Community Development Grants

The Republic Community Foundation is seeking applications to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Republic area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. Donor Name: Republic Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The unique role of a community foundation is to conduct a flexible community grantmaking program which addresses the most important needs of the community at any one time. The flexibility this requires is made possible by charitable donors who established unrestricted or field-of-interest funds and place the decision-making in the hands of the community leaders serving on Board of Directors as well as dollars raised by the Republic Community Foundation. Funding Information Applicants may apply for up to $3,500 in funding for this grant cycle. Eligibility Criteria Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced time table, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the Republic area are eligible to apply. For more information, visit CFO.

Technical Assistance Session August 5, 2024, 2:30-3:30 https://intranet.dhs.illinois.gov/oneweb/page.aspx?item=166292 Program Summary • The Grantee will provide outreach, engagement, training, and support to faith-based organizations serving communities that are underserved by mental and behavioral health resources. Furthermore, the Grantee will utilize all available resources to provide initial relationship building within community areas by delivering training to faith-based leadership and providing connection through personal stories from persons with lived expertise to the leadership of faith communities or their congregations. • The Division is seeking providers who can serve one or more of the following ZIP codes: 60409, 60411, 60419, 60426, 60428, 60458, 60469, 60472, 60473, 60608, 60609, 60612, 60615, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, 60627, 60628, 60636, 60637, 60639, 60643, 60644, 60647, 60649, 60651, 60653, 60827, 60901, 61832, 61833, 61834, 62002, 62024, 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62208, 62626, 62801, 62832, 62896 Program Goals and Objectives Program Description • The Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health shall contract with one or more community providers to provide outreach, engagement, training, and support to faith-based organizations serving communities that are underserved by mental and behavioral health resources. The Division shall identify the targeted communities. Under this program, the community providers shall utilize all available resources to provide initial relationship building within community areas by delivering training to faith-based leadership and providing connection through personal stories from persons with lived expertise to the leadership of faith communities or their congregations. The Division shall seek organizations that are providing services within targeted communities in awarding funding under the program. • The Division is seeking providers who can serve one or more of the following ZIP codes: 60409, 60411, 60419, 60426, 60428, 60458, 60469, 60472, 60473, 60608, 60609, 60612, 60615, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, 60627, 60628, 60636, 60637, 60639, 60643, 60644, 60647, 60649, 60651, 60653, 60827, 60901, 61832, 61833, 61834, 62002, 62024, 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62208, 62626, 62801, 62832, 62896 Performance Requirements The Grantee shall: 1. Build relationships with faith-based communities in the targeted communities and ensure that those organizations are aware of the behavioral health resources available. 2. Build relationships with local community mental health centers (CMHCs) and other behavioral health providers to help facilitate linkage to mental health services for people in targeted communities. 3. Support faith-based communities in advocating for community members who are affected by behavioral health conditions to access mental health treatment and recovery services that shall assist them in living healthy and productive lives. 4. Deliver mental health training to faith-based leadership and provide connection through personal stories from persons with lived expertise to the leadership of faith communities or their congregations. 5. Ensure that consumers in the program experience a warm handoff between the grantee and the CMHC or other service provider. 6. Assist consumers in navigating or bypassing wait lists and other barriers to accessing care to the greatest possible extent. 7. Provide information about the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential to interested individuals. 8. Use their relationships with CMHCs and service providers to support expansion of services when needed and where possible.

Funding for the creation and/or implementation of firearms restraining order programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun violence reduction programs/initiatives. The purpose of this NOFO is to award one or more state agencies grant funding to develop and implement effective and equitably targeted FRO public information, outreach, and training strategies. This NOFO will focus on implementing strategies for: FRO partner agencies, including court, law enforcement and behavioral health providers Potential FRO petitioners, particularly those with barriers to filing FROs and lacking supportive services Potential FRO individuals and organizations who may have contact with persons at risk of harming themselves and others The general public Applicants may propose a pass-through model in which they subaward grants to trusted messengers to both help craft targeted, meaningful, effective content and facilitate its delivery. These funds are intended to address one of the key priorities identified by the SCIP Advisory Committee: stakeholder awareness and training is essential to ensure the safe, equitable, and effective implementation and execution of FROs. Furthermore, this funding is intended to help address inequities in support and use of FROs and the importance of proper messaging in driving FROs uptake and proper usage.

