Grants for City or township governments - Youth

The George B. Henderson Foundation offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for projects enhancing and preserving the outdoor elements of Boston, including parks, city streets, buildings, monuments, and architectural works, with a special interest in permanent public art projects and outdoor spaces, available to 501(c)(3) organizations and not individuals.

The Central Kansas Kids FUNd aims to support project/programs and organizations having interest in children’s behavioral research, child welfare, teaching parent skills, and/or strengthening families. Donor Name: Central Kansas Community Foundation State: Kansas County: Butler County (KS), Elk County (KS), Harvey County (KS), Marion County (KS), Sedgwick County (KS), Wilson County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Projects that provide other services, like parent education classes or activities to build family relationships, of which providing a meal is one part, may be funded.  Projects that focus on parenting tools and behavioral skills will receive priority.  Funding Information  Funding requests should not exceed $1,500. Eligibility Criteria  To apply for this opportunity, your organization must meet the following requirements:  Possess a 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service code, be exempt under statute (i.e. educational institution, church, city, or county), or be formally linked to an organization with such distinction. Management should be in the hands of reliable, ethical, and experienced personnel. Be in any service area of Central Kansas Community Foundation and its affiliates – Harvey, Butler, Marion, Elk, Wilson, and Sedgwick (Valley Center) counties. For more information, visit CKCF.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the System Agency, is accepting Applications for the targeted Houston Preventative and Primary Health (HPPH) Services provided in “At-Risk” or “Distressed” communities. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to deliver services that expand access to no-or low-cost preventative and primary medical, dental, diagnostic, specialty, and children’s health services to improve the health of low-income adults and children in the targeted Houston area.

This initiative provides funding to municipalities and Indian Nations in New York State to build or improve swimming facilities in underserved communities, promoting safe access to swimming.

The Minneapolis Foundation announces a call for proposals from nonprofits, schools, and school districts seeking grants for work that advances equity and supports youth voice in local K-12 schools. Donor Name: Minneapolis Foundation State: Minnesota City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Reimagine Education grants prioritize efforts to: Elevate student and community voices and power to build bridges between schools, families, and communities and improve school climates and academic outcomes. Provide opportunities for educators to build their understanding of race and equity and implement strategies that create culturally responsive and inclusive schools. Advocate for policies at the school, local, and state level to address systemic barriers to racial equity in Minnesota’s education system. Here’s a non-exhaustive list of  the types of work foundation plans to support: Student leadership and power building Recruitment and retention of diverse educators with equity-focused mindsets Principal and teacher leadership and collaboration Development of equity and climate frameworks Local or state policy advocacy Professional development and training to support teachers and school leaders to implement evidence-based literacy instruction Development and implementation of strategies to address student mental health challenges and improve school climate and culture Efforts to engage students and their families in district and school-level decision-making. Funding Information Grants will range from $10,000 to $75,000, with an average award of $25,000 to $40,000. Grant Period The grant period is September 2, 2024, to June 13, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Funding will be awarded to public schools or school districts and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that organize students, parents, and community members; engage in education policy advocacy to advance equity and eliminate disparities; and help educators collaborate to build their understanding of race, equity, and culture, and to create positive school climates. Foundation will prioritize proposals that impact Minneapolis; however, they will consider organizations in inner-ring suburbs (Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, etc.). For more information, visit Minneapolis Foundation.

