Infrastructure Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to REALTOR® associations in small municipalities to enhance community engagement and address rural issues such as broadband access and environmental regulations.

First Literacy awards grants to stimulate and support the development, trial, and implementation of innovative Adult Basic Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages resources and practices in Massachusetts. The program invests in ideas that improve educational and professional outcomes for adult learners and that may not be eligible for state or other major funding. Grant types include Program Grants for project based innovations, Organization Wide Grants for larger scale curricula, systems, training, or teacher improvement, and Incentive Grants for second year replication or for assisting another organization to replicate a program. Program grant caps are generally 5,000 dollars for returning organizations and 7,500 dollars for organizations that have not received funding in the past ten years. Organization Wide Grants are up to 15,000 dollars and include robust data reporting plans. The grant period is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Projects should demonstrate lasting impact in ABE schools and organizations and include clear evaluation and data collection plans. Eligibility is open to not for profit ABE and ESOL organizations in Massachusetts. Applications are due May 2, 2024. Additional information is available from First Literacy.

This program provides funding to local governments and fire training facilities in Virginia for the construction, renovation, or repair of live fire training structures to improve fire safety and community development.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments for connecting to the freight railroad network, promoting economic growth and reducing truck traffic.

This program provides funding for innovative projects that improve quality of life and strengthen communities in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon County, Montana, specifically for eligible nonprofits and government entities.

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities in Idaho for infrastructure projects that promote economic development and job creation.

This program provides financial assistance to downtown Chehalis business and property owners for exterior improvements that enhance the historical character and visual appeal of their buildings.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribal bodies, and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin for developing and maintaining recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use.

This program provides matching funds to commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees in Newaygo's TIFA district for permanent improvements to their building facades.

This program provides financial assistance to business owners and developers for non-residential construction, expansions, and renovations in Cape Coral, Florida, to stimulate economic growth and job creation.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible property owners in Nixa for improving the exteriors of their commercial or industrial buildings to enhance the community's visual appeal and economic vitality.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners in Historic Downtown Merriam for exterior improvements that enhance the aesthetic and structural quality of their buildings.

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners in McCordsville for improving the appearance and functionality of their buildings, fostering a vibrant business environment.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants in Carson for exterior upgrades that enhance the visual appeal and economic vitality of key business areas.

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

This program provides funding to metropolitan cities like Fayetteville for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, support economic development, and improve public facilities and services.

This state-funded program provides financial support to small cities, counties, and tribal communities in Idaho for infrastructure and economic development projects that promote job creation and growth in rural areas.

This grant provides financial assistance to public and private marinas in Maryland for the purchase and installation of facilities that properly dispose of sewage from boats, promoting cleaner waterways.

This program provides funding to local governments and special purpose districts in South Carolina for permanent improvements to public parks and recreational facilities, requiring community and legislative support.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to rural communities and nonprofit organizations for repairing and improving water infrastructure damaged by federally declared disasters in 2022.