IDHS is seeking to fund entities with experience in training, technical assistance, and support to build the RPSA grantee’s program capacities. Successful applicants will work with grantees across multiple RPSA grant programs in Chicago and/or Greater Illinois, based on grantee selection. The Illinois Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) is seeking applications from those public and private nonprofit community-based organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the tax code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4)) For-profit, small businesses and individuals are also eligible to apply. IDHS is working to counteract systemic racism and inequity, and to prioritize and maximize equity and diversity throughout its service provision process.

This funding opportunity supports community development projects in Elk County that promote economic growth and improve the overall wellbeing of residents through innovative and sustainable initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Elk County that are working on innovative projects to improve the economic and social wellbeing of the area, with a focus on initiatives that benefit a broad segment of the community.

The NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants aim to provide funding for projects that promote tourism and economic growth in the Chesapeake Bay area, with application details, FAQs, and training schedules available on their website, and additional information can be requested via email.

The Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants, administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Rural Economic Development Division, support downtown revitalization and economic development initiatives in North Carolina’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties, and rural census tracts in Tier 3 counties. The grants aim to help local governments enhance downtown districts as economic assets, improve public infrastructure, support public building renovations, and promote mixed-use development. Grants can be up to $850,000 per grantee, with no minimum amount, and must be matched with at least 5 percent local funds. The application deadline is August 22, 2024, and projects must be completed within 36 months of the award.

This program provides financial assistance to low to moderate income homeowners in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to help them maintain ownership of their primary residences.

Project Objectives: SH funds are meant for activities that are community driven and serve the community at large where they are being funded. The most successful project proposals will target health, education, and development challenges and will: Demonstrate a clear, ongoing benefit to the local community; Include a significant contribution from the community in the form of labor, land, materials, or money; Be within the local communitys ability to manage and maintain on a sustainable basis; Have a net-positive impact on the local environment; Respect human rights, including disability rights and gender equality. Below is a sample list of the types of projects the Department will consider funding: Small construction projects (less than 10,000 sq. ft.) school rooms, community centers, health facilities, foot bridges, housing for a government or community-paid nurse or teacher, workshops, community abattoir, grain storage, rural airstrip for a hospital, and school dormitory for distant students. Water-related projects wells, latrines, pumps, bore holes, shower stalls and sinks and fishponds. School equipment and supplies desks, chairs, laboratory equipment and library items. Communal construction equipment such as a brick-making machine. Income generating equipment weaving looms, tools for furniture making, rice-milling machine. (Must be maintainable by local community). Funds may not be used for: Operating or recurring costs (salaries, rent, administrative or maintenance costs, fuel); Individual travel expenses (lodging, transportation, food, fuel); Religious, police, law enforcement, prison, or military activities; Projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship or support to an individual or party in electoral campaigns; The purchase, operation, or maintenance of vehicles; Activities with negative environmental consequences; Activities which benefit any US government employee.

Recognizing the power that holidays can have on a community, ComEd has partnered with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to launch the fourth year of the ComEd Powering the Holidays Program. Donor Name: Metropolitan Mayors Caucus State: Illinois County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: This program awards grants of up to $2,500 throughout ComEd’s service territory for community-based holiday lights events. Program Goals The ComEd Powering the Holidays Program aims to: celebrate community identity and culture; provide an opportunity for intercultural exchange and understanding; foster respect and open-mindedness for different cultures; develop an appreciation, understanding and respect for what is important to neighbors and others in their community; provide a pathway for people to gain a sense of belonging to their community. Grant Period November 1, 2024 – February 13, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Powering the Holidays will provide grants of up to $2,500 for community-based holiday lights events. Grant recipients must use their funds for any holiday between November 1st, 2024 – February 13th, 2025. Municipalities, townships, counties, and other local governments located within ComEd’s service territory in the following counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, McHenry, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago and Woodford. 2022 and 2023 Powering the Holidays grant recipients are ineligible. Not-for-profit organizations and cultural institutions are eligible to apply if they partner with at least one municipality. Not-for-profit organizations and cultural institution applications must demonstrate municipal support to be considered for funding. All events must adhere to federal, state, and local policies. All events must be deemed safe by authorities. All events must provide an opportunity for attendance by the general public. Events can be private and have attendance caps, but the general public must be able to attend an event or community-based holiday configuration for free on occasion. Sustainability and efficiency are key values to ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus; therefore, applicants must demonstrate a reuse case for the holiday event and materials purchased with grant assistance. The grant cannot be used as a “one-off” occasion. Applicants must match at least 20% for the event. Please contact the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus if your community is facing financial hardship and is unable to provide the 20% match. They reserve the right to waive this match on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must be in good standing with ComEd related to provision of utilities. For more information, visit Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.

