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This funding initiative provides $5,000 grants to nonprofit organizations in the Big Bend region of Florida that deliver essential services in education and basic needs, with a focus on scalable projects that address community priorities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Columbia County, New York, to enhance services and programs that improve the quality of life for residents, particularly those from underserved populations.

This funding program provides financial support to local social service organizations across the U.S. to help individuals and families facing emergency food and shelter needs.

This grant provides financial assistance to women in Saline County, Kansas, facing crises, helping them address immediate needs to regain independence and stability.

This funding provides states with resources to improve employment outcomes for individuals receiving unemployment benefits by enhancing reemployment services and eligibility assessments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will create peer support networks for individuals with speech disabilities, helping them access communication technologies and enhance their independence and community involvement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments in Ohio to implement strategies that reduce drug overdose rates and improve care for underserved populations affected by substance use disorders.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for cultural and educational programs that promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Mexico, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals who collaborate with Mexican partners.

This funding opportunity supports colleges in creating programs that encourage underrepresented undergraduate students to pursue research careers in bioengineering and STEM fields.

The Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant, offered by Orange County Animal Services in North Carolina, provides up to $500 for individuals, groups, or organizations to fund animal welfare initiatives in Orange County, honoring the legacy of former Animal Protection Society Executive Director, Pat Sanford.

This funding opportunity supports pain research projects at eligible educational institutions, promoting collaboration between students and experienced researchers to advance understanding and management of pain while addressing the opioid crisis.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Transit Connectivity Grant Program for Regional Transit Authorities. Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Under Section 1596-2406 of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Act, MassDOT has up to $10 million to award grants to Regional Transit Authorities RTAs) for the creation or altering of routes that advance connectivity between existing public transportation routes including, but not limited to RTA routes and MBTA routes. Awards will be made on a competitive basis with funding provided contractually. Eligible Projects Funding will be provided for operating projects that address the criteria outlined below. opportunities for increased ridership opportunities for increased total mileage covered in a single trip (i.e., coverage) opportunities to reach low-income individuals. Eligibility Criteria Regional Transit Authorities can apply for grants for the creation or altering of routes that advance connectivity between existing public transportation routes. For more information, visit MassDOT.

The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) accepting applications for its grants to minimize stormwater pollution via the maintenance of green infrastructure (GI). Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment State: District of Columbia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to is to minimize stormwater pollution via maintenance of green infrastructure (GI). In order to achieve this, the grantee will annually maintain approximately 400 GI practices installed by District government agencies and provide training to a local workforce. The purposes of this grant are to (1) primarily, provide excellent routine maintenance for 400 GI installed by District agencies and (2) secondarily, create GI maintenance sustainable employment opportunities for local District residents, including Returning Citizens, and foster stewardship and maintenance support opportunities for communities. Funding Information The amount available for the project is approximately $800,000 per year. Eligible Expenses The Applicant must show that all costs in the budget are allowable. Typical allowable costs are: Rental of office space, some vehicles, and some equipment; Employee salaries and benefits;  Contractor labor, including professional services; Accounting and bookkeeping services; Communications, including telephone and data services;  Printing, reproduction, including signage; Materials and supplies; Computers and printers;  Small tools; Some field equipment, typically below $5,000 in value; Postage and shipping;  Necessary travel, meals and lodging; and Insurance. Eligibility Criteria The institutions below may apply for these grant funds:  Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations. Faith-based organizations. Private Enterprises. For more information, visit DOEE.

This grant provides financial support to community coalitions across the U.S. that aim to create quality jobs and promote an inclusive workforce in the clean energy sector.

