Grants for County governments - Education

The United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties is seeking applications for its 2024 Pillar Grant Program. Donor Name: United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties State: Wisconsin County: Jefferson County (WI), Walworth County (WI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Purposes for which Pillar Grants may be requested: Proposals must be aimed at improving early intervention care, mental health/AODA treatment, barriers to self-sufficiency, or diversity/equity/inclusion within the communities served by United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties (Jefferson County & the City of Whitewater). Proposals should be creative, innovative, address community needs and provide a strong, positive impact in the communities served. Projects/programs are expected to be accomplished (or started, if related to an ongoing program) within a specific period of time, generally not more than one year. Eligibility Criteria Applicants may be a part of an organization, local business, community club or individuals. The applicants and proposed project must be serving a public purpose and must align with United Way’s mission to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our communities. Applicants do NOT need to be affiliated with a 501(c)3 organization. Applicants must be focused on work that aligns with United Way’s strategic plan, specifically projects and/or programs that address early intervention care, mental health/alcohol & other drug addiction (AODA) treatment, barriers to self-sufficiency, and/or diversity, equity & inclusion. For more information, visit UWJNWC.

The Rural and Underserved Clinical Rotations (RUCR) grant program, authorized by Minnesota Statutes Sec 144.1505, is established to award health professional training site grants to eligible physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, pharmacy, dentistry, dental therapy, and mental health professional programs to augment existing clinical training programs to add rural and underserved rotations or clinical training experiences, such as credential or certificate rural tracks or other specialized training. Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: For physician and dentist training, the expanded training must include rotations in primary care settings such as community clinics, hospitals, health maintenance organizations, or practices in rural communities. The following training program types are eligible to apply for funding: Physician, Physician assistant, Advanced practice registered nurse, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Dental therapy, and Mental health professional programs. Funding Information MDH anticipates awarding $1,500,000 through approximately 4-6 grants in this funding cycle. Estimated Award Maximum: $400,000. Grant Period September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. Eligible Expenses Grant funds may be used to cover the cost of: establishing or expanding rotations and clinical training; recruitment, training, and retention of students and faculty; connecting students with appropriate clinical training sites, internships, practicums, or externship activities; travel and lodging for students; faculty, student, and preceptor salaries, incentives, or other financial support; development and implementation of cultural competency training; evaluations; training site improvements, fees, equipment, and supplies required to establish, maintain, or expand a training program; and supporting clinical education in which trainees are part of a primary care team model. Eligible Applicants  The following types of clinical training programs located in Minnesota are eligible to apply for this funding: Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Program Must be accredited as a master’s, doctoral, or postgraduate level advanced practice registered nursing program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or present a credible plan as a candidate for accreditation. Dental Program Must be a dental education program or dental residency training program currently accredited by the accrediting body or present a credible plan as a candidate for accreditation. Expanded training must include rotations in primary care settings such as community clinics, hospitals, health maintenance organizations, or practices in rural communities. Dental Therapy Education Program or Advanced Dental Therapy Education Program Must be approved by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, or currently accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Mental Health Professional Program Must be accredited and listed as a mental health professional program by the appropriate accrediting body for clinical social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or licensed professional clinical counseling, or present a credible plan as a candidate for accreditation. A mental health professional is defined as an individual providing clinical services in the treatment of mental illness who meets one of the qualifications under MN Statutes Sec. 245I.04, subdivision. Pharmacy Program Must be accredited as a Doctor of Pharmacy program by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education. Physician Residency Training Program Must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or appropriate accrediting body or present a credible plan as a candidate for accreditation. Expanded training must include rotations in primary care settings such as community clinics, hospitals, health maintenance organizations, or practices in rural communities. Physician Assistant Program Must be accredited as a physician assistant program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant or present a credible plan as a candidate for accreditation. For more information, visit MDH.

