Grants for State governments - Infrastructure

The MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship offers $10,000 plus up to $5,000 for expenses to U.S. journalists, both freelance and staff, to develop a news project that localizes the impact of climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy, with a focus on local perspectives and solutions, aiming to engage and empower their audience.

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 grant provides funding for projects that enhance watershed resilience, grasslands, sagebrush rangelands, and big game habitats across Colorado, targeting non-profits, local governments, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity supports educational and stewardship projects that connect diverse California communities to the coast and ocean, particularly those historically underserved in marine education.

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 federal funding to local agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in Washington to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails for various outdoor activities, ensuring a sustainable backcountry experience.

This grant provides funding to various organizations in Washington State to create outdoor education and recreation opportunities for underserved and historically excluded youth.

The 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services offers $100,000 to $500,000 to California state agencies for projects aimed at improving cybersecurity governance, assessment, mitigation, and workforce development over a 3-year period.

Applications are now being accepted for the Social Determinants of Health Grants. Donor Name: Intermountain Health State: Idaho, Utah County: Cassia County (ID), Minidoka County (ID) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: To qualify for Social Determinants of Health grant funding, your program or service must align with at least one of Intermountain’s social determinants of health priorities, which are: Improve nutrition security Improve stable and quality housing through wraparound and support services Funding Information Applicants can request a total grant award between $50,000 and $300,000 for the entire project period. Projects can last between 18 and 36 months and must begin upon receipt of funding. A funding request may not exceed 20 percent of an organization’s annual operating budget, e.g., to be eligible for a $50,000 grant, your organization’s annual operating budget must be at least $250,000. In general, small equipment and materials, such as jump ropes or cooking utensils are eligible, at no more than a total $5,000 cost, but large equipment, construction, and capital costs are not eligible. Eligibility Criteria A social service agency and a healthcare agency apply in partnership: Social service agency is defined as a government, private or not-for-profit entity that provides a direct service/program that focuses on the needs of low-income, vulnerable populations and include state government agencies, local government agencies, and school districts Healthcare agency is defined as an organization that provides a billable healthcare service and uses evidence-based practices to provide a direct healthcare service OR a social agency applies on its own but demonstrate a collaborative approach with other health service agencies or provide strong health outcomes OR a health agency applies on its own but demonstrate collaborative approach with other social service agencies and provide strong health outcomes Requirements A full and complete financial audit within the last two years from application. Submission must include the full audit, including any findings or letter from the auditing firm A 501c3 designation letter or have a comparable government designation Completed W9 Completed Supplier Form (a blank copy will be provided in the application) If applying in a dual partnership, BOTH agencies must: Submit the required documentation above. Show a clear partnership that works together toward measurable goals and outcomes addressing one or more of the listed social determinants of health. You will be asked to clearly describe the planned role and responsibilities of each partner for all stages of the project or program. For more information, visit Intermountain Health.

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.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Choose Henry Fund-Community Grants. Donor Name: Henry County Community Foundation State: Indiana County: Henry County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Areas of Interest  As a community foundation, the Henry County Community Foundation addresses the broad needs in Henry County which include, but are not limited to, the following five categories: Health and Medical – to include the support of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, not-for- profit health and medical related programs including safety and wellness and recreational programs; Social Services – to include the support of human service organizations, programs for children and youth, and services to the aged; Education – to include support for programs in pre-school, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education, scholarships, and special education programs; Cultural Affairs – to include the support of programs and facilities which are designed to establish a diversified county cultural program that offers widespread opportunities for participation and appreciation; and Civic Affairs – to include the support of programs and facilities related to criminal justice, community development, employment, citizens’ involvement, leadership training, and other community activities. Eligibility Criteria  The HCCF accepts grant applications from non-profit organizations serving Henry County that were selected through the letter of intent process. Grant Guidelines  That the Foundation’s grants program will strive to anticipate the changing needs of community and be flexible in responding to them; That it be change-oriented and problem-solving in nature with emphasis on project support rather than for ongoing general operating support; That it will focus on those types of grants which will have the greatest benefit per dollar granted; That it encourage the participation of other contributions by using matching challenges and other grant techniques; That, where possible, it closely relates and coordinates with the programs of other sources for funding such as the government, other foundations, and associations; That, where possible, it will induce grant recipients to achieve certain objectives such as becoming more efficient, increasing fund-raising capabilities, delivering better products, etc. Grant Evaluation Criteria  In reviewing grant proposals, the Henry County Community Foundation generally utilizes the following evaluation criteria: Is there an established need for the program or project for which the grant is requested? Is it appropriate for the Foundation to make a grant for the requested purpose, or are there other more compatible sources for potential funding? Does the Henry County Community Foundation have adequate resources to effectively respond to this need? Is it for the good of the community? For more information, visit HCCF.

