Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - State

This RFA implements program activities set forth in the Texas General Appropriations Act (GAA), Article VII-49, Rider 50, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2023). The GAA includes the following requirements: 1) the number of persons served by a qualifying entity in the program year must be no fewer than seven hundred (700) unique individuals; 2) the number of persons served by a qualifying entity who have obtained Regular Employment at or above one hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) of federal poverty income guidelines must be no less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of individuals returned to the workforce; and 3) the number of employers who will commit to hiring individuals upon exit of the program must be no fewer than one hundred (100) employers.

This funding program provides financial support to non-profit organizations, schools, and municipalities in New York for establishing or expanding urban farms and community gardens to promote local food production and enhance food security.

This program provides funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to develop and implement innovative healthcare solutions that address local health challenges and improve access to care.

This program provides funding to various organizations to expand high-speed internet access in underserved areas of Illinois, focusing on improving connectivity for schools, libraries, and health facilities.

This grant provides funding for researchers focused on the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered plant species in Arizona.

This funding opportunity supports New York-based organizations in transforming health systems to improve tobacco use treatment, particularly for communities disproportionately affected by tobacco-related health disparities.

The Research Enhancement Grant (REG) is a program designed to boost research productivity at Indiana University School of Medicine’s statewide Centers for Medical Education, excluding the IUPUI campus. It targets faculty with Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor or Scientist titles, providing up to $50,000 for one-year projects. This initiative encourages scholarly and creative research activities, aiming to equip investigators for successful extramural research support acquisition. The program, funded by the School of Medicine with matching funds from regional campuses, anticipates awarding 2 grants each fiscal year.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Illinois to develop partnerships and implement public health strategies that address health disparities in underserved communities outside of Cook County and Chicago.

The Rhode Island Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Partnerships for Success (PFS) program is specifically tailored to address gaps in alcohol and marijuana use prevention among youth and young adults aged 12-18 in certain communities. These communities include Newport, Tiverton, Burrillville, and Exeter-West Greenwich, identified as high-need areas for prevention efforts. The program, administered by the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH), collaborates with local community prevention providers to implement evidence-based programming aimed at reducing underage and problematic use of alcohol and marijuana among middle and high school students. Eligible applicants for funding include: Local government entities Academic institutions Non-profit organizations Other relevant agencies Schools/school districts Applicants are required to implement one or more preapproved evidence-based practices from a provided list. The aim is to ensure that interventions are grounded in proven strategies for effectiveness. Key details of the funding opportunity: Funds Available: $200,000.00 Award Amount: $50,000.00 (minimum and maximum) Number of Awards: 4 Average Award Size: $50,000.00 Matching Required: No Through this targeted initiative, the Rhode Island SPF PFS program seeks to empower local stakeholders and organizations to address substance abuse prevention needs in their communities effectively. By providing funding, training, and technical assistance, BHDDH aims to support the implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies tailored to the unique challenges and needs of each identified community.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Ohio to expand harm reduction services for underserved populations, particularly those reentering the community from correctional facilities and facing systemic barriers to healthcare.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, non-profit organizations, and universities in Michigan for projects aimed at preventing, detecting, managing, and eradicating invasive species in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations and agencies in Illinois to improve pediatric vaccination rates and address disparities in vaccine access and confidence, particularly in underserved communities.

Focuses on funding new initiatives or expanding existing workforce training programs and studies in the offshore wind sector, with an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEIJ) principles.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, schools, and community groups in Hawaii to develop and sustain urban forestry projects that promote tree planting, care, and education while emphasizing equity and environmental justice.

The Perkins CTE Reserve Grant, under the authority of the Wisconsin Perkins State Plan 2020, allocates secondary reserve funds to support the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of career pathways at the regional level. These pathways are aligned with state-identified high-skill, in-demand occupations or industries. The grant's objective is to increase the number of students accessing, participating in, and completing these career pathways, with a focus on equity and access for special populations. The grant has evolved over four years, initially focusing on creating the necessary infrastructure for regional career pathway development and then emphasizing student engagement, equitable access, and completion of career pathways, including career-based and work-based learning experiences.

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Illinois to help low-income individuals overcome barriers to employment, such as transportation and childcare, enabling them to achieve sustainable jobs and financial independence.

This program provides funding for organizations to create summer camps that engage middle school students in hands-on coding experiences, fostering interest in technology and STEM careers.

The Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion (HPCE) grant program, supported by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), aims to establish or expand clinical training for eligible health professional training programs within Minnesota. This initiative is designed to strengthen the state's healthcare workforce, particularly by increasing access to primary care and mental health services in rural and underserved urban communities. The grant program directly aligns with MDH's mission to improve public health by addressing workforce shortages and enhancing healthcare accessibility across the state. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are rural and underserved urban communities in Minnesota, who will benefit from increased access to health care, and eligible health professional programs and their students, who will gain expanded clinical training opportunities. The impact goals are to strengthen Minnesota’s health care workforce and increase access to primary care and mental health services for these target communities. The grant funds activities related to planning and implementing new clinical training programs, as well as expanding existing ones in these identified areas. Key priorities for this grant include health equity, with a specific focus on increasing the number of health professionals serving rural and underserved urban communities. Other competitive priorities emphasize programs that advance health equity, incorporate a strong model of team-based primary care, and demonstrate a likelihood of sustainability beyond the grant period. The program's theory of change posits that by expanding clinical training opportunities, more qualified health professionals will be available to serve these critical areas, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing disparities. Expected outcomes include greater access to health care in rural and underserved urban Minnesota communities and a measurable increase in the number of clinical training opportunities for health professionals. The Minnesota Legislature has appropriated $500,000 annually for this program, with eligible clinical training programs potentially receiving up to $75,000 for a one-year planning project or up to $300,000 for a three-year expansion project. Eligible expenses cover a broad range of activities, from establishing and expanding clinical training for various health professionals to recruitment, training, student support, site improvements, and program evaluations, all designed to achieve these specific and measurable outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and tribal entities in Washington for projects aimed at conserving and restoring the state's most endangered wildlife species.

This funding opportunity supports Ohio-based community organizations in developing innovative health programs that address and reduce health disparities among minority populations, focusing on prevention and lifestyle modifications.