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This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

This program provides funding for scout troops in the U.S. and Canada to purchase outdoor gear that supports their long-term outdoor activities and development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to child care program owners to expand their facilities by adding spaces for infants or toddlers, addressing the critical need for more early childhood care options in the state.

This grant provides financial support to various organizations, including nonprofits and small businesses, to implement projects that enhance social services, arts, recreation, and community activities for residents of South Windsor, Connecticut.

This funding supports licensed child care providers in North Dakota to improve their facilities and meet health and safety standards, ensuring they can continue to operate effectively.

This grant provides funding to AAUW branches and state affiliates to create innovative STEM programs for girls in grades K–12, aiming to promote gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

This program provides $1,500 grants to eligible Arkansas families to access high-quality literacy tutoring services for students in kindergarten through third grade who are at risk of reading difficulties or have not met state reading standards.

This funding opportunity is designed to help individuals establish new licensed child care facilities in high-needs counties, increasing access to child care services for families in those areas.

This grant provides funding to libraries and community organizations in the U.S. to create programs that celebrate and promote the cultural storytelling and literacy of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural schools in Missouri for projects that celebrate their cultural identity and strengthen community ties through storytelling and engagement initiatives.

This grant provides funding for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to develop innovative projects that leverage digital technologies and AI to address economic and technological challenges in Kazakhstan, fostering community engagement and strengthening U.S.-Kazakhstan partnerships.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a coordinating center to conduct a long-term study on the social development of youth, focusing on factors influencing substance use, delinquency, and interactions with the juvenile justice system.

This funding opportunity assists Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Sioux City with financial support for evangelistic and catechetical projects aimed at parish renewal and community engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to youth-led organizations like 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, and FCCLA chapters in South Dakota for community improvement and public safety projects.

This grant provides financial support to licensed child care program owners in high-needs counties to expand their facilities by increasing capacity or relocating, thereby improving child care availability in their communities.

This funding opportunity is designed to support existing public charter schools in West Virginia that are looking to significantly increase their enrollment or expand grade offerings, ensuring they meet high-quality educational standards.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks applications to support a national network of 61 multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional task forces engaged in investigations, forensic examinations and prosecutions related to technology facilitated child sexual exploitation. Additionally, task forces provide forensic technical assistance to law enforcement and prosecutorial officials and provide community education information to parents, educators, prosecutors, law enforcement and others working to combat child exploitation. The successful applicant will provide program support to OJJDP; the ICAC task forces; ICAC National Training Program providers; and other federal, state, and local law enforcement officials partnering with the ICAC task force program specifically by maintaining, strengthening, and enhancing the ICAC Child Online Protection System (ICACCOPS) investigative tools.

Grant Opportunity: Family Child Care (FCC) Provider Grant Funding Organization: Division of Child Care (DCC) Contact Information: Mary Busbee at [email protected] Award Details: One-time grants of up to $5,000 are available to assist in paying for fees and purchasing items needed to establish and open a regulated Family Child Care Home. The funds aim to support new providers in creating a safe and secure program for children. The grant opportunity is open until June 30, 2024. Eligibility: The application must be completed in partnership between the Provider and the Family Child Care Network Agency. The Division of Child Care is specifically targeting individuals starting new family childcare homes across Kentucky. Other Information: The Division of Child Care aims to increase the capacity for childcare services across the state, supporting families with small classroom sizes and nontraditional hours. The goal is to provide financial stability for childcare facilities, allowing providers to focus on delivering high-quality services and establishing functional childcare structures in their communities. This grant opportunity will contribute to building strong support systems for children in Kentucky. For more information and to access the application, please visit this Microsoft Word link: [link provided].

The American Horticultural Society proudly offers the Julia Rappaport Growing Gardeners Fund, aimed at fostering a lifelong passion for gardening and horticulture among youth. This grant, ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 annually, supports one educator in starting or expanding a garden or gardening science project within a school or community setting. It seeks to increase access to hands-on gardening experiences for youth from all backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of gardening science. Applicants must detail their project's objectives, plans, timeline, staff, and budget, highlighting its anticipated impact on youth. The application period closes on May 10, 2024, and the recipient will be announced at the National Children & Youth Garden Symposium in July. Attendance at the symposium is not a requirement for application or receipt of the grant.

Name of Funding Organization: State Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program Contact Information: No contact information provided in the input. Award Details: Maine residents interested in starting a home-based or family child care business can apply for up to 75% of their start-up costs, with a maximum award of $8,500. Those adding a room exclusively for their child care business can receive up to $25,000. Eligibility: Maine residents interested in starting a home-based or family child care business are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to applications from Aroostook, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Washington Counties. Bonus points will be awarded to applicants providing care for infants, toddlers, families income-eligible for subsidy, and participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Application Process: The application process consists of two steps. Step 1 requires completing the requirements to earn a family child care license. Applications for Step 1 are accepted on a rolling basis through June 30, 2024, or until all funds are awarded. Step 2 is an invitation-only application based on eligibility determined from Step 1. It includes a description of project plans and a list of start-up expenses. Applications for Step 2 will be accepted through August 30, 2024, or until all funds are awarded. Application processing time is expected to take up to five weeks from the time of submission. Other Relevant Information: The grant awards can be used for various purposes, including renovating a home, purchasing educational materials, acquiring indoor furniture and fixtures, creating an outdoor learning environment, buying playground equipment, procuring health and safety supplies, and having working capital for the first month. The grant program does not cover adding a room to an existing home-based child care space, as it is considered a renovation. Family Child Care providers interested in expanding their licensed capacity in a new location with a Facility license can apply for the Child Care Facility Expansion Grants, but there are special licensing and fire marshal requirements to consider.