Grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses - Health

This grant provides financial support and resources to women entrepreneurs in Hawaii, particularly those from Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Asian backgrounds, to help grow their early-stage businesses.

Vermont's Farm Agronomic Practice (FAP) Grant Program offers grants of up to $8,000 per farm operation per State fiscal year. The program supports practices such as cover cropping, rotational grazing, conservation tillage, and manure injection to improve water quality and comply with state agricultural water quality regulations. Additionally, the program provides funding for educational and instructional activities aimed at raising awareness about the impact of agricultural practices on water quality.

The Uyeno Foundation offers grant funding to support local nonprofits in Southwest Florida that address the needs of individuals facing mental health challenges. The foundation's mission is deeply rooted in fostering positive mental health through various initiatives, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and education. This aligns with their vision of a community where access to mental health support services is universal, irrespective of income or ability to pay, thereby removing existing barriers. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are individuals and families experiencing mental health-related illnesses. The foundation aims to impact these lives by funding organizations that provide direct mental health support services. This includes a focus on promoting positive mental health through a comprehensive approach that covers prevention, intervention, treatment, and educational programs. The Uyeno Foundation's strategic priorities are centered on ensuring that mental health support services are accessible and available to those who need them most. Their theory of change is predicated on the belief that by funding initiatives that promote positive mental health, they can achieve a community free from barriers to mental health support. This is evident in their requirement for grantee organizations to provide direct services and have a non-discrimination policy. The expected outcomes of this grant program include improved mental health outcomes for individuals and families in Lee, Collier, and Palm Beach Counties. Measurable results would likely stem from the success of the prevention, intervention, treatment, and education programs implemented by the grantee organizations. While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information, the foundation's emphasis on comprehensive support suggests a commitment to tangible, positive changes in mental well-being within the community.

This grant provides funding to exceptional U.S.-based graduate students transitioning from predoctoral to postdoctoral research in kidney, urologic, or hematologic sciences, encouraging diverse talent to contribute to these fields.

TAP provides Delaware bioscience businesses access to high-end research technologies at reduced rates. Eligible facilities include Bioimaging, DNA Sequencing & Genotyping, Bioinformatics, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry. This program supports the technological advancement of Delaware's bioscience sector by making cutting-edge resources more accessible, with funding up to $5,000 per year per core facility.

This grant provides funding for researchers to study how the combined stigma of HIV and cancer affects health outcomes in HIV-positive individuals diagnosed with cancer, with a focus on developing interventions to reduce this stigma.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit programs that enhance youth opportunities, promote health, ensure financial stability, and build community resilience in Southeast Missouri.

The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) offers the Ignite Grant, a program designed to foster the growth and profitability of women-owned small businesses in Connecticut. This initiative directly aligns with the WBDC's mission to support women entrepreneurs by providing crucial financial resources. The grants, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, are specifically for clearly defined projects that demonstrate a measurable impact on business expansion. The target beneficiaries of the Ignite Grant are women-owned businesses that are at least 51% woman-owned, headquartered in Connecticut, registered in the state, and owned by a Connecticut resident who is at least 18 years old. These businesses must have been operating for at least two years with a record of sales, possess annual sales/revenue between $25,000 and $2,000,000 in the last twelve months, and be in good standing with the CT Department of Revenue Services. They must also have an established business checking account and utilize a formal, digital bookkeeping/financial system. The program explicitly aims to support for-profit businesses. The WBDC prioritizes projects that will have a demonstrable impact on business growth and profitability, encouraging recipients to invest at least $2,500 into their business in the last 12 months, unless located in a distressed municipality. Certain businesses are ineligible, including childcare businesses (though other WBDC programs may apply to them), non-profit organizations, current WBDC vendors, and businesses that have previously received an Ignite, Equity Match, or WBDC Municipal Grant. Additionally, businesses in industries such as medical marijuana, liquor sales, adult entertainment, vape/tobacco, gambling, gun sales, and various financial services or "going-out-of-business" sales are excluded. The expected outcomes of the Ignite Grant are the measurable growth and increased profitability of recipient businesses. By providing capital for specific projects, the WBDC aims to empower women entrepreneurs to expand their operations, create jobs, and contribute to the economic vitality of Connecticut. The program's theory of change posits that by strategically investing in well-defined projects within eligible women-owned businesses, the WBDC can directly facilitate sustainable business development and economic empowerment for women in the state.

