State Community Development Grants

The FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program is a $5 million fund aimed at helping fire departments across the Commonwealth purchase essential safety equipment that meets NFPA and OSHA standards, with applications open from September 19 to October 17, 2024.

This program provides funding to local fire departments and districts in Illinois for the rehabilitation or construction of fire stations to improve their service capabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a nonprofit organization in New York's North Country to coordinate and enhance services for immigrants and refugees, addressing their unique needs and challenges in the region.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Chicago that provide personalized assistance to pregnant and parenting individuals, helping them access healthcare and community resources to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

This grant provides funding for a program that supports adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders by offering scattered site apartment housing in the Bronx and Manhattan.

The SFY 2025 Domestic Violence Unit Pilot Program (DVUP), funded by the State of Maryland through the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, aims to significantly reduce or minimize the time between the issuance of interim and temporary protective orders and their entry into the Maryland Electronic Telecommunications Enforcement Resource System/National Crime Information Center (METERS/NCIC). This initiative supports the office's objective of enhancing the availability and speed of information to support data-driven approaches to criminal justice issues in Maryland. The program has been institutionalized by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy and continues to offer grants to local law enforcement agencies to enhance service efforts and ensure compliance with Family Law Article sections. The program anticipates making no more than 10 awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for the fiscal year 2025.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and public agencies in California to develop and implement strategies that reduce gun violence and improve crisis intervention systems.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Illinois to establish and expand teams that review overdose deaths and develop strategies to prevent future fatalities.

This funding opportunity provides support for nonprofit organizations to create supportive housing programs for young adults aged 18 to 25 with serious mental illness, helping them transition from institutional settings, foster care, or homelessness into stable living environments while accessing essential services and resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare providers and community organizations in rural and semi-rural Wisconsin to develop innovative partnerships that improve access to and coordination of healthcare services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for projects that enhance tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences along Route 66, particularly in anticipation of its 100th anniversary.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small local governments in Illinois for essential public infrastructure projects that improve health and safety for low to moderate income residents.

This program provides funding to Oregon cities, counties, and tribal governments to develop land use and transportation plans that promote walkable, transit-friendly communities.

The Boulder County Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program (SFMG) provides cost-share funding through competitive grants to support large landscape and community-wide forest and grassland management projects. Funded by the county’s voter-approved wildfire mitigation sales and use tax, which went into effect in 2023, the program aims to leverage other federal, state, and local funding sources. The program's mission is aligned with the county's strategic priorities to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, protect water supplies, and promote resilient ecosystems, directly addressing the environmental and safety concerns of its residents. The target beneficiaries include local government entities, private utilities, ditch companies, water providers, state agencies, Homeowners Associations, and non-profit organizations in Boulder County. The program's impact goals are to mitigate wildfire risks across private, local government, and federal lands, safeguarding communities and natural resources. This includes protecting critical water supplies and fostering ecosystems that can better withstand and recover from wildfires. The program prioritizes fuels reduction by various methods, including mechanical thinning, prescribed fire, mowing, and grazing. Specific focuses include the creation or maintenance of fuel breaks, removal of woody materials with utilization plans, and disposal of slash and non-merchantable materials. Cross-boundary projects involving multiple land types are also emphasized, as are updates or development of new Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs). For planning grants, a cap of $250,000 is set for the total, with up to five proposals funded annually at a maximum of $50,000 each. Expected outcomes include a significant reduction in potential fire intensity and a decrease in the risk of catastrophic wildfires, directly benefiting public safety and property. Measurable results will be seen through the implementation of fuel breaks, successful fuels reduction projects in forests and grasslands, and the development or update of CWPPs. The long-term impact aims to foster more resilient ecosystems and secure water supplies for the community, aligning with a theory of change that proactive, collaborative mitigation efforts lead to enhanced environmental health and community safety.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for improving safety at rail-highway crossings through various infrastructure enhancements and safety measures.

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) announces $56 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to enhance Ohio's Developmental Disability Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). This one-time funding will support projects in areas such as support for individuals and families, workforce, innovative technology, youth with complex needs, and waiver modernization. Projects aim to improve community integration, independence, and quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports schools and organizations in providing long-term artist residencies that enhance students' arts education through hands-on learning experiences.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering grants to local governments and Soil and Water Conservation Districts to assist in the initial planning of non-agricultural nonpoint source water quality improvement projects. The grants are also available for regulated MS4 Operators for mapping. The program supports projects like upgrading wastewater treatment systems and streambank stabilization. Applicants seeking planning grants for wastewater treatment systems should refer to the NYS DEC/EFC Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant Program. The program also focuses on projects affecting environmental justice and disadvantaged communities, and includes a variety of eligible report categories such as green infrastructure, stormwater retrofits, and stream culvert repair.

This funding opportunity supports local governments and eligible organizations in Colorado to improve active transportation infrastructure and enhance the economic and social vitality of downtown areas.

This program provides $600 million in funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to improve health outcomes and access to care through community-driven initiatives.