This grant provides financial support for projects that enhance the quality of life in Republic County, targeting non-profit organizations and community initiatives that address local needs.

The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabats Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Alumni Small Grants Program. This opportunity is tailored to alumni of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored (USG) exchanged programs and seeks projects aimed at enhancing the connections between the United States and Turkmenistan through innovative cultural and professional initiatives that emphasize shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. Projects are expected to: - Take place in Turkmenistan including in the American Corners in Dashoguz, Mary and Turkmenabat and American Center in Ashgabat. - Incorporate cultural elements or draw from the applicants U.S. exchange experience in a specific field. - Foster increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Project Goal: Strengthen the capacity of USG alumni, particularly youth from underserved communities in Turkmenistan to participate in economic, educational, and community service activities that emphasize shared values and bilateral cooperation by leveraging USG exchange alumni experience. Project Audience(s): Audiences may include students (at secondary and university levels), women and girls, journalists, media professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and various underserved or vulnerable populations. Grantees are also encouraged to host programming and take advantage of existing resources at American Center in Ashgabat and American Corners in Dashoguz, Mary and Turkmenabat. Project Objectives: (Project proposals may address one or more of these objectives, or other objectives within the above policy priorities. NOTE: These are example objectives PDS will also consider projects with different objectives targets that support the above project expectations.) Objective 1: Increase alumni engagement through tailored capacity building trainings to support and strengthen the U.S.-Turkmenistan Alumni Association (USTAA). Objective 2: Equip youth from rural and underserved communities with knowledge and skills related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). Objective 3: Increase English language proficiency skills of youth and young adults from (at secondary and university levels) from Ahal, Balkan, Dashoguz, Mary and Lebap regions or young professionals of specific fields (for example tourism, sports, medicine, STEM) through training and interactive activities (grammar lessons, conversation practice, etc.). Sub-objective 3.1. Increase English language instruction capacity (professional development for English language teachers through teacher trainings activities. Objective 4. Build organizational capacity of civil society organizations to improve institutional accountability, transparency, and support for local communities across Turkmenistan. Objective 5: Equip young adults with media literacy skills to recognize, analyze, and counteract mis/disinformation across various digital media platforms. Objective 6: Increase awareness and willingness of participants to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives through community dialogues or workshops on climate change and environmental sustainability. Objective 7: Equip women, youth and/or residents of remote regions with business and entrepreneurship skills, such as financial literacy, risk management, marketing, and sales, through practical and hands-on training, mentorship, and internship opportunities. Objective 8: Increase the number of advocacy initiatives aimed at advancing the rights for people with disabilities by raising awareness, promoting inclusive policies, and engaging government stakeholders. Objective 9: Increase participation of women and youth from vulnerable and marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, in economic empowerment and civic engagement activities. Applicants are encouraged to choose one or more project objectives listed above, or suggest their own project objectives, identify indicators that track success towards progress made towards objectives, and develop their own Monitoring and Evaluation (M) plans. Alumni grant proposals must support projects that address a tangible need in a community and have measurable outcomes. Applicants should be encouraged to develop partnerships with the public/private sector as well as local organizations, where applicable. Below are examples of past Alumni Small grants funded projects: Summer and winter EnglishPalooza activities Launch Life: Coding Bootcamp for girls and women. Technovation Girls Turkmenistan for girls aged 8 to 18 Annual Alumni Gala Professional Navigator for people with disabilities From Disability to Chess-Ability Academic and professional lectures, seminars, training, and/or speaker programs.

