Grants for County governments - Infrastructure

The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking applications for its Air Quality VW Electric Vehicle Charging Level 2: Charge Where You Are Funding to help increase level 2 charging access across Washington State where drivers are likely to spend at least one to four hours. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Ecology State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Goals  Reduce emissions from diesel engines in the state where the 2.0- and 3.0-liter Volkswagen vehicles were, are, or will be operated. Fully mitigate the total, lifetime excess NOx emissions of the subject vehicles. Priorities  Accelerate adoption of electric vehicles, equipment, and vessels. Promote electrification technologies in public transportation fleets. Accelerate fleet turnover to the cleanest vehicles. Achieve substantial additional emission reductions, beyond what would already occur, absent trust funding. Ensure cost-effectiveness. Leverage additional matching funds. 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 $3.52M total available. All projects may be eligible for up to $10,000 per plug at the following percentages based on project category: Full Public Access, Government Owned Property: 80% Full Public Access, Non-Government Owned Property: 80% Multi-Unit/multi-family residential buildings: 60% Workplace/fleet (not publicly accessible): 60% All other use cases (not publicly accessible): 60% Project Period All recipients should complete their projects within one year of grant execution. Eligible Projects Eligible project categories include the following: Full Public Access, Government Owned Property Full Public Access, Non-Government Owned Property Multi-Unit/multi-family residential buildings Workplace/fleet (not publicly accessible)  All other use cases (not publicly accessible) Eligibility Criteria Businesses licensed in Washington State, including but not limited to: Corporations Partnerships Limited liability companies Other legal business entities Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations Investor-owned utilities and contracted municipal utilities Multi-unit/multi-family residential buildings State, Local, or Tribal governments and related entities in Washington State, including but not limited to: Cities and towns State and local parks Counties Special districts (such as health districts, fire districts, college districts, metropolitan municipal corporations) Port Authorities Public utility districts and municipal utilities Air pollution control authorities For more information, visit Washington State Department of Ecology.

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey nonprofits that assist domestic violence survivors and their pets, helping them stay together during difficult times.

This program provides mentorship and resources to early-stage startups focused on innovative transportation solutions, including self-driving technology and electric vehicles, to help them grow and prepare for investment opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi to implement projects that improve energy efficiency, promote renewable energy, and enhance access to clean energy, particularly for disadvantaged communities.

This program provides flexible funding to local governments to improve housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in their communities.

This grant provides operational funding to qualified arts organizations in Tennessee to support their year-round public arts programming and promote accessibility and advocacy within the community.

This program provides financial assistance to farmers in Orange County, North Carolina, to support innovative agricultural projects that enhance income and market access.

This grant provides financial support to established arts organizations in Tennessee with a strong track record, helping them cover operational costs while promoting cultural excellence.

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative projects that develop and demonstrate Direct Air Capture technologies in California, while also engaging and educating local communities about carbon removal efforts.

This program provides financial assistance to livestock operators in Arizona for repairing infrastructure damaged by wildfires and flooding, supporting those with 40 or more animals.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and independent artists in Sullivan County for arts, cultural, and heritage projects, whether in-person or virtual.

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in Maine to develop and implement projects that expand affordable housing options and workforce housing through community planning and collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for coalitions of various organizations to implement a national campaign aimed at reducing household food waste, expanding compost markets, and enhancing public education about composting, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities.

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District is offering a grant of $100,000 to $500,000 for public agencies and nonprofit organizations to acquire land for the creation or expansion of parks, wildlife corridors, trails, and access facilities, with a focus on high-need, rural, and regional areas.

This program provides funding to California-based organizations and businesses to promote sustainable farming practices and improve access to healthy food in diverse communities.

This program provides funding to Delaware counties and municipalities for planning and engineering projects that improve water quality and manage stormwater effectively.

The Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District has announced the availability of approximately $150,000.00, pending MDNR official award letter, in grant funds available for solid waste projects within the seven county areas that the district serves. Donor Name: Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District State: Missouri County: Crawford County (MO), Dent County (MO), Gasconade County (MO), Maries County (MO), Phelps County (MO), Washington County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This includes the counties of Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington. There are two mechanisms through which citizens, businesses, and organizations of Missouri can obtain funding for solid waste management activities. These include:  Market Development: Funds for the purchase of equipment to manufacture recycled-content products or to process recovered materials through Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA).  Solid Waste Management Districts/Counties/Cities: Funds to solid waste management districts and the cities and counties within the district for activities that implement their solid waste management plans. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the grant money available to a district within a fiscal year may be allocated for district operation and plan implementation projects and at least fifty percent (50%) shall be allocated for projects of cities and counties within the district Examples of applying the above categories into activities for 2023 grant projects: Education — Waste reduction and recycling education is integral to the district’s mission. This priority emphasizes the need to carry out educational efforts that raise awareness and increase participation in waste reduction, recycling programs and contamination reduction. Example: community or school-based food waste reduction program. End-Market Development — Projects that support the development of new markets and the expansion of existing markets for recovered materials generated in their region. Example: manufacturing of products from recycled materials. Waste Reduction and Reuse — Projects which support waste reduction and reuse activities that include community-based projects that focus on repair services, lending libraries, and educational projects that teach waste reduction. Example: Fix-it clinics for repair of small appliances, lamps, and sewing. Hard-To-Recycle Items — Collection, processing and end markets for hard-to-recycle materials. Examples include furniture, mattresses, carpet, rigid plastics (such as laundry baskets and toys), Styrofoam, ceramics, and porcelain. Organics Management — Projects that address infrastructure and collection programs for food waste composting or develop pilot projects for school-based food waste reduction and composting activities. Construction and Demolition Waste — Projects which effectively address the diversion of construction and demolition materials or develop ways to incorporate the reuse of discarded construction and demolition materials into an existing business. Special Events/Business/ Multi-Family Dwelling Recycling — Improve access to recycling in multi- family buildings and increase recycling participation of businesses and special events. For more information, visit ORSWMD.

The Georgia Council for the Arts is seeking applications for its Cultural Facilities Grant Program to support the construction, renovation, or acquisition of an arts facility, or the addition of equipment to support arts programs. Donor Name: Georgia Council for the Arts State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Cultural Facilities Grants provide support for capital projects for arts facilities in Georgia. Arts-based programming may include, but is not limited to: Performing arts (dance, music, theatre, musical theatre, opera, storytelling, puppetry, and performance art) Visual arts (two-dimensional, three-dimensional, photography, and digital) Media arts (film, video, and audio) Literary arts (poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction) Folk & traditional arts (music, dance, theatre, storytelling, and crafts) Public concerts or performances Multidisciplinary arts projects Education in any of the arts fields referenced above, including workshops, demonstrations, classes, and field trips Artist guilds, communities, and residencies Arts service organization programs, including professional development or capacity building Artist residencies The following areas fall outside of GCA’s definition of arts-based programming: Humanities (history, religion, philosophy, languages) Social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, geography) Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, zoology, botany) Culinary arts Fashion Martial arts Sports or recreation Magic shows, circus arts, balloon twisters, parades, fireworks, reenactments Body art (face painting, body painting, tattoos) Non-arts recreation (inflatable jumpers, petting zoos, 5K races or other athletic events) Topiary or landscape art Interior design or beautification Funding Information FY25 Cultural Facilities Grants will receive an award that could range from $10,000 to $75,000. Project Period Project that will be carried out between November 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria All eligible applicants must be located in Georgia, registered with the Georgia Secretary of State, and must have completed all requirements of any previous GCA or State of Georgia grant awarded prior to 2024. Previous recipients of the Cultural Facilities Grant are eligible to apply in 2024 due to the additional funds available from ARP funds awarded by the State of Georgia. Eligible applicants must be one of the following: a non-profit arts organization registered with the IRS (to be defined as an arts organization, the entity must include the arts as part of the mission statement and more than 50% of programming must be arts-related) a local government entity (i.e. a city, county or local authority) that owns and manages an arts facility For more information, visit GCA.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that conserve and improve natural resources, targeting municipalities, nonprofits, schools, and private property owners in Hennepin County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Maryland for outdoor recreation projects, including land acquisition and the development or renovation of recreational facilities.