Grants for Nonprofits - Law Justice and Legal Services

This grant provides funding to support American Indian and Alaska Native organizations that offer essential sexual assault services to survivors on Tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to legal clinics and law firms that offer essential legal and social work services to low-income families in the District of Columbia at risk of child welfare intervention.

The Public Welfare Foundation's Grant Program aims to support community-led, restorative, and racially just approaches to justice in the United States. The focus areas include innovative criminal justice reform in specific states and cities, dismantling structures that have harmed people of color, investing in community-based solutions to reduce mass incarceration, and reframing the narrative around the U.S. criminal justice system through storytelling and journalism.

A project to encourage the development and dissemination of a global credential and related credentialing or certification program based on international standards for substance use professionals. Drug use disorders extensively harm health, including mental health, safety, economic well-being, fuel organized crime, and negatively impact political, social, and economic stability. Many governments as well as individual drug demand reduction professionals provide services but have little experience and few methods to determine if those programs or their efforts are effective, evidence-based, and meeting international standards or their own program goals. To encourage and document the improvement of the prevention, treatment, and recovery services, the workforce requires training to an agreed international standard and then an agreed global credential to ensure that the substance use disorder workforce is performing to that standard. Project Vision: Drug demand reduction is the field of counternarcotics that recognizes that an epidemic only ends when we reduce the number of new cases. Through a well-trained, credentialed, and enthusiastic professional workforce in the combined fields of prevention, treatment, and recovery support, we will reduce the number of those suffering from substance use disorder globally and provide a social framework that supports recovery and ongoing prevention of substance use disorders. Project Goal(s) and Objectives: Professionals that work in the drug demand reduction field including prevention, treatment, and recovery support services come from a variety of academic and non-academic backgrounds. Given the sensitive personal, political, and cultural nature of substance use disorder, it is critical to ensure that those entrusted with positions in these areas can be readily identified as having the skills, experience, and understandings of the international standards and the implementation of those standards as they work. While some nations have their own processes for testing and certification, most do not. Poor services, especially those that violate human rights, in any country negatively impact the substance use disorder field. This negative impact has far-reaching consequences globally based on historical misunderstandings of the nature of substance use disorder. For these reasons, we seek to foster a climate where training and expertise are recognized and required for participation as a professional in the practice of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. Credentialing should also be encouraged as many working in this field work as volunteers or are working in related fields such as education or youth services. The overall goal of this project is to promote and develop the framework for the credentialing or certification of professionals in this field, in order to improve overall care of persons with substance use disorders, similar to other medical professionals. Through the development of an international credential secured through standardized examination, the project will also work to decrease the stigma associated with work 5 | Page related to substance use disorders. All competencies and testing should promote and encompass those international standards developed under the auspices of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), which have been accepted globally.

The District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS) Family Services Administration (FSA) is offering multiple grant opportunities to provide health services and education to refugees resettled in the District of Columbia. This initiative aims to address health disparities and improve the well-being of the refugee population in the area. The program aligns with the DHS/FSA's mission to support vulnerable populations and ensure access to essential services. The primary beneficiaries of this program are refugees resettled in the District of Columbia. The impact goals are to provide domestic medical screening and follow-up, enhance health literacy, and reduce gaps in health services. This will be achieved through two main projects: the Refugee Medical Screening project and the Refugee Health Promotion project. The Refugee Medical Screening project prioritizes the provision of initial medical screenings and subsequent follow-up care for newly arrived refugees. The Refugee Health Promotion project focuses on improving health literacy and addressing service gaps through various interventions. These interventions include workshops, wellness and support groups, and medical case management, all designed to empower refugees with the knowledge and resources to manage their health effectively. Expected outcomes include comprehensive medical screening for refugees, increased health literacy within the refugee community, and a reduction in unmet health service needs. Measurable results will likely involve the number of refugees screened, participation rates in health promotion activities, and improvements in health indicators for the target population. The grants aim to create a sustainable framework for health support for refugees in the District.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to support youth development programs that improve the quality of life in the region.

The Northern New York Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund, offering grants between $10,000 to $100,000 to charitable organizations in St. Lawrence County that work in arts and culture, conservation and wildlife preservation, education, and health and well-being, with a deadline of October 18, 2024.

