Grants for Unrestricted - Income Security and Social Services

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public prosecutors in California to strengthen their efforts in enforcing labor laws and addressing wage theft, ensuring fair treatment for workers.

This grant provides funding to university centers to develop training programs that address the critical needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, promoting their independence and inclusion in the community.

The City of Bellingham is seeking proposals from parties interested in and capable of producing a special event or a unique public experience, “signature event.” Donor Name: City of Bellingham State: Washington County: Whatcom County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Goals The Tourism Commission has the following goals for the program yet recognizes each proposal may not satisfy every goal.  Creates a meaningful artistic and cultural impact on local community and the visitors that attend.Celebrates the indoor food, restaurant, arts and culture scene that Bellingham has to offer. Prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusivity and supports BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other historically marginalized communities. Integrates new and up & coming talent into the line-up. Provides a unique distinctive Pacific Northwest experience. For example, the event should not re-create what’s happening in Seattle.  Attracts a significant number of tourists, with an emphasis on the Canadian visitor and yields a strong likelihood of overnight stays Generates numerous secondary economic benefits. Promotes walkability, the food and restaurant scene, and highlights or incorporates, where appropriate, businesses, history, area attractions, other events and environmental stewardship.  Creates a long-lasting positive impression of the event and of Bellingham/Whatcom County.  Becomes self-sustaining after a few years – specifically, significant City funding is not required for longer than three years. Funding Information The anticipated commitment is up to three years for purposes of providing seed money necessary to launch a new event. Up to $100,000 is available for the first year and approximately $70,000 is available for the two following years for one or more signature events.  Eligible Expenses Marketing and operational expenses are eligible. Marketing expenses includes activities designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism and funding marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Operation includes, but is not limited to, typical expenses associated with managing and operating an event such as supplies, equipment rentals, venue costs etc. For more information, visit City of Bellingham.

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks qualified Applicants to implement a Nutrition Incentive Program (NIP) Project. The purpose of the NIP Project is to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income households participating in the United States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Services must be provided in accordance with the specifications contained in this Request for Application (RFA). Applicants should reference Section II, Scope of Grant Project, for further detailed information regarding the purpose, background, eligible population, eligible activities, and requirements.

This grant provides funding to establish a council and leadership academy for former unaccompanied children and their sponsors, focusing on empowering their voices, sharing best practices for their support, and enhancing their community leadership skills.

The City of Arlington is accepting applications from public and non-profit agencies for projects that promote economic development and tourism in the City. Donor Name: City of Arlington State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The funds can be used Qualifying events or projects; Tourism marketing  Marketing and operations of special events and festivals  Operations of tourism-related facilities owned by non-profit organizations  Operations and capital expenditures of tourism related facilities owned by municipalities Funding Information $175,000 is available for grants. Grant Period Funds are available on January 1, 2025, and must be spent by December 31, 2025. Who can apply? Open to any applicant that has a qualifying event or project All Applicants:  Completed Application Two letters of recommendation; each letter should explain the writer’s relationship to the project and/or sponsor, the writer’s qualifications for commenting on the project, and the writer’s opinion of the benefits of the proposed project. Copy of meeting minutes from the Board of Directors authorizing the submission of this application for Lodging Tax Funds. This does not apply to government agencies if the project/event is budgeted. A minimum 25% match (of total project costs) is required to be eligible to receive funding. Completed W-9. For more information, visit City of Arlington.

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to implement the demonstration authority in Section 373(i) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (OAA), using the framework provided by the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act and the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (the Strategy). Specifically, this project seeks to: 1) better understand the extent to which caregiver/care navigator services are used in the programs and entities funded under Title III-E of the OAA; 2) design and test new materials and methods for delivering these services; and 3) evaluate the effectiveness and opportunities for scaling and replicating them. ACL will award one cooperative agreement to a single entity to undertake activities of a national scope and reach. The project will last for a duration of 36 months, with three, 12-month budget periods. The amount of federal funds available will be up to approximately $882,000 per year, pending availability of federal funds.The intended recipients of the technical assistance developed in this project are those entities typically involved with implementing and operating programs funded by the OAA, including state units on aging (SUAs); area agencies on aging (AAAs); local aging services and family caregiver support providers; kinship, grandparent and grandfamily services providers; tribes and tribal entities, and other entities that may be part of the aging and/or tribal services networks. Additionally, given the NFCSPs inclusion of family caregivers of individuals with early onset-dementia and older relative caregivers supporting adults with disabilities, ACL desires that proposals identify how these populations will also be included in the work.

