies in Michigan to improve narcotics enforcement through specialized training and essential equipment for joint task forces.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in the Concho Valley that provide essential health, education, and financial stability services to address critical community needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to enhance a digital system that streamlines the placement of children across state lines for foster care and adoption, ensuring all U.S. jurisdictions are integrated by the 2027 deadline.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in California to address public health and safety issues related to legal cannabis operations, including enforcement, health programs, youth development, and environmental impacts.

This grant provides funding to law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to develop and implement training programs focused on de-escalation and crisis response, enhancing community policing efforts.

Grant Opportunity: Community Foundation of Frederick County Rolling Grants Funding Organization: The Community Foundation of Frederick County Contact Information: For questions, email community.impact@FrederickCountyGives.org or call 301.695.7660. Award Details: The Rolling Grant program provides grants for any purpose, including a wide range of field of interest and special purpose funds, and support for individuals served by nonprofits or government agencies. The minimum grant request is $500, and the maximum request varies by fund. Grants must provide direct benefits to Frederick County, Maryland residents unless otherwise noted in the fund description. Eligibility: Eligible organizations include already existing nonprofit 501c3 organizations in good standing with the IRS, government/quasi-governmental agencies applying for extraordinary projects not funded by tax revenue, religious organizations requesting funding for non-sectarian activities, and civic groups that are not 501c3 organizations requesting funding for a community cause. All applicants must meet Maryland's nonprofit requirements. Application Process: Organizations can submit grant applications through Foundant, the online grants management system used by The Community Foundation. Multiple applications are permitted, with one application per fund to which the organization is applying. Additional Information: Applications can be modified until the application deadline. Grant funds are generally disbursed in full during the first month of the grant period, except for civic organizations that receive reimbursement based on proof of expense and addressing the approved community cause. Variance requests to modify budget or program services can be made before the end of the grant period but require approval from the Community Foundation's Board of Trustees. Multi-year funding is not provided at this time. For more information and to access the application portal, visit this link: [https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?ReturnUrl=%2fProcess%2fShortLinkApply%3fprocessGuid%3ddf0970bb-29dc-4f89-a69a-b5e2e780c6dd%26UrlKey%3dfrederickcounty&processGuid=df0970bb-29dc-4f89-a69a-b5e2e780c6dd&UrlKey=frederickcounty]

This grant provides funding to Pennsylvania counties without a Children's Advocacy Center to develop multidisciplinary teams that coordinate trauma-informed responses to child abuse.

This program provides funding to law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to hire or rehire officers dedicated to community policing and proactive crime prevention efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies and local governments in Evergreen, Colorado, to assist victims of a recent incident of mass violence by enhancing their compensation and assistance services.

This program provides financial assistance to local law enforcement agencies in Ohio to purchase body armor vests, enhancing officer safety across the state.

This grant provides financial support for projects and events that boost community development, tourism, and economic growth in McKinney, Texas.