Grants for Nonprofits - Employment Labor and Training

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits, government entities, schools, and churches in Monett to implement projects that enhance the community's quality of life.

The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development is now accepting applications for grants to fund organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento Donor Name: City of Sacramento State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Incubator and Accelerator Grants are focused on nurturing and supporting early-stage businesses with an end goal of the participants of the funded incubator and accelerator programs starting or growing their own business, spurring innovation, and stimulating economic development in the Sacramento region. Companies and non-profits are invited to apply to fund incubator and accelerator programs for a cohort of startups with high growth potential and innovative solutions. These programs should provide support through a combination of the following services:  Mentorship and Coaching: Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, and mentors on business development, strategy, marketing, fundraising and more;  Educational Programs: Training sessions or workshops on topics such as business planning, market research, product development, and financial management;  Product Development Support: Assistance or guidance on prototyping, testing, iteration, and product refinement based on market research;  Legal and Administrative Support: Assistance with legal, accounting, and administrative tasks such as business incorporation, intellectual property protection, and contracts;  Marketing and Branding Support: Assistance in identifying and reaching target audiences and customers through marketing and public relations strategies;  Strategic Partnerships: Connections with other startups, industry leaders, corporate entities, and business support organizations to expand access to resources and expertise; Access to Funding: Pitch training and hosting pitch events, demo days, and introductions to investors including venture capital firms, angel investors, and government grants; and  Office Space: Access to shared office space for startups to work and collaborate. Funding Information The City has allocated approximately $500,000 for this Incubator and Accelerator Grant solicitation. Grant requests may be for no more than $100,000. Proposed incubator or accelerator cohorts must be completed within a 12-month contract period.  Eligible Activities Examples of what expenditures this grant may be used for include:  Program development and delivery;  Salaries for staff delivering programming;  Stipends for volunteers and participants;  Training supplies and equipment;  Office space and co-working membership fees;  Marketing and public relations for program recruitment;  Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided to participants at the funded programs (costs cannot exceed 5% of the grant total);  Scholarships for program participants;  Software subscription fees; and Professional services Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the baseline requirements outlined below:  Applicants must operate from a fixed place of business within the Sacramento city limits, except as follows:  Applicants that do not operate from a fixed place of business within the city limits are eligible if grant-supported programming is provided within the city limits, and  Applicants must be in compliance with current and past City grants. For more information, visit City of Sacramento.

The Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program, funded by the LA County Department of Arts and Culture, offers financial support ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to nonprofit organizations and municipal departments in Los Angeles County, whose primary mission is outside of the arts, to enhance community wellbeing and solve civic problems through high-quality arts and culture programs.

This funding opportunity is designed to support established non-profit organizations in Seminole County, Florida, that provide essential services to local residents and address community needs.

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program is aimed at developing a skilled workforce to support clean jobs in Illinois. The program, funded by the state, is anticipated to offer 13 awards with a total funding amount of $37,900,000. No specific award range is specified. The program is open for applications starting July 7, 2023, and will close on June 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Technical assistance for applicants is available, with a session scheduled for July 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM; registration link for the session is provided in the original document.

The Branch County Grant Program is offered by an undisclosed funding organization and aims to support projects that benefit organizations in Branch County. The program operates on a quarterly basis, with four competitive grant cycles per year. The grant committee reviews requests for proposals during each cycle, and funding proposals must be submitted by February 1, May 1, August 1, or November 1. It is important to note that availability for these grants may be limited. For further information and to apply, interested organizations should contact the funding organization directly using the provided contact information.

The Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau (MCVCB) is now accepting tourism grant applications for 2025. Donor Name: Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau State: Ohio County: Miami County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau’s Tourism Grant Program:  To help develop or bolster destination assets and the visitor experience in Miami County driving visitation, overnight stays, and increased visitor spending to area communities. To enhance the liveability of the area by strengthening Miami County’s destination assets. To support and encourage collaboration within Miami County and the region. To assist local and regional organizations in need of financial assistance for new or improved projects that are in line with the MCVCB mission. Funding Information There is $30,000 in grant funds available. Up to a maximum of $6000. Uses of funds Grant funds may be used for but are not limited to:  New or expanded projects or events that elevate the visitor experience within the destination Photography and Videography  Community wayfinding signage or placemaking  Enhancements to visitor attractions and museums (programming and activities, art installations, interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, etc.)  Marketing and promotional Opportunities  Other expenses as approved by the MCVCB Grant Committee Guidelines  Anyone involved in tourism-related activity in Miami County may apply for a MCVCB grant according to the following guidelines:  Project/Event/Program must help enhance Miami County’s image as a visitor/group destination. Project/Event/Program must be tourism-related and designed to strengthen the visitor/resident experience within the county and increase the potential of visitation from outside the area. Project/Event/Program must demonstrate a measurable community or economic benefit. Tourism grant dollars may not represent more than 50% of the total project/event costs. The other 50% can come from other grants and in-kind donations.  Priority will be given to first-time projects and projects which promote out-of-county visitation and have more than a local impact.  When making decisions on grant applications, the MCVCB will consider such factors as:  Type and scope of the applying organization Applying organization’s resources Impact and priority of the proposed project  Timeline of the project o Other funding sources and support for the project o Is there a marketing plan associated with the project?  Does the project/event capitalize on off-peak or shoulder seasons, bringing guests to the community during times they wouldn’t normally visit?  The project’s ability to increase and track overnight stays and visitor revenue in Miami County  Number of grant applications received  Grant dollars requested from applications received Funding is not granted to an organization for administrative, clerical, personnel, or office equipment/furniture costs.  The MCVCB has the sole and final approval in granting these funds. Grant funds are limited. Only fully completed applications will be considered.  No more than one grant application may be submitted by any one organization per calendar year. For more information, visit MCVCB.

The Farm and Food Growth Fund (FFGF) is the administrator for a portion of New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets USDA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program with a focus on enhancing, growing and improving the mid-channel of the food supply chain. Donor Name: Farm and Food Growth Fund (FFGF) State: New York County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funded under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021, and with allocations made to all 50 states plus districts and commonwealths, the goals are to expand each state’s middle-chain capacity and infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transporting, wholesaling, or distribution of targeted local and regional agricultural food products. Meat, poultry, cannabis, animal food and forage, fiber, and wild caught seafood products are not considered under this program. The RFSI program will make infrastructure awards to businesses and organizations operating in the middle-of-the-supply chain. Successful projects will focus on increasing the supply of New York-sourced food products available in New York markets. Competitive project applications must benefit multiple producers and multiple markets, and may be collaborative applications. The grant program is to fund projects that expand statewide capacity and infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transporting, wholesaling, or distribution of targeted local and regional agricultural food products (excluding meat and poultry products). Successful projects will focus on increasing the supply of New York-sourced food products available in New York and regional markets. Competitive project applications will benefit multiple producers and multiple markets. Priorities and Objectives Support infrastructure development to expand business’ capacity for processing, aggregation, storage and distribution. Target development of infrastructure projects to the dairy, fruit and vegetable, and organic industries to support the development of new value-added products. Create greater market access to intermediaries such as food hubs, aggregators, wholesalers, and distributors with the goal of increasing local food sales to institutions such as schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities. Funding Information Infrastructure Grants: This competitive opportunity is focused on funding infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, or distribution of locally produced agricultural food products (excluding meat and poultry products). Applications may be submitted for projects ranging from $100,000 – $3,000,000. Applications must include match funds of 50% or 25% for historically underserved groups. Eligible Activities  Construction Hiring term-limited personnel to assist with project implementation activities. Purchasing special purpose equipment to benefit multiple producers through middle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as processing, aggregation, distribution or targeted agricultural product. Analyzing potential facility upgrades and changes to meet regulatory requirements, obtaining design and/or architecture services. Planning for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) or other food safety or worker safety measures or equipment recommendations. Upgrades to new facilities for processing specific agricultural products, such as: On-farm post-harvest processing, preservation, and storage/cold storage. Post-harvest cleaning and grading. Aggregator warehouse and storage, including cooperatives. Purchase of freezing equipment, freezer, or cold storage. Processing, canning, preserving and pasteurization. Preparation and packing. Drying, hulling, shelling and milling. Cooking, baking, juicing, distilling, fermenting Retail related activities can include creating distribution channels to new retail opportunities, or expanding processing and packaging capacities, including adding product types, increasing production volumes, and supporting new retail product lines. Eligibility Criteria  Who is eligible? New York State agricultural producers or processors, or groups of agricultural producers and processors Nonprofit organizations Local government entities Tribal governments Institutions such as schools, universities, or hospitals bringing producers together to establish cooperative or shared infrastructure or invest in equipment that will benefit multiple producers middle-of-the-supply-chain activities. What is eligible? Projects that expand processing capacity, including product type, increased production volume, and supporting new wholesale/retail product lines, modernize equipment or facilities through upgrades, repairs or retooling, purchase installation of specialized equipment, modernize manufacturing, tracking, storage, and information technology systems, enhance worker safety through adoption of new technologies or investment in equipment or facility improvements, construct new facilities, increase packaging and labeling capacities, increase storage space, develop, customize, or install climate-smart equipment, modernize equipment or facilities to ensure food safety, and train on the use of new equipment and new processes. Some examples include: Expanding processing capacities, including adding product types, increasing production volumes, and supporting new wholesale/retail product lines; Modernizing equipment or facilities through upgrades, repairs, or retooling; (e.g., adapting product lines for institutional procurement or adding parallel processing capacity); Purchase installation of specialized equipment, such as processing components, sorting equipment, packing, and labeling equipment, or delivery vehicles; Modernize manufacturing, tracking, storage, and information technology systems; Enhance worker safety through adoption of new technologies or investment in equipment or facility improvements; Increasing packaging and labeling capacities that meet compliance requirements under applicable laws; (e.g. sealing, bagging, boxing, labeling, conveying, and product moving equipment); Increasing storage space, including cold storage; Develop, customize, or install climate-smart equipment that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases efficiency in water use, improves air and/or water quality, and/or meets one or more of USDA’s climate action goals; Modernize equipment or facilities to ensure food safety, including associated Hazard, Analysis, and Critical Control Points (HACCP) consultation, plan development and employee training; Training on the use of all equipment purchased under the grant and associated new processes. For more information, visit FFGF.

