Grants for Nonprofits - Law Justice and Legal Services

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to small businesses and microenterprises in Vancouver, focusing on those owned by individuals with low to moderate incomes.

The Mayor’s Office of Community Development is offering grants of up to $10,000 for MLK Day of Service Community Projects. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. The program's core objective is to promote community service, advance social justice, and address essential community needs, reflecting a commitment to the principles Dr. King championed. The target beneficiaries for these grants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and businesses located in Louisiana. Projects must be situated in low to moderate-income areas, as defined by Housing Urban Development (HUD), ensuring that the grants directly benefit communities with the greatest needs. The overarching impact goal is to foster positive change and equitable development within these communities. The program prioritizes projects that embody Dr. King’s legacy, focusing on activities that promote community engagement and social justice. This includes initiatives that address critical community needs, indicating a preference for projects with tangible and immediate benefits for residents. The selection criteria emphasize the applicant's good standing with the City of Baton Rouge and the Secretary of State, ensuring accountability and effective project implementation. Expected outcomes include an increase in community service activities, enhanced social justice initiatives, and a measurable improvement in essential community needs within the targeted low to moderate-income areas. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the "up to $10,000" grant size, the focus on addressing "essential community needs" suggests that successful projects will demonstrate clear, positive impacts on their communities. The foundation's strategic priority is to invest in community-led solutions that align with a theory of change centered on empowering local organizations to drive social progress and honor Dr. King's enduring message.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance law enforcement's ability to engage with individuals returning from conflict zones, aiming to promote community stability and prevent radicalization.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia that are dedicated to improving health equity and economic mobility for marginalized communities through innovative and community-driven approaches.

This program provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Howard County, Maryland, to support initiatives that improve community well-being across various sectors, particularly for the most vulnerable populations.

The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers is a collaborative initiative between government and philanthropic organizations, managed by The New York Community Trust, aimed at supporting innovative efforts to improve the lives of migrants who have recently arrived in New York City. This program aligns with the broader mission of ensuring that new arrivals thrive and contribute to a stronger city, recognizing the positive impact immigrants have on New York City. The grant is designed to enhance and fill gaps in existing government programs and funding, rather than replace them. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are newly arrived migrants in New York City. The program's impact goals are focused on facilitating their integration and stability within the city. This includes connecting them to essential services like work, school, legal assistance, public benefits, housing, and general support for city life. The program also aims to build the capacity of service providers to meet the increasing demand for these critical services. The program prioritizes proposals that offer services in three key areas: Case Management, Legal Services, and Community-Based Social Services. For Case Management, the focus is on providing support within shelters (both City-run and nonprofit-run) to connect migrants with necessary resources. Legal Services aim to increase the capacity of providers to assist with benefits applications, work authorization, deportation defense, and achieving lawful status. Community-Based Social Services are designed to help community groups provide or connect newcomers with public education, workforce development, job opportunities, English classes, and other services that aid in their integration. Expected outcomes and measurable results include improved efficiency and speed in migrants' path to stability, evidenced by successful connections to shelter, case management, and social services. The program also seeks to foster partnerships between organizations with complementary expertise, and to fund projects that can be adopted and scaled by the government for long-term impact. Prioritization will be given to projects that deliver services with cultural and linguistic sensitivity, and that leverage the existing strengths and experience of organizations. Grants are expected to range from $75,000 to $250,000 per year for up to two years, with larger grants awarded to projects that include a strong, coordinated case management component along with legal and/or community-based social services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering essential services to crime victims across New York State, particularly focusing on underserved communities and those affected by violence.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer summer programs for youth in the Greater Lawrence area, focusing on enhancing educational and developmental opportunities while addressing achievement gaps.

This grant provides funding to organizations that help victims of domestic violence and their pets by offering shelter, housing assistance, and related services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Berks County that work to improve access to justice and legal services for low-income or marginalized individuals, with a special focus on initiatives benefiting local children and youth.

The Opportunity Grants by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, offering up to $10,000 for a 12-month period, are designed to stimulate and support new or existing programs, projects, or capital investments of nonprofit organizations serving Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties in South Carolina, excluding general operating support, religious, political activities, and scholarships among others.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will create and deliver specialized training and resources to improve health outcomes for populations in New York State affected by HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, substance use, trauma, and legal issues.

This grant provides funding for organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin to implement impactful water quality improvement projects and promote environmental stewardship within their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that explore the connections between drug markets, firearm-related violence, and effective law enforcement strategies, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and implement comprehensive reentry programs and transitional services for youth returning to their communities from juvenile facilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to develop and enhance services for various crime victims, including children, the elderly, and those affected by fraud and exploitation.

This grant provides financial support and legal collaboration to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations initiating impactful litigation aimed at addressing systemic injustices and advancing social justice in the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and deliver training programs for facilitators of victim-offender dialogue, enhancing post-conviction services for crime survivors across the United States.

This funding opportunity is designed to help state, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, improve treatment and recovery outcomes for adults with substance use disorders transitioning from incarceration to community life.