State Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to recognized Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, and Tree Campus K-12 participants in Arizona to enhance urban forestry practices and improve community forest management.

The Hispanic Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, is dedicated to improving and promoting socioeconomic and educational opportunities within the Hispanic community. This grant program is a direct reflection of the Community Foundation's broader mission to foster community well-being and addresses specific needs within the Hispanic population of Lorain County, Ohio. By focusing on areas such as citizen empowerment, neighborhood revitalization, public safety, and educational achievement, the program aligns with a comprehensive approach to community development and equity. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are non-profit organizations and community members whose projects directly impact the Hispanic community. The program aims to achieve significant positive impacts, including enhanced citizen empowerment, improved living environments through neighborhood revitalization, increased public safety and reduced crime, and a greater understanding and implementation of collaborative solutions to community problems. Ultimately, the goal is to address the root causes of social ills and elevate educational attainment within the Hispanic community. The Hispanic Fund's grant program prioritizes projects that provide or work to improve several key areas. These include initiatives that empower Hispanic citizens, address neighborhood revitalization or environmental issues, and promote public safety, education, and crime/violence prevention. Furthermore, the fund seeks projects that offer collaborative solutions or new approaches to existing problems, and those that directly tackle the root causes of social challenges within the Hispanic community. A significant focus is also placed on programs that positively influence Hispanic educational achievement in both public and higher education settings. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed, the focus areas inherently suggest expected outcomes. For instance, projects addressing citizen empowerment could lead to increased civic participation, while educational initiatives would aim for improved academic performance and higher rates of public or higher education enrollment. Neighborhood revitalization projects would likely target improvements in local infrastructure and living conditions, and public safety initiatives would work towards a reduction in crime rates. The fund's strategic priority is to support initiatives that create lasting, positive change, operating under the theory that empowering and educating the Hispanic community will lead to broader societal benefits and improved quality of life.

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota communities in preventing youth substance use by implementing a proven prevention framework and fostering local coalitions to address risk factors.

This initiative invites Arizona youth aged 14 to 19 to participate in shaping arts policy and programs, providing them with a platform to influence local arts access and engagement while receiving a stipend for their contributions.

The Office of Adult Career Pathways, within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, is calling for applications from eligible Minnesota community-based organizations. The purpose is to enhance their capacity to provide workforce services and training to historically underserved communities of color or low-income communities. The grant aims to address the needs of areas with historical high unemployment rates, low academic achievement, and median income below the family sustainable wage. Eligible use of funds includes covering the costs of workforce program delivery staff, infrastructure, and the development of service models. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated, with no more than $4,750,000 to be awarded before July 1, 2024.

The purpose of the Program is to fund CASA Programs in California to provide more children in foster care with a CASA volunteer who will advocate for the services and support needed by children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Summit County, Ohio, to implement community projects that improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for families with infants up to one year old.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and nonprofit partners in Michigan to assess and improve their strategies for enhancing student experiences and success.

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to a single eligible health care facility to establish a new outpatient dialysis center that will serve tribal communities in rural Arizona, addressing the critical need for accessible dialysis services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Fort Bend County, Texas, to deliver housing and essential services aimed at preventing and addressing homelessness among youth and young adults.

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in Maine to develop and implement projects that expand affordable housing options and workforce housing through community planning and collaboration.

This grant provides funding to local governments in Colorado to develop plans for electric vehicle infrastructure, promoting climate action and clean transportation initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to volunteer-driven nonprofit organizations in Golconda, Illinois, for the redevelopment and stabilization of a historic building to enhance community safety and economic activity.

This program provides funding and support for educational units in Colorado to enhance gifted education through regional consultants, professional development, and resources tailored to local needs.

The New York State Department of Health is issuing the Medicaid Redesign Team Health Homes Supportive Housing Program grant. This program aims to provide supportive housing for Medicaid beneficiaries to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Eligible applicants include organizations that provide health home services and supportive housing. Applications must be submitted online via the Statewide Financial System by June 27, 2024.

This grant provides funding to Ohio libraries to develop innovative projects that enhance community engagement, literacy, and outreach services for residents.

This funding opportunity is designed to support not-for-profit organizations in establishing and operating a community residence for adults with serious mental illness in Oneida County, prioritizing those with co-occurring substance use disorders and Assisted Outpatient Treatment orders.

This funding opportunity supports community-based programs in Pennsylvania that aim to prevent child abuse and neglect by engaging families and caregivers through evidence-based, long-term interventions.

This program provides funding to Delaware counties and municipalities for planning and engineering projects that improve water quality and manage stormwater effectively.

The COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM) program will provide financial assistance to the community revitalization organizations dedicated to community and economic development in older and historic downtowns, commercial districts, and neighborhoods according to the principles of the Elm Street and Main Street Approaches. The program, supported by Keystone Communities funding, is intended to assist Elm Street and Main Street organizations that have been economically impacted by COVID-19. Financial Info: The COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM) program will provide financial assistance to the community revitalization organizations dedicated to community and economic development in older and historic downtowns, commercial districts, and neighborhoods according to the principles of the Elm Street and Main Street Approaches. The program, supported by Keystone Communities funding, is intended to assist Elm Street and Main Street organizations that have been economically impacted by COVID-19.