Grants for Nonprofits - Capacity Building

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties, South Carolina, for projects that enhance community engagement and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the construction or renovation of affordable housing and services aimed at helping older adults live with dignity and independence, particularly in the Greater Boston area.

This program is aimed at assisting economic development organizations or local governments in Mississippi with the development of greenfield sites for industrial use. It provides grants to support site due diligence or improvements on publicly owned industrial property, including public infrastructure improvement or expansion, and acquisition of real property for industrial development. The program supports both Ready Sites and Premier Sites, focusing on making these sites competitive and marketable with a preference for rail-served locations and those with access to airports or ports.

This program provides funding to economic development organizations and local governments in Mississippi to improve and prepare industrial sites for development, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and acquiring land for industrial use.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to low-income rural communities, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for planning and developing applications for essential water and waste disposal projects.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofits in Owen County, Indiana, enabling them to respond to emergencies or seize urgent opportunities that benefit local residents.

The Branch County Grant Program is offered by an undisclosed funding organization and aims to support projects that benefit organizations in Branch County. The program operates on a quarterly basis, with four competitive grant cycles per year. The grant committee reviews requests for proposals during each cycle, and funding proposals must be submitted by February 1, May 1, August 1, or November 1. It is important to note that availability for these grants may be limited. For further information and to apply, interested organizations should contact the funding organization directly using the provided contact information.

This funding opportunity supports projects that benefit organizations in Branch County, with a focus on initiatives that empower and uplift women in the community.

The Branch County Grant Program is offered by an undisclosed funding organization and aims to support projects that benefit organizations in Branch County. The program operates on a quarterly basis, with four competitive grant cycles per year. The grant committee reviews requests for proposals during each cycle, and funding proposals must be submitted by February 1, May 1, August 1, or November 1. It is important to note that availability for these grants may be limited. For further information and to apply, interested organizations should contact the funding organization directly using the provided contact information.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on reproductive health, civic engagement, human services in the Dallas area, and medical research, with a strong emphasis on promoting racial equity.

The County of Alpena Youth and Recreation is accepting applications for mini grants. Donor Name: County of Alpena State: Michigan County: Alpena County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Alpena County Youth & Recreation Committee makes competitive grants from funds collected through the voter approved Youth & Recreation Millage. The Millage was established in 2010 to allocate funding for recreational activities for youth and all residents of Alpena County and for the support, development and improvement of recreational sites for the benefit of youth and residents of Alpena County. Mini-Grants are one-time discretionary grants of up to $7,500 made to nonprofits to support projects and initiatives that impact the County. Areas of Interests The Committee’s mission is to support recreational activities for youth and the residents of Alpena County; the Committee understands recreation to include all types of sports/sporting events, indoor and outdoor activities, activities and events of enrichment and community engagement . A project will be considered for a Mini-Grant if it impacts one of these interest areas, and/or helps build an organization’s capacity to achieve the goals of the Youth & Recreation Commission, the organizations mission and ability to sustain itself over time. Priority will be given to Mini-Grant Applications that do not fit the normal Youth & Recreation application schedule; and  This is a REIMBURSEMENT GRANT; funds will be available upon submission of proper documentation. Funding Information Up to $7,500 is available for Mini-Grants. Eligibility and Restrictions Must be a nonprofit organization based in the Foundation’s grant-making area  Request must not exceed $7,500 One Mini-Grant per calendar year (except if the organization is a sponsoring partner in a collaborative project or initiative) Mini-Grants are not awarded to individuals Funds must all be expended and accounted for by the end of the calendar year in which they were awarded. For more information, visit County of Alpena.

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is seeking applications for its Housing Solutions Grants. Donor Name: Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) State: Michigan County: Charlevoix County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Housing Solutions Fund is to increase the supply of housing units in Charlevoix County across a variety of price points. The Fund works to achieve this purpose by being committed to mixed-income neighborhoods and developments, increasing housing choice, and ensuring that development is compatible with local goals and objectives. The Housing Solutions Fund focuses resources on removing barriers to projects at the predevelopment stage and by partnering with others to leverage resources to address those barriers. The ultimate goal of preferred projects will be to increase the supply of housing units across a variety of price points. Funding Information This cycle encourages grants up to $25,000. The grant period is one year. Eligible Projects Will benefit people who will be year round residential occupants Will maintain affordability beyond the first applicant on some or all housing units May support pre-development activities May support capacity building efforts for housing organizations Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants include: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations All units of government All educational institutions (preschool through college) Organizations described above that serve Charlevoix County residents Organizations that do not discriminate in hiring of staff or the provision of services Eligible organizations must be current with follow up reports for all previous grant awards from C3F and be in good standing with the IRS. For more information, visit C3F.