This grant provides funding to individuals or organizations across the U.S. for environmental projects that promote sustainability and community engagement.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program. Donor Name: Apache Corporation State: Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Since 2005, the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program has provided more than 5 million trees to over 1,000 nonprofit charitable partners and government agencies in the U.S. They donate trees to a wide variety of organizations, including cities, counties, schools, parks, universities, youth associations, wildlife refuges and charitable service groups. In addition to the development and improvement of public parks and greenspaces, community partners often request trees to support a broad range of conservation efforts, including preservation of natural habitats and reforestation. Application Guidelines Applicant organizations must be a charitable nonprofit organization, or municipal, state or federal government agency or institution with 501(c)(3) federal tax exemption status to qualify. Individuals, private landowners, for-profit organizations, or political/trade/civic membership-based organizations (including 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) federal exemption status) are not eligible. Applicant organizations in states where Apache Corporation has operations in the United States are eligible to apply. Areas of operations include Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana or Wyoming. Requests can be made for sizes varying from bare root seedlings up to five gallon containers. Grant recipients must request a minimum of 50 one gallon, three gallon or five gallon trees per project or a minimum of 1,000 bareroot seedlings. Grantees must work directly with Apache’s partner arborist. Grantees will not be granted funds directly. The Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program is designed to provide native/indigenous species to the applicant’s local geographical area. Apache Corporation reserves the right, based on economic and environmental conditions, to make substitutions as necessary and/or required. Apache Corporation will assume the cost of the trees and freight delivery to the recipient’s designated location. Applicants must agree to receive any and all trees granted to their organization in a single delivery. All trees granted must be distributed by May 15, 2025. It is the responsibility of the grant recipient to plant and care for the trees. You agree to Apache Corporation’s brand standards and guidelines for the use of the Apache logo and name within your organization’s media and communications (newsletter, event flyer, web site, social media), and you agree to coordinate any press releases and/or public announcements regarding your grant award with Apache Corporation, as listed in the grant award letter. For more information, visit Apache Corporation.

The LGBTQ Grant Program award grants to support planning, research, and general operations that address priority needs of LGBTQ Mississippians as they strive to live safely, openly and without alienation, isolation, prejudice and/or discrimination. Donor Name: LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi State: Mississippi County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The LGBTQ Grant Program, which receives resources from a Fund held at the Community Foundation for Mississippi, provides resources that align with and support the vision, mission, and beliefs defined by the Advisory Board of The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Special attention will be paid to the following:  proposals that demonstrate a commitment to addressing the needs of LGBTQ communities that have been most demonstrably underserved, including but not limited to, communities of color, youth, seniors, and persons in rural communities;  intersectional programs addressing faith and acceptance; and  efforts serving transgender and gender non-conforming persons.  Geographic Area Applicants must be in Mississippi or provide services that have a positive direct impact on Mississippi’s LGBTQ population. Eligibility Criteria Applicants for grants from the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi include the following:  nonprofit organizations with current tax-exempt status under Section 501c3 of the IRS code that are in compliance with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s charity registration, fee payment, audit (if required), and reporting requirements; units of local government (including schools school districts, public-private partnerships, and quasi-governmental entities);  research centers (independent and those associated with universities);  public and private institutions of higher learning; and  federally recognized Indian tribes. For more information, visit LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi.

The City of St. Petersburg is excited to announce the Arts and Culture Grant. Donor Name: City of St. Petersburg State: Florida City: St. Petersburg Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Arts and Culture Grants are intended to provide operating funds to eligible organizations that contribute to the vibrant cultural opportunities that serve the diverse citizens of the St. Petersburg community as part of the Mayor’s Pillars for Progress focusing on arts and culture, as well as education and youth opportunities. The Arts and Culture Grants, in addition to supporting established organizations, will encourage fostering new or emerging artistic expressions and intentional inclusivity throughout the City of St. Petersburg. Funding Information Level 1: Organizations with budgets of $100,000 to $149,999 are eligible to receive up to $7,500 or a maximum of 10% of the most completed fiscal year’s operating budget. Level 2: Organizations with budgets of $150,000 to $499,999 are eligible to receive up to $15,000. Level 3: Organizations with budgets of $500,000 or more are eligible to receive up to $22,500. Grant Period Grant-funded activities cannot begin before October 1, 2024, or extend beyond September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must fulfill the following criteria: Be registered with the Florida Secretary of State as a non-profit organization Be a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization whose primary mission is arts or culture programming Be in existence and provide services to the residents of the City for at least one year Provide more than 50% of its programming and attendance within St. Pete Have no outstanding debts to the City of St Petersburg The organization must present arts/cultural programming, performances, or exhibitions primarily for the benefit of St. Pete residents and its visitors on an ongoing basis for at least a year prior Have at least one full paid staff member and operations in excess of $100,000 for the most recently completed fiscal year at the time of the application. For more information, visit City of St. Petersburg.

