Grants for Nonprofits - Safety

This program provides financial support to rural volunteer fire departments to improve their wildland fire suppression capabilities and enhance firefighter safety through the purchase of essential equipment.

This grant provides funding for local governments and non-profit organizations to design and construct habitat restoration projects that combat erosion and flooding while benefiting communities and addressing climate change.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state organizations, private companies, and nonprofits in Maryland with projects that improve water quality by reducing pollution in designated watersheds.

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organizations that support communities vulnerable to hate crimes, enabling them to improve their security through planning, equipment, and structural enhancements.

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to implement projects that improve flood resilience and tackle the effects of climate change.

The Resilient Futures Technology Grant Program by DroneDeploy is dedicated to fostering radical inclusion in urgent solutions. Donor Name: DroneDeploy State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The mission is to enhance outcomes for underresourced populations by prioritizing advocacy, safety, and efficiency through reality capture technology. They envision a future where all communities have the necessary resources to build a resilient future. The Fund invests in organizations exploring innovative and novel approaches to build resilient futures. They seek to support organizations that improve the built and natural environment, where reality capture technology is inherent in the solution. Grantees’ support will include: Funding dollars (unrestricted) Product donation Product training, product support and employee expertise Thought leadership and amplification Examples of the work they might fund: Disaster preparedness or recovery Climate resilience and adaptation  Food security and sustainable agriculture Environmental pollution monitoring Indigenous land rights and safety Additional solutions they’ve not thought of Funding Information The grants range in size from $10,000 to $20,000 and are given as unrestricted funding. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities (or the equivalent if outside the U.S.), 501(c)(3) private foundations. They want to fund both larger established organizations and younger emerging organizations that meet these criteria. For more information, visit DroneDeploy.

This funding opportunity assists recognized rescue and EMS organizations in North Carolina with purchasing equipment and making capital improvements to enhance their emergency response capabilities.

This program provides funding to various organizations, including law enforcement and local governments, to implement projects that enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across North Carolina.

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking applications for its Community Food Grant Program to improve health equity for all residents in St. Petersburg by funding local non-profit agencies that will implement projects that align with the Healthy Food Action Plan (HFAP) Areas of Focus and strategies. Donor Name: City of St. Petersburg State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Community Food Grant Program seeks to empower local stakeholders to develop innovative solutions and create a more inclusive and resilient food landscape for all residents. Funding Priority The Community Food Grant Program will provide funding to support projects that align with the following three Areas of Focus: Support Local Food Economy & Community Building Improve Food Access & Security Strengthen Community Health & Wellness Funding Information The City will award up to $300,000 total, in tiers of $10,000, $25,000, and $50,000. Grant Period Projects should be implemented from January 1 – December 31, 2025. Project Eligibility Projects must be aligned with one or more of the Healthy Food Action Plan Areas of Focus and strategies. Projects must provide direct services or programs to residents of St. Petersburg and must be implemented in the Qualified Census Tracts (QCT) that have been designated by the USDA “Low Income, Low Access” (LI/LA) census tracts in St. Petersburg. Projects must not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or other protected category. The project must not give priority/preference to individuals or parties affiliated through membership or otherwise with your organization or program. Services provided by your organization must be available to all residents in St. Petersburg, not those solely affiliated with your organization. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to apply, an applicant agency must: Be a non-profit corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida for at least six months and have an IRS 501 (c)(3) designation at the time of submission of application. Have been operational for a minimum of three years prior to the application date and have previous experience implementing programs or services within Qualified Census Tracts or Healthy Food Priority Areas in St. Petersburg. Alternatively, an agency may collaborate with another non-profit agency that has been established for a minimum of three years prior to the application date and have previous experience implementing programs or services within Qualified Census Tracts or Healthy Food Priority Areas in St. Petersburg. Be in good standing regarding compliance with existing or past City grants, awards, or programs with no outstanding City debts or liens. Agree to the terms and conditions contained in the Community Food Grant agreement. No exceptions to the terms and conditions of the agreement will be permitted. For more information, visit City of St. Petersburg.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Federal Victims of Crime Act Grant Program. Donor Name: Kansas Governor’s Grants Program (KGGP) State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Priority is given to victims of adult sexual assault, domestic violence, and child physical and sexual abuse. Thus, a minimum of 10 percent of each federal fiscal year’s grant will be allocated to each of these categories. An additional 10 percent of each federal fiscal year’s grant will be allocated to victims of violent crime (other than the “priority” category as stated above) who were “previously underserved” (40 percent total). These underserved crime victims of either adult or juvenile offenders may include, but are not limited to, victims of federal crimes; survivors of homicide victims; or victims of assault, robbery, gang violence, hate and bias crimes, intoxicated drivers, bank robbery, economic exploitation, fraud, or elder abuse. Grant Purpose To provide direct services to crime victims. Direct services are defined as those efforts that: Respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims Assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after a victimization Assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system Provide victims of crime with a measure of safety such as boarding up broken windows and replacing or repairing locks Priority is given to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. A minimum of 10% of each federal fiscal year’s grant will be allocated to each of the priority categories of crime victims. An additional 10% minimum of each VOCA grant will be allocated to victims of violent crime who were previously underserved (e.g., DUI, robbery, gang violence, etc.). Grant Period Three-year period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027. Eligibility Criteria Funds are available to units of state or local government, tribal organizations, and nonprofit community and faith-based organizations. A 20% non-federal cash or in-kind match is required. For more information, visit KGGP.

