Grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses - Social Advocacy

This funding opportunity provides financial support to legal services nonprofits and small law firms working to combat social, economic, and environmental injustices through impactful litigation across the U.S. and Canada.

The Recovery Friendly Workplace Pilot Program, launched by the Maryland Department of Labor, aims to create a supportive environment for employees recovering from substance use disorders. The program encourages employers to adopt workplace policies that assist in employee recovery, provides stigma-reducing education, and facilitates research on recovery-friendly practices. It seeks to promote workplace well-being and recovery for employees and their families while fostering community awareness.

Grant Opportunity: Alabama Power Foundation Grants Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: - For questions about Foundation Grants and application content, contact Maggie Beans at [email protected]. - For questions about the application portal, login information, and approval status, contact Lisa Blue at [email protected]. - Division Contacts: - Birmingham Division (Jefferson, Shelby, and portions of St. Clair, Walker, Blount counties): Kimberly Jackson – [email protected] - Southern Division (Auburn, Camden, Clanton, Greenville, Marion, Opelika, Prattville, Selma, Tallassee, Wetumpka): Mike Jordan – [email protected] - Eastern Division (Alexander City, Anniston, Gadsden, Oneonta, Pell City, Roanoke, Sylacauga, Talladega): Monica Bennett – [email protected] - Southeast Division (Dothan, Eufaula, Florala Enterprise Phenix City Ozark): Chere Johnson – [email protected] - Western Division (Tuscaloosa Centreville Eutaw Demopolis Livingston Jasper Fayette Hamilton): Danielle Kimbrough – [email protected] - Mobile Division (Mobile area including the towns of Atmore Bay Minette Brewton Butler Flomaton Grove Hill Jackson Monroeville Thomasville): Beth Thomas – [email protected] - Statewide initiatives or impacts more than one Division: Maggie Beans – [email protected] Award Details: - Cycle 1: - Application Deadline: December 15th each year - Award Notification: March of the following year (1st quarter) - Cycle 2: - Application Deadline: June 14th each year - Award Notification: October of the same year (3rd quarter)

This program provides in-kind data services to U.S. non-profit organizations focused on environmental health, community engagement, and effective resource management.

Vernon County is offering grant funding through the National Opioid Settlement to support projects related to the abatement, prevention, treatment, and recovery of opioid drug use and its effects. The funding is available to non-profit organizations, businesses, schools, and local governmental agencies in Vernon County. Eligible projects should align with the values and mission of the Opioid Prevention and Abatement Steering Committee and focus on efforts to educate, train, reduce, and prevent harm from opioids. Applicants can request funding ranging from $100 to $25,000 per application, with a limit of one application per calendar year and a total of three applications per project. There will be three application periods offered each year. To apply, applicants will need to present their proposal to the Opioid Steering Committee, with presentations limited to 5 minutes followed by a question and answer session. It is important to note that projects unrelated to opioid prevention or mitigation efforts, requests for existing debt, expenses that have already been invoiced or paid, and any other expenses deemed ineligible by the Opioid Steering Committee will not be considered for funding.

The Pulitzer Center is offering the Truth Decay Grant Initiative for journalists and newsrooms interested in addressing science misinformation, science denial, and the spread of pseudoscience. The initiative aims to expose those responsible for spreading misinformation and support journalists in developing innovative responses to combat mistruths. They are particularly interested in proposals that explore the reasons behind the spread of scientific misinformation, the challenges of reporting on science in today's media landscape, the creators and beneficiaries of misinformation, and unique perspectives on pseudoscience and misinformation in society. The initiative is open to U.S. residents and journalists worldwide, and they encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The grants do not cover expenses such as books, feature-length films, staff salaries, equipment purchases, general expenses, start-up funding, routine breaking news coverage, advocacy/marketing campaigns, or data projects solely for academic research. For more information, visit the Pulitzer Center website.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and researchers focused on advancing racial and Indigenous health equity through innovative, action-oriented research initiatives.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, schools, and government entities that serve the residents of Henry County in areas such as health, education, social services, cultural affairs, and civic affairs.

This grant provides funding for organizations to create engaging adventure course playspaces for kids and teenagers aged 10 and older in select U.S. cities, focusing on low-income communities and involving local youth in the planning and fundraising process.

This grant provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, startups, and local governments across the USA, to help fund impactful projects and initiatives.

