Grants for County governments - Housing

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public service agencies, and government entities for projects that promote affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood improvement in Lima, Ohio.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $3M in Title I Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Statewide Activities funding available under the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG-4) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of this RFA is to expand New York State (NYS) Registered Apprenticeship (RA) training by increasing employment opportunities for approximately 130 apprentices, with a focus on underrepresented populations. These apprentices will enter trades in high-demand occupations, with a focus on the emerging fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Information Technology, as well as other in-demand occupations. Please note that this solicitation focuses on promoting the expansion of NYS RAs and as such, RAs in the field of Construction are not eligible for funding under this RFA unless the trade is to be used for the upkeep and maintenance of a facility owned by the business entity employing the apprentice, such as plant maintenance trades.

INcommon Grants provide tax-exempt organizations with funds to develop and implement public programs that use the humanities to explore subjects related to race and ethnicity. Donor Name: Indiana Humanities State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grant-supported programs may examine a variety of topics, including the longer histories driving contemporary debates around immigration, gentrification, assimilation, incarceration, policing, institutional racism, the legacies of segregation in housing and education, and more. Indiana Humanities Support As the INcommon name suggests, they’re eager to support proposals that utilize the tools and methods of the humanities to foster dialogue and understanding on topics related to race and ethnicity. They know that these conversations can be difficult, but they believe the humanities can create a space for people to come together to learn, consider different points of view, sometimes model respectful disagreement and discover shared values. Indiana Humanities welcomes diverse projects from across Indiana, addressing different themes and using a variety of public humanities formats. INcommon Grants can be used to support new or ongoing public humanities programs that align to the key themes. Such projects may include reading series and civic reflection discussions; public lectures or panels; film screenings and discussions; or the creation of exhibits, web projects, podcasts, walking tours or documentary films. Indiana Humanities gives high priority to projects that include community discussion and conversation at the heart of their proposed activities. Successful proposals will include input from humanities scholars, including as advisers or facilitators. Funding Information Up to $5,000. Within one year of notification. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for an INcommon Grant, you must apply on behalf of a tax-exempt organization that’s registered with the Internal Revenue Service; K-12 schools, colleges and universities, public libraries, churches and government entities are also eligible. Your project must: Contain a strong focus on the humanities. When considering which humanities-related projects to fund, the program use guidelines provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. According to the NEH, the humanities include activities in the following disciplines: Literature, Comparative religion, Language, Law, History, Ethics, Philosophy, Theory, history and criticism of the performing and visual arts, Archaeology, Social sciences that have humanistic content and/or humanistic method Include humanities scholars in planning and implementation Be intended for a public audience Be presented at a site that is accessible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Include a plan for execution Not exceed $5,000 in requested funding Demonstrate at least a 50 percent match in cash or in-kind contributions from organization or other sources For more information, visit Indiana Humanities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create accessible and safe housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities transitioning from nursing facilities to community-based living arrangements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare systems and organizations to improve Hepatitis C prevention, testing, and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders and severe mental illness, particularly in communities affected by homelessness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, civic groups, and government agencies in Frederick County, Maryland, for projects that enhance community well-being and address local needs.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund Grant: Rural Health. Donor Name: Rural Maryland Council State: Maryland County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/17/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The objective of the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund is to help raise the overall standard of living in rural areas to a level that meets or exceeds statewide benchmark averages by 2030 while preserving the best aspects of a pastoral cultural and rural way of life. Resources provided to the Fund are designed to facilitate significant targeted investments in important economic and community development programs and promote regional and intergovernmental cooperation. These investments will also enable local and regional public and nonprofit organizations to leverage additional non-state financial and human resources to facilitate the realization of sustainable rural development objectives. The Fund will serve the interests of the entire State by: Encouraging the increase of entrepreneurial activity and commerce and a balanced economy in the State; Relieving conditions of unemployment and underemployment in rural areas; assisting in the retention of valuable farm and forest land for productive use by present and future generations; Promoting intergovernmental cooperation and public sector/private sector partnerships in and between rural and other areas; Enhancing the deployment of housing, transportation, water, wastewater, and broadband communications infrastructure and services in rural areas; Supporting rural commercial center redevelopment and community revitalization efforts; and, Generally promoting the health, happiness, safety, employment opportunity, and general welfare of the residents of each of the rural counties and municipal corporations of the State. Healthcare: Health care access and delivery is a major problem in the State’s rural areas. Residents often need to travel great distances to seek health care services due to health workforce shortages. This problem is in primary care and is particularly acute in specialty care such as surgical specialties, dentistry, mental health, and other medical specialty areas. Eligible health care projects will range from health care planning, to health program implementation and evaluation, and will include projects pertaining to the following: Improving access to health and medical/dental/behavioral health care Tele-medicine and telehealth networking Programs that focus on planning and/or coordination of health care Programs that address rural population health needs Programs that ensure health care insurance and treatment enrollment Programs that implement and measure the accomplishment of components of the state’s rural health plan Rural Nonemergency Medical Transportation: Projects could include the following components better coordination (between industries, funding sources/coverage), 2) provides interregional transportation, and 3) on-demand response. Recruitment and retention of health care and public health professionals Programs to aid recruitment of health care providers Rural residency programs in primary care and medical/surgical specialties and dentistry Housing projects to support rural rotations of medical students/ health professions students Pipeline and pathway programs for future and existing health care workers Behavioral and mental health Programs to address: Substance use disorder, including alcohol, opioids and prescription drugs Depression and counseling, suicide prevention Domestic abuse and violence Chronic disease prevention and management Health education on diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancers prevalent in rural Maryland, hypertension/high blood pressure Disease management programs Research and treatment of health impacts on minority populations, and in particular, prenatal care Oral and dental health Funding Information For Fiscal Year 2025, the RMC has budgeted $1,500,000 for health care projects in the General Funds for the health care portion of the RMPIF program. Grant Period August 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be a local government, institute of higher education, regional council, or be a 501(c)(3) IRS tax designation or similar and serve a regional or statewide rural constituency. Eligible applicants include federally qualified health centers, area health education centers, local health clinics, and other rural-serving health organizations. The applicant does not have to be located in a rural area or in the area it serves. For more information, visit RMC.