This program provides financial support to social entrepreneurs using innovative mobile technology to address societal challenges, particularly for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity is designed to support the establishment of research centers that provide essential resources and infrastructure for advancing studies on rheumatic diseases, encouraging collaboration among researchers and institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working to improve HIV treatment and care services in Sierra Leone, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery and strengthen local health systems.

This funding opportunity supports community-based arts projects and the creation of original work by local artists in Westchester and Rockland Counties, focusing on inclusivity and access for underrepresented communities.

This grant provides funding for multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, industry partners, and patient advocates, to develop innovative genetic therapies for rare hereditary diseases affecting millions of Americans, particularly children, by creating safe and effective one-time treatments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects aimed at improving the health and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome, targeting a diverse range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative cancer prevention and education programs in Indiana, specifically targeting high-burden cancers and underserved communities, with a focus on reducing risk behaviors and improving health outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions training addiction medicine and psychiatry fellows to improve substance use disorder treatment in underserved and rural communities.

The Generosity Collective, a giving circle dedicated to Springfield, operates by bringing like-minded individuals together to pool donations, learn about high-priority community issues, and collectively determine grant recipients. This process aligns with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks' mission by fostering community engagement and addressing critical local needs through a collaborative grantmaking approach. By focusing on issues identified in the Community Focus Report for Springfield & Greene County, the Collective ensures its efforts are strategically aligned with the most pressing challenges faced by the community. The grant program targets specific beneficiaries within the Springfield, Missouri area, including low-income students in need of preschool and pre-K programs, children at risk of abuse and neglect, individuals struggling with mental health and substance-use problems, and residents affected by the shortage of safe, affordable housing. The impact goals are to address economic disparities affecting early childhood development, reduce child abuse and neglect, improve mental health and substance abuse outcomes, and increase access to safe, affordable housing. The program's priorities are directly drawn from the identified categories in the Community Focus Report, ensuring that funding is directed towards areas of greatest need. The Generosity Collective has chosen four grantmaking categories for 2024: Economic Disparities Impacting Early Childhood Development, Child Abuse and Neglect, Mental Health and Substance-Use Problems, and Shortage of Safe, Affordable Housing. For each category, one agency will be selected to receive a $30,000 grant for a preferred 12-month grant period. The expected outcomes include improved kindergarten readiness for low-income students, a reduction in child abuse and neglect referrals, a decrease in suicide and overdose mortality rates, and an increase in the availability of affordable housing options. Measurable results will be tied to progress within each grantmaking category. For economic disparities in early childhood development, success could be measured by improved kindergarten readiness survey results for low-income students. For child abuse and neglect, a reduction in the number of referrals and the proportion of young children affected would be key indicators. In mental health and substance-use problems, a decrease in suicide and overdose mortality rates would demonstrate impact. For affordable housing, metrics could include the number of new affordable housing units developed, the proportion of residents with access to affordable housing, or the implementation of effective rental inspection programs. The Generosity Collective’s theory of change posits that by pooling resources and strategically funding initiatives in these high-priority areas, they can collectively confront pressing local issues and drive positive, measurable change within the Springfield community.

This funding opportunity supports research to improve stem cell-derived islet cells for transplantation therapies, targeting interdisciplinary collaborations among scientists and institutions focused on diabetes and cell biology.

This grant provides funding to Certified Farmers’ Markets and nonprofit organizations to promote the purchase of fresh California produce by low-income families participating in nutrition assistance programs.

This program provides financial assistance to independent pharmacies in Colorado to help them acquire equipment for creating accessible prescription drug labels for patients with reading difficulties.