The Mid-America Arts Alliance is accepting applications for Creative Impact Award. Donor Name: Mid-America Arts Alliance State: Arkansas County: Benton County (AR), Carroll County (AR), Crawford County (AR), Sebastian County (AR), Washington County (AR) Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 05/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Artists 360 is designed to elevate and energize greater Northwest Arkansas artists by providing them with: grants to support creative practices; learning opportunities to develop entrepreneurship skills; and connections to a dynamic regional artist network. The Artists 360 Creative Impact Award provides one exceptional artist based in Northwest Arkansas with unrestricted funds of $25,000 and professional development opportunities, including retreats that facilitate network building. This award is designed to strengthen the artist’s career and deepen the arts community in Northwest Arkansas through participation in the Artists 360 Retreat, conversations with the Artists 360 peer network, and at the annual Full Circle Showcase. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for the Artists 360 Creative Impact Award, you must: Be considered mid-career or established in your artistic practice. Make exceptional work and be recognized as a professional in your field both within Arkansas and nationally. Have noted contributions to Northwest Arkansas’s cultural ecosystem. Be without access to longstanding institutional support and resources. Be committed to building and supporting the arts community in Northwest Arkansas. Create work that may come from any artistic discipline, including but not limited to dance, film, folk, music, theatre, and visual art. Commit to participating in peer-to-peer professional development activities during the grant year, including: the Artists 360 Retreat at the 21C Museum Hotel in Bentonville, AR from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 through 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024 (meals and private lodging provided); the Artists 360 Alumni Retreat at the 21C Museum Hotel in Bentonville, AR on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and give a 60-minute keynote presentation about their art practice with Q&A (meals and private lodging provided); and the Artists 360 Full Circle Showcase at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, AR on Sunday, April 27, 2025 and give a 10-minute workshare presentation (meals and private lodging provided). Be a resident of the State of Arkansas and have established residency of at least one year at the time of application in one of the following counties: Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Sebastian, or Washington. Retain residency within the five-county region for the duration of the award period (October 2024 through October 2025). Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have non-resident status and provide a valid Social Security Number if selected for funding. May not be currently enrolled in a degree seeking program. May not have previously received an Artists 360 Creative Impact award. May not have received a grant or award of $1,000 or more through any other M-AAA granting program during its 2024 or 2025 fiscal years (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025). Not be a full-time employee of Mid-America Arts Alliance or an immediate family member of a full-time employee of Mid-America Arts Alliance. Review Criteria  Creative Impact awards will be reviewed using the following criteria: Artistry: Selected artists will demonstrate a high level of artistic excellence and show a deep commitment to their work. Selected artists will be advanced in their practice, considered mid-career or established, make exceptional work, and be recognized as a professional in their field both within Arkansas and nationally. Community Impact: Selected artists will have noted contributions to the Northwest Arkansas cultural ecosystem and have a history of commitment to building and supporting the arts community in Northwest Arkansas. Leadership: Selected artists will have a vision for using this opportunity to provide leadership and mentorship in the further development of the Northwest Arkansas artistic community. For more information, visit Mid-America Arts Alliance.

The Rhode Island Foundation is seeking applications for the Program for Animal Welfare. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Thirteen special funds at the Foundation relate to the humane treatment and protection of animals. These funds collectively enable the Foundation to take a leading role on animal welfare issues. Previously funded programs include statewide humane education efforts and low-cost spay and neuter initiatives. Eligibility Criteria The Program for Animal Welfare funds organizations in Rhode Island working to promote and/or provide humane treatment of animals. The program also supports organizations working more generally on the welfare of animals. Grants are for projects or programs that have a positive impact statewide or in individual communities regarding the care, shelter, and maintenance of animals, education about the humane treatment of animals, and/or animal welfare in general. The Foundation will consider capital projects. Individuals are not eligible to receive grants. For more information, visit RIF.

The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program will award grants to voluntarily restore and sustain healthy forests, rivers and streams that provide habitat for diverse native bird and aquatic species populations. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: Approximately $3.5 million is available this year. Major funding is provided by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, USDA’s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This year, additional funding is provided by Altria Group and Cleveland-Cliffs. The overall goal of the program is to improve the quality and connectivity of forest and freshwater habitat to increase the distribution and abundance of birds, fish and other wildlife, as evidenced by a suite of species that collectively are indicators of forest and freshwater habitat condition. The program aims to: Improve the voluntarily management of public and private forestlands to create blocks with a mosaic of mixed-aged forests that support a diversity of bird and wildlife species, especially targeting golden-winged warbler, wood thrush, and cerulean warbler; and Improve stream health by voluntarily removing passage barriers, restoring riparian buffers, and improving water quality and hydrology to bolster populations of brook trout, eastern hellbender and freshwater mussels. Applicants are encouraged to deploy a range of strategies to engage public and private landowners in active stewardship through technical and financial assistance, demonstrations, education and outreach, and other innovative approaches. Funding Information The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program will award approximately $3.5 million in grants this year. Grant requests must range from $75,000 to $500,000. Grant Period: Projects should plan to start six months after the award date and be completed within four years. Notification of awards is expected to be mid-November. Geographic Focus The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program will award grants within the program boundary on the map at right, which includes portions of Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Eligible Entities Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and educational institutions. For more information, visit NFWF.

The solicitation is to fund a project that will evaluate the feasibility of using existing underground gas storage facilities to store clean renewable hydrogen in California. Donor Name: California Energy Commission (CEC) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: This project will develop technical and economic assessments of storing and retrieving hydrogen blends and/or pure hydrogen as well as California-specific decision-making tools, risk mitigation strategies, market and policy recommendations, and community engagement approaches related to those facilities. Project Focus  Research under this solicitation will support comprehensive technical and economic feasibility assessments of at least two existing underground gas storage facilities in California for their potential to store clean renewable hydrogen. The project is encouraged to assess a selection of geographically diverse sites (i.e., a Northern California site and Southern California site). The project must meet the following requirements: Engage with local communities and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) located around the selected sites for the study and assess the communities’ awareness of and support for underground hydrogen storage. Leverage feedback and learnings from this engagement to inform an experimental design responsive to community interests and concerns. Inform communities of project results and potential impacts of underground hydrogen storage. Study the characteristics of two selected sites representing existing underground gas storage facilities in California and conduct experiments to assess potential impacts of introducing hydrogen to the selected sites. Experiments should be inclusive of use cases involving storage as well as retrieval of hydrogen blends and sufficiently pure hydrogen for separation and end-use needs. Proposals for small-scale pilot testing or field experiments are eligible but must include a robust risk mitigation strategy. At a minimum, experiments should examine: Well integrity including the direct impacts to equipment and mechanical barriers from hydrogen exposure, and the impacts of subsurface environmental and microbial changes following hydrogen injection. Deliverability and reservoir dynamics such as permeability, viscosity, injection and withdrawal optimization, and potential hydrogen losses due to leakage, microbial activity, and time-dependent changes in the subsurface environment. Necessary mitigation measures (e.g., material selection, inspection tools, operational changes) to ensure safety and reliability. Conduct a quantitative risk assessment and techno-economic analysis for converting the selected underground gas storage facilities to store clean renewable hydrogen . This assessment will: Compare costs and risks of potential use cases, considering interactions with connected gas infrastructure (e.g., storage and delivery of hydrogen blends, storage of hydrogen blends with separation at the surface, storage and distribution of pure hydrogen). Estimate levelized cost of hydrogen storage, levelized total capital costs, and operations and maintenance costs for the selected sites, leveraging existing frameworks such as the Local-Scale Framework for Techno-Economic Analysis of Subsurface Hydrogen Storage,  considering California-specific characteristics. Develop recommendations for Gas IOUs, CBOs, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders to support decision making on next steps pertaining to the role of underground hydrogen storage in California, which may include additional R&D or demonstrations. Optional but desired project elements include: Compare the levelized cost of hydrogen storage and life-cycle emissions between underground hydrogen storage and alternative storage options like hydrogen carriers and conversion of hydrogen into synthetic methane. In addition to studying existing underground gas storage facilities, also examine potential of storing hydrogen in saline aquifers in preferable locations that allow for reuse of existing gas pipeline infrastructure. Funding Information There is up to $3,000,000 available for the grant awarded under this solicitation. The minimum funding amount for the project is $2,500,000. The maximum funding amount is $3,000,000. Grant Period November 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027. Eligibility Criteria  This solicitation is open to all public and private entities. Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California gas Investor Owned Utility (Gas IOU), which includes Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Gas Company. All projects in this solicitation must benefit Gas IOU ratepayers. For more information, visit CEC.

