State Capacity Building Grants

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, authorities, and private entities in Pennsylvania for improving water quality and infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater management.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, regional municipal entities, and state-designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania to enhance recreation, park management, and conservation efforts through various projects focused on education, planning, and implementation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alabama communities for infrastructure projects that create or retain jobs, particularly benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, particularly focusing on equity and climate resilience.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and informal arts groups in Idaho to enhance their organizational development or artistic initiatives through professional consulting services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects and initiatives in Georgia, aimed at nonprofit organizations, public libraries, government entities, and educational institutions to enhance community engagement and cultural enrichment.

This program provides financial assistance to small to mid-sized companies in Pennsylvania to help them expand their export sales through various eligible activities and services.

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

This grant recognizes and supports rural healthcare organizations in Oregon that implement innovative strategies to improve healthcare access, equity, and quality for their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible applicants for projects aimed at establishing baseline water quality data on private water supplies across the state.

This funding opportunity supports Wyoming-based individual artists and nonprofit or government organizations in enhancing their skills and operations through various professional development activities.

This grant provides financial support to licensed child care program owners in high-needs counties to expand their facilities by increasing capacity or relocating, thereby improving child care availability in their communities.

This program provides funding to address the environmental and safety risks posed by abandoned oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania.

This funding opportunity is designed to support existing public charter schools in West Virginia that are looking to significantly increase their enrollment or expand grade offerings, ensuring they meet high-quality educational standards.

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide education and training services to individuals aged 16 and older, enabling them to secure high-demand jobs and advance their careers through structured pathways and support.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Washington, DC, to enhance health and wellness initiatives in early childhood education facilities and public/charter schools, focusing on educator well-being, physical education, and environmental education.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and not-for-profit entities in Pennsylvania to enhance community well-being through job creation, infrastructure improvements, and business development in the Appalachian Region.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities and organizations in Nebraska for projects that reduce flood risks and mitigate damage to properties insured under the National Flood Insurance Program.

The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Capacity grant program, administered by the Washington State Department of Health, aims to empower community-led decision-making for environmental justice (EJ) and climate resilience. This initiative is directly aligned with the state's broader mission to combat climate change and its disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities. The program is a direct outcome of the Legislature's mandate to the Department of Health, based on recommendations from the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding. By focusing on capacity building, the grant seeks to strengthen the ability of communities to engage meaningfully in environmental health decisions, reflecting a strategic priority to foster equitable participation and ownership in addressing environmental challenges. The target beneficiaries of the HEAL Capacity grant program are communities most impacted by environmental hazards. This includes, but is not limited to, Native Nations, Black communities, rural communities, youth, low-income individuals, unhoused populations, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ+ communities. The program's impact goals are to equip these communities with the necessary resources to collaborate effectively with state agencies on environmental health decisions, ultimately advancing environmental justice and building climate resilience. This directly supports a theory of change that by empowering those most affected, more equitable and effective environmental and climate solutions can be developed and implemented. The program offers two distinct funding opportunities: Pass-through funding and Project funding. Pass-through funding invites community-based organizations to sub-grant funds to other community-based organizations working with overburdened communities and vulnerable populations across Washington State. This prioritizes equitable community engagement and participation in HEAL activities. Project funding allows organizations to apply for funds to build organizational and community capacity to provide guidance and input to the Environmental Justice Council on HEAL Act implementation, the Department of Health on environmental health disparities map updates, and state agencies on various HEAL Act implementations, including environmental justice assessments and Tribal engagement. These focuses underscore the program's commitment to both direct community support and systemic influence. Expected outcomes and measurable results include enhanced community-led decision-making, increased capacity of community-based organizations to engage in HEAL activities, and improved collaboration between communities and state agencies on environmental health decisions. The program, supported by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, also aims to reduce climate pollution, create jobs, and improve public health, reflecting the broader goals of the CCA. With a total funding amount of $11.6 million and estimated awards ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, the program seeks to make a significant, measurable impact on environmental justice and climate resilience across Washington State.

The General Appropriation Act of 2020 (1A of 2020) and the Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2020 (Act 17A of 2020) together appropriated a combined total of $5,000,000 to establish the State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP). The SFCTP is intended to ensure adequate community support following the closure of commonwealth facilities in directly impacted and contiguous counties. Financial Info: The General Appropriation Act of 2020 (1A of 2020) and the Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2020 (Act 17A of 2020) together appropriated a combined total of $5,000,000 to establish the State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP). The SFCTP is intended to ensure adequate community support following the closure of commonwealth facilities in directly impacted and contiguous counties.