This grant provides financial support for research projects that aim to improve crop yields, pest management, weed control, labor efficiency, and environmental sustainability within Oregon's nursery industry.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) seeks applications for funding to develop the 2025 National Crime Victims Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide. This program furthers the DOJs mission by producing a comprehensive kit that will serve as a resource for the victim services field in their efforts to heighten public awareness of crime victims issues nationwide during NCVRW in April 2025 and throughout the year. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, OVC seeks to support the development of a comprehensive guide for the crime victims advocacy field to increase public awareness of crime victim issues nationwide during National Crime Victims Rights Week (NCVRW) in April 2025, and throughout the year, and begin preparations for the 2026 NCVRW theme narrative. This program furthers the DOJs mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center seeks qualified consultants or professionals with experience in clean transportation, municipal procurement, on-street electric vehicle charging, and utility coordination to serve as a technical consultant and project manager under MassCEC’s On-Street Charging Program. Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In January 2024, the Healey-Driscoll administration provided American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to MassCEC to develop a program that will improve access to affordable EV infrastructure for residents in multi-unit dwellings. The Program aims to increase the supply of overnight curbside parking with an emphasis on positive impacts for Low Income Disadvantaged Communities (LIDAC). In addition to increasing charging station access, MassCEC, in close collaboration with the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER), plans to pilot innovative On-Street Charging technologies, models, and ownership structures. Through this program, MassCEC intends to demonstrate successful deployments of innovative On-Street Charging options in order to promote wide-scale adoption across the Commonwealth. Through this Program MassCEC aims to:  Increase access to On-Street Charging options and reduce barriers to EV adoption for LIDACs in MA;  Pilot innovative On-Street Charging models that can be replicated and scaled across the Commonwealth;  Develop resources for municipalities in MA to implement On-Street Charging solutions independently; and  Ensure that small and diverse MA-based businesses are included in the Program and meaningfully compensated to foster MA workforce development. Funding Information Total Funding Available: $11,250,000. Eligibility Criteria Eligible Applicants include sole proprietors, professional consultants, nonprofits, institutions or companies with multiple employees. MassCEC encourages Applicants to form a team with sub-vendors (“Applicant Team”) to provide all the requisite experience required for the Scope of Work, including subvendors responsible for procurement, installation, and maintenance of On-Street Charging stations. Proposals must be submitted by a single lead Applicant and must clearly identify relevant Applicant Team sub-vendor(s) with whom to jointly respond to this RFP and their respective roles and experience. MassCEC strongly encourages Applicant Teams to include and meaningfully compensate MA-based vendors and small businesses, as well as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (Minority, Women, Veteran, LGBTQ, Portuguese, and/or Disability-Owned Business Enterprises) (“Diverse Suppliers”). For more information, visit MassCEC.

This grant provides funding to states and territories to improve early childhood education systems and support the development of the workforce serving children from birth to five years old.

The Washington State Department of Ecology has announced the Clean Diesel Program to help schools in Washington reduce toxic and greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fueled school buses by scrapping and replacing old buses with new zero emission buses. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Ecology State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding for this grant solicitation is provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation in support of an early action grant program to provide expedited funding for the replacement of fossil fueled school buses with zero emission school buses (ESHB 2134 2024). This grant opportunity is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-andinvest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Goals  The objectives of this grant program are to:  Reduce diesel pollution and greenhouse gases from Washington’s oldest school buses Reduce diesel pollution and greenhouse gases for economically disadvantaged children Improve air quality in overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution  Accelerate the transition of Washington’s fossil fueled school bus fleet to zero emissions Grant awards also align with the state’s objectives under the:  Washington Clean Air Act  Washington GHG emission reduction limits (70.235 RCW)  Washington Fuel Usage Goals for Publicly Owned Vehicles (43.19.648 RCW)  Washington State Clean Energy Fund  Results Washington Clean Transportation and Healthy Air Goal  State and local government vehicle procurement rules (194-28 and 194-29 WAC)  Washington Climate Commitment Act  Washington’s Healthy Environment for All Act Funding Information Approximately $20,000,000 is available for eligible projects.  Funding level 1: Applicants with a FRPL percentage greater than 95% or are a Rural Low-Income LEA Funding up to 100 percent of the replacement cost of a fossil fueled school bus with a new zero emission school bus. There is no limit on the number of buses an applicant may request. Ecology will award up to three (3) bus replacements per applicant per selection round. Up to $75,000 for the cost of charging or fueling infrastructure per replacement bus. Funding level 2: Applicants with a FRPL percentage 50%-94% or is an SLEA Funding up to 115 percent of the difference between zero emission and fossil fueled replacement. There is no limit on the number of buses an applicant may request. Ecology will award up to ten (10) bus replacements per applicant per selection round. Up to $75,000 per replacement bus for the cost of charging or fueling infrastructure. Funding level 3: Applicants with a FRPL percentage below 50%  Funding up to 100 percent of the difference between zero emission and fossil fueled replacement. There is no limit on the number of buses an applicant may request. Ecology will award up to ten (10) bus replacements per applicant per selection round. Up to $50,000 per replacement bus for the cost of charging or fueling infrastructure. Eligible Projects  An eligible project is the scrap and replacement of fossil fueled school buses with new zero emission school buses, including charging or fueling infrastructure needed to charge or fuel the new zero emission school buses. School buses being scrapped must be:  Powered by fossil fuels such as diesel, gasoline, propane autogas, or natural gas.  Owned by the applicant  Licensed, registered, and insured for on-road operation in Washington for at least one (1) year prior to August 15, 2024  Replaced with a new zero emission school bus. Fuel-operated passenger heaters are allowable optional equipment. Eligibility Criteria This solicitation is open to school bus owners that transport students to K-12 schools identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). For more information, visit Washington State Department of Ecology.

This grant provides funding to organizations that aim to improve services and support for older adults in American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities by conducting research, gathering information, and offering training and technical assistance.