Grants for Other - Community Development

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for creating and improving community learning centers that offer academic and enrichment programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools.

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.

This funding opportunity provides lifesaving equipment and educational resources to first responders, non-profits, and public safety organizations to enhance their capabilities in serving and protecting communities.

This program provides financial support to long-standing Detroit businesses that have been operating for at least 30 years and have significantly contributed to the community's culture and economy.

The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) offers three grant programs for the period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025: the Cultural Grant, Cultural Tourism Marketing Grant, and Local Community Grant. These programs collectively aim to fund programming expenses for arts, culture, history, or heritage organizations. COCA's mission, as evidenced by these grants, is to foster and support cultural and artistic endeavors within Florida, with a particular emphasis on Leon County's tourist attractions and broader community engagement. The Cultural Grant specifically aligns with the mission of attracting tourists by requiring applicants to promote their activities to visitors outside of Leon County, thereby leveraging arts and culture for economic development through tourism. The target beneficiaries for all three grants are arts, culture, history, or heritage organizations. The impact goals are multifaceted, seeking to enhance cultural programming, provide educational opportunities for both young people and adults in arts, culture, and history, and serve diverse populations or unique community needs. For the Cultural Grant and Cultural Tourism Marketing Grant, a key impact goal is to increase tourism to Leon County by showcasing its cultural assets. The Local Community Grant, while sharing similar programming goals, focuses on broader community engagement within Leon County, without the explicit tourism attraction requirement. Priorities and focuses for the Cultural Grant include offering exemplary arts and cultural programs, providing educational opportunities, and serving special or diverse populations. A significant focus is also placed on attracting tourists, requiring specific marketing plans and reporting on out-of-county visitors. The Cultural Tourism Marketing Grant directly supports this by offering additional funds for out-of-county marketing. The Local Community Grant shares the programming and educational priorities but emphasizes community impact and engagement within the local area. Expected outcomes include a robust offering of high-quality cultural programs, increased educational opportunities in the arts, and greater accessibility for people with disabilities. Measurable results for the Cultural Grant and Cultural Tourism Marketing Grant involve tracking the number of out-of-county visitors served by grant-funded programs and demonstrating effective out-of-market advertising. For all grants, applicants are expected to have documented statistics on attendance and participation, representing a broad community impact. COCA's strategic priorities are thus aligned with supporting both cultural enrichment and economic development through tourism, underpinned by a theory of change that posits that funding well-planned and promoted cultural programs will lead to increased community engagement, educational attainment, and tourist visitation.

The purpose of the Program is to fund CASA Programs in California to provide more children in foster care with a CASA volunteer who will advocate for the services and support needed by children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

This program provides financial support to festivals, events, and organizations that attract out-of-town visitors to Vicksburg, boosting local tourism and economic growth.

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals in the museum sector to enhance their professional skills and improve museum services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio educational institutions for enhancing school safety and improving school climate through training and equipment, with a focus on collaboration with local law enforcement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, conservation districts, non-profits, and organized private entities in Colorado for the management and eradication of noxious weeds.

This grant provides funding for community betterment projects in Chadron, supported by KENO lottery revenue and the Public Alliance for Community Energy program.

This program provides funding to NGOs focused on improving financial access and promoting Bitcoin education to foster circular economies.

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland-based businesses, non-profits, and farms to enhance their energy efficiency beyond existing standards.

This grant provides financial support for arts projects that enhance the well-being of military service members, veterans, and their families through creative engagement and art-making experiences.

This reimbursement initiative provides financial support to small businesses, non-profits, and educational entities in Albuquerque for repairing or replacing damaged windows, promoting a safer and more attractive community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits with innovative ideas that foster community engagement and address local challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and organizations in Ohio for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, accessibility, and convenience, with a focus on initiatives that can start construction before July 2026.

This program provides financial support to Danville-based brick-and-mortar businesses and local organizations for collaborative events that promote shopping locally, with additional funding available for digital marketing initiatives.