Private Community Development Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations to promote community engagement and enhance the cultural scene in Scottsdale through various artistic projects and operational needs.

The 2025 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund Grant: Rural Health program, overseen by the Rural Maryland Council, aims to elevate the standard of living in rural Maryland to meet or exceed statewide benchmarks by 2030, while simultaneously preserving the unique cultural aspects of rural life. This initiative aligns with the foundation's broader mission to foster economic and community development through targeted investments and promote regional and intergovernmental cooperation. The underlying theory of change is that by facilitating strategic investments and leveraging additional non-state resources, local and regional public and nonprofit organizations can achieve sustainable rural development objectives. The target beneficiaries of this grant are the residents of Maryland's rural areas, particularly those facing challenges in accessing adequate healthcare services. The program specifically seeks to address health workforce shortages in primary care, surgical specialties, dentistry, mental health, and other medical specialty areas. The impact goals are to improve overall health outcomes, enhance access to a variety of healthcare services, and reduce health disparities in rural populations. The program's priorities and focus areas are multifaceted, encompassing improvements in health and medical/dental/behavioral health care access, expansion of tele-medicine and telehealth networking, and the development of programs for healthcare planning and coordination. It also prioritizes addressing rural population health needs, ensuring health care insurance and treatment enrollment, and implementing components of the state’s rural health plan. Additionally, the grant focuses on rural nonemergency medical transportation, recruitment and retention of health care and public health professionals, and addressing behavioral and mental health issues such as substance use disorder, depression, and domestic abuse. Expected outcomes include improved access to health services, a stronger rural healthcare workforce through recruitment and residency programs, and enhanced behavioral and mental health support. Measurable results will likely involve metrics related to increased access to care (e.g., number of new patients served, reduction in travel distances for care), improvements in health outcomes (e.g., reductions in chronic disease prevalence, improved mental health indicators), and the number of healthcare professionals recruited and retained in rural areas. The program also anticipates better coordination of nonemergency medical transportation and a reduction in health impacts on minority populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities that serve the Truman Lake area in Henry County, Missouri, to support projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that explore how race, citizenship, and public policy impact the integration and outcomes of immigrants in the United States.

This grant provides financial assistance to women in southwest Michigan who have faced barriers to education or employment, helping them pursue post-secondary degrees or certifications for greater financial independence.

This track supports projects that examine the impact of climate change on communities within Massachusetts, highlighting local knowledge, experiences, and strategies for resilience. Offering up to $20,000, the grant focuses on narrative projects that use humanities methodologies to discuss climate-related changes and challenges. Projects should not include capital projects, feasibility studies, or collections preservation. Applicants must demonstrate how their work contributes to a broader understanding of climate impacts on local communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Eau Claire area for high-impact projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Minnesota that provide essential services to individuals and families facing housing and food insecurity, helping them acquire necessary tools and infrastructure to improve their support efforts.

This grant supports collaborative partnerships among cultural nonprofits, local businesses, and government entities in California to establish and promote new cultural districts that celebrate and preserve local cultural assets.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in East Hawai‘i that are working on community projects related to education, health care, economic sufficiency, and recreational activities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan for innovative programs that improve community well-being, support families, and foster youth development.

This funding opportunity supports Maryland-based public and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to engage communities and implement projects that protect and restore local natural resources, particularly in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays.

This grant provides $50,000 to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Spencer County, Indiana, to implement transformative projects that address poverty, mental health, substance use, and economic opportunity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Southwest Missouri to develop programs and services that directly benefit wounded war veterans.

The White Family Foundation, a fund of the Community Foundation of Hancock County, aims to bolster local community development in Hancock and Henry counties, Indiana. This grant program is designed to support initiatives that enhance the quality of life, making these areas more desirable places to live, work, and play. The foundation's mission is directly aligned with fostering community growth and well-being within these specific regions. The grant program targets a broad range of beneficiaries, including tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, mutual benefit organizations, government agencies, municipalities, and churches that serve Hancock and/or Henry counties. The primary impact goal is to create more vibrant and sustainable communities. The foundation prioritizes projects that fall under several key focus areas. These include beautification projects, building façade improvements, enhancements to recreational facilities and accessibility, and initiatives related to public safety and transportation. These priorities reflect a strategic approach to addressing various facets of community development that contribute to a higher overall quality of life. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the expected outcomes are clear: improved community aesthetics, enhanced recreational opportunities, safer public spaces, and more efficient transportation networks within Hancock and Henry counties. The foundation's strategic priorities are rooted in a theory of change that posits by investing in these diverse areas of community infrastructure and social programs, the overall desirability and functionality of the counties will increase, leading to a more engaged and thriving populace.