Research and input from economic development experts indicate that there is a shortage of large sites that can be successfully developed in the desired 1-2year time frame. DCEO intends to offer incentives to encourage infrastructure investment in large industrial sites, in order to make such sites viable alternatives for large economic development projects. A grant provided through this opportunity will support site readiness planning activities and infrastructure investments needed to prepare industrial property to support investment to Winnebago County and new job opportunities in the industrial sector. Mandatory requirements: • Minimum developable acreage: 200 • Eligible entities: Government entity located in Winnebago County that has a documented agreement with a private entity that meets the following requirements: o Reflects that the applicant has authority to perform work on at least 200 contiguous acres of land in Winnebago County o Reflects that the private entity has an executed REV agreement o Reflects that the applicant intends to support the private entity's REV agreement through the project described in the applicant’s application • Current zoning: Industrial

The AARP Foundation is offering capacity building grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for a period of 2 years to organizations that aim to enhance their resources and services to better connect adults aged 50 and above to health essentials programs, with a preference for projects serving communities facing systemic barriers and economic instability.

This program provides funding to local governments, regional park districts, and eligible Tribal Entities in California to promote the use of recycled rubberized pavement in public roadways and pathways, helping to reduce tire waste and support sustainable practices.

The ConnectALL Initiative is accepting applications for its Municipal Infrastructure Program to support the development of open-access and publicly owned and/or controlled last mile fiber broadband infrastructure to deliver reliable high-speed internet service to homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions across the state. Donor Name: ConnectALL Initiative State: New York County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The mission of the New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development (“ESD”) is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State (“NYS”) through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other forms of assistance. To support broadband access for communities across the state, ESD’s ConnectALL Office (“CAO”), offers a Municipal Infrastructure Program (“MIP”) Request for Applications (“RFA”).  Through this RFA, CAO intends to establish the Municipal Infrastructure Program (“MIP”) to support the development of open-access and predominantly publicly controlled last mile fiber broadband infrastructure that will directly connect homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions to reliable high-speed internet service, using funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury Capital Projects Fund (“CPF”). The objective of this RFA is to improve broadband access in communities across the state facing connectivity challenges due to the lack of affordable, high-speed internet infrastructure. Funding Information Total funding available: $228 Million Grant size: $30 million max per award Eligible Uses of Funds Eligible uses for program funding include construction of new infrastructure or acquisition of existing infrastructure under the following categories:  Last mile fiber connections to address: Last mile infrastructure: The cabling, wires, necessary pole replacements and make-ready and/or radios that ISPs use to distribute the internet from local Internet Exchanges to network and/or customer endpoints.  Drops to a building: The cabling or wires necessary to make the connection from passing fiber or cable on a street pole or in-street conduit into a building structure.  Fiber connections to Internet Exchange Points or Data Centers:  Middle mile fiber: The fiber necessary to transport internet services to a local Data Center where an Applicant is connecting its CPF-funded last mile infrastructure.  Networking equipment: The routers, switches, and other equipment necessary to interconnect networks in a Data Center.  Acquisition of existing infrastructure assets and related agreements:  Acquisition: The purchase of network assets from a public or private entity for incorporation by an Applicant into a Project Area, and related legal agreements. Eligibility Criteria Public Entities: Municipalities (cities, counties, towns, villages); Tribal Nations; state and local authorities; entities established pursuant to Section 99-y of the NYS General Municipal Law; not-for-profit entities with authorization from public entities; and regional planning boards formed under the provisions of NYS General Municipal Law. Municipal Utilities: Local government entities, including those established by a municipality as nonprofit Utility Cooperatives Eligible Private Partner Applicants, fitting one or more of the following descriptions, may submit applications with letters of endorsement from an Eligible Public Applicant. Eligible Private Partner Applicants can have an ownership structure that may be in the form of public-private partnership, private or shareholder ownership, nongovernmental nonprofit, non-utility cooperative, or community trust. Internet Service Providers (ISPs): Entities providing internet services to consumers, not limited to providers of cable television or telephone services.  Managed Service Providers (MSPs): Entities operating networks and providing service to residents and businesses by using existing internet infrastructure or partnering with construction entities to build networks.  Broadband Infrastructure Builders: Entities that construct and/or deploy open-access broadband infrastructure assets.  Broadband Infrastructure Owners: Entities that own, operate, or hold last mile or middle mile fiber infrastructure. For more information, visit ConnectALL Initiative.

