Grants for County governments - Infrastructure

The Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs is seeking applications for its Building Socially Connected Communities Program. Donor Name: Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | In-Kind Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In light of concerning public health statistics in Indiana, OCRA is uniquely positioned to address these challenges through a community and economic development lens with the creation of the Building Socially Connected Communities grant program. Purpose Community Well-Being and Social Capital: Public health statistics in Indiana reveal a concerning trend in individual health outcomes and in the overall well-being of communities. Social isolation and loneliness impact the social fabric and cohesion of neighborhoods, diminishing social capital. This grant program seeks to strategically invest in initiatives that build social connections, strengthen community bonds and enhance the overall quality of life for all Hoosiers. Economic Vibrancy and Local Businesses: Social isolation has economic implications as well, which affects local businesses and community vitality. Those experiencing loneliness may be less engaged in community and economic activities. The Building Socially Connected Communities grant program seeks to foster community engagement and indirectly supports local businesses, enhances economic vibrancy and contributes to the overall economic health of Indiana’s communities. Alignment with Statewide Development Goals: Indiana is actively pursuing statewide development initiatives aimed at enhancing community resilience and fostering economic growth. Addressing social isolation and loneliness aligns with these goals by contributing to the creation of strong, connected communities. This program provides a platform for collaborative efforts between local government, community organizations, local businesses and residents to develop and implement initiatives that enhance the social fabric of the cities and towns. Areas of Funding  Community Infrastructure Enhancement Allocate funds to enhance community centers, meeting spaces and facilities that serve as focal points for social engagement, fostering a sense of community and mitigating the effects of social isolation. Social Clubs & Interest Groups Fund initiatives aimed at creating and sustaining social clubs and interest groups tailored to the preferences and needs of older adults, aligning with the advisory report’s recognition of the importance of tailored interventions. Community Well-Being Programs Support mental health programs that increase awareness, reduce the stigma around loneliness and providing accessible resources to promote mental health among those experiencing loneliness. Local Business Support Enhance local businesses and establishments that cater to the needs and preferences of those experiencing loneliness, such as creating inviting spaces that promote social interactions. Transportation Accessibility Improve transportation options for those experiencing loneliness in rural areas, expanding opportunities to easily access community events, social gatherings and essential services. Intergenerational Initiatives Create intergenerational programs that facilitate meaningful interactions between different age groups. Funding Information There is $200,000 in total funding available. Applicants can apply for either type, but not both. Quick Action projects: Maximum award $5,000 Minimum $1,000 1:1 match, 30% of match can be in-kind Large Impact projects: Maximum $50,000 Minimum award $5,001 1:1 cash match State Funds (e.g. READI, CreatINg Places, etc.) may not be used as matching funds. Eligible Applicants  Local government Non-profit organizations Community groups Ineligible Activities Plants, greenery, shrubs or anything of that nature Wi-Fi One-time use activities or products Permanent public restrooms Taxes Food, drink or alcohol Gaming and gambling activities Illegal, political or unsanctioned activities Demolition Salaries Administration fees, including grant writing or administration Spaces that are not open to the public Expenses that were incurred pre-award. For more information, visit OCRA.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public entities, tribal nations, and educational institutions in Oklahoma to improve community infrastructure that promotes physical activity and nutrition.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and organizations to promote safe walking, biking, and rolling to school, fostering healthier transportation habits and improving community infrastructure for students in grades K-12.

The Idaho Dental Foundation (IDF) is a charitable endowment fund that provides support to community programs and organizations in the State of Idaho. Donor Name: Idaho Dental Foundation State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The mission of the Idaho Dental Foundation supports improved oral health for Idaho’s underseved citizens through education and access to care. Funding Information Typical grant awards are in the range of, but not limited to, $1,000 to $2,500. Eligibility Criteria Organizations principally active in the state of Idaho who address one or more of the Foundation’s funding objectives. The funding objectives of the Foundation are to provide the highest beneficial return to Idaho through: Projects that improve the oral health of Idaho uninsured Projects that increase the oral health of Idaho working poor The Foundation will not consider grant proposals to fund: Salaries, other than those which are incidental to and a minimal part of the overall grant request. Consultant fees Fellowships Endowments Cash reserves Travel outside of Idaho Political campaigns Public policy research and/or advocacy General operations Fundraising expenses Accumulation followed by subsequent granting to other organizations. For more information, visit IDF.

Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Safe Oklahoma Grant Program. Donor Name: Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General State: Oklahoma County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Established in 2012, The Attorney General’s Safe Oklahoma Grant Program is funded by an annual appropriation from the state legislature. All local law enforcement agencies and sheriff’s offices are eligible for the grant. Grants are made for a one-year period. The Attorney General’s Safe Oklahoma Grant Program provides local law enforcement agencies and sheriff’s offices with additional resources to address violent crime in the state. The money from the grant helps pay overtime costs for officers, technology upgrades, enhanced analytical capabilities and funds community partnership projects that focus on preventing youth violent crime. Purpose Areas  To be eligible for a Safe Oklahoma Grant, local law enforcement agencies shall submit proposals to the Office of the Attorney General that focus on decreasing violent crime within their jurisdiction through one of the following priority strategies found at 74 O.S. § 20k(B)(1)-(5), as listed below:  Focusing on intervention and enforcement through the use of increased staffing resources with overtime funds to target violent crime with evidence-driven approaches. Policing initiatives may include directed patrols, “hot spot” policing, intelligence-led policing, or youth and gang violence interventions [funds cannot be used for new hires or regular salary and benefits];  Increasing technological capacity to support intervention and enforcement with the purchase of technology for crime prevention and criminal justice problem solving. Technology shall include, but not be limited to, crime-mapping software, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and smart phone tools;  Enhancing analytical capacity through the development or expansion of analytical capabilities that focus on crime mapping, analysis of crime trends and developing data-driven strategies that focus on violent crime reduction;  Engaging with community partners in order to develop partnerships and projects that focus on preventing violent crime in the community. Community partners may include, but are not limited to, public and private service providers, the courts, and probation and parole services. Projects shall include, but are not limited to, programs that focus on drug enforcement efforts, youth violent crime, gang violence, and offender recidivism; and  Increasing direct services to crime victims through local law enforcement efforts which shall include, but not be limited to, addressing gaps in crime victims’ services by enhancing accessibility to services, increasing awareness of victimization and partnering with local community providers to improve supports and services to victims of crime. Safe OK Grant Can Help The grant funds can help local law enforcement agencies to directly target crime hot spots in their communities through strategies like increasing the frequency of patrols in high-crime areas; ability to increase the number of boots on the ground; as well as find innovative ways to increase safety in the communities. Each law enforcement agency faces unique challenges depending on location. The Safe OK Grant funds steps to making communities safer by helping the law enforcement partners by providing additional resources. These resources could include upgrading antiquated equipment; purchasing new resources; and helping pay overtime costs for officers. Funding Period The term of the grant period is January 1, 2025 –December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for a Safe Oklahoma Grant, local law enforcement agencies shall submit proposals to the Office of the Attorney General that focus on decreasing the violent crime within their jurisdiction through one of the following priority strategies (a complete list can be found on the grant application):  Focusing on intervention and enforcement through the use of increased staffing resources with overtime funds (cannot be used for new hires or regular salary and benefits);  Increasing technological capacity to support intervention;  Enhancing analytical capacity through development or expansion of capabilities;  Engaging with community partners in order to develop partnerships;  Increasing direct services to crime victims. For more information, visit OOAG.

This fellowship provides resources and training for local newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts to enhance their climate and environmental reporting, particularly benefiting those serving marginalized communities.

The Master-Apprentice Artist Award provides direct support for master traditional artists living in Arizona to pass on art, culture, and heritage practices to apprentice learners. Donor Name: Southwest Folklife Alliance (SFA) State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of this award is to strengthen the transmission of community-based traditions throughout the Southwestern United States. This award supports a master artist or tradition bearer to work with a qualified apprentice to engage in a teaching-learning relationship that includes one-onone mentorship and hands-on experience. Funds can be used to help cover artist fees, offset costs of raw materials, and support any travel essential to the exchange. Traditional master artists and culture bearers receive $5,000; apprentices receive $500. Artists are first nominated by peers within their community, cultural institutions, apprentices, or by self-nomination. SFA determines which artists are invited to full application, based on their mastery of an art form, their ability to describe how that form has been recognized by their cultural community, and their ability to share traditional knowledge. Applicants include a wide variety of artists, including those working in traditions including, but not limited to:  Handcrafts: weavers, basket makers, jewelers, makers of masks, ritual objects, textiles  Occupational folklife: adobe makers, leather workers, ironworkers, foodways workers  Oral traditions: storytellers, poets  Performing arts: dancers, vocalists, musicians Eligibility Criteria Applicants (master artists and apprentices) must reside in Arizona. Apprentices should be at least 16 years of age (can be younger if they are an immediate family member of the Master Artist). The art form must be traditional in nature, as per SFA’s definition of traditional art.  Applicants must be United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, or have permission from the U.S. Department of Immigration to work in the U.S.  All applicants must have been full-time residents of Arizona for at least one full year before applying and must remain residents of Arizona for the award year.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.  Practitioners are generally part of the same cultural community, with a focus on informally taught traditions rather than formal instruction or institutional education. Apprentice Eligibility Should have at least an intermediate-level experience in the art form.  Must be at least 16 years of age unless they are a child or immediate family member of the applying artist.  Should demonstrate a high level of potential to become a master artist, and a commitment to the apprenticeship’s demands.  Priorities are given to masters and apprentices within the same cultural community, and to underrepresented traditional art forms with few remaining local practitioners.  Apprentices do not need to be named until the artist is invited to the full application process. For more information, visit SFA.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations hosting community-focused events in Elk Grove that promote engagement, cultural enrichment, and economic impact.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Minnesota for projects that enhance education, health, and economic stability, particularly in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve tourism facilities and enhance visitor experiences in Tillamook County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to legal clinics and law firms that offer essential legal and social work services to low-income families in the District of Columbia at risk of child welfare intervention.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community organizations to educate and assist underserved communities in Illinois with accessing clean energy programs and initiatives.

