Grants for Nonprofits - Social Advocacy

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations and local governments in the Clintonville area for projects that enhance health, education, and community development.

The purpose of this program is to expand substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services in existing drug courts. The program recognizes the need for treatment instead of incarceration for individuals with SUDs. Recipients are expected to provide prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with SUD involved with the courts. With this program, SAMHSA aims to improve abstinence from substance use, housing stability, employment status, social connectedness, health/behavioral/social consequences, and reduce criminal justice involvement. Eligible applicants include States and Territories, political subdivisions of States, drug courts, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, health facilities, or programs operated by or in accordance with a contract or award with the Indian Health Service, or other public or private nonprofit entities. Applications are due by April 1, 2024. The anticipated award amount is up to $400,000 per year for up to 5 years.

This funding opportunity is designed for international and regional non-governmental organizations to support local women's groups in conflict-affected areas, enabling their participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and community groups to develop training programs and services that help disadvantaged individuals and transitioning fossil fuel workers build careers in New York's green economy.

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This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver essential health screenings and services to underserved communities of color in Illinois, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve access to care.

The FY2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Grant, offered by the Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), seeks grant applications from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s AAPI community. This grant program is aligned with the broader mission of empowering District residents, fostering public safety, and enhancing education. MOAPIA's strategic priorities are evident in the funding areas, which aim to improve the quality of life for all residents and build stronger communities. The grant targets members of the AAPI community of all ages residing in the District of Columbia. The impact goals are to create a vibrant downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play, fight to protect the middle class, reduce all forms of violence including gun violence, and ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. These goals reflect a comprehensive theory of change that by investing in key areas, the District can foster a more equitable, safe, and prosperous environment for its AAPI residents. The program prioritizes initiatives within three key funding areas: Downtown Comeback, Public Safety, and Education. The Downtown Comeback focus seeks to reimagine a downtown with vibrant centers of activity and ensure job opportunities for Washingtonians across all eight wards, enabling them to build better lives. The Public Safety focus aims to create significant, lasting change by reducing and ultimately ending all types of violence, including gun violence. The Education focus emphasizes supporting schools as community heartbeats, ensuring every child has access to quality education, including reading, math, sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement. Expected outcomes include a more vibrant and economically secure downtown, a reduction in violence and improved public safety across the District, and enhanced educational opportunities and well-being for students and residents. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the funding areas and target populations, the grant's emphasis on progress reports reflecting substantial progress towards grant agreement goals suggests a commitment to accountability and impact. Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $40,000 for a project period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, further indicating a structured approach to achieving these outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations for delivering mentoring services to at-risk youth, particularly those involved in or affected by the juvenile justice system, across at least 38 states.

This grant provides funding for innovators to develop affordable and user-friendly tools that can safely detect and mark underwater explosive ordnance in post-conflict areas, helping local communities mitigate risks and promote safe economic activities.

The City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department is offering Violence Reduction Grants, a community-based initiative designed to annually invest in evidence-based violence prevention projects within Bloomington neighborhoods. This program aims to strengthen grassroots organizations focused on violence prevention, ensuring resources reach the residents who need them most. The city has allocated $150,000 to support these efforts, allowing eligible organizations to apply for grants up to $25,000. This initiative directly aligns with a mission to prevent, intervene, and reduce violence, fostering safer and more resilient communities. The target beneficiaries of this grant program include non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, resident councils, and faith communities serving Bloomington neighborhoods. There is a particular encouragement for applicants with proven experience in crime intervention and addressing issues related to retaliatory and youth-involved violence. The primary impact goal is to directly support community efforts to prevent, intervene, and reduce violence, with a focus on strengthening local capacity and ensuring equitable access to resources for those most affected. The program prioritizes applications that involve collaborations with two or more partners, recognizing the enhanced impact of collective action in addressing complex community challenges. This focus on partnership is a key strategic priority, aiming to leverage diverse strengths and foster comprehensive violence reduction strategies. The underlying theory of change suggests that by empowering and funding neighborhood-based agencies, the city can effectively reduce violence through evidence-based prevention and intervention, leading to tangible improvements in community safety and well-being. Expected outcomes include a decrease in various forms of violence, particularly retaliatory and youth-involved incidents, within Bloomington neighborhoods. Measurable results would involve tracking the number of successful violence prevention projects implemented, the reach and engagement of these projects within targeted communities, and, ideally, a reduction in crime rates and violence-related incidents over time. The program's success will be evaluated based on its ability to strengthen grassroots organizations, foster collaborative community efforts, and ultimately contribute to a safer environment for all Bloomington residents.

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This funding opportunity supports non-profit and educational organizations working to promote U.S. values and cooperation with Sudanese communities through initiatives in areas like women's leadership, peace promotion, and civic engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Ohio to enhance and expand services for survivors of human trafficking, focusing on recovery, safety, and long-term stability.

This funding opportunity supports Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations in creating innovative public humanities projects that promote civic engagement, empathy, and community connection.

The Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at the Montana Community Foundation (MCF) by Warren Ross in 1997, is offering grants to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. The grant cycle runs from August 15 to November 15. The grants range in size from $500 to $2,000 and must be used for projects benefiting communities or residents in Blaine County. Eligible applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. The grantee organization does not need to be based in Blaine County. Only one application is allowed per organization. Eligible projects must provide a direct benefit to local residents, be sustainable, and address important, unmet needs. Ineligible projects include conferences, workshops, planning, research, untested projects, and partisan or sectarian activities. The grant requests are reviewed by the Blaine County Community Grantmaking Committee, and incomplete applications will not be considered. For additional help or inquiries, contact Taylor Crowl, Program Officer, Local Community Foundations, at 406-603-4913 or taylor@mtcf.org. The application can be accessed at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mtcommunity.

This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver culturally sensitive HIV prevention and care services to at-risk minority populations in Illinois, including men who have sex with men, homeless individuals, and those with histories of mental illness or substance abuse.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist veterans and active service members in central and southern New Jersey.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community health organizations in Washington, DC, to improve cancer screening rates among underserved populations, particularly in specific neighborhoods.

This program provides funding for research aimed at improving watershed restoration practices to enhance water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, targeting both non-profit and for-profit organizations that collaborate effectively.

The City of Bangor Commission on Cultural Development in Maine is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to individual artists and non-profit arts and cultural organizations, requiring a 1:1 match, to support projects that enhance the city's cultural vitality and directly serve the Bangor community.