The Texas Pride Impact Funds is accepting applications for its 2024 Community Grants. Donor Name: Texas Pride Impact Funds State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Communities and Populations In the effort to drive support and build capacity in LGBTQ+ communities that have been historically disadvantaged, TPIF has identified Focus Communities and Populations to guide its work and establish funding priorities. While they will continue to fund a full range of organizations, projects, and leaders, (particularly through the donor advised funds) they will prioritize funding within the general and special grant cycles for the Focus Communities and Populations. They embrace organizations and projects that address the current and direct needs of communities while also seeking to correct the systemic injustices that unfairly burden people living within these identities and at their intersections. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression: While using the acronym of LGBTQ+ serves the full spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. These include but are not limited to: Lesbian Gay Bisexual Queer Asexual, Aromantic Questioning Transgender, Two-Spirit, Transexual, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming, Agender Intersex TPIF places a focus on supporting the safety, rights, health, and well-being of Texas’ people of transgender experience. Geography: While TPIF funds groups that work statewide and in local communities, for the next five years it will seek to build capacity in these geographic areas: Rural underserved areas Border communities Towns and small cities Under-resourced areas and neighborhoods within urban centers Race and Ethnicity: TPIF focuses on building the capacity of organizations, projects, and leaders serving communities of color including: Black and/or African American Native and Indigenous Peoples Hispanic/Latino(a)/Latinx Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Desi, and Arab (APIDA) Age: TPIF recognizes the difficulties of being LGBTQ+ at each end of the age spectrum and maintains a focus on essential services and social supports for: Senior and elderly people Youth particularly those who are unhoused Young adults 18 – 25 Displaced People: TPIF recognizes the complications to living of displaced people and will concentrate on: Immigrants Homeless Youth Undocumented Persons Refugees Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Persons People living with and at higher risk for HIV/AIDS: TPIF maintains a focus on organizations and projects that serve PLWHA and communities at higher risk to HIV/AIDS. People living with Disabilities: TPIF maintains a focus on organizations and projects that serve people with disabilities. Eligibility Criteria  The grantmaking to non-profit organizations and organizations with fiscal sponsorship is intentionally broad for initiatives providing direct support to LGBTQ+ persons and communities in Texas. Community Grants award funds for general operating support; applications are not required to identify projects or submit project plans. Ineligibility Applications from individuals. National organizations or their local affiliates, except for programs developed at the local level to meet local needs in Texas. Initiatives outside the State of Texas. Endowment funds. Annual campaigns, capital campaigns, donor recognition events, event sponsorships. Applications from government agencies. Organizations that do not support transformational change and inclusivity of all LGBTQ+ individuals as well as racial equity in Texas. More than one application per organization per year. Academic research. Organizations that are not 501(c)3 or do not have a Fiscal Sponsor. For more information, visit TPIF.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of  Nutrition and Physical Activity (BNPA) administers funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC) for the State of Arizona. The USDA nutrition programs are discretionary, and each provides a specific service to women, infants, and children who are low-income and at nutritional risk. The overall goal of all the USDA Nutrition Programs is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing eligible participants access to nourishing food and supportive nutrition education. ADHS is working with the counties to provide WIC services, and this opportunity is to provide additional community support as needed.  Financial Notes: N/A