The ICANN Grant Program is a funding opportunity for eligible organizations worldwide that align with ICANN's mission and objectives. The program aims to support the development, distribution, and evolution of services and systems that support the Internet's unique identifier systems, provide capacity development, advance innovation and open standards for the benefit of the Internet community, and contribute to diversity, participation, and inclusion across stakeholder communities and geographic regions. The program has a total fund of $217 million as of June 30, 2023, with $10 million available for grants in the first cycle. Applicants can request grant awards between $50,000 and $500,000 for projects with a maximum duration of 24 months. Eligible applicants must be charitable organizations that comply with relevant U.S. laws and regulations, have no conflicts of interest, meet due diligence standards, and have a bank account in the organization's name. Applicants can submit multiple applications but will only be awarded funding for one project in each grant cycle. Projects must align with ICANN's mission and should not duplicate previously funded activities. Applications will be evaluated by ICANN staff initially and then referred to an Independent Application Assessment Panel for further assessment. Grants will be disbursed in installments based on progress reports provided by grantees throughout the project duration. Grantees will also be required to submit a final report detailing project achievements and expenditures. Monitoring activities may include site visits or periodic reviews and evaluations conducted by ICANN staff.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that serve disadvantaged groups, including youth, the elderly, and individuals with mental or physical disabilities, to help them improve their services and capacity.

This program provides in-kind data services to U.S. non-profit organizations focused on environmental health, community engagement, and effective resource management.

Equitable Energy Future Grant Program (Notice of Funding Opportunity 3054-2638): The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program, administered by the Commerce And Econ Opp agency, aims to provide seed funding and pre-development funding opportunities to eligible contractors for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in historically disadvantaged communities. The program is designed to remove barriers caused by lack of capital and promote project, community, and business development. The anticipated number of awards is 40, with an estimated total program funding of $25,500,000. The award range is between $250,000 and $1,000,000. The source of funding is the state government of Illinois. There are no cost-sharing or matching requirements, but indirect costs are not allowed. The application period is from November 16, 2023, to June 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Technical assistance sessions are offered on November 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM and registration can be done through a provided link. Applicants must be pre-qualified entities registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal. For more information on eligibility criteria and application requirements, please visit the grant application link provided in the description above.

The Promise Grant program, supported by the DeKalb County Community Foundation, provides funding to charitable community organizations that serve underserved populations in DeKalb County. The program aims to inspire, educate, and empower individuals facing challenges related to ethnicity, immigration status, and abilities. The grant is funded by two funds: The Promise Fund-El Fondo de la Promesa and the Howard and Mildred Eychaner Fund. Eligible applicants include 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County, school districts, schools, education facilities, churches (non-religious programs), and municipal or governmental entities. Grant applications open on August 15 with an October 1 deadline. Funding decisions are typically made within one month of the deadline. The maximum grant amount is $5,000, with the typical grant amount being under $800. Projects that increase participation of underserved populations, develop leadership skills in marginalized populations, increase understanding and tolerance, raise educational levels, enhance quality of life, and address healthcare and affordable housing needs within DeKalb Township are prioritized. Religious purposes, advertising purchases, capital or operation debt reduction, political campaigns or attempts to influence legislative issues are generally not funded. Grantees must submit a final grant report upon completion of the project or purpose for which the grant was requested. Any modifications to the originally proposed project require advance written approval from the Community Foundation. The grant application can be accessed online at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dekalbcountyfoundation

Grant Opportunity: Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Loan Program Funding Organization: CalRecycle (Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery) Contact Information: - CalRecycle: - Phone: (916) 341-6199 - Email: [email protected] - Contact Form: https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Forms/BizAssistance/RMDZInfo/ - Local RMDZ Administrator list: https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/bizassistance/rmdz/zones/contacts Program Intent: The RMDZ Loan Program, administered by CalRecycle, aims to stimulate the use of postconsumer waste materials and secondary waste materials generated in California as raw materials used by private businesses, industries, and commerce. The program supports the circular economy goals of CalRecycle and various legislative initiatives that will increase supplies of recovered materials. Loans are prioritized for projects that fill gaps in California's circular economy and demonstrate innovative reduction, reuse, recycling, or remanufacturing of materials. Eligible Applicants: - Private, for-profit entities - Nonprofit organizations (except private schools) - Local government entities (cities, counties, cities and counties) - Regional or local sanitation agencies, waste agencies, and joint powers authority Eligibility Criteria: - Projects must be located within a CalRecycle designated RMDZ or benefit a local jurisdiction in complying with Public Resources Code section 40051. - Loan applicants must demonstrate the ability to repay the loan. - Loan amount may not exceed $3 million without Director approval. - Collateral is required. - Business and/or personal guarantees may be required based on financial ability to repay. - Significant permits approval is required before loan funding. Use of Funds: Private entities and nonprofit organizations can use loan funds for machinery/equipment, working capital, real estate purchase/leasehold improvements/capital improvements, and refinancing onerous debt. Local government entities can use loan funds for infrastructure and/or capital improvements in support of private entities and nonprofit organizations engaged in value-added processing or manufacturing using recycled materials. Project Eligibility Criteria: Eligible project types include waste prevention, reuse, recycling

The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA), part of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, offers a range of financial programs to support the growth and expansion of businesses, not-for-profits, and economic development authorities within Virginia. These programs include direct loans to businesses and non-profits, credit enhancements for banks lending to these entities, bond financing for businesses and non-profits, and an equity incentive grant program to attract investments in small businesses. Over its 30+ year history, VSBFA has helped many Virginia businesses access the capital needed for expansion and job creation in the Commonwealth.

This program provides financial assistance to various governmental entities, organizations, and educational institutions in Wisconsin for the construction and improvement of shooting ranges.