Local Women & Girl Services Grants

The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin is currently accepting applications for its Women’s Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin State: Wisconsin County: Rock County (WI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Women’s Fund is a component of the Community Foundation. The Advisory Board is comprised of community volunteers and Community Foundation staff. The Advisory Board raises money for the endowment as well as recommends grants from the Women’s Fund in support of priorities they set related to the current needs of women and girls in Rock County Wisconsin. Investing in girls yields even higher returns in terms of the effect on women’s wages, the decisions better educated women make about having children, and their capacity to raise healthy, educated children who go on to make good wages, choose smaller family size and invest in their own children. Mission of the fund: To provide a permanently endowed funding source to non-profit agencies serving the needs of women and girls in Rock County. To provide hands-on grant-making and leadership experiences through volunteer opportunities for Fund donors. Eligibility Criteria Seeking proposals from 501(c)(3) charitable Rock County organizations and municipalities offering projects or programs that serve the mental health needs of women and girls. Services and programs eligible for grant funding may include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, caregiver stress, addictions, work/family stress, isolation, and human trafficking. Both prevention and/or response programs are eligible. Training programs for targeted audiences, support groups, mentoring programs, resource identification, and other related programs are examples for possible grant support. Collaborations throughout Rock County are encouraged.Requests from individuals are not eligible. For more information, visit CFSW.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on restoring wetlands in Maui County, promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being.

Local non-profit organizations operating within the City of Victoria may be eligible to apply for grant funding for child safety and/or child abuse intervention/prevention programs or drug and alcohol abuse intervention and prevention programs for children. Donor Name: City of Victoria State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding for the program comes from the $1.50 child safety fee that is assessed when residents register their vehicles in Victoria County. This funding must be used for child safety and welfare services as defined by state law. In fiscal year 2024, the City of Victoria used the funds to provide grants for the following programs: A World for Children: “Bridging the Gap” program to help meet the needs of foster children Boys & Girls Club of Victoria: After-school programs for different age groups Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas: Supplies and training materials for CPR/first aid, mental health first aid and youth protection training Golden Crescent CASA: Program staff funding and occupancy expenses Hope of South Texas: Part-time therapist for children and families coping with the effects of abuse Mid-Coast Family Services: After-school programs and other activities for at-risk youth The Gabriel Project of the Golden Crescent: Program staff funding and supplies Categories Child Safety and/or Abuse Intervention/Prevention: Programs designed to enhance child safety and/or intervene and prevent child abuse Drug and/or alcohol abuse and prevention for children: Programs designed to intervene and prevent drug and alcohol abuse with a target audience of children, defined. For more information, visit City of Victoria.

The Ramsey County is seeking applications for its Ramsey County Trusted Messenger Initiative Grants. Donor Name: Ramsey County State: Minnesota County: Dakota County (MN), Ramsey County (MN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of these grants is to generate and grow innovative ways to deliver a variety of public health services, resources and information. Focus an Scope Services Each organization must only submit one application and can only select one priority area below. Healthy Communities: The applicant collaborates to increase awareness and access to culturally informed public health information and programs which include healthy aging, Hmong health, sexual violence services, adolescent health, and child and teen checkups. Extra effort is made to reach racially and ethnically diverse communities, immigrant families and new Minnesotans who face the greatest health inequalities, language barriers, and/or may be isolated from county and other community services. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): The applicant collaborates to increase WIC program awareness and referrals of pregnant and postpartum women and their children so they may receive healthy food, nutrition education and lactation support. Extra effort is made to reach people early in pregnancy and multigenerational African American populations. Family Health and Home Visiting: The applicant collaborates to promote equity in birth outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse communities, especially African American, Native American, Latino/x and immigrant populations. Extra effort is made to support families, fathers and other caregivers, to navigate care before and after birth and to increase cultural and community connections using a holistic approach. Clinical Services: The applicant collaborates to increase awareness and access to vaccines and immunizations, tuberculosis care, sexual and reproductive health services such as HIV and STD testing and treatment, syringe services, wound care, naloxone training and outreach for people using drugs. Environmental Health: The applicant collaborates to find creative ways to increase participation in food scraps pick-up, household hazardous waste drop-off and electronics recycling programs, especially within racially and ethnically diverse communities. They also increase awareness of the Environmental Service Center, the future “one stop shop” for recycling and waste collection. Climate Action: The applicant collaborates to increases awareness of climate change and its impacts on health as well as the county’s resources and programs to lessen those impacts. Funding Information Ramsey County Public Health is continuing this initiative and anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants, up to $36,000 each. Eligibility Criteria Current and former Trusted Messenger organizations may apply. The following are not requirements, however these people or organizations are encouraged to apply: Those who have never contracted with Ramsey County before. Ethnically and culturally diverse, women-owned or veteran-owned organizations. Organizations with less than 50 employees. Organizations serving not only Ramsey County but also adjacent counties including Dakota County. For more information, visit Ramsey County.