The Golden Valley County Community Foundation (GVCCF), an affiliate of the North Dakota Community Foundation, is offering grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations within Golden Valley County, North Dakota. The foundation's mission aligns with fostering community development by providing a structured method for receiving donations and distributing grants, thereby supporting local initiatives. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation, the GVCCF is committed to enhancing the well-being of the community. The target beneficiaries for this grant program are primarily organizations serving youth, senior citizens, and those involved in leadership and community development within Golden Valley County. The GVCCF seeks to fund projects and programs that will have a broad impact, benefiting a significant number of residents. The expected outcomes include strengthening community infrastructure, improving quality of life for vulnerable populations, and promoting local leadership. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the focus on benefiting a "greater number of residents" implies a desire for widespread positive impact. The GVCCF prioritizes applications from organizations that demonstrate a commitment to securing additional funding sources, indicating a desire for sustainable and collaborative projects. High-priority areas include services for youth, senior citizens, leadership development, and general community development initiatives. Conversely, the foundation gives low priority to requests for multiple-year funding and explicitly will not consider requests for operating funds, day-to-day expenses, or grants/scholarships for individuals. This strategic focus ensures that grants are directed towards specific projects that address identified community needs rather than ongoing operational costs. The foundation's theory of change appears to be centered on empowering local organizations and projects through financial support, thereby catalyzing positive change and development within Golden Valley County. By supporting initiatives with a broad reach and encouraging diversified funding, the GVCCF aims to achieve long-term community benefits. A total of $29,200 is available for distribution, with individual grant sizes ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, government agencies, or have a fiscal sponsor with one of these designations, and must provide services in Golden Valley County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arizona-based organizations focused on improving the handling of child abuse and neglect cases through system reform and enhanced collaboration among child protection stakeholders.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve legal representation for juveniles in the justice system, focusing on enhancing defense services and ensuring equitable access for marginalized youth.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving culturally specific communities to enhance and expand support services for victims of sexual assault.

This funding opportunity provides resources to schools and local governments to implement strategies and training aimed at preventing violence in K–12 educational settings.

This grant provides multi-year funding to small nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia area to tackle health, education, environmental, and food system challenges in their communities.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Ohio to expand harm reduction services for underserved populations, particularly those reentering the community from correctional facilities and facing systemic barriers to healthcare.

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of a 24-hour hotline to provide crisis intervention and resources for Indigenous victims and survivors of family violence, ensuring they receive culturally relevant and accessible services.

The Williston Area Community Foundation Grant Program is currently accepting applications to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in the Williston area. Established in 2014, the Foundation's mission is to receive donations and distribute grants, thereby fostering community development and supporting local initiatives within the specified region. This program directly aligns with the Foundation's core purpose of enhancing the well-being of the Williston community through strategic philanthropic efforts. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are projects and nonprofit organizations operating within the Williston area. The overarching impact goal is to support endeavors that contribute to the betterment of the community, though specific areas of focus are not explicitly detailed beyond a general commitment to "benefit projects or nonprofit organizations." The program aims to empower local groups to address various community needs and challenges. While specific priorities or focus areas for the grants are not outlined in the provided information, the Foundation's general approach suggests a broad commitment to community improvement. Projects that demonstrate a clear benefit to the Williston area and are proposed by eligible nonprofit organizations are likely to be considered favorably. The Foundation's affiliation with the North Dakota Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, underscores its dedication to legally compliant and impactful grantmaking. Expected outcomes and measurable results, while not explicitly detailed, would likely revolve around the successful implementation of funded projects and the positive impact they have on the Williston community. The Foundation's strategic priority is to serve as a conduit for philanthropy, facilitating donations and ensuring their effective distribution to local initiatives. Its theory of change appears to be rooted in the belief that by providing financial support to well-conceived projects and established nonprofits, it can stimulate positive change and enhance the quality of life for residents in the Williston area.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office, https://cops.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding for the FY24 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement Expansion of Regional De-Escalation Training Centers program. The goal of this solicitation is to promote safe outcomes during police encounters with persons in crisis through the expansion of the COPS Office network of regional de-escalation training centers. These centers provide relevant de-escalation and crisis response training for law enforcement in a multistate region. Awards under this solicitation will be made to training centers administered by institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations with experience providing training to law enforcement at the national or regional level. Training is supported for law enforcement officers, support personnel employed by law enforcement agencies, and mental health professionals working on a crisis intervention team as an employee of a law enforcement agency or under a legal agreement with a law enforcement agency.

The Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for initiatives that support the Latine community in the Greater Hartford area, focusing on housing equity, educational equity, and linguistic justice, with priority given to collaborative proposals from grassroots organizations serving Latino/a residents within the Foundation’s 29-town region.

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), GCJ seeks applications to support accountability processes for alleged atrocity crimes committed globally by members of the Wagner Group and analogous Kremlin-backed paramilitaries, including tracking enablers of these entities, which include corporate actors and financial services firms. Accountability processes can include investigations being pursued by national authorities, including by Ukraines Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG), or other domestic authorities, including where national systems may exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction; cases before international and hybrid courts; efforts to achieve corporate accountability through corporate governance, civil, or administrative proceedings; and proceedings before human rights mechanisms.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and select for-profits for programs addressing substance use disorders in West Virginia, focusing on areas such as foster care, youth prevention, recovery housing, and workforce development.