Through the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), UIHI launched a nationwide initiative to not only enhance evidence-based culturally rigorous chronic disease prevention programs, but also enhance public health infrastructure among urban Indian organizations. Donor Name: Urban Indian Health Institute State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: In this upcoming grant cycle, Sweetgrass funds will focus on Indigenous approaches to initiatives that address the following areas in preventing chronic diseases: Obesity Prevention, Commercial Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Heart Disease and Stroke. Priority Approaches  Funding that you receive may be used for expanding previous projects related to obesity prevention, commercial tobacco use prevention and cessation promotion, type 2 diabetes prevention, and heart disease and stroke prevention. The Community Grants Program Request for Applications (RFA) (RFA – Community Grants) encourages the use of AI/AN traditional, cultural, and regional knowledge in developing, implementing, and/or supporting chronic disease education, prevention, and management initiatives amongst urban Indian communities. Examples include chronic disease prevention and education, and/or management activities that: use cultural or regional adaptations of chronic disease prevention education program components, curriculums, toolkits, etc.; reclaim traditional knowledge of nutrition and use of first foods; promote access to or use of physical activity and other lifestyle modifications; engage Native youth and/or elders; address perceptions and beliefs and promote traditional values; or promote activities that emphasize community-driven planning for chronic disease prevention and control such as community needs assessments. Funding Information Funding Amount: $10,000. Funding Period: September 30, 2024–September 29, 2025. Geographic Diversity UIHI wants to have a broad reach across the United States. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for funding under this application, the organization must be one of the following: An Urban Indian Organization (UIO) – a Title V program as defined by the Indian Health Service; A member of the National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC); A not-for-profit urban Indian organization whose leadership and board are made up of a majority of urban Indians, and whose mission is to provide public health services to urban Indians may be eligible to apply on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must also participate in performance measurement, evaluation activities, and a chronic disease community of practice (includes annual webinar-based trainings and optional technical assistance services) to be coordinated by UIHI. For more information, visit UIHI.

Through the Iowa Screenwriters Grant, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) provides support to Iowa’s screenwriters to undertake activities that advance their artistic practices and elevate the creative screenwriting industry in Iowa. Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) State: Iowa County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: It is a career advancement grant for Iowa screenwriters and focuses on providing professional development tied to an active screenplay that the applicant is working on. The Iowa Screenwriters Grant is administered by the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Funding is made possible by a sponsorship from the Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance and the Iowa Motion Picture Association. Funding Information Applicants may request funding for eligible one-time project expenses that are incurred and expended within the eligible funding period. Minimum grant request: $500. Maximum grant request: $2,500. Funding Period The eligible funding period is July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligible Activities  Types of eligible activities include: Participating in professional development opportunities for screenwriting (e.g. online or in person conference or workshop registration fees). Expanding capacity for creative screenwriting work (e.g. purchasing or subscribing to screenwriting software, books). Learning new or advanced techniques in screenwriting (e.g. online or in-person classes, courses, apprenticeships). Receiving professional screenwriting mentorship (e.g. one-on-one or group coaching, professional feedback, peer reviews on current screenplay). The following types of screenplays are eligible: Feature, including sequels Short Web series Episodic, including pilot episodes or new seasons Proof-of-concept Adaptations from other works. Who Qualifies? Individual screenwriters 18 years or older who are current, full-time Iowa residents. Applicants must be currently registered in the Produce Iowa Production Directory. For more information, visit IEDA.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for its Solid Waste Recycling Enhancement Act (REA) Higher Education Research Grant Program. Donor Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose is to fund projects that support the objectives of the Recycling Enhancement Act. Proposals may be designed to enhance existing resources, tools, or methodologies or create new resources pursuant to the Recycling Enhancement Act. Grant Limitations Approximately $1M of grant funding has been allocated to this opportunity. Awardees and grant amounts will be selected based on the proposal, selection criteria and funds available to the Department as identified herein. The Department reserves the right to only award a portion of allocated funds or apportion funds among the project areas at the Department’s discretion. Who is Eligible? New Jersey institutions of higher education, may be implemented in conjunction with, or subcontracted or partnered to/with, other entities identified in the application as permitted by law. This funding opportunity is available for projects that support the objectives of the REA. Grants may be awarded under the following criteria:  Recycling demonstration, research, or education, including professional training areas. Qualifications Required for Consideration Grants awarded to successful applicants may cover personnel (salaries/fringe benefits), other direct costs (e.g. supplies, printing, mailings, mileage, contractual) and indirect costs. Indirect, fringe benefits or administrative costs should be estimated using an approved negotiated cost agreement. Entities that do not have such an agreement can elect to charge a rate of 10% of modified total direct costs, if available. Please attach a copy of the negotiated cost agreement (if any) to the application submission. For more information, visit NJDEP.

