Grants for Nonprofits - Employment Labor and Training

The Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. Donor Name: Junior League of Tyler State: Texas County: Smith County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/02/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.  The purpose of the grants is to impact the community by providing large monetary grants and volunteer support to meaningful community projects in Smith County. The goal is to provide meaningful, impactful grants to support the community. Focus Area The Junior League of Tyler provides grants to support projects which address a demonstrated community need, employ rigorous standards of planning and performance, and offer challenging and meaningful volunteer opportunities for its members.  Eligibility Criteria Funding requests for projects and/or volunteer placement from nonprofit organizations and community agencies in Smith County are now being accepted. The Junior League seeks to impact the community by providing monetary and volunteer support to those projects. For more information, visit Junior League of Tyler.

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson) is seeking applications for its Community grants to strengthen families and/or increase economic opportunities. Donor Name: Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson) State: Michigan, Tennessee, Illinois City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas  Economic Opportunities Building on stability, Jackson also supports non-profits that change individual trajectories with access to finance, employment and education. Career Pathways and Job Skills Financial Education and Coaching Homeownership and Wealth Building Strong Families Support start with nonprofits that help families break generational cycle of poverty and trauma by providing stability in their most critical needs. Emergency Shelter Access to Food Intervention and care after crisis Resilient Parenting and accessible Childcare Youth Mentoring Eligibility Criteria Jackson awards funding to local nonprofits in the Lansing, MI, Nashville, TN, and Chicago, IL, areas through a competitive grant process. Funding Restrictions Jackson will not review corporate funding requests for: Individuals Private foundations Health clinics, treatment centers or hospitals Disease and/or disorder-specific organizations Sectarian, denominational, or religious organizations (except for programs that are broadly promoted, available to anyone and free from religious orientation) Public or private elementary or secondary schools, school districts, or school foundations School-district affiliated sports teams or clubs Any tax-exempt organization that does not fall under IRS tax code 501(c)3 including but not limited to civic leagues (501(c)4), labor organizations (501(c)5), social clubs (501(c)7), fraternal societies (501(c)8), veterans’ organizations (501(c)19), or political organizations (527) For more information, visit Jackson.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve dental care access for residents in Massachusetts, prioritizing community support and measurable outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations in Broome County that are working to address critical community issues and promote systemic change through collaborative efforts.

The AARP Foundation is offering capacity building grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for a period of 2 years to organizations that aim to enhance their resources and services to better connect adults aged 50 and above to health essentials programs, with a preference for projects serving communities facing systemic barriers and economic instability.

This funding opportunity supports urban youth agricultural education and community development initiatives in Minnesota's urban and peri-urban areas, benefiting a range of organizations including nonprofits, schools, and local governments.

The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) will offer talented Tunisian students full scholarships for an academic year of non-degree study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The program will provide students from across Tunisia a deeper understanding of the United States and American culture and values, as well as leadership and other soft skills and knowledge to help them contribute to Tunisias economic growth and development.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations hosting events in Rising Sun and Ohio County, Indiana, to help cover marketing costs and boost local tourism in 2025.

The purpose of this program is to support projects that will treat invasive plant infestations that threaten forested, woodland, or rangeland areas. The theme for the FY 2024 funding cycle is grasses and grasslands. Projects may occur on state, federal, tribal, and private lands in Arizona.  This program focuses on the prevention, control/removal, and eradication of invasive plants and aims to achieve the following objectives: Target and treat invasive plants that are capable of transforming native plant communities in forests, woodlands, deserts, or rangeland Assist in preventing fire and flooding, conserving water, and restoring habitat to wildlife Use an integrated weed management (IWM) approach when treating areas infested with invasive plants through the utilization of available tools, including manual, cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological control methods Examples of eligible projects include: Control/removal or eradication of invasive plants Replacement of invasive plants with native plants through reseeding and planting Removal of woody invasive plant slash by mulching or grinding Examples of eligible costs include those in the following categories: Administrative labor Project labor Fringe benefits Travel Equipment Supplies Contractual Financial Notes: Match Notes: Applicants must provide at least 10 percent of the total project costs via cash and/or in-kind contributions. Priority may be given to projects that provide a higher-than-required match amount, not to exceed 50 percent. Specifically allowable matching contributions include: Cash paid by award recipients In-kind expenses, including necessary costs incurred by award recipients or other organizations to support the project Volunteer hours at a reasonable rate Donated labor and/or equipment necessary to complete the specific project Physical work performed by individual landowners on their own property Funding Notes: A total of $970,000 is available to support awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 through this program. Funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis. Awards are expected to be issued in fall and winter 2024/2025. Specifically, award announcements are expected around October 2024. Proposed projects should be ready for implementation upon receipt of award and should be fully achievable within the prescribed award period. Projects must be considered shovel-ready. Funds may not be used for: Research and development projects Website, geographic information system (GIS), and database projects Projects that only include assessment activity and no related treatment of invasive plants Projects that include purchase of capital equipment valued at over $5,000 per item Expenses incurred prior to execution of a formal written agreement between the funding agency and the award recipient Reimbursement of physical work performed by individual landowners on their own property Food or beverage purchases

This grant provides $200,000 over two years to early-career researchers in New England focused on innovative projects that improve child health.

Essential Access Health (Essential Access) has announced the Abortion Practical Support Fund. Donor Name: Essential Access Health State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The goal of the grant program is to support pregnant people with practical support services that help make accessing abortion care possible, including support services such as transportation, lodging, and child care.  California Health and Safety Code Sections 123451-123453 describe the program. HCAI has designated Essential Access Health (Essential Access) as the Program Administrator and the entity that will manage the distribution of the funds and ensure program compliance with statutory requirements. Direct practical support to individuals seeking to obtain abortion care such as:  Transportation (gas, bus, airfare, ride share, taxi, train, etc.) Lodging (hotel/motel, short-term rental) Meals (per diem meal allowance, restaurant, grocery store expenses) Childcare/elder care expenses Travel expenses for emotional support companion Language access services (patient interpretation services) Abortion doula expenses Wage replacement for missed work Pharmacy expenses (Over-the-counter supplies and prescriptions) Support for organizations providing practical support services to individuals seeking to obtain abortion care:  Care management/navigation Staff training Language access services (translation and interpretation services) Communication platforms or systems Indirect costs (up to 10% of overall budget request) Funding Information The funding range is $100,000 -$500,000 for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria According to state statute, applicants must be non-profit organizations with active 501(c)3 status based in California that assist pregnant people with practical support services which help make accessing abortion care possible. Applicants must be located in California and serve pregnant individuals who reside in California or who travel to California seeking abortion care. For more information, visit Essential Access Health.

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote sustainable pest management practices to protect human health and the environment, particularly in underserved communities and agricultural areas near schools.

This grant provides funding to professional artists in Sullivan County to support their creative work and encourage community engagement through public exhibitions or performances.

This program provides funding to neighborhood associations in Sioux Falls for community projects that improve livability and encourage resident engagement.

The Women’s Fund through Stark Community Foundation in Ohio offers grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Stark County, focusing on economic stability, mental health support, and neighborhood-based programming.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to Provincetown residents, particularly those with low to moderate income, in areas such as mental health, family support, housing, and services for marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in nine Pennsylvania counties that offer programs and services for young children affected by abuse, focusing on creating safe and joyful environments.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in DeKalb, Illinois, that provide essential services to help homeless individuals, low-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities achieve greater independence and self-sufficiency.

This grant provides financial support and resources to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that are developing innovative solutions to improve healthcare access for underserved communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in rural Oklahoma communities with populations under 50,000, aiming to strengthen local initiatives and foster community partnerships.