Grants for Nonprofits - Law Justice and Legal Services

This grant provides funding to nonprofit theater organizations in the U.S. to create educational programs using Shakespeare's works for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

This grant provides funding for individuals and community groups in Beaverton to create projects and events that promote peace, conflict resolution, and community-building initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

This program provides funding to organizations that assist older refugees in New York State, helping them integrate into their communities and access essential services to live independently.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations led by those directly affected by social and environmental injustices, empowering them to create positive change in their communities.

This grant provides funding for public policy programs that tackle significant domestic and international issues, specifically aimed at non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.

The City of Athens is soliciting proposals from eligible organizations to fund activities that serve a public purpose, acting as a reimbursing grant program. This initiative aligns with the City's mission to support its residents, businesses, and visitors by leveraging the services of local organizations. By providing targeted financial support, the City aims to achieve its objectives more efficiently, particularly when these organizations address public purposes not met by the City or supplement existing services, thereby reducing the City's operational costs. The program prioritizes activities that assist the City in accomplishing its strategic goals. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are the residents, businesses, and visitors within the Athens city limits. The impact goal is to enhance public services and quality of life within the community by supporting organizations that can effectively deliver these services. The program seeks to empower local entities to address community needs, ensuring that essential services are available and appropriate for the public on an equal basis. Funding priority is given to activities that assist the City in accomplishing its strategic goals. Key priorities include ensuring all funded activities serve a public purpose, are provided by legally capable organizations with sound governance and financial standing, and directly benefit the Athens community. The emphasis is on organizations located within city limits that can demonstrate the availability and appropriateness of their funded activities to the public on an equal basis. Expected outcomes include an improved delivery of public services, increased community well-being, and a more efficient use of public funds through partnerships with local organizations. Measurable results would involve the number of residents, businesses, and visitors served, the types of services provided, and the extent to which these services address identified public needs. The program implicitly operates on a theory of change where targeted financial support to qualified local organizations leads to enhanced public services and community benefits, ultimately contributing to the City's strategic objectives and the overall betterment of Athens.

The Mayer Economic Development Authority (EDA) Local Business Improvement Grant Program aims to stimulate private investment in high-quality improvements, thereby strengthening the local business economy and enhancing community vitality. This grant program is aligned with the EDA's mission to foster economic prosperity within the community by assisting private business owners in making broad improvements. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are owners or tenants of commercial properties located within the corporate limits of the City of Mayer, Minnesota. The program specifically targets businesses that are current on all applicable taxes, licenses, permits, in good standing with the State of Minnesota, and current on their utility accounts with the City of Mayer. Ineligible applicants include home-based or primarily residential businesses, churches, schools, or other similar institutions. The impact goal is to enhance the economic prosperity of the community through these business improvements. The program prioritizes improvements that contribute to the overall strength and community vitality of the local business economy. A key focus is to encourage private investment through a matching grant system. Program grants are up to a $10,000 match, requiring a minimum of a 1:1 match for funding. This ensures that the businesses are also invested in the improvements. Expected outcomes include an increase in high-quality improvements to commercial properties, leading to a more robust local business environment. Measurable results will include the number of grants awarded, the total private investment stimulated, and the types of improvements made. Applicants are limited to one grant per property per 12-month period, ensuring a broader distribution of funds and impact across the community over time.

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.

The goal of the award is to provide logistical and administrative support to distinct rule of law, citizen security, and law enforcement projects in the Caribbean. The selected organization will work closely with designated project managers to determine implementation needs, arrange travel and coordinate training events in a timely and efficient manner. Goal 1: The goal of this project tis to deliver prompt and efficient programmatic, logistical, travel, and administrative services to support capacity building through INL/Caribbean programs in accordance with Federal regulations. The U.S. government estimates that a minimum of 200 people and up to approximately 600 people (although there is no maximum limit), as well as several law enforcement canines, will attend INL capacity-building events in an 18-month period through this solicitation. The number of participants per event can range from one-two to dozens. The events usually last anywhere from a few days to 6 months, but the average event is approximately one week. Proposals should include a cost estimate based on the administrative costs of organizational processing of plane tickets, lodging reservations, facilities rental, refreshments, bedding supplies, translation, electronic funds transfer, managing conferences and meetings, and other associated costs, which may include transport of training materials and canines. INL understands that costs are estimates and the applicant will not know what fluctuations may exist in pricing over the course of the project period. Therefore, estimates should not be based on individual plane tickets and meeting locations, for example, but rather on the administrative costs of processing participation in capacity-building/training events for participants.