The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Statewide Greatest Needs Grants. Donor Name: Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation State: North Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priorities In addition to the above, the following guidelines will be used in the prioritizing of grant requests: NDCF does not have a narrow area of focus. The Board looks at each project on its merits. The Board attempts to be as equitable as practical to the various geographic regions of the state. NDCF does not make multi-year grant commitments. You may submit a new request each year if additional funding is needed. The Board places emphasis on helping applicants that have limited access to other sources of funding. A low priority will be given to projects already substantially supported by government, or which in the opinion of the NDCF Board, can and should be provided for by taxes. Grants for sectarian projects will receive a low priority. Grants to national organizations will receive a low priority. Grants will be denied to organizations and projects that exist to influence legislation, carry on propaganda, participate in political campaigns, or which threaten to cause significant controversy or divisiveness. A low grant priority will be given to those organizations which field substantial fund-raising each year with paid and volunteer staff. Considerations In considering a formal grant request, Board Members will review the following: The possibility of a grant leveraging additional support. The level of local involvement and support. The number of people to be served and the impact of the program on the community. The degree to which the program duplicates or complements the work of other community organizations. The impact of the North Dakota Community Foundation’s grant on the success of the project. Funding Information Grants are generally $5,000 or less. Eligiblity Criteria Eligible organizations in the state include those designated by the IRS as 501(c)(3) non-profit tax exempt groups, government agencies, such as a park district or school district, or an organization that has one of the above acting as its fiscal sponsor. For more information, visit NDCF.

The Douglas County Community Foundation in Missouri is offering grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 to 501(c)3 organizations and other IRS approved entities serving Douglas County, aiming to improve the quality of life in the community through flexible grantmaking, with applications open until September 30, 2024.

The Community Foundation of Coffee County encourages organizations to use this grant in applying for matching funds to maximize the funding potential. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Coffee County State: Georgia County: Coffee County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information Again this year, CFCC will award a few significant grants, rather than several smaller grants, and a total of $10,000 is available. Project Period 12 months Geographic Restrictions Grants will be made only to organizations for projects in Coffee County, and the immediate surrounding area. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations in Coffee County and the immediate surrounding area are eligible to apply for grants from the CFCC Community Grant Program. For more information, visit CFCGA.

This grant provides financial support to community organizations and nonprofits in Buhler to improve the quality of life for residents within the USD 313 boundaries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote community engagement, youth development, and social cohesion in Libya, while fostering mutual understanding between Libyans and Americans.

The Ashland County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Grants to support programs and projects that benefit any population in Ashland County. Donor Name: Ashland County Community Foundation State: Ohio County: Ashland County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information These grants often fall in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. Eligibility Criteria 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations. For more information, visit Ashland County Community Foundation.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY Nouakchott Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Section A. Funding Opportunity Program Description Assistance Instrument Type: Grant Funding Opportunity Title: PGO Request for SSH Proposals Funding Opportunity Number: PGO-MRT-FY2023 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.220 Funding Amount: $60,000 Number of Awards: 5 Key Dates: 1. Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM EDT on August 06, 2024. 2. Questions must be submitted by 11:59PM EDT on July 24, 2024. 3. Notification of project approval and award signing expected by September 2024. Eligibility Category: Local communities, cooperatives, associations, local NGOs, municipalities. Executive Summary: The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott / Program and Grants Office (PGO) at the U.S. Department of State (DOS), announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Request of Full Proposals from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that promote socioeconomic activities. Five to ten grants, with a combined total of $60,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2023 Special Self-Help program (SSH)/source of funding will be awarded (pending availability of funds) for work that will support socioeconomic activities. The period of performance is 12 to 16 months. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Contact Person: For questions on the application and technical content please contact [email protected] Please read carefully the entire solicitation package if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline. A.1. Background: U.S. Embassy Nouakchotts Program and Grants Office (PGO) announces a request for full proposals from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that promote socioeconomic activities under its Ambassadors Special Self Help program (SSH). PGO invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit their proposals that reflect the below goals - pending funding availability. Please carefully follow all instructions below. A.2. The Special Self-Help Program Objectives: Programming supported with SSH resources should address the following program objective: The purpose of the Special Self-Help program is to fund grants for small development activities that generate public awareness of U.S. foreign assistance efforts but that fall outside the structure of other established U.S. assistance projects. The program is intended to be flexible and allow the Ambassador to respond directly to requests from local communities for assistance with small community projects that have immediate impact, and further mission policies and objectives. Equally important, the Special Self-Help program is structured to encourage communities to be self-reliant and undertake similar activities on their own in the future. All Special Self-Help projects are community-based, initiated locally, administered at the local level, and include significant community contributions in cash, labor or materials. The implementation period for individual self-help projects is short - less than one year, and projects are small ranging in cost from $6,000 to $12,000. Projects proposed should not exceed $12,000.