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High Energy Cost Grants
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This program provides funding to communities facing extremely high energy costs to improve their energy infrastructure and promote renewable energy solutions.

Business and Commerce
State governments
TNECD Site Development Grant
$5,000,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee local governments for improving and certifying industrial sites to boost economic development and job creation in their communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Federal And State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program Fy 2024
$200,000
SBA (Small Business Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2024

Date Added

May 21, 2024

The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states.

Business and Commerce
State governments
Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA) Programs Request for Applications (RFA)
$2,000,000
New York Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Jun 28, 2024

Date Added

Mar 30, 2024

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities
$750,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local entities in New York State to implement programs that promote mental wellness, resilience, and healing from trauma.

Health
Nonprofits
Region 1: Creative Sector Flex Fund
$5,000
Erie Arts and Culture
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in specific Pennsylvania counties to support their administrative and program-related expenses.

Arts
Nonprofits
Bravo / ICON Public Art Grant
Contact for amount
Bravo Greater Des Moines (Bravo) and ICON Water Trails (ICON)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to government partner communities for creating new public art projects that enhance community engagement and interaction with local water trails and access points.

Arts
City or township governments
Microgrids for Community Resilience Program
$2,500,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to rural and high-risk communities in Colorado for developing microgrids that ensure reliable power for essential services during emergencies.

Energy
City or township governments
Travel Nevada Rural Marketing Grant Program
$1,500,000
Nevada Division of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides matching funds to rural Nevada organizations and local governments for marketing initiatives that promote tourism and stimulate economic growth in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
GiveOrcas Grant Campaign
$25,000
Orcas Island Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public service entities, and government agencies serving the residents of Orcas Island, Washington, to enhance community-driven projects during the holiday season.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado municipalities, counties, and other local entities affected by energy and mineral development to support community development projects.

Community Development
County governments
Safe Streets and Roads for All Match Pilot Program
$4,300,000
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local, regional, and Tribal governments to develop and implement initiatives aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

Safety
City or township governments
Fayette County Community Foundation Grants
$10,000
Fayette County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Fayette County, Iowa, to support community projects that enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wheeling Heritage’s Partnership Grant Program
$1,000
Wheeling Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that promote historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling, West Virginia, supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations working to enhance the city's cultural and historical identity.

Community Development
Individuals
Commuter Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local and state governments, transportation organizations, and similar entities to promote the use of transit, carpools, and vanpools, ultimately reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in Virginia.

Transportation
Nonprofits
African American Community Fund Grant
$5,000
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Appalachian Ohio to support community-driven projects that promote equity and empower African American communities across various sectors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Vancouver Lodging Tax Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Vancouver Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations and event organizers in Vancouver, Washington, to promote tourism through cultural events, festivals, and the development of tourism-related facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Outreach and Communications Program
$26,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

Recreation
State governments
Community Grants Program
$150,000
Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Onondaga and Madison counties, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Snohomish County Historic Preservation Grant Program
$15,000
Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that improve public access to Snohomish County's historical and archaeological heritage through education, professional development, and capital improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits