Grants for County governments - Local

This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities to develop and preserve affordable housing for low-income residents in Maui County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Cobb County to create and improve affordable housing options for low- to moderate-income families facing housing insecurity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working on housing, infrastructure, and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Charleston County, South Carolina.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Denver that are working to reduce fossil fuel transportation and promote cleaner travel options to help combat climate change.

This grant provides financial support to event organizers in Carbon County, Utah, to promote tourism and attract overnight visitors through targeted marketing efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various local organizations and institutions in Barton County, Kansas, to enhance recycling initiatives and promote sustainable waste management practices.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government units in Charlevoix County, Michigan, to implement projects that enhance community well-being across various focus areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Cobb County, Georgia, to implement programs that address homelessness and housing instability through services like emergency shelter, street outreach, and homelessness prevention.

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in McHenry County facing urgent, unexpected challenges that threaten their operations or mission.

This program provides funding for small-scale conservation projects in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, aimed at improving environmental quality and engaging the community through educational initiatives.

This program provides financial support to municipal governments in Bergen County, New Jersey, to improve and maintain public parks and recreational facilities for their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to food recovery organizations and local jurisdictions in Orange County to improve infrastructure and expand programs that divert surplus edible food from landfills, in line with California's environmental mandates.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Cobb County, Georgia, to deliver essential public services that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, addressing critical issues like housing insecurity, mental health, and economic stability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and organizations for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Sterling Heights.

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Norfolk to improve services for homeless individuals and families, including outreach, emergency shelters, and rapid re-housing efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Hood River, Oregon, to support tourism-related projects that enhance visitor experiences and increase overnight stays in the area.

The City of Kemah's Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Sponsorship Program offers funding to organizations for events that directly enhance and promote tourism, as well as the convention and hotel industry within the city. This initiative is designed to align with the city's mission to stimulate economic growth through increased visitor traffic, ensuring that the local hospitality sector benefits from funded activities. The program's core objective is to utilize Hotel/Motel Tax funds to support endeavors that bring tangible advantages to Kemah's tourism landscape. To be eligible for funding, applications must satisfy a two-part criterion. Firstly, the "heads in beds" test requires that every funded project or event must demonstrably attract overnight tourists to Kemah's hotels and motels, thereby directly bolstering the city's lodging industry. This ensures that the grant funds are utilized in a manner that directly contributes to the program's primary goal of promoting the city's hotel industry. The target beneficiaries are primarily the hotels, motels, and businesses within the tourism sector in Kemah, with the ultimate impact goal of increasing their revenue and overall economic vitality. Secondly, the project or event must fall into one of nine statutorily authorized categories. These categories include convention and visitor centers/registration, advertising the city, promotion of the arts, historical restoration and preservation, sporting events in counties under one million in population, enhancing or upgrading existing sports facilities or fields (in certain cities), tourist transportation systems, and signage directing the public to frequently visited sights and attractions. These categories represent the key priorities and focuses of the grant program, ensuring that diverse aspects of tourism and community enrichment are supported. The expected outcomes and measurable results of the program include a measurable increase in hotel occupancy rates, a rise in the number of overnight tourists, and an enhancement of Kemah's reputation as a tourist destination. By funding projects aligned with these categories, the city aims to create a vibrant tourism ecosystem that benefits both visitors and local businesses. The City of Kemah's strategic priority is to maximize the economic benefits derived from the Hotel/Motel Tax through targeted investments in tourism promotion and infrastructure. The theory of change behind this program is that by providing financial support to events and projects that directly attract overnight visitors and enhance tourist experiences, the city will foster sustainable growth in its tourism and hotel industries.

This program provides financial support to non-farm businesses in Orange County, particularly those owned by women and BIPOC, to help them grow, hire staff, and make a positive economic impact.