The City of Rockville in Maryland is offering a Community Development Block Grant Program for 2026, providing $10,000 to $100,000 for housing and community development projects benefiting low- and moderate-income households, with eligible activities including home repair, land acquisition, housing development, public facility improvements, and historic preservation, open to non-profit organizations and government entities.

The FY24 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant aims to help state and local governments eliminate barriers to affordable housing production and preservation, with a focus on addressing zoning laws, infrastructure needs, and racial disparities in housing access.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Eau Claire area for high-impact projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Minnesota that provide essential services to individuals and families facing housing and food insecurity, helping them acquire necessary tools and infrastructure to improve their support efforts.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for its Community Tree Planting Program. Donor Name: Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) State: Tennessee County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Funding for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) was provided to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture by the 2008 State Legislature. The Community Tree Planting TAEP program is administered by the Division of Forestry’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. The goal of TAEP community tree planting grant is to increase the tree resource base in cities and towns across the state of Tennessee. It is NOT to provide beautification. Trees are work horses for communities, providing energy savings through shading, storm water mitigation, rain interception, and air quality improvement through filtration and absorption. These are direct cost saving benefits to communities. Beautification should not be used as an objective for a TAEP tree planting project. It is recommended that a “blanket” statement for Goals and Objectives include one or more of the following: Urban trees provide a multitude of benefits including but not limited to: cooler temperatures, cleaner air, reduced flooding and erosion, help improve human health, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. Funding Information Eligible applicants may apply for grants up to $20,000.  Minimum amount requested must be $500. All grant contracts will start on December 1, 2024 or after and end on April 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Communities/local units of government Non-profit organizations Elementary, secondary and higher education institutions For more information, visit TDA. Related Posts:David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund - Atlanta 2024Request for Applications for Urban & Community…Grants to address Elevated Risk of Intimate Partner…Rigorously Evaluating Primary Prevention Strategies…Rigorous Evaluation of Primary and Secondary…Research Grants to Rigorously Evaluate Innovative…Effectiveness Research to Prevent…Conducting Research Related to Preventing…ACE: Expanding the Best Available EvidenceNominations open for 2025 Reed Environmental Writing Award2024 Sustainable Materials Management Grants (Region 4)DOJ/BJA: Medicaid and Corrections Training and…BJA: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ProgramSubmit Applications for Accessibility GrantsIndividual Artist Career Grant Program 2025BJA: Global Justice Information Sharing InitiativeJudiciary Education on Substance Use and Substance…NIC: Enhancing CJCC Through Specialized Technical…Leadership Development for Deputy Wardens and Second…2024 Homeland Security Preparedness Technical…2025–2026 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health…

HUD is funding studies to improve knowledge of housing-related health and safety hazards and to improve or develop new hazard assessment and control methods, with a focus on lead and other key residential health and safety hazards. HUD is especially interested in applications that will advance our knowledge of priority healthy homes issues by addressing important gaps in science related to the accurate and efficient identification of hazards and the implementation of cost-effective hazard mitigation. This includes studies using implementation sciences in identifying specific conditions under which residential environmental hazard interventions, that have been shown to be effective in specific housing types and residential settings, can be assessed in other contexts.

This program provides coaching and community support for fundraisers of color at small nonprofits in Sacramento and Yolo counties, focusing on those addressing health and racial disparities.