Access Granted is a grant initiative designed to support and empower small minority and/or women owned businesses. Donor Name: City of Frederick State: Maryland City: Frederick Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program is available to both start-up and established businesses in need of capital for a defined project that will grow their business. By providing this financial assistance, The City of Frederick aims to foster a supportive and inclusive business environment that enables entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. Preferences will be given to Small minority and/or woman owned business. Physically located within The City of Frederick limits. Funding Information The city has earmarked $400,000 to deploy as grants for this new program.  Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, businesses must meet the following criteria: Be a registered for-profit business. Be in good standing in the state of Maryland. Have no more than 25 full-time equivalent employees For more information, visit City of Frederick.

The County of Maui is accepting applications for its Green Grants to provide substantial funding—approximately $1.7 million—to support projects that promote sustainability. Donor Name: County of Maui State: Hawaii County: Maui County (HI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Green Grants program is managed by the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S). Projects led by—or with a focus on—women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices and approaches are highly encouraged.  Starting July 12, 2024, applications are being accepted for the following grants: Environmental Protection Grant: Supports initiatives in invasive species management, environmental restoration, conservation and sustainability. A total of $490,000 is available for FY25, with a specific allocation of up to $10,000 for Waikapū community beautification projects.  Wetlands Restoration Grant: Funds organizations dedicated to wetland restoration in Maui County, offering $800,000 in FY25 to advance critical restoration efforts.  Renewable Energy Grant: Supports initiatives promoting renewable energy and enhancing energy efficiency throughout Maui County. FY25 provides $100,000 to support projects in this area.  Green Building and Resilient Housing Grant: Encourages sustainable building practices and resilient housing design and construction. FY25 funding is $100,000, with up to $56,000 designated for projects participating in the Living Building Challenge.  Equipment Purchase Grant: Assists organizations in acquiring essential equipment necessary for sustainability and environmental initiatives across all funding streams and limits mentioned above. Project Period Grants run for a full year, with options to align projects either by Fiscal Year (FY) or Calendar Year (CY) in 2025:  Fiscal Year (FY) 2025: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025  Calendar Year (CY) 2025: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 Eligibility Criteria Funding is open to individuals, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses. For more information, visit County of Maui.

The City of Frederick is excited to announce the launch of a new grant opportunity through the Department of Economic Development. Donor Name: City of Frederick State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant, called “ACCESS GRANTED,” is specifically designed to support and empower small minority, and women-owned businesses. This initiative is available to both start-up and established businesses in need of access to capital for a defined project that will help scale their business. By providing this financial assistance, The City of Frederick aims to foster a supportive and inclusive business environment that enables entrepreneurs to reach their full potential.  Preferences will be given to Small minority and/or woman owned business.  Physically located within The City of Frederick limits.  Funding Information The city has earmarked $400,000 to deploy as grants for this new program.  Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, businesses must meet the following criteria:  Be a registered for-profit business.  Be in good standing in the state of Maryland.  Have no more than 25 full-time equivalent employees For more information, visit City of Frederick.

The County of Maui is accepting applications for its Green Grants to provide substantial funding—approximately $1.7 million—to support projects that promote sustainability. Donor Name: County of Maui State: Hawaii County: Maui County (HI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Green Grants program is managed by the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S). Projects led by—or with a focus on—women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices and approaches are highly encouraged.  Starting July 12, 2024, applications are being accepted for the following grants: Environmental Protection Grant: Supports initiatives in invasive species management, environmental restoration, conservation and sustainability. A total of $490,000 is available for FY25, with a specific allocation of up to $10,000 for Waikapū community beautification projects.  The Green Grants program is managed by the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management's Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S). It provides substantial funding—approximately $1.7 million—to support projects that promote sustainability. Projects led by—or with a focus on—women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices and approaches are highly encouraged. Project Period Grants run for a full year, with options to align projects either by Fiscal Year (FY) or Calendar Year (CY) in 2025:  Fiscal Year (FY) 2025: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025  Calendar Year (CY) 2025: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 Eligibility Criteria Funding is open to individuals, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses. For more information, visit County of Maui.

