Tennessee Women & Girl Services Grants

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

The opioid remediation grant program, launched by the City of Naperville, offers reimbursement-based grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with a total of $100,000 approved for the initiative. The program's core mission is to combat the opioid crisis locally by funding interventions that align with Approved Abatement Programs under settlement restrictions. This initiative reflects a strategic priority of the city government to directly address a critical public health issue and foster community well-being and safety. The funding mechanism requires grantees to accrue costs before seeking reimbursement. The primary target beneficiaries of this strategic grant program are Naperville residents directly or indirectly affected by opioid misuse. This includes individuals struggling with opioid addiction, their families, and the wider community impacted by the social and health consequences of the crisis. The defined impact goals are comprehensive: to reduce opioid overdoses, expand access to essential treatment and recovery services, prevent opioid misuse from starting, and promote effective harm reduction strategies. The program's theory of change is rooted in supporting evidence-based, comprehensive interventions to create a healthier and safer environment for all residents. The grant program prioritizes a broad range of services that qualify as Approved Abatement Programs. Key focus areas include the expansion of distribution for Naloxone and other FDA-approved overdose reversal drugs, as well as providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for uninsured or underinsured individuals. Additionally, the grants aim to expand overall treatment and recovery support services, such as residential care, intensive outpatient treatment, and recovery housing. Specific priority populations and interventions are also highlighted. These include support for screening and treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women, the establishment of warm hand-off programs for individuals beginning recovery, and the implementation of evidence-based education within school-based and youth-focused programs to prevent opioid misuse. Further priorities encompass syringe service programs, community drug disposal initiatives, and broader public education campaigns to enhance community awareness. Expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in both opioid overdose fatalities and non-fatal overdoses, a significant increase in the number of individuals receiving effective opioid treatment and recovery support, and a verifiable decrease in overall opioid misuse rates, particularly among the youth population. The program anticipates an expansion of access to life-saving Naloxone and MAT, along with improved support for vulnerable groups like pregnant and postpartum women. Measurable results will be rigorously tracked through specific metrics to ensure accountability and assess effectiveness. Key metrics include the number of Naloxone kits distributed, the number of individuals served by various treatment programs, participation rates in educational initiatives, and the overall volume of medications safely disposed of through community programs. These measurable results are central to confirming the efficacy of the city's strategic investment in mitigating the opioid crisis.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Tennessee that deliver legal services to low-income individuals, promote access to justice, and support legal education initiatives.

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Johnson County to support projects that enhance community health, education, culture, and economic development.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents of rural West Tennessee, allowing them to address various community needs through flexible funding for projects or operational support.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in the Southern U.S. that advocate for and protect the rights and well-being of Black girls, women, and femme-identifying youth.