Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development

The Community Foundation's Community Opportunity Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life across Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk County by supporting programs, projects, and activities in areas such as Community & Human Services, Environmental Sustainability, and Human Rights. The program is designed to conserve natural resources, promote human services, and encourage understanding and respect for human rights through various means, including education and conflict resolution. A preference is given to new projects or programs and/or new grant applicants. The grants are available to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public entities like libraries and schools, or units of government that meet the eligibility criteria.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to recognized neighborhood councils in Houston for community beautification and improvement projects that enhance public spaces and foster community engagement.

The Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) is offering a Community Grant Program, providing funding between $10,000 to $100,000 for one year to programs that promote equity and address community needs such as health, wellness, climate sustainability, arts, culture, and more, with a preference for BIPOC-led organizations and those focusing on vulnerable populations.

The Louisiana Project Grants (LPG) program, funded by The Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) and administered by The Acadiana Center for the Arts for Region 4, aims to cultivate innovative arts projects with lasting impact. Replacing the Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program that began in 1995, LPG supports arts projects that address local needs and provide artistic value within communities. The program offers funding for a wide variety of arts initiatives that meet specific community requirements. Applications for the FY25 cycle open on May 1, 2024, and must be submitted online by June 28, 2024. Eligible applicants include nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, local government agencies, and colleges and universities within Acadiana’s Region 4. The funding period spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with grant amounts ranging from $2,500 to $7,500.

This funding initiative provides low-cost financial assistance to small rural utilities in Texas for essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The La Vista Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1999, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in La Vista, NE, through philanthropy and grant-giving. It targets a broad spectrum of community improvement areas including public safety, education, STEM, women's services, community beautification, mental health, veteran's services, and more. Over the past twenty years, the Foundation has distributed over $500,000 in Community Impact Grants to support efficient programming and charitable purposes within the local non-profit sector. The Foundation not only provides financial support through grants but also facilitates philanthropy by offering networking opportunities, engaging volunteers, and providing tax benefit information to donors.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance youth education, promote financial stability, and improve community health.

This grant is specifically for new planning grant applicants and is part of the AmeriCorps federal agency. Applications and planning grant proposals are submitted to Serve Kentucky, which acts as a conduit for these federal funds. The application process is twofold, beginning outside the federal eGrants system, with Serve Kentucky reviewing, modifying, and approving applications before they are entered into eGrants​​.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania to support their administrative and program-related expenses, helping them thrive and serve their communities.

This grant provides funding to three specific organizations to support efforts in locating and recovering missing persons from the Vietnam War, thereby enhancing U.S.-Vietnam defense cooperation and addressing humanitarian concerns.

This program provides financial incentives to businesses relocating to or expanding within Washington, DC, with a focus on job creation, capital investment, and economic growth in key industry sectors.

This program provides funding to support the development of ocean technology testing facilities and to enhance the ecosystem for ocean innovation in Massachusetts, targeting nonprofits, universities, and research institutions with at least three years of operational experience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations for delivering mentoring services to at-risk youth, particularly those involved in or affected by the juvenile justice system, across at least 38 states.

The Lancaster Community Fund, established in 1999, is a permanent, unrestricted charitable endowment committed to the well-being of the Lancaster community. It enables individuals, organizations, and businesses to support a wide range of charitable interests within Lancaster, including the elderly, historic preservation, the arts, the environment, and education. Each year, a portion of the Fund's earnings is distributed as grants to enhance community welfare. The Fund operates through a nine-member volunteer advisory board responsible for fundraising and grant distribution. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies that propose projects or programs benefiting the community. Awards announced in July. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: May 1st

This funding opportunity is designed to support K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and local governments in Michigan in enhancing educational programs about Native American history and culture, revising offensive mascots, and promoting mutual respect.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations conducting research to improve health equity for Indigenous and historically marginalized communities of color in the U.S.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in central New Jersey, particularly Mercer County, to strengthen their internal systems and enhance their long-term effectiveness through capacity-building initiatives.

This initiative provides $50 million to U.S.-based nonprofits focused on enhancing AI literacy, fostering community innovation, and creating economic opportunities for traditionally underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports Delaware-based organizations in raising public awareness about the health risks and environmental impacts of PFAS chemicals, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

The City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department is offering Violence Reduction Grants, a community-based initiative designed to annually invest in evidence-based violence prevention projects within Bloomington neighborhoods. This program aims to strengthen grassroots organizations focused on violence prevention, ensuring resources reach the residents who need them most. The city has allocated $150,000 to support these efforts, allowing eligible organizations to apply for grants up to $25,000. This initiative directly aligns with a mission to prevent, intervene, and reduce violence, fostering safer and more resilient communities. The target beneficiaries of this grant program include non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, resident councils, and faith communities serving Bloomington neighborhoods. There is a particular encouragement for applicants with proven experience in crime intervention and addressing issues related to retaliatory and youth-involved violence. The primary impact goal is to directly support community efforts to prevent, intervene, and reduce violence, with a focus on strengthening local capacity and ensuring equitable access to resources for those most affected. The program prioritizes applications that involve collaborations with two or more partners, recognizing the enhanced impact of collective action in addressing complex community challenges. This focus on partnership is a key strategic priority, aiming to leverage diverse strengths and foster comprehensive violence reduction strategies. The underlying theory of change suggests that by empowering and funding neighborhood-based agencies, the city can effectively reduce violence through evidence-based prevention and intervention, leading to tangible improvements in community safety and well-being. Expected outcomes include a decrease in various forms of violence, particularly retaliatory and youth-involved incidents, within Bloomington neighborhoods. Measurable results would involve tracking the number of successful violence prevention projects implemented, the reach and engagement of these projects within targeted communities, and, ideally, a reduction in crime rates and violence-related incidents over time. The program's success will be evaluated based on its ability to strengthen grassroots organizations, foster collaborative community efforts, and ultimately contribute to a safer environment for all Bloomington residents.