The grant opportunity is open to organizations of all types across the USA, including nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, and small businesses. The grant applications are accepted bi-annually, with a spring cycle running from March 1 to May 1 and a fall cycle running from September 1 to November 1. To apply for the grant, applicants need to create an organizational and user account in the grants portal. The application can be saved as a draft and edited before submission. The grants portal also allows grantees to check the status of their grant, submit electronic grant reports if required, and access application history. All applicants are required to create an account using their email address as the username. They need to provide contact information and their organization's information, including the EIN/Tax ID number. Organizations should consolidate all applications into one user account for easy access to their full history of grants and requests. Applicants can manage their online accounts by editing contact information, beginning the application process, accessing drafts and submitted applications, and completing the reporting process for grant awards. If a grant writer works for multiple organizations, they should contact the Van Wert County Foundation to discuss their options. Before starting the application process, it is recommended to read the Grant FAQs provided on the website. To access the Grant Portal and start the application process, applicants can visit this link: [Grant Portal Link](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=VanwertGrants)

Grant Opportunity: Foreign Policy Summer Research Fellowship Grants Funder: Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) Award Details: Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded for research projects that challenge conventional wisdom on U.S. grand strategy and provide alternative visions for U.S. foreign policy. The funding levels will depend on the requirements of the research and the host institution. Graduate students are not eligible for this program but can apply for standard dissertation grants of $5,000 through a separate RFP. Eligibility: Scholars and research institutions from all fields are encouraged to apply, with a particular interest in proposals from political science, international relations, history, or economics. Applicants should submit a two-to-five page abstract of the project, CV or résumé, brief itemized budget, and a timeline of activities for the planned project. Final projects should be original and meet high standards in their field. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by 9:00 AM EDT on Monday, April 10, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they arrive. How to Apply: Interested applicants should complete the online application form available at https://charleskochinstitute.tfaforms.net/344037?tfa_13=tfa_1549 and select "RFP: Foreign Policy Summer Fellowship" for their application. Contact Information: For any questions regarding the grant opportunity, applicants can reach out to [email protected]. Additional Information: More information about CKF's approach to foreign policy and highlights from existing grantees can be found on their main foreign policy page. The Charles Koch Foundation aims to remove barriers preventing people from reaching their potential by supporting research and innovations in postsecondary education based on their guiding values of equal rights, mutual benefit, openness, and self-actualization.

Grant Opportunity: Grand Strategy Research Grants Funder: Charles Koch Foundation The Grand Strategy Research Grants program, funded by the Charles Koch Foundation, aims to support scholars and research institutions interested in challenging the current approach to U.S. foreign policy and providing alternative visions. The program is open to proposals from various fields, with a particular interest in political science, international relations, history, and economics. The grant opportunity seeks research projects that explore topics such as a grand strategy of restraint, the role of values and ethics in U.S. foreign policy formulation, unintended consequences of military actions abroad, impact on American society and civil liberties, executive-legislative relations in foreign policy, influence of interest groups on foreign policy decisions, growth of intelligence and national security establishments since 9/11, costs and impacts of foreign aid and alliance commitments, Pentagon spending and defense policy demands, consequences of a multipolar world, and leveraging technology for a sound approach to grand strategy. Applicants are required to submit a two-to-five page abstract of the project along with a CV or résumé and a brief itemized budget. Final projects should be original and meet high standards in their respective fields. Funding levels will depend on the research requirements and potential for advancing understanding of critical issues. Accepted proposals may also receive support for disseminating research findings. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants can find more information about the grant opportunity and access the application form on the Charles Koch Foundation's website at https://charleskochfoundation.tfaforms.net/344037?tfa_13=tfa_22

Grant Opportunity: Ending Endless Wars in the Middle East Funder: The Charles Koch Foundation Award Details: The Charles Koch Foundation is offering grants to support research and other activities on important foreign policy issues confronting the United States today. The grant opportunity focuses on ending endless wars in the Middle East and seeks proposals that explore various aspects related to prolonged conflicts, economic and security opportunity costs, withdrawal strategies, working with specific partners, de-escalating tensions with Iran, effects of military and foreign aid, strategic consequences of military action, social/political/economic/humanitarian effects on local populations, financial costs of military ventures, political and foreign policy processes, benefits and risks of U.S. military withdrawal. Eligibility: Organizations of all types across the USA are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. This includes nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses, etc. Other Relevant Information: - Proposals should include a two-to-five page abstract of the project, a CV or résumé, and a brief itemized budget. - Final projects should be original and meet high standards. - Funding levels will be determined based on the research requirements and potential impact. - Accepted proposals may receive support for disseminating research findings. - Proposals will be accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis. For more information and to apply for this grant opportunity from The Charles Koch Foundation, visit their website at https://charleskochfoundation.tfaforms.net/344037?tfa_13=tfa_1474.

The GOODS Program is a grant opportunity provided by Greater Good Charities. It aims to distribute food, essential supplies, clothing, housewares, toys, and more to pets and people in need across the world. The program helps various constituents including pets (homeless and owned), families facing economic hardships, unhoused populations, military veterans, domestic violence survivors, victims of disasters, and displaced persons. The GOODS Program works by sourcing and managing excess, re-branded, and short-dated food and supplies from donors such as manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. These products are then made available to qualified distribution groups called Ambassadors who ensure they reach the organizations in need known as Recipients. The program operates through a sustainable hub and spoke model similar to a food bank where goods are donated but costs are covered by handling fees and donations. To apply as a Recipient organization, interested parties can locate the nearest Ambassador on the program's website and apply directly through their website. For general inquiries or to inquire about grants and services, individuals can contact Greater Good Charities through their website or send checks to their designated address in Seattle, WA.