The Waukegan Arts Council (WAC) 2024 micro grant program is to provide a subsidy to working Waukegan artists for the production of their art. Donor Name: Waukegan Arts Council State: Illinois City: Waukegan Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants up to $500 will be awarded to artists who are actively engaged in their chosen medium and who demonstrate a need for funds to purchase supplies or equipment, secure a venue, attend a class or obtain necessary resources to engage in the applicant’s art form. The grant cannot be used to pay salaries or benefits.  Total funding for the Waukegan Arts Council 2024 micro grant program is $2500 to be divided among the grant recipients. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be artists with a Waukegan connection. Applicants must provide a description and a recent example of their art form. Applicants must provide a description of how the grant funds will be used. Applicants must demonstrate how the grant funds will benefit the Waukegan community. For more information, visit WAC.

The City of La Porte’s Office of Community Development is currently seeking proposals for its Public Services Program funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program. Donor Name: City of La Porte State: Indiana City: La Porte Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/24/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Development Block Grant Program began in 2004 in the City of LaPorte.  Funded projects must meet one of the national objectives established by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. These objectives are benefitting low- and moderate-income persons, preventing or eliminating slums or blight, or meeting other community needs having an urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. Proposed projects must be able to demonstrate a clear role in improving the quality of life for low- and moderate-income citizens of La Porte and must further the goals of self-sufficiency and self-reliance for La Porte residents. Funding Priorities  Homelessness — Objectives include the provision of services for: Coordination and outreach. Rental assistance. Supportive Services. Prevention. Non-housing Community Development — Objectives include: Provide support services to seniors, health services (including mental health), and emergency assistance. Support activities that promote self-reliance, employment, and education. Strengthen the capacity of local housing organizations by supporting fair housing outreach and education. Collaborate with local and regional institutions to ensure the availability of mortgages and insurance to all residents. Non-homeless Special Needs — Objectives include the provision of services for: Special needs coordination. Accessibility improvement. For more information, visit City of La Porte.

The District’s Clean Air Grant (CAG) Program provides monetary grants to private companies and public agencies to clean up their heavy-duty engines beyond that which is required by law or regulation through repowering, replacing, or retrofitting their engines, vehicles, or equipment. Donor Name: Placer County Air Pollution Control District State: California County: Placer County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants may also fund infrastructure projects to support California’s transformation toward zero and near-zero emission technologies. A portion of Clean Air Grant Program funds is reserved for projects located within or benefitting low-income communities. Project Categories  Agricultural Portable and Stationary Engine Repower and Infrastructure Only Tier 3 diesel engines are eligible to apply. Engines must be in full compliance with State regulations prior to applying. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Eligible project types include battery charging stations, natural gas, and hydrogen fueling. Infrastructure projects will be subject to a competitive bid process. Individual and Residential projects not eligible for funds Heavy-Duty On- and Off-Road Equipment Replacement, Repower, and Retrofit Only Small Fleets, as defined by ARB’s Off-Road Regulation, are eligible to apply for off-road funding. Large and Medium off-road fleets are no longer eligible for grant funds. School Bus Replacement Fleets must be in full compliance with State regulations prior to applying. Types of Projects that Qualify for Clean Air Grants Infrastructure projects that enable emission reductions and projects that reduce surplus emissions from heavy-duty on-road and off-road equipment qualify, including on-road trucks over 14,000 gross vehicle weight. Examples of potential projects include: Off-Road Equipment Construction and Farm Equipment Forklifts Locomotives Stationary Agricultural Equipment Other Agricultural Sources On-Road Vehicles Emergency Vehicles Public Agency/Utility Vehicles School Buses Solid Waste Collection Vehicles Transit Fleet Vehicles Infrastructure Battery Charging Stations Alternative Fueling Stations Stationary Agricultural Pump Electrification. Heavy-duty diesel vehicles subject to a compliance deadline within two years and off-road diesel equipment subject to a compliance deadline within four years are not eligible to apply. Guiding Principles The District will apply the following guiding principles to their local CAP Incentives Program: Reduce emissions through investments that benefit impacted communities Projects will consider air toxics, criteria air pollutants, and greenhouse gas benefits Community outreach and support are essential Ensure emissions reductions are in excess of laws or regulations Prioritize zero-emission technology and infrastructure Consider special projects for sensitive receptors Transparency in project selections and reporting Consider both cost-effectiveness and exposure reduction in funding. For more information, visit Placer County Air Pollution Control District.