The Laura Jane Musser Fund offers grants up to $25,000 for collaborative rural community projects in selected states and counties, prioritizing initiatives that involve diverse community participation, demonstrate local support, and aim for positive change within 18 months.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based non-profit organizations to deliver essential reentry services and housing assistance for individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration.

The Alexandria Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Office of the Arts is collaborating with the Recreation Services Division to create a new Grant Program – Arts Enrichment Program for Youth (AEPY) which is funded by the American Rescue Fund Program for Alexandria. Donor Name: City of Alexandria State: Virginia City: Alexandria Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Arts Enrichment Programs for Youth is a program to provide funding for nonprofit organizations and teaching artists to develop high quality out-of-school arts programs which could be Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math; art, musical performance, culture, both traditional and nontraditional arts; and other creative projects will be in the City’s Recreation Centers.  Arts Enrichment Programs for Youth should:  Take place in one of the dedicated neighborhood recreation centers which are inspiring, welcoming spaces for all youth who want to participate and affirm the value of the arts and artists. Focus on hands-on skill building using art supplies. The culmination of the residency could result in a public event with audiences showcasing the work the youth have accomplished. To actively involve youth in the implementation of the program.    Funding Information Grant awards will be for $5,000 per residency, per location. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the Grant Program – Arts Enrichment Program for Youth, art nonprofit organizations or teaching artists are required to: Applications are accepted from 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization who are in good standing with the IRS; fiscal agents and pass-through funding WILL NOT be permitted. Must NOT have defaulted on any past grant applications. Must be in good standing with the City of Alexandria, VA. Must have their IRS letter of determination for at least one year before applying and must stay in existence during the grant period. Applications are also accepted by teaching artists who have demonstrated experience with working with youth and are eligible to work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nonprofit organizations or teaching artists should have previous experience with working with youth 5 – 12 years of age groups in flexible environments. Arts enrichment programs for Youth need to engage youth in the Alexandria Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities out-of-school arts programs which may also include Teacher Workdays or Holiday breaks. Presentation of concerts and performances are NOT eligible, as the intention for the AEPY program is to engage youth with interactive programming. Arts programs, projects and activities previously awarded by the City by other City grant programs are NOT eligible. Follow all local, state, and federal laws; and Employees of the City of Alexandria and members of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply. For more information, visit City of Alexandria.

The Memorial Health Fund seeks to transform the way the community addresses compelling health issues by funding programs that improve the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of the residents of York and its surrounding communities. Donor Name: York County Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: York County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Memorial Health Fund competitive grant program is designed to be flexible. Eligibility Criteria  Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or public school districts. Criteria for a qualifying organization includes the following: Nonprofits must be classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity under the Internal Revenue Code. (This does not apply to government agencies or public school districts.) Individuals do not qualify as applicants. Nonprofits must have 501(c) (3) status for at least one year. Applicant must provide services directly to York County. Applicant must be up-to-date on any active interim or post-grant reports before applying for a new grant. Applicant must have a board-approved Anti-Discrimination Policy AND a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. Grant applications must address one of the following: Improve overall community health Provide resources for the restoration and maintenance of health Bring high-quality health care services to the greater York area Promote general health and wellness of persons in the greater York area Promote health education Engage in fundraising and related activities or programs Engage in other activities directly or indirectly including making grants to other nonprofit organizations to enable them to carry out these activities. YCCF does NOT provide grants to support: Endowments, capital campaigns, budget shortfalls, normal operations, debt retirement, or association dues. Sectarian religious programs. Organizations with discriminatory employment or program practices. Any form of direct financial assistance to individuals. Reimbursement for programs or items purchased before a grant is authorized. For more information, visit YCCF.

