Local Capacity Building Grants

This grant provides funding for Fife residents to undertake community improvement projects that benefit their neighborhoods, such as cleanups, community gardens, and local events.

This program provides financial support to neighborhood associations in Norfolk, Virginia, for community-led improvement projects that enhance local pride and engagement.

This funding initiative provides financial support to new and expanding for-profit businesses in South Thornton, Colorado, to improve their commercial properties and attract more customers.

This funding opportunity supports Frisco-based small businesses, nonprofits, and educational organizations in implementing innovative projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability within the community.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit arts and humanities organizations in Virginia Beach by providing financial assistance for professional development, technology upgrades, and consulting services to enhance their operational effectiveness and community impact.

This funding initiative provides financial support to neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations and community groups in Holland to implement projects that enhance local pride, inclusivity, and civic engagement.

This program provides financial support to residents and community groups in Papillion, Nebraska, for projects that strengthen neighborhood connections and improve local spaces.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Boulder for capital projects that improve their facilities and ensure their long-term presence in the community.

This funding opportunity provides reimbursement-based financial support to collaborative groups of businesses in Cambridge, aimed at enhancing the vibrancy and economic vitality of local commercial districts through community-focused projects.

This funding program provides financial support to local non-profit organizations in Warren County, North Carolina, that deliver essential services to low-income residents.

This grant provides financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve commercial and cultural spaces in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Palo Alto residents for neighborhood events that promote community engagement and strengthen local connections.

This grant provides funding to community groups in Syracuse for projects that enhance local parks and recreational areas through volunteer-led initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new mural projects in Pittsburg's downtown area, encouraging local artists and property owners to enhance public art and community engagement.

This funding initiative provides multi-year operational support to nonprofit arts organizations in Austin, helping them grow and sustain their cultural programming while enhancing community engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural cities and counties in Nevada for community development projects that benefit low-to-moderate income individuals and address urgent public health and safety needs.

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in McHenry County facing urgent, unexpected challenges that threaten their operations or mission.

This program provides financial support to Georgia municipal governments for improving employee safety practices and reducing workplace injuries through training, equipment, and professional services.

This funding opportunity supports Adams County residents and community groups in creating projects and events that strengthen neighborhood connections, enhance local aesthetics, promote sustainability, and encourage community engagement.

The Cleveland Foundation is accepting applications for the second round of grants from the Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund (CNSF). This fund aims to enhance the safety of all Clevelanders through community-centered violence intervention and prevention strategies, aligning with the Foundation's mission to establish, manage, and implement the NSF. The CNSF is guided by a nine-person advisory committee, including representatives from Cleveland City Council, Cleveland Administration, community leaders, and community members impacted by violence, ensuring a community-driven approach. The Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to appropriate up to $1 million to community violence intervention and prevention partners (CVIP) for programs focused on the summer months of June, July, and August 2024, leading into the school year. Target beneficiaries include individuals involved in or at high risk of violence, youth within the justice system, and individuals experiencing violence. The impact goals are to reduce gun violence, divert youth from the justice system, and disrupt the cycle of violence in Cleveland's most affected neighborhoods. Proposals should support organizational capacity building through additional staff, program expansion, and increased outreach. The CNSF prioritizes a data-driven approach to creating safe and healthy neighborhoods, starting with people at the center of serious violence and extending outwards. The fund's strategic priorities include building the capacity of organizations and fostering a network of community providers and system partners. This network relies on skilled workers with a personal understanding of trauma who meet people where they are and form strong relationships. The theory of change involves a mutual commitment from partners of all sizes to engage in a violence prevention ecosystem that honors the interdependency of interventions and organizations to reduce violence. Expected outcomes include a reduction in gun violence through proactive strategies and meaningful relationships, successful diversion of youth from deeper involvement in violence and the juvenile justice system, and a disruption of the cycle of violence through direct interventions. Successful applicants are expected to participate in coordinated efforts with other funded agencies, engage in training and technical assistance for capacity building and fidelity to best practice service models, and participate in evaluation activities to inform continuous improvement and learning within the network. This comprehensive approach aims to achieve measurable results in community safety and well-being.