Virginia Humanities, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and Virginia Tourism are each offering Virginia250 grants which support localities developing arts experiences, events, programs, and content against the backdrop of the 250th commemoration. Donor Name: Virginia Humanities State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information Applicants may apply for up to $10,000, and a 1:1 match is required. Grants will be managed as subawards through the University of Virginia and paid out on a reimburseable basis. Project Period Project period dates: August 1, 2024 to August 1, 2025. Who is eligible? Non-profits established as 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) institutions of higher education Other not-for-profit organizations as designated by the IRS Tribal nations recognized by the State of Virginia and/or the United States federal government. Groups seeking funding that identify themselves as tribes/nations but are not recognized by the state or federal government are not eligible unless they apply in partnership with an eligible fiscal sponsor (incorporated nonprofit). Virginia Humanities acknowledges the following nations as recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia: Cheroenhaka Nottoway, Chickahominy, Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Monacan, Nansemond, Nottoway, Pamunkey, Patawomeck, Rappahannock, and Upper Mattaponi. Local committees and partners of your local VA250 Committee. For more information, visit Virginia Humanities.

Loudoun County is seeking grant applications from community organizations for the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Program to support their strategies that ensure greater equity and access to COVID-19 vaccine for those populations disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Donor Name: Loudoun County Government State: Virginia County: Loudoun County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The program is designed to fund specific projects and initiatives to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination and increase the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 among priority populations. The priority populations include, but are not limited to, those deemed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: People in racial and ethnic minority groups. People in rural communities. People who have disabilities. People who are homebound or isolated. People who are underinsured or uninsured. People who are immigrants and/or refugees. People who have transportation limitations. Funding for the program, which will be administered by the Loudoun County Health Department, is supported through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. Organizations eligible for funding include established nonprofit entities, such as community-based organizations, community health clinics, health care organizations, coalitions and faith-based organizations. Funding Information Amount of Funding Available: $306,407. Award Floor: $ 10,000. Award Ceiling: $ 102,000. Grant Period July 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025. Eligible Expenses Examples of eligible expenses for Cycle 4 COVID-19 vaccine funds include: Project staff positions for any need specifically related to enhancing COVID vaccine efforts (including administrative support staff) Travel Facility rental (off-site vaccination locations) Rental space and meeting space venues, specifically to enhance COVID-19 vaccination Vehicle rental Bus passes, as long as it gets someone to/from a vaccination appointment Associated costs for operating vaccine clinics Health communications materials and health education services Software that helps facilitate information flow. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Organizations applying for funding should be established nonprofit entities such as Community Based Organizations, Community Health Clinics/Centers, healthcare organizations, coalitions, Faith-Based Organizations, local government agencies, local educational agencies, etc., with demonstrated capacity to engage in relevant activities. To be eligible for this grant, the organization must conduct operations in, or must be focused on addressing the community needs in Loudoun County. Preferred Eligibility Requirements Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate the following: Experience in selected localities, rapport in the community(ies) of focus Local reach to identify and engage trusted messengers Experience and demonstrated trust working with communities most affected by COVID-19 Experience addressing social determinants/conditions that influence the populations of focus Capacity to expand services where other community-based organizations do not exist or do not have capacity to support implementation of vaccine activities Experience in community health promotion and improvement, e.g. immunization projects, prevention/wellness programs, etc. For more information, visit Loudoun County.