The LA2050 Grants Challenge is an open call for ideas to make Los Angeles the best place to learn, create, play, connect, and live. Donor Name: LA2050 State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: A total of $1 million will be awarded to 15 organizations to implement their ideas to address the issues that Angelenos care most about. LA2050 will also commit to a one-year partnership with the winners – leveraging its resources, assets, and networks to help the projects succeed. Together, the winning organizations, LA2050, and Angelenos will make progress for the region that will change the course of future. Issue Areas Access to creative industry employment Affordable housing and homelessness Community safety Green space, park access, and trees Health care access Immigrant and refugee support Income inequality K-12 STEAM education Opportunities for people who have been incarcerated Play equity to advance mental health Public transit Support for foster and systems-impacted youth Youth economic advancement Benefits Beyond the potential to receive a grant for your work, they believe that applying to the challenge will provide additional benefits including: The opportunity to participate in a first-of-its-kind regional effort Increased awareness and exposure via public platform Increased understanding of LA’s social impact landscape The opportunity to cultivate and build new relationships with peers The chance to build a coalition of committed Angelenos and organizations to support important work in LA The opportunity to learn how to tell a compelling story about your organization’s impact Inspiring the creation of videos, photos, tweets, and pithy messaging to promote your proposal Visibility in front of other foundations and potential alternative funding sources—past challenges have resulted in more than $6.5 million in grants from outside funders using the LA2050 platform for their grantmaking ‘Volunteer’ and ‘Donate’ buttons on each submission page to drive resources to your organization A page on our Ideas Hub, a database of all organizations that have applied to the LA2050 Grants Challenge and their proposals Kinds of ideas LA2050 looking to support Bold ideas that will produce measurable wins for the LA region A spirit of collaboration and desire to unify and amplify collective efforts A clear focus on inclusion, diversity of voices, and equity Efforts that not only produce positive results, but are also focused on increasing local engagement and civic participation A desire to test new strategies Funding Information Funding Information The Goldhirsh Foundation will award a total of $1,000,000 to eligible organizations applying for grant amounts ranging from $50,000 (five (5) total Awards) to $75,000 (ten (10) total Awards) over a one-year period.  Eligibility Criteria Grants accept applications from registered non-profit, for-profit, fiscally-sponsored, or governmental organizations serving Los Angeles County and its residents. Both new or existing projects, programs, or initiatives are eligible for funding, as long as your work impacts one or more of this year’s issue areas (to be announced). For more information, visit LA2050.

The Manistee County Community Foundation is seeking applications to create and fund numerous projects that improve the lives of those who live in Manistee County. Donor Name: Manistee County Community Foundation State: Michigan County: Manistee County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The interest areas encompass all aspects of life including youth and education, arts and culture, the environment, health and human services, recreation, community development and more. The Community Foundation generally seeks to invest in projects that do the following, although they do not expect that all of these elements will be addressed in every application:  Address root causes  Will make a lasting impact on community and are sustainable  Attract funding and other resources to community  Demonstrate collaboration and/or coordination of efforts or resources  Target underserved members of community  Are accessible to participants, regardless of their identity or physical, social, financial or other circumstances  Include diverse perspectives, especially of those who stand to benefit Funding Information Generally, the minimum grant award will be $1,000 and the maximum grant award will be up to $10,000, with the exception of recreation grants which, through the remarkable generosity of a donor, may be up to $100,000. Grant Period Generally, projects should be completed within one year of a grant award. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible applicants include tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, units of government, including federally recognized tribes. Support may also be considered for religious institutions. Projects must be located in Manistee County, unless pre-approved by the Community Foundation, and benefit residents of Manistee County Foundation does not make grants to individuals, or grants to cover deficits, or other previously incurred obligations In general, they will not consider a new grant to an organization that has an open grant or has not met prior grant requirements For more information, visit MCCF.

The Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff is accepting grant applications to create a culture of community philanthropy and to generate the financial capacity to provide support in perpetuity for vital community programs which meet the ever-changing needs of a vibrant Flagstaff community. Donor Name: Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff State: Arizona Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  05/22/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Awarding grants to Flagstaff’s nonprofit organizations is at the center of the Foundation’s service to the local community. In this effort grant applicants are their partners, bringing services and programs directly to people throughout the community. To help carry out this mutual goal, the Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff provides a variety of funding opportunities that enable schools, organizations and community groups to carry out projects, and maintain ongoing, high-quality services and programs.  The Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff seeks to build on the strengths and assets of Flagstaff nonprofit organizations by offering a competitive grant program focused on Fields of Interest or initiatives in one or more of the following areas: Flagstaff Education Fund Educational Resources Fund Flagstaff Environmental Education and Conservation Fund Flagstaff Healthcare Fund Flagstaff Music Education Fun Pickard Arts & Culture Fund For Flagstaff Flagstaff Social Services Fund Flagstaff Victim Services Fund Flagstaff Youth Fund Flagstaff  Animal Welfare Flagstaff Substance Abuse Prevention Fund Funding Information Grants have typically been awarded from $750 to $5,000. Funds can be used to build the capacity of the organization support direct service projects and programs support capital expenditures. Please review the funding range available through this grant provide general operating support and indirect/direct administrative costs support one-year and/or renewable funding proposals (there is no guarantee for second year funding) Immediate Flagstaff Area  Proposals must specifically benefit the residents of Flagstaff. The approximate area covered by the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization including, Bellemont on the west Kachina Village and Mountainaire on the south, Winona on the east, and San Francisco Peaks on the north and also will include the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) service area. Eligibility Quiz/Criteria  You will be required to disclose if your organization meets the criteria listed below before you get access to the application. The applicant organization is fully authorized by its board and other applicable partners/collaborators to submit this application. Has your organizational profile been updated? Please check mailing addresses and contact information. Is your organization (or fiscal sponsor) a 501(c)(3) organization, school, municipality, or tribal entity that operates with fiscal accountability and responsibility? Religious organizations may apply for funding of non-sectarian programs. ACF requires all applicants for grants to comply with its non-discrimination policy. Please confirm that the organization applying for this grant does not unlawfully discriminate against employees, volunteers, board members, or the members, clients, or students it serves on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. If your organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is your tax-exempt status current? Applications from organizations with a non-exempt status at the time of submission will be declined. For more information, visit ACF.