The 2024 Land and Climate Grant Program, a collaborative effort by the Open Space Institute and the Land Trust Alliance, is designed to integrate climate change considerations into land protection and management. This initiative aligns with both organizations' missions to conserve and steward land by building the capacity of land trusts and other groups. The program's core objective is to foster climate-informed land conservation, stewardship, policy, and communications, directly supporting the broader strategic priorities of enhancing environmental resilience and mitigating climate impacts. The program targets land trusts, other land-conserving groups, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations, and state or federally recognized Tribes. The primary impact goal is to develop and implement plans that address critical climate-related issues such as habitat resilience, carbon mitigation, renewable energy siting, and community adaptation to climate impacts like storms, flooding, drought, fire, or extreme heat. This focus aims to create a tangible difference in how land is protected and managed in the face of a changing climate. The program prioritizes several key areas, including the development of land protection plans that incorporate climate science into strategic conservation, management plans that integrate climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, comprehensive climate communication strategies, and renewable energy siting plans. Preference is given to accredited land trusts and organizations committed to pursuing accreditation, particularly for Land Trust Alliance grants. For Open Space Institute grants, applications from Northern New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine) and the Delaware River Watershed (portions of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware) are favored, with a focus on projects that integrate forest carbon and/or mitigation of flood hazards. Expected outcomes include the creation of new or revised strategic conservation plans, updated land stewardship and management plans, robust climate communication strategies, and well-defined policies for renewable energy siting on conservation lands. The grants, ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, will support projects with a duration of one year, with all projects expected to commence in 2024 and conclude by December 1, 2025. The funding can cover various costs, including staff time, travel, graphic design, printing, mailing, indirect costs, and project consultants, ensuring comprehensive support for the development and implementation of these vital climate-resilient initiatives.

The RIZE Massachusetts Foundation is offering grants aimed at improving access to care and enhancing the quality of life and overall health for individuals suffering from substance use disorder. This grantmaking initiative aligns directly with RIZE's mission to support organizations that work across the care continuum, from prevention to recovery, and serve diverse, historically underserved communities in Massachusetts. The foundation's strategic priority is to help organizations deepen their impact, scale their work, and build strong, sustainable infrastructures, reflecting a theory of change that focuses on capacity building and unrestricted funding to address urgent needs and strengthen organizational operations. The target beneficiaries for this grant program are nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that deliver prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery programs and services, particularly those working with populations that have experienced higher rates of opioid-related overdose deaths. The impact goals are to ensure these individuals have access to comprehensive care, experience better health outcomes, and achieve a higher quality of life. The grants are designed to provide general operating support, allowing recipient organizations the flexibility to address emerging issues, sustain existing operations, or invest in strengthening their organizational infrastructure. The grant program's focus areas are broad, encompassing prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, trauma, and family support. This holistic approach underscores the foundation's understanding of the multifaceted nature of substance use disorder and its impact on individuals and communities. The grants are intended to build capacity within these organizations, enabling them to expand their reach and effectiveness in addressing the opioid crisis in Massachusetts. Expected outcomes include enhanced organizational stability and capacity, leading to more impactful and scalable programs. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the overall goal of improved access to care and better health outcomes, the emphasis on capacity building implies that success will be gauged by the organizations' ability to deepen their reach and sustain their critical services. Organizations with budgets under $5 million are eligible, with grant sizes ranging from up to $50,000 annually for smaller organizations to $150,000 for larger ones, over a three-year duration. Ineligible activities include fundraising, capital campaigns, clinical trials, individual support, religious promulgation, or lobbying.

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is offering the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts grant to bolster independent arts organizations with annual operating budgets under $2 million. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to strengthen the arts and cultural landscape within the metro Atlanta community, promoting public access and a breadth of artistic programming. These grants are specifically for general operating support, enabling organizations to enhance public engagement and broaden access to various art forms across the region. The target beneficiaries for this grant are independent arts organizations operating in selected Georgia counties, including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale, with a primary mission centered on arts or culture. The program aims to increase public engagement in the arts and provide access to diverse artistic experiences, ultimately fostering a more vibrant and culturally rich metro Atlanta. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate a primary mission in arts and cultural services, a history of vibrant programming, and strong organizational capacity. Priority consideration for 2024 support is given to organizations in alignment with the TogetherATL strategy. This includes artistic or cultural activities led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals (artistic or executive leaders are BIPOC) or those that directly represent or serve BIPOC communities (evidenced by artistic works, majority BIPOC board members, staff, or population served). Additionally, new organizations that have not previously received this grant, those with less than $300,000 in total support from Metropolitan Atlanta Arts, or those that did not receive a grant in 2023 will also receive priority. The funding criteria emphasize community benefit, artistic and cultural vibrancy, and organizational capacity. The foundation's strategic priorities, as reflected in the TogetherATL strategy, aim to support organizations that increase public engagement and broaden access to the arts, particularly for underserved communities. The grants, ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 in 2024, are designed as one-year general operating support. Through these efforts, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta seeks to cultivate a thriving arts sector that reflects and serves the diversity of the region.

