Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development

This program provides funding and support for community-driven projects that improve and beautify specific neighborhoods in Salt Lake City, encouraging local pride and volunteer participation.

This program provides funding to municipalities, conservation districts, and eligible nonprofits in New York to support projects that improve water quality, enhance habitats, and reduce flood risks.

The U.S. Embassy Yaound Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces the availability of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an annual request for Statements of Interest (SOI), outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully read and follow all instructions below. The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. Applicants must first submit a SOI, which is a concise, 3-page concept note designed to clearly communicate a program idea and its objectives before the development of a full proposal application. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants the opportunity to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to undertaking the development of full proposal. Upon review of eligible SOIs, PDS will invite selected applicants to expand their ideas into full proposal applications. Purpose of Small Grants: The PDS grants program supports projects proposed by U.S. and Cameroonian academic, cultural, educational, and other non-profit organizations and/or individuals that promote U.S. values, increase understanding between U.S. and Cameroonian people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting government transparency and accountability, economic prosperity, peace and security, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation. All programs must include an element of American culture or society, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: Governance: Projects promoting democratic principles, improved and inclusive governance, transparency, human rights, religious freedom, empowerment of marginalized groups, citizen engagement, including in elections, civic education, and civil society. Prosperity: Projects promoting economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, bilateral trade and investment, countering corruption Security: Projects promoting peace and security, rule of law, alternatives to violence in resolving conflict, tolerance, preventing radicalization to violence, improving mutual understanding between groups, community policing Sustainability and Climate Change: Projects promoting environmental sustainability and addressing climate change Journalism: Projects promoting a professional and independent media, role of informed citizens in a democracy, media literacy, ethical and investigative journalism. Examples of PDS Small Grants Programs include, but are not limited to : U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Cameroonian audiences Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs Professional and academic exchanges and programs Libraries, community centers, or other institutions that are interested in becoming an American Space Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable nonprofits in various sectors, including arts, education, and health, to help them implement programs or expand initiatives within the community.

This funding opportunity provides community colleges in Illinois with up to $25,000 each to create programs that assist students facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions focused on preventing youth substance use by fostering collaboration among various local stakeholders.

This grant provides financial support to organizations that help small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors in Minnesota hire and retain employees, particularly in distressed communities.

This funding opportunity supports Louisiana-based nonprofit organizations in launching collaborative initiatives to address complex health issues and improve community well-being across the state.

This grant provides funding for community-based mental health services aimed at helping individuals with severe mental health conditions, particularly those at risk of hospitalization, legal issues, or homelessness, through a multidisciplinary approach.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and organizations to promote safe walking, biking, and rolling to school, fostering healthier transportation habits and improving community infrastructure for students in grades K-12.

The 2024 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), announced by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), seeks applications for grants to target federal resources toward communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. With a focus on economically distressed counties and parishes, SEDAP aims to invest in community-based and regional projects across four congressionally mandated funding categories: basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The program is designed to encourage job creation, regional collaboration, and funding partnerships, leveraging a total of $16,930,642, allocated across the eight-state DRA region with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type and application score.

The Greenwood County Community Foundation's Community Impact Grants aim to enrich the lives of residents in Greenwood County by supporting local organizations. These grants, specifically within the Youth and Education category, focus on providing an educational foundation that enables individuals to reach their fullest physical, emotional, and intellectual potential. Eligible projects may include education attainment initiatives, early childhood development and education programs, afterschool and summer programs, and adult education efforts. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadline: February 1st to February 28th

This program provides financial support to Native-led arts and cultural organizations in the U.S. to strengthen their operations and promote Indigenous arts and culture.

Since its inception in 2000, the Diamondbacks Foundation has significantly contributed to youth sports in Arizona through the "Diamonds Back" Youth Field Building Program. This initiative has successfully built or refurbished 42 baseball and softball fields, offering children across the state access to quality playing facilities. The program, in collaboration with the corporate sponsor APS, local businesses, and donations from individual players, equips the fields with new lights, electronic scoreboards, fencing and backstops, as well as updated irrigation systems and field surfaces. The fields' locations are selected via a grant application process. This opportunity aims to enrich youth recreation and sports by providing well-equipped fields for baseball and softball enthusiasts. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: July 31st

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations, projects, and activities that benefit the Eagle community in Idaho.

This program provides funding to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Illinois, specifically targeting disadvantaged communities and organizations that serve them.

Under the broader Program Enhancement Projects for Adult Education, Section 243 focuses on Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE). This program supports English language learners in improving their literacy and understanding of American civics, aiming for better integration, employment, and educational opportunities. Eligible providers are encouraged to propose projects that combine IELCE educational services with integrated education and training (IET), reflecting the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s (WIOA) objectives. This funding opportunity, spanning fiscal years 2025 through 2028, promotes collaborations to fulfill the educational needs of English language learners in Connecticut. Grant renewed every year. It will be a 4-year program ( last application probably around May 2027)

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

This program provides matching funds to local governments, nonprofits, and tribes in Colorado to replace high-water-use turf with water-efficient landscapes, promoting water conservation and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups serving the Waimea area of Hawai‘i Island, focusing on healthcare, education, and cultural initiatives that promote community engagement and address local needs.