Grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses - Transportation

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and city departments in Tucson to implement public service projects that assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families, focusing on issues like homelessness, health equity, and access to affordable housing.

The Regional Site Readiness Program’s Planning Grant, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers $100,000 to $500,000 to local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and private landowners for planning and due diligence activities aimed at preparing industrial and manufacturing sites for future development across all counties in Illinois.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and expand training programs that prepare individuals for careers in the electric vehicle sector, including roles in repair, maintenance, and charging station installation.

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

This program provides funding to organizations involved with port facilities to implement projects that reduce truck emissions and improve air quality through innovative technologies and infrastructure improvements.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Fernley, Nevada, to initiate or expand tourism-related projects and activities that promote the city’s attractions and resources.

This program provides $600 million in funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to improve health outcomes and access to care through community-driven initiatives.

This program provides financial assistance to private intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, particularly in urban areas with high passenger traffic.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in St. Louis to deliver emergency shelter and services for individuals experiencing homelessness during extreme winter weather.

The Budget Act of 2022 (Senate Bill 178, Skinner) and Government Code section 12100.140 et seq. established an Export Training program within GO-Biz. The program is one-time funding for competitive grants to service providers to develop or scale export training programs and curricula. Respondents to this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) must demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide such training. The key purpose of this program is to fund export training programming that supports California small business owners, provides access to export services for underserved businesses, advances immigrant integration and supports immigrant entrepreneurs, and includes training programs in languages other than English wherever possible. Additionally, this program may consider funding export training programs that are aimed at developing an export-capable workforce should there be sufficient program funding. Organizations are strongly encouraged to collaborate on applications and to utilize each other's resources effectively. Program Objectives:• Equip new-to-export businesses with comprehensive knowledge of global markets and essential international trade knowledge.• Provide ongoing assistance to current exporters, aiding them in sustaining and broadening their presence in foreign markets.• Cultivate a fresh cohort of businesses eligible for the California State Trade Expansion Program, preparing for participation in export promotion activities, including trade shows.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New York to deliver essential work readiness training for individuals facing employment barriers, helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to port authorities, facility operators, and government agencies to enhance maritime security and resilience against threats in U.S. port areas.

This grant provides funding to private intercity bus operators to enhance security measures that protect passengers and infrastructure from potential threats.

The First State Food System Program, funded by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, is designed to support and strengthen Delaware's local food system. Its overarching mission, facilitated by the Delaware Department of Agriculture and the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy (Council), aligns with the goal of ensuring farmers have access to viable markets, households can access nutritious food, and the impacts of supply chain disruptions are reduced. The program aims to foster a resilient food system by offering grants to a diverse range of entities operating across the food supply chain within the State of Delaware. Target beneficiaries include entities that grow, process, store, transport, distribute, or sell food in Delaware, encompassing small to mid-sized for-profit producers, nonprofit organizations, aquaculture/fishery operators, food distributors, transporters, and food processing operators. The program's impact goals are centered on enabling these local entities to overcome challenges, build resilience, and contribute to a more robust food system. Specifically, it seeks to increase food production, enhance direct-to-consumer sales, improve food transformation activities, bolster transportation and distribution, and increase the flexibility of food retail outlets. The program prioritizes projects that support or benefit more than one entity or producer within Delaware’s food system. This focus is intended to strengthen the local food system through wide-reaching and complementary efforts rather than isolated, narrowly focused projects. Eligible projects are evaluated based on the entity's viability, its function and reach within the food system, and its capacity to add to food production, sales, processing, transportation, or distribution; improve efficiency and reduce costs; increase capacity of retail outlets; align with consumer needs; address proximity challenges; or increase emerging agricultural practices. Expected outcomes include a measurable positive impact on Delaware's food supply chain. Projects should create or contribute to outcomes such as increased volume of food production, greater availability of food products through various outlets, enhanced processing activities, more efficient transportation and distribution, improved capacity and flexibility of food retail outlets, and the adoption of innovative agricultural practices. The Council will award grants ranging from $2,500 to $150,000, and applicants must demonstrate the entity's infrastructure and capacity to successfully implement the project, with a general requirement for entities to be in operation for two or more years.

This program provides funding to Maryland-based businesses, nonprofits, and agricultural entities for energy efficiency projects and improvements that go beyond current standards.

The Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is offering Practicing Artist Grants through its Artists 360 program, aiming to elevate and energize practicing artists in greater Northwest Arkansas. This initiative aligns with M-AAA's mission to support creative practices and career advancement by providing financial assistance, professional development, and networking opportunities. The grants specifically target artists who have demonstrated artistic excellence, an active creative practice for at least three years, and a desire to evolve their careers, fostering a dynamic regional artist network. The primary beneficiaries are practicing artists residing in specific Arkansas counties: Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Sebastian, or Washington. The program aims to address challenges artists face, such as funding for equipment, studio space, child care, and professional development. The expected impact includes the continued development of creative practices, enhanced entrepreneurial skills, and stronger connections within the regional artistic community. This contributes to the overall vibrancy and sustainability of the arts in the region, reflecting M-AAA's strategic priority of investing in individual artists as a cornerstone of a thriving cultural landscape. The program prioritizes artists who show a deep commitment to their work and a motivation to continue and further evolve their practice. A key focus is on "Program Readiness," which assesses an artist's desire to advance their career, engage in strategic management, and share their work within a peer learning environment. The "Impact of Funding on Practice" criteria ensures that the grants directly address an artist's previous challenges and future aspirations, linking financial support to tangible improvements and growth. Expected outcomes include artists utilizing the $1,000 to $10,000 grants for various needs, such as equipment, travel, and professional services. Fellows are also expected to actively participate in peer-based learning experiences, including an in-person retreat and ongoing discussions, leading to developed entrepreneurship skills and an expanded network. The program anticipates awarding fifteen practice-based grants annually, contributing to a balanced cohort that represents diverse perspectives, disciplines, and experiences, ultimately strengthening the artistic ecosystem of Northwest Arkansas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working to improve transportation access to healthcare services for rural populations in Michigan, helping to eliminate barriers to timely and appropriate care.

This grant provides financial support to local businesses and nonprofits in Maui County for projects that promote economic development, including cultural programs, small business initiatives, technology advancements, and workforce development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and city departments in Tucson to develop projects that address homelessness through emergency shelters and rapid rehousing initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible airport owners for upgrading and modernizing air traffic control towers to improve safety and operational efficiency in the U.S. aviation system.