The Catalyze Birmingham Challenge is a national challenge that exists to jumpstart innovations in the field of career-connected learning (CCL), working to ensure that learners ages 11-22 have access to transformative career-connected learning that integrates education and career, allowing them to discover their aptitudes and leading them to rewarding careers. Donor Name: Catalyze State: Alabama County: Bibb County (AL), Blount County (AL), Chilton County (AL), Jefferson County (AL), Saint Clair County (AL), Shelby County (AL), Walker County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Since 2021, the national Catalyze Challenge (“Catalyze”) winners have impacted more than 45,000 students, drawing on $13+ million in grants across 50+ organizations. Catalyze grantees work across the U.S. to plan, pilot, and implement innovations that provide students with career-connected learning opportunities and pathways into fulfilling careers. More specifically, they award competitive grant funding to forward-looking organizations with groundbreaking solutions for specific career-connected learning challenges, particularly those faced by (a) learners navigating career pathways and (b) both individuals and organizations working within education and industry. Open to innovators across the United States, Catalyze seeks novel approaches to career-connected learning that are aligned with one of two challenge-related themes: Career Exploration for Young Adolescents and Activating Employer Partnerships. These themes are deliberate opportunities to close existing gaps in the market and to enable learning experiences and outcomes that challenge the status quo. Career-connected learning innovations will build learners’ skills and agency to effectively navigate lifelong career journeys, and grantees will be part of a wider effort to build an evidence base around these themes while addressing practical challenges in their communities and beyond. Catalyze Birmingham Challenge will fund, learn from, and share bold ideas that rethink the connections between the education system, postsecondary education, vocational programs, apprenticeships, and employment for young people in the Birmingham Region. While they encourage innovative ideas across a broad spectrum, the outcomes for this Birmingham challenge must be innovative, specific, and clear, with proposals directly impacting the career opportunities and potential success of local participants through career-connected learning. The Birmingham coalition will operate the challenge, and with the help of a regional evaluation and selection committee, it will engage, source, evaluate, and fund high-potential innovations. Funding Information The Catalyze Birmingham Challenge will award pilot grants between $50,000 and $250,000 each to power 12-24 months of exploratory implementation. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applications will serve learners who live, learn, or work in the Birmingham region, defined as Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties. For more information, visit Catalyze.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia to deliver free tax preparation and financial literacy services to low-to-moderate income households, helping them build wealth and access essential financial resources.

This grant provides funding to governmental entities and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina for projects that promote economic development, job creation, and workforce training, particularly in rural and tobacco-dependent communities.

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Tucson, and Pima County is accepting proposals for funding from arts and culture organizations in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Donor Name: Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona State: Arizona County: Graham County (AZ), Greenlee County (AZ), Pima County (AZ), Pinal County (AZ), Yuma County (AZ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: 2024 Operating support grants for Organizations are Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, City of Tucson, and PIMA County, with program support from the Arizona Commission on the Arts. The Arts Foundation will steward local, regional and federal funds to complement a 3-year initiative to equitably rebuild arts economies in the borderlands and strengthen civic participation. Operating Support Grants will invest in Southern Arizona’s arts economy to 1) Restore/create jobs and 2) Incentivize arts & civic engagement. Funding Information $5,000 to $10,000 for eligible expenses. Funding Period  July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Eligible Expenses Pima County Arts Organizations may request funds for operational expenses. Southern Arizona 501(c)3 Arts Organizations may request funds to pay for Artist fees, Artist contracts, or Artist employment. Funds from this award may only be used to cover the eligible expenses incurred between the funding period dates. Cost share/matching funds are not required. Eligibility Criteria Open to arts organizations that meet all the following eligibility criteria at the time of application: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3), or charitable arts organizations that are in good standing with the IRS and federally recognized Indian tribal governments are eligible to receive funds. Pima County arts organizations may apply with a Fiscal Sponsor that is in good standing with the IRS and federally recognized Indian tribal governments, in order to receive funds. (Fiscally sponsored organizations outside Pima County are not eligible to apply, due to restrictions from funding source). Reside and provide services in counties and regions south of the Gila River. This includes Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise counties and southern portions of Pinal, Yuma, Greenlee, Graham, Maricopa County and/or Native Sovereign Nations of Ak-Chin Indian Community, Sovereign Nation of the Cocopahs, Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, Gila River Indian Community, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tohono O’odham Nation, San Carlos Apache Nation. The primary mission of the organization is explicitly to produce, present, teach, serve or preserve through arts and culture. At least one year of artistic or cultural production or programming in Southern Arizona. Over 51% of the arts organization’s programming and budget must be dedicated to the arts. Previous Grantees must be current and in compliance with all reporting to the Arts Foundation. Grantees will be required to create a profile for the Arts and Culture Directory within one month of receiving the award letter Grantees will be required to have an active SAMs Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number to accept the award and receive funds. Grantees will be required to submit a current W9 IRS form Grantees will be required to create a free Bill.com account to receive payment. Grantees will be required to complete a Risk Assessment by submitting a Selfcertification to ensure the organization is not disbarred, suspended, nor have any other exclusions or disqualifications. Grantees will be required to provide documentation of good standing; IRS determination as 501(c)3; the most recent 990, within one month of receiving the award letter. Grantees will be required to disclose in writing any potential conflicts of interest that may be present when conducting funded activities. Grantees will be required to submit a final report to the Arts Foundation 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) after the end of the funding period to document expenses and provide a brief description of programming. Grantees will be required to comply with all National Policies, including the completion of Section 504 Self-Assessment and appointing a Section 504 staff coordinator. For more information, visit Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona.

