Grants for Nonprofits - Law Justice and Legal Services

The City of Spokane Valley in Washington is offering a grant of over $1 million, funded by local lodging taxes, for projects that promote tourism through marketing, special events, and operations of tourism-related facilities, with the aim to boost economic activity in the city in 2025.

This grant provides financial and technical assistance to local organizations and governments in Syracuse to create and improve affordable housing options for residents.

This funding opportunity provides up to $6 million to organizations that can enhance and implement Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs to combat the misuse and diversion of controlled substances, particularly opioids, through training and technical assistance.

The Drayton Area Community Foundation offers grants to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations and government agencies within a 10-mile radius of Drayton, prioritizing projects that serve the community, have local support, and make a significant impact, but does not fund day-to-day operations or individual requests.

The City of Philadelphia's Community Resilience and Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund is offering $15,000 grants to 20 Philadelphia-based organizations working on long-term environmental justice projects, with the aim to support grassroots activism, community resilience, and the removal of environmental injustices.

The Legal Foundation of Washington’s (LFW) Native American & Tribal Communities Grant aims to strengthen civil legal aid services for Native and Tribal communities in Washington State. This initiative aligns with LFW's broader mission to support civil legal aid for low-income families. The grant is designed to be culturally responsive, developed in partnership with Kauffman and Associates, a Native and woman-led consulting firm, and includes an application review panel of community experts and ongoing technical assistance to ensure its effectiveness and cultural relevance. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are low-income Native American clients in Washington State, with a focus on expanding civil legal aid programming within these communities. The program prioritizes investing in Indigenous models and approaches to civil justice, fostering long-lasting legal aid infrastructure, and building partnerships and support for Native and Tribal communities. The LFW aims to elevate promising legal aid strategies through collaborative learning, ensuring that the services provided are both effective and culturally appropriate. Eligible grant activities include peacemaking civil courts utilizing traditional restorative practices, partnerships between Tribal Courts and pro bono volunteer attorney programs, and culturally responsive legal clinics embedded in trusted community-based organizations. LFW funds civil legal aid programs serving low-income families in Washington State, and eligible applicants include Tribal Nations, Tribal agencies, Tribally chartered nonprofits, Native-led nonprofits, nonprofits serving Native American clients, and collaborative proposals among these entities. LFW expects to award 5-10 grants, ranging from $100,000 to $750,000 each, with a total grant size of $500,000 to $1 million. The grant term is three years, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The expected outcomes include expanded access to civil legal aid, the implementation of culturally responsive legal practices, and the development of robust, community-driven legal aid infrastructure that addresses the specific needs of Native and Tribal communities in Washington State. Through these efforts, LFW aims to achieve measurable results in increasing access to justice and improving legal outcomes for low-income Native Americans.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create programs and services aimed at improving the lives of Arizona's veterans, addressing issues such as employment, health, legal aid, and homelessness.

This program provides funding to state and local governments, forensic labs, and nonprofits to improve the identification and repatriation of missing persons and unidentified human remains across the country.

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide education and training services to individuals aged 16 and older, enabling them to secure high-demand jobs and advance their careers through structured pathways and support.

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation is actively soliciting applications to bolster a variety of projects and nonprofit organizations operating within the Anamoose area. This grant program is a direct reflection of the Foundation's mission to foster community development and support essential services in the region. Affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Anamoose Area Community Foundation aims to strategically allocate funds to initiatives that will have a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and entities with official ties to city or state government, such as schools or park districts. The Foundation specifically seeks to support organizations that directly serve the Anamoose area. While the grant size is not explicitly stated, the program is designed to empower local groups to achieve their objectives. The Foundation's strategic priorities are centered on enhancing the quality of life in Anamoose, and the theory of change suggests that by investing in local projects and organizations, significant community improvements will naturally follow. A key focus of the Anamoose Area Community Foundation's grant-making is to support projects rather than day-to-day operational expenses. This ensures that funds are directed towards specific initiatives that can demonstrate tangible outcomes. While multi-year pledges are not offered, organizations are encouraged to re-apply annually, provided all previous grant reporting requirements have been met. This approach promotes accountability and allows the Foundation to continually assess the effectiveness of its grants. Religious organizations are also eligible, but their grant activities must be non-denominational and serve the entire community, emphasizing inclusivity. It is important to note that grants are not provided to individuals. The expected outcomes of this program include strengthened community services, successful project completion, and a positive impact on the lives of Anamoose residents. The measurable results will be evaluated through the required grant reporting, ensuring that the funds are utilized effectively and contribute to the overall well-being of the area. Grants are awarded annually at the discretion of the Advisory Committee, reflecting a thoughtful and localized decision-making process.

As a center of learning, innovation, and leadership that shapes and advances effective correctional practice and public policy, NIC is a vital partner in planning, developing, delivering, and supporting training focused on gender-responsive approaches to working with justice-involved women. NIC training helps correctional staff address the significant challenges they face regarding gender-informed facility operations, policies and procedures, and the development and implementation of evidence-based programs and services that meet womens needs. The growth of knowledge about the types of women who may need to be considered in an agencys response to women and the management strategies that may be most effective for working with this population has also led to advancements in training.This solicitation is for a proposal to enter into a 12-month cooperative agreement to coordinate and deliver two trainings each of Gender-Informed Practices in the Management of Womens Prisons and Justice-Involved Women: Developing an Agencywide Approach, two training programs that address the importance of gender-responsive intervention in a correctional facility.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the System Agency, is accepting Applications for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Program. ADRCs are part of Texas’ No Wrong Door (NWD) System. The NWD System initiative is a collaborative effort of Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The NWD System initiative builds upon the ADRC program and CMS’ Balancing Incentive Program NWD requirements that support state efforts to streamline access to long-term services and support (LTSS) options for older adults and individuals with disabilities. NWD Systems simplify access to LTSS and are a key component of LTSS systems reform. The ADRC core services include: Specialized Information, Referral, and Assistance (IR&A); Referrals to respite care services; Local Contact Agency services to provide assistance to non-Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay nursing facility residents to transition into community living; Housing Navigator Services to increase accessible and affordable housing; and Outreach Activities under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) to educate Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes who may be eligible for the Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D), as well as disease prevention and wellness promotion.

The kNot Today Child Protection Grant is designed to strategically invest in programs that offer preventive and/or proactive initiatives to end the sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of children. This aligns directly with kNot Today's core mission. The foundation's theory of change is rooted in making measurable differences through specific programs that support children, demonstrating impact, and fostering innovative, collaborative, and creative solutions to meet community needs and protect and empower children. They achieve this by funding projects that address critical areas within child protection, ensuring long-term restorative care and systemic change. The grant targets minor survivors of child sexual abuse or trafficking, their families, and children in need of identification and protection. Impact goals include providing therapeutic services for healing, ensuring access to long-term restorative care and support, developing resources and advocating for protective policies, assisting law enforcement with tools and technology, and promoting access to education for early identification of at-risk children. The program seeks to create a comprehensive support system for child protection and recovery. Key priorities and focus areas for kNot Today include therapeutic services, long-term restorative care, policy advocacy, law enforcement support, and educational initiatives. The organization prioritizes funding for agencies in Indiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina in this grant cycle. They favor projects that demonstrate financial stability, measurable impact, and innovative approaches to community needs. Faith-based applicants are encouraged to clarify the integration of religious beliefs into their projects. Expected outcomes involve improved healing journeys for survivors, sustained access to supportive care, strengthened protective policies, enhanced law enforcement capabilities, and increased identification of children in need through educational programs. kNot Today emphasizes measurable results, requiring projects to demonstrate their impact, and they examine financial stability to ensure effective use of funds. The foundation's strategic priority is to make significant, demonstrable advancements in ending child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking through targeted and impactful investments.

The USAID funded Libya EVER Activity is a new five-year activity whose goal is to improve the effectiveness of key Libyan institutions and build the capacity of a diverse set of Libyan actors to advance the democratic political transition, including national and local elections, and support a stronger more inclusive democratic culture in Libya. The Libya EVER Activity (The Activity) has two main objectives: Objective 1: Strengthen Libyas election institutions and government stakeholders to carry out credible electoral and political processes at the local and national levels Objective 2: Empower the diversity of Libyas citizens and civil society to advance the democratic process in Libya.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide free or low-cost tax assistance and education to low-income individuals and those with limited English proficiency, ensuring fair access to the tax system.

The Community Project Grants program, offered by the Arts Council for Long Beach, is designed to support the artistic, cultural, and arts educational projects and programs of arts and cultural organizations within Long Beach, California. This program aligns with the Arts Council's mission to foster a vibrant cultural landscape by partnering with local organizations to deliver impactful programming. The target beneficiaries of this grant are nonprofit or non-incorporated arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach, particularly those with a successful track record of planning and managing effective programs. The program aims to encourage innovative, creative, diverse, and unique programming that meets community needs and identifies specific audiences. Key priorities and focuses of the grant include supporting projects that reflect the rich cultural diversity of the community and demonstrating a clear understanding of local needs. The Arts Council seeks to fund initiatives that contribute to the cultural enrichment of Long Beach residents through well-planned and effectively managed programs. Expected outcomes include an increase in diverse and innovative arts and cultural programming available to the Long Beach community, a stronger network of supported local arts organizations, and projects that effectively engage identified audiences. Measurable results would likely involve the number of projects funded, the reach of those programs, and the demonstrated community impact, though specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information. While the "foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change" are not explicitly detailed as separate sections, the program's goals implicitly reveal the Arts Council for Long Beach's strategic priorities. These include promoting creativity, diversity, and community engagement through the arts, and supporting established local organizations. The theory of change appears to be that by funding well-designed and culturally relevant projects, the Arts Council can enhance the overall cultural vitality and community well-being in Long Beach.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, focusing on capacity-building efforts to enhance their sustainability and effectiveness, particularly for those led by people of color and serving older populations.

The "Leadership Development for Mid-Level Managers" grant aims to update an existing virtual training program to enhance the skills of mid-level managers in correctional agencies, based on the Managerial Profile from NIC's Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century.

The AJ Muste Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to grassroots activist projects in the US, particularly those with small budgets and limited access to mainstream funding, focusing on social justice issues such as immigration, prison abolition, racial and LGBTQ rights, economic exploitation, and anti-war efforts.

LITCs ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for taxpayers who are lowincome or speak English as a Second Language (ESL) by: • Providing pro bono representation on their behalf in tax disputes with the IRS; • Educating them about their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers; and • Identifying and advocating for issues that impact these taxpayers. LITCs must: • Provide dollar-for-dollar matching funds; and • Offer LITC services for free or for no more than a nominal fee.