The Healthy Environment or All (HEAL) Capacity grant program focuses on enhancing community-led decision making to advancing environmental justice (EJ) and building climate resilience. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Health State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This funding equips communities most impacted by environmental hazards, including but not limited to Native Nations, Black communities, rural communities, youth, low income, unhoused, disabled, LGBTQ+, and/or other communities most vulnerable to climate impacts, with necessary resources needed to collaborate with state agencies on environmental health decisions. The Legislature required the state Department of Health (DOH) to set this grant program based on the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding recommendations and budget priorities. These grants are supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. They offer two funding opportunities to support communities in building capacity to engage in HEAL activities. Eligible organizations may apply to one or both of the following: Pass-through funding – They invite community-based organizations to sub-grant funds to other community-based organizations working with overburdened communities and vulnerable populations across Washington State to support equitable community engagement and participation in HEAL activities. Project funding – An organization may apply on its own or in partnership with other organization(s) for funds to build organizational and community capacity to provide guidance and input to: Environmental Justice Council on implementation of the HEAL Act. Department of Health on updates to the environmental health disparities map. State agencies on implementation of the HEAL Act (including environmental justice assessments, budgeting and funding, community, and Tribal engagement). Funding Information Total Amount of Funding: $11.6 million Estimated Funding Range per Award: $250,000 – $1,000,000 Eligibility Criteria This funding is open to eligible organizations in both rural and urban areas. They hope to reach communities across the state through this funding. Tribal organizations and Urban Native led non-profits with 501(c)3 status with service areas in WA state are encouraged to apply for either type of funding. These applications will be scored to account for Tribal sovereignty, data sovereignty, and proprietary traditional knowledge protection. Federally recognized Tribes are eligible to apply for the Tribal Heal Capacity reserved for Tribal governments. Community based organizations with 501(c)3 status are eligible to apply for passthrough funds. Large institutions (i.e. hospitals/community health centers, academic institutions, local health jurisdictions, local government such as city county) are invited to apply in partnership with a 501(c)3 or fiscally sponsored community based organization. It is expected that passthrough fund grantees will spend a reasonable amount of awarded funds on administrative costs associated with establishing and distributing the funds Organizations receiving pass-through funds must also meet the following qualifications: Administrative and fiscal capacity to set up and manage pass-through funding. Capacity to develop and implement a plan for equitably soliciting applications from, selecting, and allocating funding to subgrantee organizations. Demonstrated ability to work equitably with communities and populations across the state, in particular, those most impacted by environmental injustice. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with external organizations with accountability and transparency. For more information, visit Washington State Department of Health.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2024 Grant aims to support the development and enhancement of public outdoor recreation facilities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This state-administered program seeks applications from cities, counties, state agencies, and federal agencies to improve local park amenities and infrastructure. Eligible projects may include the development of campgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing amenities, and various recreational trails. Successful applicants are required to match the LWCF grant funding on a 1:1 basis, with grant requests ranging from $25,000 to $250,000. The deadline for application submission is May 31, 2024.

The Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation offers grants between $1,000 to $10,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Baltimore area, focusing on mental health, cancer prevention and treatment, arts exposure for youth, and educational opportunities for disadvantaged children, excluding start-ups, capital projects, individuals, multi-year projects, higher education institutions, and organizations outside Baltimore.

The Welch Charitable Fund supports organizations that serve people in need in the Greater Portland (Cumberland County) area. Donor Name: Maine Community Foundation State: Maine County: Cumberland County (ME) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priorities To receive a grant, a project must: Serve individuals in the Greater Portland (Cumberland County) area Focus on youth, education, health care, recovery from substance use disorder and/or arts and culture. The fund has particular interest in capital investments, including select capital campaigns. Types of Funding This program provides: Grants that will increase the scope (number of people or services provided), and/or grants that will improve efficiency or effectiveness of organizations. Grants for new or expanded projects. Funding Information Median Award- $10,000 Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and also classified as an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) Municipalities Public schools Public agencies working for the State of Maine Indian tribal governments (or political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior Groups without any tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that is an eligible organization as described above. For more information, visit Maine Community Foundation.

The City Council has approved $100,000 of these funds to be awarded in grants for opioid remediation programs and services. Donor Name: City of Naperville State: Illinois City: Naperville Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Projects must qualify as an approved abatement program under settlement restrictions and must impact Naperville residents. Programs and services must qualify as an Approved Abatement Program and impact Naperville residents. Approved Abatement Programs include the following: Expanding training and increasing distribution of Naloxone or other FDA-approved drug to reverse opioid overdoses Distributing medication-assisted treatment to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured Providing or expanding treatment and recovery support services such as residential and inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient therapy or counseling, recovery housing, and harm reduction Providing or expanding screening, intervention and treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women and recovery for neonatal abstinence syndrome Providing or expanding warm hand-off programs and recovery services, including comprehensive wrap-around services for individuals in recovery Providing or expanding evidence-based education to school-based and youth-focused programs that discourage and prevent misuse of opioids Providing or expanding syringe service programs and expanding community drug disposal programs Media campaigns and public education to prevent misuse of opioids. Grants are reimbursement-based. Grantees must accrue costs prior to requesting reimbursement from the City of Naperville. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations applying are not required to be a non-profit 501(c)(3) or recognized by the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization. School districts, medical providers, coalitions and faith communities are welcome to apply, as are non-profit organizations and providers. Entities that have already received 2024 City of Naperville grant funding are eligible to apply for additional funding. For more information, visit City of Naperville.

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy is happy to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2024 Grant Funding Program. Donor Name: City of New Orleans State: Louisiana City: New Orleans Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For the FY24 cycle, twenty-five (25) grants of $2,000 will be awarded to individuals and organizations that are engaging in activities that promote the cultural economy through educating  youth, training cultural producers, providing networking opportunities, creating cultural events, and other projects that align with the Office of Cultural Economy’s mission. What can be Fund: Workshops, training, and conferences that build cultural economy capacity in cultural non-profits, neighborhood organizations, and cultural businesses. Capacity Building includes networking, teaching skills such as fundraising/grant writing, working with partners to improve programming, leveraging, education about sustainability, learning of new concepts such as place-based planning, etc. Workshops, training, and conferences in any of the Cultural Economy segments as defined by the Office of Cultural Economy: Entertainment (dance, theater, music, film, sound recording), Design (fashion, interactive media, communications), Preservation (architecture, construction, landscape architecture, and interior design related to preserving historic buildings and assets), Culinary Arts, Literary Arts and Humanities, and Visual Arts and Crafts. Events with art and cultural components. Funds can be used for paying musicians or other performers, attracting tourists, or other activities that will directly impact either cultural workers or attract sales for art and cultural vendors. Note: all funded programs, events, and activities must acknowledge support from the Office of Cultural Economy through use of their logo or written/verbal acknowledgment. Eligibility Criteria State and federal 501(c)3 nonprofits For profit businesses licensed with the City and State and are in good standing Note they do not fund for-profit activities, but community/cultural activities organized by for-profit businesses qualify Individuals, such as artists, who have secured a fiscal agent (such as a nonprofit) For more information, visit City of New Orleans.