The New York Bar Foundation Grant Program is designed to provide financial assistance to organizations engaged in law-related projects throughout New York State. The foundation's core mission, as reflected in its grant-making, is to support initiatives that enhance the legal system and public understanding of the law. This includes a strong focus on facilitating the delivery of civil legal services to underserved populations, aligning with a commitment to equal access to justice. By funding projects that improve the justice system and the law, the Foundation strategically works towards a more equitable and efficient legal landscape for all New Yorkers. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are a diverse group of organizations, including legal services organizations, non-profits, and bar associations. The impact goals are centered around creating a stronger, more accessible, and ethical legal environment. This is achieved by supporting projects that specifically address the needs of individuals who require civil legal services, ultimately aiming to reduce barriers to legal representation and advocacy. The Foundation's theory of change posits that by investing in these key legal infrastructure and service providers, it can drive systemic improvements that benefit the entire state. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrably facilitate the delivery of civil legal services to those in need, improve the justice system and the law, enhance professional competence and ethics within the legal field, and increase public understanding of the law. These focus areas are meticulously chosen to ensure that grant funds are directed towards initiatives with the highest potential for positive and lasting change. The emphasis on professional competence and ethics, for instance, underscores a commitment not just to access, but also to the quality and integrity of legal practice. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the provision of civil legal services, leading to greater access to justice for vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the Foundation anticipates improvements in the overall efficiency and fairness of the justice system, as well as a heightened level of ethical conduct among legal professionals. Ultimately, a key result will be an improved public understanding of legal rights and processes, fostering a more informed and engaged citizenry. While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information, the focus on these clear objectives indicates an intention for demonstrable and trackable results, aligning with a strategic priority to achieve tangible societal benefits through its philanthropic endeavors.

The Cleveland Foundation is accepting applications for the second round of grants from the Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund (CNSF). This fund aims to enhance the safety of all Clevelanders through community-centered violence intervention and prevention strategies, aligning with the Foundation's mission to establish, manage, and implement the NSF. The CNSF is guided by a nine-person advisory committee, including representatives from Cleveland City Council, Cleveland Administration, community leaders, and community members impacted by violence, ensuring a community-driven approach. The Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to appropriate up to $1 million to community violence intervention and prevention partners (CVIP) for programs focused on the summer months of June, July, and August 2024, leading into the school year. Target beneficiaries include individuals involved in or at high risk of violence, youth within the justice system, and individuals experiencing violence. The impact goals are to reduce gun violence, divert youth from the justice system, and disrupt the cycle of violence in Cleveland's most affected neighborhoods. Proposals should support organizational capacity building through additional staff, program expansion, and increased outreach. The CNSF prioritizes a data-driven approach to creating safe and healthy neighborhoods, starting with people at the center of serious violence and extending outwards. The fund's strategic priorities include building the capacity of organizations and fostering a network of community providers and system partners. This network relies on skilled workers with a personal understanding of trauma who meet people where they are and form strong relationships. The theory of change involves a mutual commitment from partners of all sizes to engage in a violence prevention ecosystem that honors the interdependency of interventions and organizations to reduce violence. Expected outcomes include a reduction in gun violence through proactive strategies and meaningful relationships, successful diversion of youth from deeper involvement in violence and the juvenile justice system, and a disruption of the cycle of violence through direct interventions. Successful applicants are expected to participate in coordinated efforts with other funded agencies, engage in training and technical assistance for capacity building and fidelity to best practice service models, and participate in evaluation activities to inform continuous improvement and learning within the network. This comprehensive approach aims to achieve measurable results in community safety and well-being.

This funding opportunity provides $4 million over three years to support health programs that reduce the impacts of port-related air pollution on vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with respiratory or chronic illnesses in California.

The Wishek Area Community Foundation is accepting grant applications until 10/15/2024 from IRS recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and government-affiliated entities in the Wishek area, excluding individuals and day-to-day operations, to fund projects that enhance community life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, tribal communities, and nonprofit organizations to develop programs that strengthen the relationships between incarcerated parents and their minor children, improve family engagement, and reduce recidivism.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and government entities to improve the justice system's response to families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and related issues through specialized programs and services.