Through its competitive grant-making process, The Community Foundation of South Alabama (“CFSA”) awards grants to local nonprofits serving Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Monroe, Conecuh, Choctaw, Clarke, and Washington Counties. Donor Name: Community Foundation of South Alabama State: Alabama County: Baldwin County (AL), Choctaw County (AL), Clarke County (AL), Conecuh County (AL), Escambia County (AL), Mobile County (AL), Monroe County (AL), Washington County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: These grants are funded through the Foundation’s unrestricted funds and field of interest funds established by donors to address the most pressing needs in the community. Focus Areas  The Community Foundation of South Alabama has six key focus areas for the eight-county footprint: Family, Education, Work, Racial Equity, Arts and Culture, and Mental and Behavioral Health. For 2024, the Foundation will accept grant applications in the following six priorities: Promoting parenting education Expanding opportunities to help young people get well-paying jobs through workforce training Increasing access to preschool education Increasing youth access to extracurricular activities Advance matters of fairness and racial equity with a critical focus on underprivileged youth Increasing youth access to equitable, high-quality arts and culture Mental and behavioral supports for individuals and families. Types of Grants Through its competitive grant-making, CFSA is awarding program grants only in 2024. These grants are typically one-year funding commitments. Program Grants  Program grants enable a nonprofit organization or coalition of organizations and interested stakeholders to implement a specific project designed to benefit the community. CFSA is most interested in supporting sustainable programs that have the potential to produce meaningful results on community priorities and/or needs. Funding is provided for the expansion or refinement of existing programs as well as new programs that show promise of efficacy and sustainability. Grants to programs with a successful track record are also considered. Program grants are restricted to expenses directly and indirectly related to the operation of the project. No more than 20% may be used to pay for indirect or administrative expenses. Grants may not be used for general operating support or organizational capacity building. Funding Information As a general rule, CFSA prefers program grant requests that do not exceed 50% of the budget for the program/project/activity for which the proposal is seeking support. This demonstrates that the proposal has a diversified base of support and has some measure of community buy-in. CFSA grant amounts may range from $5,000-$15,000. Requests should not exceed $15,000. Please be advised that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Geographical Areas Organizations must serve a portion of the eight-county region which includes Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties. All requested funding must directly benefit individuals who reside in CFSA’s eight-county region. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant organizations must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization, government entity, educational institution, or religious organization. If applying using fiscal sponsorship, the applicant must present a formal written agreement. CFSA Typically Does Not Fund: Individuals Fundraising expenses Religious activities Conference or seminar expenses Lobbying or political activities Political organizations or candidates for public office Budget deficit or debit reduction Scholarship or endowment funds of another charity Tickets for charity benefits Capital projects and campaigns. For more information, visit CFSA.

The Scanlan Foundation awards grants to Catholic religious, charitable and educational institutions in Texas. Donor Name: Scanlan Foundation State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This culture of vocations will be foundational in all that they do as they move forward with making decisions, strategic giving, and forming relationships. This cornerstone supports four main mission-furthering pillars of funding:  Vocations To The Priesthood And Religious Life Goal- Increase The Number Of Men Answering Their Vocation To Join The Priesthood And Of Women Answering Their Vocation To Join Religious Life. Marriage & Holy Families Goal- Encourage Couples Discerning Marriage To Choose Sacramental Marriage And Be Well-Prepared For Their Upcoming Marriage. Goal –Strengthen And Bolster Existing Marriages For Their Important Role As The Domestic Church. Catholic Education Goal- Enhance Access To Catholic Education For Families Who Value The Faith-Based Educational Environment But Would Otherwise Be Unable To Afford The Tuition. Goal- Improve Teacher Faith-Formation. Goal- Develop Strong Campus Ministries. Evangelization & Discipleship Goal- Form Missionary Disciples, Especially On The College Campuses In Texas. Goal- Foster Personal Holiness And Promote Individual Faith Formation. Life & Human Dignity Goal- Assist The Poor, Sick, And Vulnerable. Goal-  Promote Faith-Based Therapy. Goal-  Strengthen The Culture Of Life. Criteria Scanlan Foundation can only make grants to expressly Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the State of Texas.  For more information, visit Scanlan Foundation.

