Grants for Small businesses - Social Advocacy

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

The Lane County Cultural Coalition in Oregon is offering Cultural Opportunity Grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for a year, funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, to support projects that protect and stabilize cultural resources, expand public awareness of arts, humanities, and heritage, and increase access to culture, with a focus on access, awareness, and education in Lane County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help underrepresented communities in Massachusetts access training and career pathways in the clean energy sector, addressing systemic barriers and workforce gaps.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Maine-based organizations in Penobscot County for projects that aim to reduce opioid and substance use disorders through prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the expanded implementation of an evidence-based program that delivers integrated services to young children and their families in pediatric healthcare settings across New York State.

This grant provides financial support and resources to innovative early-stage projects in the fields of heritage conservation, environmental sustainability, and social justice across the United States.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions that offer charitable programs benefiting residents of Plainville, focusing on basic needs, access to opportunities, and vibrant community initiatives.

This program rewards small businesses across the U.S. that demonstrate exceptional perseverance and community impact with cash prizes and marketing support.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote public awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities, aiming to enhance community inclusion for individuals with these disabilities across Alabama.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Lewis County to implement innovative programs that address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve mental health and social well-being in rural communities across the Mountain West, targeting local organizations and individuals with creative solutions to address mental health care challenges.

This grant provides up to $10,000 in professional services to organizations focused on creating positive social or environmental change, helping them enhance their branding, marketing, and technology efforts.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote equitable access to outdoor education and environmental experiences, particularly those led by historically underrepresented groups.

This program provides $100,000 in funding to Native artists and curators for innovative projects that promote social change and cultural resilience in Indigenous communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Seattle that offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to individuals affected by commercial sexual exploitation, including survivors of sex trafficking and related issues.

This competition provides funding to innovative media startups in the U.S. that are transforming journalism through technology and new business models, with a focus on strengthening local news and promoting diversity among founders.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance education, employment, community supports, or health outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities in Alabama.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and churches that enhance the quality of life for residents in the Truman Lake region.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Washington, DC, to provide free or low-cost legal services and education to vulnerable residents, including families with mixed legal status.

This funding opportunity supports New Hampshire-based organizations in using the arts to promote healing and address public health issues through community engagement and artistic practices.