Grant Opportunity: Health Care Research Grants Funder: The Charles Koch Foundation Award Details: The Charles Koch Foundation is inviting scholars, researchers, and subject matter experts to submit grant proposals for research, case studies, or comparative analysis on barriers to better health care and how to address them. The foundation is particularly interested in topics such as innovative payment systems, the role of markets in health care delivery and payment systems, public policy affecting health care demand and financing, impediments to disruptive provider models and technologies, and historical analysis of the U.S. health care system. Funding levels will be determined based on the research requirements and potential impact. Eligibility: Organizations of all types across the USA are eligible to apply for these grants. This includes nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses, and other organizations interested in conducting research related to improving health care. Other Relevant Information: Applicants are required to submit a one-to-two-page abstract of their project along with a CV or résumé and a brief itemized budget. Final projects should be original and meet high standards in their field. Accepted proposals may also receive support for disseminating research findings. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. For more information about this grant opportunity and to apply, please visit the Charles Koch Foundation's website at https://charleskochfoundation.tfaforms.net/344037?tfa_13=tfa_1473

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and initiatives focused on improving the physical, social, and economic well-being of the Painesville community and its surrounding areas.

Grant Opportunity: TJX Empowering Women Program Description: The TJX Empowering Women Program is a grant opportunity that supports organizations dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of women. The program focuses on providing resources for victims of domestic violence, as well as offering education, training, and job placement services. TJX has a long-standing partnership with the National Domestic Violence Hotline in the U.S., providing foundation grants to support their helpline services. In Canada, TJX launched the Find Your Stride initiative, partnering with organizations like Dress for Success Canada, WoodGreen’s Homeward Bound program, Women in Need Society (WINS), Alice House, and Petites-Mains to provide basic needs assistance, work skills development, educational programs, and job placement opportunities for vulnerable women. Eligibility: Organizations of all types across the USA are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. This includes nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses, and other organizations committed to empowering women and supporting victims of domestic violence. Funding Highlights: - 300,000 shelter nights provided - 30,000 domestic violence services provided Alice House Partnership: TJX Canada is a proud partner of Alice House, an organization that helps women create a life free from domestic and intimate partner violence. With funding from TJX Canada, Alice House has launched Alice On The Go, a self-directed online program aimed at preventing domestic violence and educating women about warning signs and power dynamics in relationships. TJX's support also extends to Alice House's Economic Independence Program which assists women leaving Alice House in achieving financial independence. Testimonial: "Alice House has been my rock; they have shown me what it is like to always have choices in my life and how to make and keep boundaries in place for me and my children. I am glad that my family has been fortunate enough to have them as part of our new beginning." - Cindy, past Alice House client

Grant Opportunity: New York Newspapers Foundation The New York Newspapers Foundation is offering financial support to organizations that align with its mission of promoting freedom of speech and the press, as well as education and scientific research related to these fields. The foundation was established in 1977 by the New York State Publishers Association and is a public organization with 501(c)(3) status. Eligible applicants for this grant opportunity include nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses, and any other organization that focuses on the dissemination of information. To apply for funding, interested organizations need to complete the provided form and submit it to the address specified at the bottom of the form. Please note that eligibility is not guaranteed unless explicitly stated in the application guidelines or requirements.

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention's 2024-2025 Safer Portland Grant is an opportunity to help reduce gun violence through community-based prevention efforts. Who should apply? The 2024-2025 grant prioritizes efforts in the following Portland neighborhoods, including: Cully; Hazelwood; Eliot; Powellhurst-Gilbert; and/or Areas known for high rates of gun violence. Applicants supporting efforts in all neighborhoods, even those outside the priority areas, are encouraged to apply. We encourage organizations that serve culturally specific communities, women and female identifying communities, African Immigrant/Refugee communities, and the LGBTQIA+ community to apply. What programs are supported by the grant? Examples of programs and activities that can be supported through this grant include: Preventative programs, workshops, camps, and events; Flexible funds for direct community assistance and services; Youth and adult mediation and mentoring programs; Arts and culture or recreational violence preventative programs; Aftercare support funds for families of victims; and Capacity building in small contractors to provide services. How much funding is available? A total of $500,000 is available. Organizations can apply for up to $100,000. Grant awards may vary based on the scope of work and number of community members served. How to apply? Visit the City of Portland Webgrants website - https://cityofportlandgrants.net - and create an account. Select "Click here to register." Fill out the required information. Under "Program area of interest," select "ovp - office of violence prevention." Answer the remaining questions. When finished, select "Save registration information." Once your account is created, you will receive two separate emails with your login and password information. Log on to the City of Portland Webgrants website. Access the Safer Portland Grant and fill out the application and budget forms. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 17, 2024. Questions? For more information, contact Riamyrie Walter at [email protected].