This program provides funding to various organizations to expand high-speed internet access in underserved areas of Illinois, focusing on improving connectivity for schools, libraries, and health facilities.

FC Dallas Foundation’s Community Action Grant program presented by NUU Mobile is to support nonprofit organizations with similar missions of promoting healthy, active lifestyles for underserved communities in the North Texas area. Donor Name: FC Dallas Foundation State: Texas County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grantees must focus in the areas of nutrition, healthy activity through sports (preferably soccer), or education. Funding Information Each grant recipient receives a $5,000 grant. Requirements Applicants must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the following requirements: Provide opportunities for underserved individuals and communities Serve those in the local North Texas community Focus on nutrition, healthy activity and/or education For more information, visit FC Dallas Foundation.

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is offering a reimbursement grant program, funded by the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, for municipalities, counties, or other government entities to enhance emergency response capabilities through projects like training centers, public safety centers, and equipment purchases, with a preference for projects that benefit multiple jurisdictions and have a comprehensive approach to preparedness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, non-profit organizations, and universities in Michigan for projects aimed at preventing, detecting, managing, and eradicating invasive species in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.

The Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County focuses the efforts of male philanthropists to create positive social change by funding projects that address current needs in the community. Donor Name: Vanderburgh Community Foundation State: Indiana County: Vanderburgh County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The mission is to improve the quality of life in Vanderburgh County by collectively funding significant grants for charitable initiatives. Areas Considered for Program Funding Community Development Education Health/Mental Health Human Services Other Civic Endeavors (Arts & Culture, Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development) Endowment Creation Areas Considered for Project Funding Capital Projects Endowment Creation Additional Considerations for Funding Proposals can be for either program activities or capital projects that benefit underserved residents of Vanderburgh County. Consideration will be given to organizations that demonstrate: Commitment to long-range planning, financial stability, and sustainability Sound plans to address ongoing or emerging issues identified by research Specific, realistic plans for program or project evaluation Desire to promote collaboration among organizations or institutions to prevent duplication of services Project methodology utilizing preventative strategies for addressing the issues and solving problems Evidence of organizational planning and management Funding Information The 2024 Impact Grant Award will be for $30,000. Funded programs and projects must begin within six months of the award and be completed within two years from the date the grant is received. Eligibility Criteria The Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations  deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, and from governmental agencies serving Vanderburgh County. Nonprofit organizations that are not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the proposal is charitable , supports a community need, and meets the criteria described on this page. In such cases, the applicant organization will be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor. Past recipients of the Impact Grant must wait two years before applying again. For more information, visit Vanderburgh Community Foundation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to port authorities, facility operators, and government agencies to enhance the security and resilience of maritime infrastructure against threats like terrorism.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cumberland and surrounding counties for projects that benefit children from birth to 18 years old.

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program provides funding for a broad range of land protection and outdoor recreation, including local and state parks, trails, water access, and the conservation and restoration of state land. Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program was envisioned as a way for the state to accomplish two goals: acquire valuable recreation and habitat lands before they were lost to other uses and develop recreation areas for a growing population. Funding Information Local Parks Acquisition Projects: $1 million Development Projects:$500,000 Combination Projects (Acquisition with either development or renovation: $1 million, of which not more than $500,000 may be for development costs State Lands Development and Renovation: Minimum $25,000, maximum $325,000 State Parks: None Trails: None Water Access: None. Typical Projects Buying land for a park Building ball fields, courts, regional athletic complexes Renovating community parks Developing regional trails Building waterfront parks Developing state lands. Eligible Projects Land Acquisition Acquisition includes the purchase of perpetual interest in real property or non-perpetual interests such as leases and easements. Acquisition of non-perpetual interests must be for at least 50 years and may not be revocable at will. Incidental costs related to acquisition are eligible. Development Local and State Parks Buildings Campgrounds, cabins Fishing floats Hard court areas Interpretive kiosks, signs Outdoor swimming pools Picnic shelters Play areas Playing fields Restrooms Roads, paths, and parking View areas Note: Renovation projects are NOT eligible in the State Parks Category. State Lands Development and Renovation Campgrounds Fishing piers and platforms Interpretive kiosks, signs Launch ramps and floats Picnic shelters Restrooms Roads, paths, and trails Trails Benches, tables Bridges and boardwalks Interpretive kiosks, signs Restrooms Trails Trailheads Viewpoints Water Access Buoys Fishing piers and platforms Interpretive kiosks, signs Launch ramps, floats Picnic shelters Restrooms Roads and paths. Who May Apply? Local Parks Category Cities, counties, towns Federally recognized Indian tribes Special purpose districts, port districts, or other political subdivisions of the state providing services to less than the entire state State Lands Development and Renovation Category Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington State Department of Natural Resources State Parks Category Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Trails and Water Access Categories Cities, counties, towns Federally recognized Indian tribes Special purpose districts, port districts, or other political subdivisions of the state providing services to less than the entire state State agencies (Departments of Enterprise Services, Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources, and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission). For more information, visit WSRCO.