This funding opportunity provides $7,000 to community-based organizations in North Carolina to implement health-promoting programs for historically marginalized populations, focusing on chronic disease prevention and management.

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations that improve transition services for students and youth with disabilities, helping them achieve better outcomes in education and employment.

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is pleased to announce a competitive grant opportunity to support nonprofits as they increase access to emergency services and immediate assistance for the most basic of human needs for vulnerable residents in Greater Hartford. Donor Name: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving State: Connecticut Town and City: Selected Towns and Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information The Foundation welcomes requests of $1,000-$15,000 for individual projects and up to $20,000 for collaborative projects for items and/or services to be provided during a one-year time-period. Uses of funds Items and services may include food, personal care items, emergency financial aid, one-time medical device or medical aid assistance, immediate or informal case management services, or other critical basic needs you see in the community you serve. Proposal Requirements The Foundation is seeking requests to directly provide emergency services and assistance that address the most basic of human needs of Greater Hartford residents. Examples of emergency services and assistance might include one or more of the following: Food or food assistance Emergency clothing needs (e.g., shoes, school uniforms, coats) Personal care items (e.g., deodorant, diapers, sanitary products) Emergency financial assistance (e.g., rent and/or mortgage assistance and utility expense assistance, childcare assistance, bus fare/tokens, gas money) Emergency medical aid or immediate expense assistance (e.g., dental, medical, mental health supports, and prescription expenses) Aftercare programs for victims of domestic violence Emergency and/or informal case management services. Eligibility Criteria  Applications must be submitted by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Community groups can use an organization with a 501(c)(3) designation as a fiscal sponsor. Nonprofits may serve as a fiscal sponsor for multiple projects. Both the organization and program in the application should be in existence for at least one year prior to applying. For more information, visit Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications for its Blended Capital Enhancement Grants. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Washington State Department of Commerce has a new way to help people and businesses through the Community Reinvestment Project (CRP). It’s called the Blended Capital Enhancementgrant, and it aims to support by-and-for lending agencies, businesses, and organizations reducewealth disparities within Black, Latine, and tribal communities through asset building. This program will help fund programs that: Make it easier for people to buy a home. Provide grants and loans for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Money management training Fund training and support for small businesses. Assist with buying commercial property, business assets, and vehicles. Help people reduce debt and save more using matching funds. The goal of this grant is to make it easier for Black, Latine, and tribal communities to get financialsupport from local organizations and businesses in their community. Funding Information A total of $42 million is available for this grant, with specific allocations reserved for various purposes,including: New construction loans: $5 million Home expansion loans (including Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs): $6 million Business startups and expansions: $5 million Consumer loans (like credit consolidation, car refinancing, or emergency expenses): $1 million Project Period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Commerce is looking for applications from lending agencies, businesses, and organizations who are interested in providing financial support, grants, and loans to Black, Latine, and tribal communities across Washington state. Eligible applicants must be led by-and-for Black, Latine, and tribal communities, or partnered with an organization that is by-and-for. Minimum Qualifications Federally recognized tribal government, tribal-led 501(c3), or tribal-led community basedorganizations; OR Licensed to do business in the State of Washington, or submit a statement of commitment that itwill become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as theApparent Successful Contractor (exception: Tribes); AND Organizations who collaborate with and/or led by Black, Latine, and tribal communities in WA,and can provide tangible evidence of their relationship to those communities. For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.