State Social Advocacy Grants

The Hospital Health Protection Grant Program (HHPGP-24Extended25) for State Fiscal Year 2025 provides funding to named hospitals to support their ordinary and contingent expenses. The aim is to improve health equity, access to quality care, and reduce health disparities in underserved communities, in accordance with the Safety-Net Hospital Health Equity and Access Leadership Grant Program. The total funding available is $3,000,000.00, with individual awards ranging from $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. Applications are due by August 30, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides $7.34 million to nonprofit organizations in New York that are working to address environmental issues and promote community health and development through research-based projects.

The mission of AmeriCorps is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation through service and volunteering. The following non-federal entities (all of which are defined in 2 CFR 200.1) are eligible to apply: - Indian Tribes - Institutions of higher education - Local governments, including school districts - Nonprofit organizations - State of Illinois agencies, departments, and commissions Organizations that propose to operate only in Illinois must apply through Serve Illinois Organizations that propose to operate AmeriCorps programs in more than one State or Territory must apply directly to AmeriCorps. Serve Illinois works under the leadership of the Commission of Volunteerism and Community Service to distribute and administer Illinois AmeriCorps State funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency. AmeriCorps and Serve Illinois' legal authority to award these grants is found in the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, (NCSA) (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.) Serve Illinois considers new cost reimbursement proposals from any eligible applicant, as defined above, to: - Assess the feasibility and fit to AmeriCorps with applicants’ ideas. - In close partnership and assistance from select Serve Illinois staff: develop internal controls, hire and train new staff and/or re-focusing and training existing staff, develop AmeriCorps specific policies and procedures, train in the areas of AmeriCorps member recruitment, enrollment, member supervision, and cost-reimbursement grant management. These various products will be developed in a structured, iterative process during the planning period using Serve Illinois’s Program Manual.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver personalized and culturally sensitive transition services to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities in underserved communities across Ohio, helping them successfully navigate the shift from school to adult life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative healthcare projects aimed at improving services and access for underserved populations in Tennessee's rural counties.

This program provides funding to organizations that deliver HIV, STI, and HCV prevention services specifically targeting women and girls, particularly in communities of color.

This program provides financial assistance to non-profit housing developers to help homeowners in select New York counties recover from storm damage through reimbursements and repairs.

This funding opportunity supports the development of advocacy training programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in New York State, promoting self-advocacy and inclusion while establishing a statewide network for ongoing support and collaboration.

This grant path supports projects focused on community violence intervention or interruption, particularly in high-risk communities. The initiatives should aim at directly engaging with individuals most likely to be involved in or affected by firearm-related harm. Projects should employ strategies like Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs) and Community-Based Intervention Programs (CVIPs) that capitalize on the "teachable moment" immediately after a youth has been involved in violence. Additionally, strategies should include violence interruption programs that provide immediate responses to shootings to prevent further violence and retaliation through community engagement events. Applicants must attend a pre-application webinar.

This program provides funding for New York-based nonprofit organizations that support veterans, enabling them to improve their facilities through construction, renovation, or durable equipment purchases.

This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver essential health screenings and services to underserved communities of color in Illinois, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve access to care.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development and implementation of a self-defense training program specifically designed to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enhancing their safety skills and confidence.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rape crisis centers in California to strengthen collaborative responses to sexual assault, ensuring survivors receive comprehensive, trauma-informed care throughout the justice process.

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has issued Request for Applications (RFA) #20333 / SFS #RRDC2025 for the Regional Resource Development Centers (RRDCs) to manage the combined administration of the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid Waivers. This RFA seeks to identify and contract with qualified not-for-profit agencies to serve as Regional Resource Development Centers in one or more of New York's nine geographical regions, or a single statewide center covering all counties. The RRDC will assist the Department in administering these Medicaid Waivers, which provide community-based services for individuals transitioning from nursing homes and individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Applicants can apply to manage any combination of regions, from one up to all nine. The purpose of the RRDC program is to facilitate a smooth transition for eligible individuals under the NHTD and TBI Medicaid Waivers. The program aims to provide effective management, coordination, and support for individuals with long-term care needs, helping them transition from institutional settings into the community with appropriate services and support. A full version of the RFA is available on the DOH website, and applicants are encouraged to review the details of the program, including regional requirements, eligibility, and application guidelines. The deadline for submitting questions regarding this RFA is February 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with responses to these questions being posted around March 13, 2025. Applications must be submitted by March 27, 2025, by 4:00 PM. The contract term for the successful grantees will span from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031. The contract awards will be made to a single or multiple regional grantees, depending on the applicants' qualifications and the regions they apply to manage. The Department has also provided contact information for interested parties. The primary contact for this RFA is Thomas Rees, Director of the Bureau of Long Term Care Medicaid Waiver at the New York State Department of Health's Office of Aging and Long Term Care. The office is located at One Commerce Plaza, Room 1610, Albany, NY 12210. Interested parties can contact him at 518-474-5271 or via email at waivertransition@health.ny.gov. The secondary contact information is the same, ensuring that applicants have multiple channels for support and inquiry. The program offers a significant opportunity for non-profit organizations to help manage critical Medicaid waiver programs that serve vulnerable populations, aligning with the state’s long-term care goals. Given the importance of these waivers in facilitating community-based services, the application process will require organizations to demonstrate expertise in long-term care, Medicaid waiver programs, and regional coordination.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Ohio to enhance and expand services for survivors of human trafficking, focusing on recovery, safety, and long-term stability.

This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver culturally sensitive HIV prevention and care services to at-risk minority populations in Illinois, including men who have sex with men, homeless individuals, and those with histories of mental illness or substance abuse.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to deliver essential civil legal services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, addressing legal barriers that impact their health and well-being, particularly for marginalized communities in New York State.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community health organizations in Washington, DC, to improve cancer screening rates among underserved populations, particularly in specific neighborhoods.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public defender offices and qualified entities in California to expand holistic defense services that address clients' legal and social needs, ultimately improving outcomes in the criminal justice system.

Through Illinois General Review Funds, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide funding to expand the implementation of strategies in the Illinois Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan. At the recommendation of the IDPH director-appointed advisory group, Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance (ISPA), the IDPH Violence and Injury Prevention Section will provide funding to one entity for the purpose to organize and implement a statewide suicide prevention summit, in addition to a Zero Suicide Academy. The project builds upon the following efforts: 1. Under previous funding, IDPH offered a statewide suicide prevention conference for several years. IDPH identified the conference as a strategy to sustain after the funding ended. In following years, a virtual and regional approach was taken. 2. Under previous funding, IDPH offered a Zero Suicide workshop to introduce the Zero Suicide approach to health and behavioral health care systems in Illinois. In a continuous effort to seek funding to support the Zero Suicide model, IDPH sought federal funding (approved but not funded) support systems in Illinois to implement the Zero Suicide model and establish a statewide network to provide technical assistance and support to systems currently or pursuing implementing the model.