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.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is seeking applications for 2024-2026 Community Grant Program is to empower people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection. Donor Name: Prevent Cancer Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Foundation’s goal is to provide the resources needed for vital community-level activities in cancer prevention (including education or vaccination) or screening. The proposed community projects or programs across the United States (including tribes and territories) must focus on helping to prevent cancer or find it earlier and demonstrate a potential to make a positive impact in communities that are underserved and/or disproportionately impacted. Awarded projects are selected through a competitive grants cycle. Priority will be given to projects working to dismantle structural inequities in communities that have been historically marginalized, including engagement of people with lived experiences and/or that are representative of the priority population. Funding Priorities Projects that exemplify the following areas will be prioritized:  Fill an unmet need within the organization or community. Make intentional efforts to reach historically underserved groups with culturally sensitive care. Engage community members and people with lived experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation. Ensure the organization’s patient navigators, staff and leadership reflect the priority population the organization is serving. Address structural barriers to receiving health care and/or are creating systemic change within the organization/program/community. Demonstrate sustainability and impact can extend beyond the duration of the grant period. Funding Information The Foundation will provide $100,000 grants for two years ($50,000 per year). Eligibility Criteria The following organizations are eligible to apply for a 2024-2026 Community Grants award. Only one application may be submitted by an organization.  Nonprofit organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code Independent sponsored projects of a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization acting as a fiscal sponsor Government and public agencies Tax-exempt tribal organizations and fraternal or social organizations Organizations based in the United States, including tribes or territories. Groups located outside the United States are not eligible to apply. Ineligible Projects Projects submitted by organizations currently funded through the Foundation’s research program Projects that are not aligned with the mission of the Foundation and the purpose of the Community Grants program Projects involving cancer screening without established processes to provide any necessary follow-up care. Projects of organizations not based in the United States  Projects of for-profit organizations Projects focused on treatment and survivorship Projects that include fundraising events Screening projects which do not comply with current cancer screening guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Cancer Society (ACS) or the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)  Projects that promote monthly breast/chest self-exam as a screening method; They do support programs promoting breast/chest self-awareness and ‘knowing your body’ Projects that include the construction of buildings or purchase of land. For more information, visit Prevent Cancer Foundation.

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provides the Rubberized Pavement (Pavement) Grant Program, formerly called the Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) Grant Program, to promote markets for recycled-content surfacing products made from waste tires generated in California. Donor Name: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) Details: The goal is to decrease the adverse environmental impacts created by unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste tires. RAC is a proven road paving material used in California since the 1970s. RAC is made by: Blending ground tire rubber with asphalt binder Then, mixing the blended materials with conventional materials. Roads made with RAC last 50% longer than roads made only with conventional materials. Funding Information Maximum grant awards are: $250,000 for individual applications. $350,000 for regional applications. The Lead or a Non-Lead Participant is limited to no more than $250,000 of the grant award. $500,000 for qualifying Indian Tribes. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants include: Local Governments – cities, counties, and cities and counties Other local governmental agencies, including regional park districts, special districts, and Joint Powers Authorities where all JPA members are also otherwise eligible applicants. Qualifying Indian Tribes. A “Qualifying Indian Tribe” is defined as an Indian tribe, band, nation or other organized group or community, residing within the borders of California, which: is recognized for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of the status of its members as Indians; or can establish that: It is a government entity and Meets the criteria of the grant program State agencies, including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards. State agencies are only eligible for projects for Class 1 bikeways, greenways, and disability access at parks – see Projects for specific limitations. For more information, visit CalRecycle.

The Anderson County Watershed Protection Council is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that protect or restore water quality in the Savannah River watershed, increase citizen awareness, and empower communities to collect and share water quality data, with priority given to proposals closest to the spill site.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (CDFW‐OSPR) is seeking grant applications to help fund projects that enhance, restore, or acquire habitat for wildlife, with available funding totaling $5,000,000. Donor Name: California Department of Fish and Wildlife State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: These grant funds come from CDFW-OSPR’s Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF), which acquires funds from spill violations in accordance with California’s Lempert-Keene-Seastrand Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act. The EEF selection committee includes representatives from the California Coastal Conservancy, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and CDFW‐OSPR. To qualify, an environmental enhancement project must meet all of the following requirements: Is located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state, as defined in California Government Code (of Section 8670.3); Has measurable outcomes within a predetermined timeframe. Is designed to acquire, restore, or improve habitat or restore ecosystem function, or both, to benefit fish and wildlife. Funding Information The selection committee is seeking projects with a minimum requested grant award of $500,000. Projects must be completed by April 1, 2031. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, cities and counties, districts, state agencies, and departments; and, to the extent permitted by federal law, to federal agencies. All eligible groups and projects are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit CDFW.