This program provides competitive funding for community organizations and local governments to build or improve public facilities that support work, education, and health monitoring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Emma Carey Groh Trust provides grants to group homes, orphanages, and homeless shelters for programs that specifically benefit children, including children with disabilities. Donor Name: Emma Carey Groh Trust State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Education Health Human Services Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests for the following: Programs that serve children with disabilities. Funding Information Average grant size: $4,000. Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Limitations Grants must provide direct benefit to children. The foundation does not fund requests for: Construction costs Capital improvements Expenses that do not directly benefit children For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Neighborhood Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program is to assist property owners, businesses, and organizations in the implementation of projects that serve to improve water quality through innovation and education throughout Fayette County. Donor Name: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government State: Kentucky County: Fayette County (KY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Incentive Grant Program is funded by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Water Quality Management Fee (WQMF) and is administered by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). The main goal of the Incentive Grant Program is the improvement of surface water quality in Fayette County. To accomplish this goal, the program provides financial assistance for projects that meet the following objectives: Improve water quality in the impaired streams through pollutant reduction or other means; Address stormwater concerns on existing, developing, or redeveloping parcels; Reduce stormwater runoff and flooding; or Provide public or private education related to these items. Funding Information Projects may be funded up to $120,000 with a required 20% cost share of total project cost in cash or in-kind donation. The maximum grant award is $45,000. Grant Period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligible Expenses  Eligible expenses must be project-specific invoiced or cash expenditures. Examples include: Materials and Supplies Rental Equipment Consulting Fees Construction Costs Teacher Stipends Permitting Fees. Eligible Projects  Projects must fulfill at least one of the following goals: Install a feature that serves to improve water quality; Involve citizens in activities to improve water quality, reduce water pollution etc.; Educate citizens about water quality and stormwater-related issues; Install a feature that serves to reduce stormwater runoff. Innovative project ideas are encouraged. Potential project ideas include, but are not limited to: Storm drain marking; Stream cleaning; Planting of trees along a stream; Fencing off creeks in agricultural areas; Tree canopy establishment / expansion Installation of rain barrels at neighborhood homes; Installation of a local rain garden; Neighborhood targeted seminar and/or brochures on how to reduce stormwater pollution, such as proper use of lawn chemicals, etc.; Retention pond enhancement for water quality. Who is eligible to apply for funding? All Fayette County neighborhood, community, and homeowner associations that are incorporated with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and have a roster of elected officers are eligible to apply. For more information, visit LFUCG.

The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is requesting applications for its Equity & Justice Grant. Donor Name: Ben & Jerry’s Foundation State: Vermont County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Each summer, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers grants of up to $15,000, with an average grant size of $10,000, to Vermont-based, Vermont-focused, non-profit organizations working to address racial, economic, social, and environmental disparities and injustice in Vermont. They will seek out innovative programs that are working toward fundamental change in Vermont and that approach their work through the lens of social justice and equity. Priorities  Funding preference will be given to organizations whose areas of interest may include, but are not limited to: Equity in education and early childcare Equity in access to safe and affordable housing Criminal justice reform Workers’ rights and Equity in access to healthy and affordable food. Eligibility Requirements  To be considered for funding, each applicant organization must be: Located in Vermont. A Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization. Represented by a fiscal agent with 501(c)(3) status. Organizations with Total Annual Operating Budgets under $350,000. Ineligibility  Unfortunately, they cannot consider requests for: Programs that solely provide direct services to individuals Discretionary or emergency requests Schools Colleges or universities Individuals or scholarship programs Research, litigation or legal expenses Capital or endowment campaigns State agencies or government-sponsored programs Businesses or business associations Religious activities One time events Other foundations or regranting organizations Organizations or programs that are focused or based outside the state of Vermont. For more information, visit BJF.

This funding supports projects in the Appalachian Region that create jobs, improve infrastructure, enhance education and health, and strengthen community development.

This funding provides financial support to local agencies in Pennsylvania to help alleviate poverty and address the economic impacts of COVID-19 for low-income residents.

The Department of Education (Department) is seeking intends to provide funding to local education providers for the delivery of climate education professional development in including priority for historical underserved communities by climate education. Donor Name: Department of Education State: Maine County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priority The Department will give priority to applications that demonstrate increased student access by serving communities historically underserved by climate education, meaning local education providers that have not been able to provide current environmental or climate education instruction, partnerships, or field opportunities at the local education provider. These schools and communities may include, but are not limited to: Students receiving special education services Multilingual Learners Students from the black, indigenous, persons of color (BiPoC) community Students in alternative learning education environments Remote schools Rural schools (“rural” from Title V status) Schools with high populations of students with free or reduced-price meals, >40% Migrant students Tribal nations, including tribal schools Funding Information The Department plans to make multiple awards of varying amounts $750,000. Allowable Use of Funds Funding which is ultimately awarded may be used for the following purposes: Hiring or contracting for program staff; Providing stipends or other incentives to teachers and staff; Stipends require written justification during the contract negotiation phase, if awarded. Stipends may only be used to pay for staff time beyond their compensated time. Developing curricula, instructional materials, and purchasing related supplies; Purchasing non-instructional supplies; Covering costs associated with renting physical space for programming; and Paying administrative expenses Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to submit an application, the applicant must be a local education provider. For the purpose of this RFA, a local education provider is defined as follows: A school administrative unit as described A school in an unorganized territory A CTE Region school/program established A school funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. For more information, visit Department of Education.