The City of Philomath is accepting applications for its Social Service Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Philomath State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priorities Periodically, the City Council reviews the needs of the City and set priorities for funding. Social service funding priorities should reflect those found in the Philomath Strategic Plan and include: Providing basic services and resources to underserved populations Combatting homelessness and housing insecurity Improving health and wellness, including mental health Recipients of funding should incorporate: Practices of equity, inclusion and diversity Responsible stewardship of the land, air, and waters of Philomath Eligibility Criteria Requested funds shall be used to support projects or services that will benefit Philomath community members during the time period for which funding is requested. Organizations applying for social service funding must be recognized as a non-profit by the Federal Government with a tax-exempt status or be a governmental or quasi-governmental agency. For more information, visit City of Philomath.

Firearm violence has deeply harmed neighborhoods, communities, and the entire State of Illinois, both through the immediate loss of life and the long-term, harmful effects of trauma experienced by victims, witnesses, and community members. As one of its multiple funding efforts to reduce firearm violence in the most heavily impacted communities across Illinois, the IDHS-Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) is seeking to fund youth development organizations in specific community areas across Illinois that will provide structured and unstructured programming to community youth. These programs are meant to serve youth who are the highest risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of firearm violence and should utilize evidence-informed programming and services which will improve youth outcomes and decrease risk factors associated with firearm violence.

Applications are now being accepted for the Warren County Community Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: Warren County Community Foundation (WCCF) State: North Carolina County: Warren County (NC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community with special preference for proposals focusing on education or food insecurity. The community grantmaking funds a broad range of purposes to meet local needs that include human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, arts, and more. Funding Information Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500. Eligibility Criteria An organization must meet the following criteria to apply: 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations registered with the IRS. Organization with a fiscal agent who is a 501(c)(3) public charity non-profit organizations registered with the IRS. Local governments (including public schools). Fire and rescue departments. Religious entities, including churches, congregations and other houses of worship, and/or faith-based organizations whose core functions/operations promote religious doctrine or are restricted to members of a particular faith may apply for funding to support social outreach and charitable service programs to benefit the community-at-large, but they may not apply for general operating support.  Only those organizations that serve the counties within affiliate network will be considered. If an organization serves multiple counties within network, that organization may complete a separate application for each of those affiliates. Organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.  For more information, visit NCCF.

The Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) is pleased to announce the Spark Grant Program. Donor Name: Four County Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Spark Grant format is intended to feel more accessible and interactive than a traditional grant application process but is more focused in the type of projects it funds like that of Union Food Group’s. One of four proposals awarded in 2023, the Shelby Township-based business partnered with the Hispanic Service Center in Imlay City to offer reduced-cost Spanish-language food safety training. This project met a need for local entrepreneurs who feel more comfortable receiving ServSafe training in their native language. According to the Census Bureau, more than one-third of new businesses created in 2023 were owned by Latinos. The panel has a pool of $50,000 to award and is most interested in proposals that are truly innovative and seek to meet an unmet community need in 4CCF’s service area. Criteria Applicants—both individuals and nonprofit groups—can apply to present an in-person proposal to a panel of 4CCF committee members followed by a five-minute question and answer session. For more information, visit 4CCF.

The Neighborhood Beautification Grant (NBG) initiative, a component of the City’s Community Partnerships & Engagement Division (CPED), is designed to engage and encourage residents to work with their neighbors on an enhancement and improvement project that promotes healthier, safer, and cleaner neighborhoods, while strengthening community connections and the social fabric within them. Donor Name: City of Salinas State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The NBG objective is to cultivate healthy and resilient neighborhoods, support engaged and informed residents, stimulate a thriving community, and properly manage shared assets and spaces to achieve a collective impact in the development of neighborhood communities and service delivery strategies to improve the overall quality of life in Salinas. Funding Information To carry on with the program, the City council approved an allocation of funds for beautification projects in the amount of $42,000, to be equally distributed at $6,000 to each Council District and the Mayor’s office Project Criteria Projects submitted should:   Be able to be completed within the grant established timeline.   Promote neighborhood self-help efforts.   Promote neighborhood improvement and beautification.   Provide health and safety benefits as well as improvements for residents.   Have confirmed neighborhood support.  Be visible and accessible to all city residents.  Support a neighborhood need.  Eligibility Criteria Any resident, group, and/or organization with a new or established community project in Salinas is eligible to apply. The group project must focus on beautification, restoration, neighborhood improvements, fostering neighborhood leadership and/or address neighborhood problems. Each group must include at least five volunteers or members to be eligible.   The following groups working on a project that will directly benefit their community are encouraged to apply: Residents   Community-led groups   Advocacy groups   Art organizations   Apartment or community associations   Neighborhood watch groups  For more information, visit City of Salinas.