Established in 1996, the Evansville Fund is a permanent charitable endowment aimed at supporting the Evansville community across various domains, including the arts, education, health and human services, and historic preservation. Through its annual earnings, a portion is allocated as grants to enhance community welfare, distributed to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies. The fund is characterized by its diverse Family of Funds, each established by individuals or organizations to support specific charitable objectives within Evansville. Grants are awarded annually in November by a volunteer board responsible for fundraising and grant decisions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: October 1st

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve the lives of children and families by addressing education, basic needs, healthcare, climate change, and community support initiatives.

Jewish Community Foundation Small Grants Program in Arizona offers an expedited process for local organizations to apply for grants of $5,000 or less. In the first combined grant cycle, the Jewish Community Foundation and Jewish Federation (now the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix) awarded over $1.4 million to support Jewish organizations, programs, and services locally, in Israel, and overseas. The grants provided core operating support and program funding to address the needs of the Jewish community. FUNDING PARAMETERS • One-time grants up to $5,000. Requests for more than $5,000 will be rejected. • Only organizations whose program or project serves the Greater Phoenix Jewish community. • Organizations may not receive more than one small grant in a 12-month period. • Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) organization, a school, or a synagogue, or must have a fiscal agent that falls into one of those categories. • Small grant applicants are eligible to participate in the CJP’s annual grant cycle. WHAT WE FUND We will review applications that serve the local Jewish community in the following categories: • Time-sensitive or urgent needs or opportunities: or requests that capitalize on a time-limited opportunity (funding or otherwise) • New programs • Events that serve a significant number of people in the Jewish community • Capacity building WHAT WE DO NOT FUND • Organizations that are NOT recognized as registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities • General operating support or general support for ongoing programs • Capital, endowment, ongoing or other fundraising campaigns • Equipment purchases to replace or upgrade equipment for an office, existing program or service • Scholarships or grants to individuals • Projects in their entirety • Proposals from organizations that do not follow our application procedures • Renewed support to past grantees that have not met our reporting requirements HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY • Applications may be submitted anytime to squen@phoenixcjp.org. • Applications not submitted on this form will be rejected. 12-point font is preferred. • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. • After review of your application, we may request additional information. • The CJP will endeavor to notify grant applicants within 45 days. During the peak months of the annual grant cycle (December through February), it may longer to process small grant applications.

The Toolbox grant, offered by the Live Music Society, is specifically designed to support venue owners in implementing one-time, practical projects that enhance their spaces for performers, staff, and visitors. This grant directly aligns with the foundation's mission to elevate the live music experience by addressing essential, practical needs of music venues. Unlike the Music in Action grant, which focuses on broader audience development and community building, the Toolbox grant is strategically focused on tangible venue improvements. The primary beneficiaries of the Toolbox grant are live music venue owners in the United States and its territories who operate venues with a legal capacity of 50-300 and present a minimum of 50 music performances annually. The impact goals are to empower venues to improve safety and comfort, modernize operations through innovative technology, address practical challenges with expert consultants, and invest in staff training and education. The Live Music Society's theory of change is that by supporting these specific, practical improvements, venues can significantly enhance the overall live music experience for musicians, staff, and audiences. The priorities and focuses of the Toolbox grant are clear: supporting practical projects that lead to concrete improvements. This includes initiatives like enhancing safety and comfort, incorporating innovative technology, engaging consultants for specialized challenges (e.g., acoustics, ticketing, fundraising, branding), and providing staff training and education. While examples are provided, the funding is not limited to these, encouraging venues to propose any practical challenge they believe qualifies for support, thereby fostering a responsive and needs-driven approach. Expected outcomes include more comfortable and safer environments for all venue occupants, more efficient and modern operations, and improved capacity through specialized expertise and staff development. Measurable results could include the successful completion of specific projects, enhanced venue features (e.g., new sound systems, improved accessibility), and demonstrable improvements in staff capabilities or operational efficiency. Applicants can request up to $10,000 per application, with projects taking place between December 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, ensuring a focused and timely impact on the recipient venues.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.