Funding and Duration: Grant amounts for the conventional program range from $100,000 to $500,000. The maximum grant duration is two (2) years, eight (8) months, and grant funds cannot be expended before November 1, 2025, or after June 30, 2028.   Projects submitted through the Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations (Additional Assistance) Program will range from $100,000 to $250,000. Program requirements and submission deadlines differ for Additional Assistance Program applicants. Please reference the 2025 Request for Concept Proposals - Additional Assistance Program or email [email protected] for more information.   CDFA reserves the right to offer an award amount different than the amount requested.    

Grantees will be required to accomplish the following within the Grant Activity Period: Convene a standing committee of community members and stakeholders tosupport development of new SLP structure and strategic framework. Model equity practices and principles in the development of new SLP mission,vision, programming, and services. Identify and retain a dedicated staff member to lead new SLP and provide mentorship to that individual. Identify and maintain an accessible public office space for the new SLP. Create and implement a realistic operating budget for new SLP, with appropriate portion of grant funds going directly to support new SLP. Supply anticipated outcomes for a one-year grant and outline any next steps anticipated to occur beyond the grant activity period to fulfill the goals of the grant program. 

This funding opportunity supports programs that engage underserved communities, enhance behavioral health services, promote environmental stewardship, and provide significant benefits to AmeriCorps members, particularly focusing on youth, veterans, and public health initiatives.

Volusia County has U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds available for implementation of eligible rapid re-housing programs under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) written standards. Donor Name: Volusia County State: Florida County: Volusia County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/17/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Rapid re-housing programs provide assistance with relocation and stabilization services to help individuals or families obtain permanent housing. Funds can also be used to provide short-term (up to 3 months) or medium-term (4 to 24 months) rental assistance and case management. Assistance may only be provided to individuals or families who were homeless prior to Hurricane Ian, homeless as a result of Hurricane Ian, or whose needs are no longer met by the Temporary Shelter Assistance (TSA) program. Programs must serve the entire county and comply with the Commission on Homelessness and Housing (CoHH) for Volusia and Flagler Counties written standards. This funding is prohibited from serving Flager County. Funding Information The total amount of funding available is $1,175,990 contingent upon funding availability. Up to 5% of the funds are available for program administration. Applicants will have approximately 20 months from the date the agreements are fully executed to fully expend the funds. Applicants may not be awarded more than 5% of their request for program administration. For more information, visit Volusia County.

The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers seeks proposals to support innovative efforts to improve the lives of migrants who have recently arrived in New York City. Donor Name: The New York Community Trust State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers are a joint effort by government and philanthropy to ensure that new arrivals to New York City thrive. The Funds are part of a coordinated effort to align government, business, philanthropy, and nonprofits (including faith-based and volunteer efforts) recognizing that immigrants make city stronger. Grantees will work closely with the offices of the Mayor, the Comptroller, and the Governor to share information and coordinate efforts. The Funds will not replace government support but will enhance and fill in gaps in government programs and funding. The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers seek proposals to provide services in the three areas listed below.  Case Management  Programs to provide case management in shelters, including both the City-run Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers and shelters run by nonprofits, that serve significant numbers of newly-arrived migrants. Case managers will work closely with shelter staff and the City to connect to nonprofits that assist with work, school, legal services, public benefits, housing, and stability. Legal Services  Programs to increase the capacity of legal providers to support recent arrivals. In addition to their own intake points for potential clients, funded nonprofits will accept referrals from City entities, such as case managers from shelters, hotlines, and the asylum application help center. Funding for legal services will support short-term efforts to help people apply for benefits and work authorization, along with the long-term efforts required for people to fight deportation and win lawful status. Legal services nonprofits may apply individually or through a primary nonprofit representing a consortium of providers.  Community-Based Social Services  Programs to help community groups connect or provide newcomers with public education, workforce development, job opportunities, workplace protection, English classes, and other services that support their integration into city life. Community groups may apply individually or through a primary nonprofit representing a consortium of providers. Funding Information The Funds for the Newest New Yorkers expects to make grants ranging from $75,000 to $250,000 per year ($150,000 to $500,000 total) per project, for up to two years. Projects that include case management as well as legal services and/or community-based social services may be awarded the maximum of $250,000 per year for up to two years. Projects without a strong, coordinated case management component will be eligible for up to $150,000 per year for two years. Eligibility Criteria Grantees must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or have a 501(c)(3) funds administrator. The Funds for Newest New Yorkers will prioritize projects that: connect shelter, case management, and/or social services to increase efficiency and speed the path to stability for migrants, include partnerships between organizations with complementary expertise;  may be adopted and scaled by government for the long-term;  provide services in a manner that recognizes and respects clients’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds; and  build on organizations’ and institutions’ existing strengths, experience, and capacity. For more information, visit The New York Community Trust.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public agencies for community-based programs focused on mental health, substance use treatment, and reducing recidivism among individuals involved in the criminal justice system.