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Indiana for the development and improvement of public shooting ranges, promoting recreational shooting opportunities and hunter education.

The Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation (IVWF) is seeking applications for its Mission Support grant for nonprofit organizations serving primarily Imperial County. Donor Name: Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation State: California County: Imperial County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation (IVWF) aims to make the Imperial Valley A Better Place to Live for All. It recognizes the importance and value of focusing on the quality of life for the residents of the Imperial County and want to support the work that many organizations are doing to address health and wellness, and community engagement in disinvested communities and especially with populations and groups that have been historically excluded from planning and decision-making. In addition, they value the importance of the nonprofits that lead this work and are committed to supporting them in building capacity to carry out their work and mission. Focus Areas  Health and Wellness Food insecurity and healthy eating Active living and physical activity Mental and emotional health Safe and healthy living neighborhoods Social health Programs that focus on the awareness and prevention of asthma, prenatal care, diabetes, and obesity Health and wellness programs that benefit children, disadvantaged students, farm workers, homeless, LGBTQ, low-income families, seniors and veterans Community Engagement Helping community members address the issues and needs they face in their communities Engaging community members to work together on community priorities Creating opportunities for community members to gather and socialize Helping community members gain awareness and become better informed Listening to the community to learn more about their priorities and helping them take actions to improve conditions Building the community’s capacity so they can create the change they want to see Nonprofit Capacity Building Strengthening the operations of the organization Strengthening the staff and team of the organization Building a strong volunteer base Attending conferences and workshops Purchasing and/or improving equipment and software Technical assistance or consulting services Funding Information IVWF’s 2024 Mission Support grant funding ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 per recipient. The total fund is $80,000. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for IVWF’s 2023 Mission Support, your organization must: be a 501(c)(3) or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor; serve regions in Imperial County; provide direct services to underserved communities, and For more information, visit IVWF.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is currently accepting applications for the popular Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP). Donor Name: Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) State: Hawaii County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: This is the fourth year of the grant program which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities. A total of $3,576,470 is available for this year’s program which was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the 2018 Farm Bill. Examples of the types of activities that may be funded under this grant include: Small-Scale Gardening – purchase tools or equipment, soil, seeds, plants, canning equipment, refrigeration, composting equipment, towers, hydroponic and aeroponic farming. Small-Scale Herding and Livestock Operations – purchase animals, buy, erect or repair fencing for livestock. Apiary – bees and bee boxes, education, expanding food markets. Eligibility Criteria  This year’s program is open to: Individuals, including backyard farmers – for the amount set at $5,000 per applicant. Applicants must be Hawai‘i resident, at least 18 years old and head of the household. Those previously granted awards under the MGFSP are ineligible. Organizations that are registered to do business in Hawai‘i, including Native Hawaiian, nonprofits, federally funded educational facilities – for the amount set at $10,000 per applicant. Organizations receiving awards will be required to provide matching funds of at least 10% of the grant award. The matching funds cannot be derived from other federal sources. For more information, visit Hawaii Department of Agriculture.

The Wayne County and Pike County is pleased to announce the United Way Grant Program. Donor Name: United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike Counties State: Pennsylvania County: Pike County (PA), Wayne County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Wayne County and Pike County United Way fight for a quality education that leads to graduation, stable employment and steady, sufficient income to support a family’s financial stability while enjoying good physical and mental health, all with a solid safety net in times of crisis.  The mission of the program is to improve the quality of life for the people of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties and surrounding communities by serving as a catalyst for community problem solving and by conducting an efficient, encompassing volunteer fundraising effort to positively impact the community’s most compelling social problems. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations seeking funding must be non-profit, 501(c)(3) health and human service organizations providing in-person, direct services in Wayne County. Funding may be requested for existing programs, new programs or initiatives, program expansion and capital items. Grants that are made available to organizations range from $500 to $4,000. These funds distributed to the community were raised during last year’s United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike campaign by individuals, businesses and foundations who specifically wanted to support services for Wayne and/or Pike County residents. For more information, visit United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike.

The City of North Charleston is seeking applications for its Accommodations Tax Grants. Donor Name: City of North Charleston State: South Carolina City: North Charleston Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Accommodations Tax Grants are provided through revenue received by the City for its share of the 2% lodging tax levied by the State of South Carolina. These monies can only be used for activities related to tourism, including: advertising and promotion of tourism promotion of the arts and cultural events support for facilities where civic and cultural activities take place additional health, safety and public services for tourists transportation shuttles visitor information centers waterfront erosion control and repair Criteria The funds are awarded to non‐profit organizations. An Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, mandated by the State and composed of seven representatives of the hospitality industry, reviews applications for funding and makes recommendations to City Council for the award of these funds. For more information, visit City of North Charleston.