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New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven environmental projects in New York's Great Lakes Basin, targeting local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions focused on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainability.

Community Development
City or township governments
Lowe’s Hometowns Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lowe’s
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding for community improvement projects across the U.S. that enhance public spaces and resources, with nominations open to individuals partnering with local nonprofits or government entities.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Transit Grant Program
$214,330
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Massachusetts to purchase accessible vehicles that improve transportation options for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
City of Richmond Housing & Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to developers and organizations working to create and improve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents in Richmond.

Housing
Nonprofits
Pathway to Opportunities Competition for Small Businesses
$5,000
Pathway to Opportunities competition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This competition provides small businesses owned by U.S. entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their innovations to corporate buyers, with the potential to secure new supply opportunities and win monetary awards.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Arts Build Community Grant
$2,500
ArtsAVL
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in Buncombe County that promote community engagement and collaboration, particularly benefiting low-income neighborhoods and areas recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Arts
Nonprofits
Target Range Grant Program
$1,500,000
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and commercial entities in Louisiana to develop and improve public shooting facilities, ensuring safe and accessible spaces for firearms education and use.

Recreation
City or township governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$586,688
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports producer groups, industry organizations, and community-based groups in South Carolina to enhance the competitiveness and accessibility of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Central Coalition for Roadway Safety’s Community Grants
$5,000
Missouri Department of Transportation (Central Coalition for Roadway Safety)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to various community organizations in Missouri's central region to implement projects that promote roadway safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries.

Safety
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
$210,000,000
Department of Homeland Security
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, especially faith-based groups, to improve their security measures against targeted violence and hate crimes.

Safety
Nonprofits
Municipal Service District Building Improvement Grant
$10,000
Downtown Kinston Revitalization
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Energy Grants
$2,500,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of clean energy projects in Washington state, prioritizing initiatives that benefit overburdened communities and enhance grid resilience.

Energy
State governments
Commercial Buildout Improvement Grants
$10,000
City of Decatur
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Decatur-based businesses and commercial property owners for improving the interiors of retail and dining spaces in Downtown Decatur.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Town of Telluride Green Grant Program
$40,000
Town of Telluride (EcoAction Partners)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy efficiency in the Telluride community, targeting local businesses, non-profits, government entities, and residents.

Energy
Individuals
Grants to Improve Quality of Life of Hispanic Community in New Jersey
Contact for amount
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that are dedicated to improving the social, economic, and educational outcomes of Hispanic communities through various initiatives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts for Community Engagement Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to create inclusive arts projects that engage and benefit local communities, particularly underserved populations.

Arts
City or township governments
Framework for Assessing Alternative Water Systems: Economic, Environmental, and Social Aspects
$300,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and researchers for developing a comprehensive framework to evaluate and support alternative water systems, focusing on their economic, environmental, and social impacts.

Environment
City or township governments
BizSprint San Juan Program
Contact for amount
Arrowhead Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides free educational resources and personalized support to aspiring and existing food industry entrepreneurs in San Juan County, New Mexico, to help them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2025 Cycle
$36,385,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations to improve broadband access and digital literacy training in underserved communities across California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses