Local Health Grants

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Cave Creek to fund projects that improve community health, safety, culture, and overall quality of life.

This funding provides rental assistance to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Vancouver to help low-income households afford housing costs while promoting self-sufficiency.

The LaGrange County Community Foundation offers Community Impact Grants to support nonprofit organizations serving LaGrange County, Indiana. This program aligns with the Foundation's mission to foster effective, efficient, and self-sustaining nonprofits that create significant community impact. The grants are funded by the Foundation’s unrestricted funds, demonstrating a strategic commitment to addressing broad community needs through flexible funding. The target beneficiaries are nonprofit organizations that serve LaGrange County and its citizens. The primary impact goal is to empower these nonprofits to be more effective, efficient, and self-sustaining. The Foundation specifically seeks innovative or creative projects that will have a significant impact on the community, thereby contributing to the overall well-being and development of LaGrange County. The program prioritizes grant requests that reach a broad segment of the community, promote cooperation to avoid service duplication, and offer seed money for innovative solutions to unmet needs. It also favors projects that provide services not typically available, inspire additional funding, and ultimately enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of charitable organizations. This reflects a strategic focus on collaborative, forward-thinking initiatives that strengthen the nonprofit sector. Expected outcomes include a more robust and responsive nonprofit ecosystem within LaGrange County, with organizations that are better equipped to meet community needs. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed, the emphasis on significant impact, efficiency, and self-sustainability suggests a focus on long-term positive change. The Foundation’s theory of change appears to be that by supporting innovative and collaborative projects, they can catalyze community-wide improvements and create a lasting positive legacy.

The City of Wausau in Wisconsin is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant, aimed at benefiting low/moderate income persons, preventing slums/blight, and addressing urgent needs, with a focus on affordable housing, public services, and public facilities, open to public or private non-profit agencies, public housing authorities, and government entities.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations, civic groups, and neighborhood groups in Ellensburg to address local needs and enhance community capacity through various projects.

The Manistee County Community Foundation is seeking applications for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents of Manistee County. This grant program is aligned with the Foundation's mission to invest in projects that create a lasting impact on the community. The program aims to address root causes of issues, attract additional funding and resources, demonstrate collaboration, and target underserved community members. The target beneficiaries include all residents of Manistee County, with a particular focus on underserved individuals. The program also prioritizes projects that are accessible to participants regardless of their identity, physical, social, financial, or other circumstances, and those that incorporate diverse perspectives, especially from those who stand to benefit directly. The Foundation's priorities and focus areas encompass a broad range of community needs, including youth and education, arts and culture, the environment, health and human services, recreation, and community development. While not all elements are expected in every application, the Foundation generally seeks projects that demonstrate sustainability and coordination of efforts. Expected outcomes include projects being completed within one year of the grant award. Measurable results are implied through the focus on making a lasting impact on the community. The Foundation's strategic priorities are centered on fostering community well-being through targeted investments, and its theory of change appears to be that by funding projects addressing root causes and promoting collaboration, they can create sustainable positive change within Manistee County.

The Community Foundation for Monterey County is offering a grant of $100,000 to $500,000 to support programs and services that increase access to shelter and safety for homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula, with a focus on innovative strategies, emergency assistance, and expansion of emergency/temporary shelter, permanent housing options, and case management services.

The Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, in partnership with the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency Behavioral Health Division, is offering grants to address opioid-related disorders and harm. This initiative aligns with the Foundation's mission to improve community well-being by tackling critical public health issues. The program focuses on a comprehensive approach, encompassing prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are individuals and communities affected by opioid-related disorders within Santa Cruz County, California. The goal is to reduce the incidence and impact of opioid misuse, increase access to effective treatment and recovery services, and ultimately save lives. Nonprofit organizations providing services within Santa Cruz County are eligible to apply, ensuring that local needs are met through community-based solutions. The program prioritizes a multi-faceted strategy to combat the opioid crisis. Funding is available for a range of activities, from preventative education and early intervention programs to harm reduction strategies such as Naloxone distribution, as well as comprehensive treatment and long-term recovery support. This broad focus aims to create a robust system of care that addresses the crisis at various stages, from initial risk to sustained recovery. Expected outcomes include a measurable decrease in opioid overdose deaths and non-fatal overdoses, an increase in the number of individuals accessing treatment and recovery services, and an overall improvement in public health indicators related to opioid use. While the document does not explicitly detail the Foundation's strategic priorities or theory of change, the focus on community partnerships and a continuum of care for a pressing public health issue strongly suggests an approach centered on collaborative action and sustainable, measurable impact within the local community. A total of $810,000 will be distributed in Fiscal Year 2024/2025, with individual awards up to $400,000, and grantees will have up to two years to expend funds, by June 30, 2026.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community health projects in Monroe County that address local health needs and social determinants of health.

