Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Recreation

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, focusing on scholarships for students, particularly in journalism, and initiatives that promote arts, education, and assistance for those in need.

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Worcester County that engage youth in projects focused on arts and culture, health and wellbeing, basic needs, and economic opportunity.

This grant provides funding to early career researchers exploring the links between economic inequality and growth, with a focus on producing insights that can inform public policy.

This program provides financial support to exceptional professional artists in Tennessee across various disciplines, enabling them to further their creative work and enhance the state's cultural landscape.

This fellowship provides college and graduate students, who have participated in the World Food Prize Youth Program, the opportunity to work with USDA scientists on research and policy initiatives related to agriculture, food, and rural development during a paid summer program.

This grant provides $40,000 to small businesses in Springfield, Illinois, that have suffered revenue losses due to construction disruptions near the Capitol Complex.

This grant provides funding for research and training projects that help protect Michigan's horticulture industry from pests and safeguard plant products.

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting field research to conserve and manage endangered amphibians and reptiles in the southeastern United States.

This grant provides financial support to artists in specific Minnesota counties to help them advance their careers through various artistic projects and professional development opportunities.

The Environmental Education and Conservation Fund seeks to raise awareness about the natural world through education and to address important conservation issues directly. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Mendocino County State: California County: Mendocino County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Fund was created in 2018 by biologist Roger Foote and agronomist Chuck Vaughn to encourage the appreciation, conservation, and responsible use of the natural environment in Mendocino County. The Foundation’s goal of the fund is to provide support to organizations, including educational institutions, which offer conservation and/or education programs on issues including, but not limited to: Ecological understanding and natural resource management. The importance of the scientific method in addressing conservation issues. The effects of climate change and humans’ role in causing and addressing climate change. Caring for the land through land stewardship best practices. Habitat and watershed restoration. Providing and improving public access to natural lands so people from all walks of life can enjoy them. Criteria Educational projects may include (but are not limited to) day and residential outdoor schools and science camp programs, college-level programs in natural resource management, and natural history displays.  Eligible uses for education grants include: Equipment and teaching materials. Instructor compensation. Staff and volunteer training/conferences. Internships. Student transportation costs. Scholarships that allow more people to participate in programs. Conservation projects may include (but are not limited to) wildlife surveys, training for wildlife surveys, land docent trainings, habitat studies, habitat and watershed restoration projects, improving existing public access to conservation lands, internships for land stewardship and trail building, tree planting, native plant management, and invasive plant removal.  Eligible uses for conservation project grants include: Staff time for project management. Construction equipment and supplies. Engineering and design. Subcontractor services. Permit fees.  For more information, visit CFMC.

United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland is excited to announce a special grant opportunity to support initiatives aimed at addressing mental health issues and gun violence prevention/intervention in the community. Donor Name: United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland State: Ohio County: Cuyahoga County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland recognize the devastating effects of these issues, and they are committed to identify and partner with organizations making a positive impact. If your organization provides programs, resources, and support to improve mental health and/or reduce the incidence of gun violence, they encourage you to apply for the “Community Thrive” grant. The funding categories are: Basic Needs, Workforce Development, Education and Social Justice. Focus Areas  Mental Health Support They are particularly interested in projects that impact mental health wellness Some recommended areas are: Depression (youth and adults) Suicide prevention (youth and adult) School violence/school absenteeism Anger management Social media addiction. Gun Violence Prevention Innovative approaches to prevent gun violence They seeks Innovative approaches to prevent gun violence, such as education and awareness, and community-based interventions that address the root causes. Proposals addressing School/University/Religious Institution/Retail shooting prevention, support for families affected by gun violence, gun culture, gun safety, and/or gun laws. Application Criteria In order to be eligible for the grant, the organization should fulfill the following criteria: Programming to support Mental Health or Gun Violence Prevention/Intervention work. The organization must have been established for atleast three years and should have a proven track record. The organization should provide data to support its impact. The organization must serve Cuyahoga County. The organization should provide a minimum of one letter of support. The organization must demonstrate that funding will be utilized for 80% programming and 20% operations and/or marketing. The organization must be a 501©3 or have a fiscal agent. A strategic plan summary outlining the use of funds should be provided (1-page outline/summary) The grant does not support one-time events, sponsorships, or fundraising campaigns. Programming should commence on January 1, 2024, and should have a minimum execution period of one year. For more information, visit UBFGC.

The Women’s Sports Foundation is pleased to announce the Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts. Donor Name: Women’s Sports Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts was established in 2018, to fund dreams. To make it possible for more women football coaches and scouts to defy the gender gap, and go for their goals. The Fund provides direct financial assistance to women football coaches and scouts who have demonstrated potential. Supporting their development, education and training. Helping them take their careers to the next level in colleges, universities and the NFL. Funding Information Grant amounts will range between $2,000-$10,000. Eligibility Criteria U.S. women football coaches or scouts in college or professional football who may be part-time coaches or scouts, graduate assistant coaches or scouts or professional coaches or scouts with demonstrated financial need. Grant Criteria Applications will be evaluated and grants will be awarded according to the following criteria: Financial need; Potential for advancement; Lack of support from traditional sources; Potential impact of grant on advancing women in college or professional football; and Contribution to greater visibility of women athletes For more information, visit Women’s Sports Foundation.