The Community Foundation of Randolph County in Indiana offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations for one-time projects, start-up costs for new programs, and capital needs, primarily focusing on areas such as youth, elderly, education, arts & culture, and community development, but does not fund religious purposes, individual needs, or tax-supported services.

The City of Alhambra in California is offering a Small Business Assistance Grant Program to support local small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses must either serve a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defined low- and moderate-income area within Alhambra or be owned by low- and moderate-income individuals.Groups of neighbors must find a host organization to sponsor the project and act as the project fiduciary. Applications are accepted year-round until funds are exhausted.

This grant provides matching funds to nonprofit and locally-owned newsrooms in Colorado to support their year-end fundraising campaigns, helping them raise awareness and financial support for public service journalism in their communities.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is offering a grant of $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that support diverse youth mental health providers, particularly those connected to LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, with the aim of increasing access to mental health resources, improving retention, and supporting diverse providers in King County, Washington.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Delaware Valley that offer direct services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

The City of Greenbelt's Tree Canopy grant program offers one-time, reimbursable grants to homeowners and community organizations for the purchase and planting or replacement of trees. This initiative directly aligns with the City's mission to enhance its iconic tree canopy, addressing issues caused by storm damage, disease, and invasive insects. While not explicitly stating a "foundation mission," the grant's purpose of increasing density and resiliency of the tree canopy reflects a strategic priority for urban environmental health and sustainability within the City of Greenbelt. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant are civic, neighborhood, community, and homeowner organizations, as well as apartment complexes and Greenbelt residential homeowners. The program aims to achieve several impact goals, including mitigating the effects of environmental damage on trees, promoting green infrastructure, and enhancing the overall aesthetic and ecological value of the urban landscape. By supporting the planting and replacement of trees, the grant contributes to a healthier environment for residents and a more robust ecosystem. The program prioritizes projects that contribute to the increase of the City's tree canopy density and resiliency. Funding, provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), can be used for purchasing, installing, staking, and mulching trees. This focus indicates a strategic priority on practical and tangible tree-planting efforts. The grant's theory of change appears to be that by providing financial assistance for tree acquisition and installation, the City can incentivize and empower its residents and organizations to actively participate in strengthening the local tree canopy. Expected outcomes include a significant increase in the number of healthy trees across Greenbelt, particularly in areas affected by damage or disease. Measurable results will likely include the number of trees planted or replaced, the types of trees planted, and the number of participating organizations and homeowners. Applicants are required to provide a written cost estimate for trees with a one-year guarantee, a maintenance and survivability plan, and a project budget, which suggests an emphasis on the long-term success and accountability of the planting initiatives.

CDBG COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grant – Illinois: The City of Danville is offering up to $139,820 in funding through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to support small businesses within the city in addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant aims to supplement existing federal or state programs and provide targeted assistance to help Danville businesses effectively navigate the impact of the pandemic.

The Tioga County Youth Bureau in New York is accepting applications for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to fund youth development, after-school, recreation, and sports programs run by non-profit organizations, with the aim of promoting the well-being of youth and families in under-resourced communities.

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is offering the Eastland Giving Circle Grant Program, focusing on supporting organizations that provide mental health resources to children and youth in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to make a substantive impact in the eastern Jackson County area through yearly donations from its Eastland Giving Circle, a group of philanthropic and civic-minded individuals. The grant specifically targets children and youth in Eastern Jackson County who require mental health resources. The impact goal is to improve access to and the quality of mental health support for this vulnerable population within the specified geographic area. The program's priority is to fund nonprofits with current 501(c)(3) status that have a presence or mailing address in eastern Jackson County, Missouri. Organizations requesting general operating funds, individuals, political parties or activities, primary and secondary educational institutions, and religious organizations for denominational programs are ineligible. While explicit expected outcomes and measurable results are not detailed, the implicit outcome is improved mental health and well-being for children and youth in Eastern Jackson County through the funded programs. The grant amount of $30,000 indicates a commitment to substantial support for chosen initiatives. The foundation's strategic priority is to address community needs through targeted philanthropic efforts, guided by the collective decision-making of the Eastland Giving Circle.

This grant provides funding for middle school students in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to engage in philanthropy by awarding grants to local nonprofit organizations of their choice.

This fellowship provides up to $150,000 over two years to individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are committed to personal growth as leaders and driving equitable, large-scale change in their communities.