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 Women’s Fund accepts applications for grants to support charitable projects or activities in Spencer County. Donor Name: Spencer County Community Foundation State: Indiana County: Spencer County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Women’s Fund invites charitable organizations to apply for the grant by completing the grant application describing how their organization would use the award. Program Areas Considered For Funding Program Areas Considered For Funding Arts and Culture Community Development Education Health Human Services Other Civic Endeavors (Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development) Funding Information  Awards up to $5,000. Eligibility Criteria The Community Foundation welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations that are deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving the county. Funding requests from nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the project is charitable and supports a community need. In some cases, organizations without the 501(c)(3) designation may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor. Program Areas NOT Considered for Funding Religious organizations for religious purposes Political parties or campaigns Endowment creation or debt reduction Operating costs not directly related to the program/project Capital campaigns Annual appeals or membership contributions Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classes For more information, visit Spencer County Community Foundation.

The Elk County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Women Who Care Grant Program. Donor Name: Elk County Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Elk County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Women Who Care strives to educate, encourage, and expand the number of women committed to philanthropy in order to strengthen community by providing funds and assistance to issues that are important to families. The Women Who Care Fund welcomes grant applications as part of its mission to provide funding for projects that have the most impact for the families in communities. Funding Information Maximum annual award from Women Who Care is $5000. Eligibility Criteria Awards are limited to nonprofit charitable organizations with current exempt status as defined by the Internal Revenue Code – Section 501(c)(3) and schools or municipalities. Limitations of Women Who Care Awards Women Who Care does not make awards to individuals. make awards for capital campaigns or to fund endowments. fund the same project more than once – unless there are unusual circumstances. fund organizations that promote a particular religious or political ideology. fund advertising, dinner galas or other fundraising events. fund contributions to the general fund of an organization. fund overhead administrative cost exceeding 10% of request. The applications recommended to the membership will be based on: Quality of the Project/Services Number of Individuals Served Management of the Project. For more information, visit Elk County Community Foundation.

This initiative provides financial support to women-owned small businesses in San Francisco to help them grow through various improvement projects, such as marketing and equipment upgrades.

The City of Tacoma is soliciting proposals for its 2025-2026 Neighborhood and Community Services Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Tacoma State: Washington City: Tacoma Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/02/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The City is seeking a wide variety of groups to apply for 2025-2026 service contracts, including agencies and organizations that support youth, seniors, people experiencing homelessness, and much more. There are eight service categories that the City is prioritizing for the 2025-2026 funding cycle: Housing Services and Interventions Increase access to permanent, stable housing in order to end the cycle of homelessness. NCS will give priority consideration for applications that address one or more of the following: Address racial disparities through tailored service delivery Collaborative service delivery to holistically transition individuals experiencing homelessness to housing Provide a comprehensive range of supportive services that facilitates housing stability for the following populations at 60% Area Median Income (AMI): Persons who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless, including families with children Unaccompanied homeless youth or young adults Persons with disabilities, including behavioral health disabilities Veterans Senior citizens Domestic violence survivors Services under this department priority may include but are not limited to: Resources for households facing housing crises Integration of culturally competent and trauma-informed practices into programs Expanded services aimed at enhancing life skills and maintaining adequate housing with an emphasis on addressing racial disparities through increased housing stability for marginalized communities Encampment Response Increase access to resources through outreach and address public health and safety concerns. NCS will give priority consideration for applications that address one or more of the following: Address racial disparities through tailored service delivery Collaborative service delivery Trauma-informed, culturally competent service delivery Hours of services include weekends, evenings, and nontraditional working hours Services under this department priority may include but are not limited to: Navigation services that improve access for individuals to access shelter, housing, and/or healthcare services Outreach to people who are living in inhabitable spaces Immediate support to individuals in encampments Long-term solutions that will support individuals towards shelter alternatives and/or directly into stable housing options Domestic Violence Reduction and Prevention Increase best practices and data-informed strategies, that are culturally relevant, to reduce and prevent family and intimate partner violence. NCS will give priority consideration for applications that address one or more of the following: Address racial disparities through tailored service delivery Provide services that reduce family and intimate partner violence Provide trauma-informed, healing-centered services to the whole family Provide best practices and/or data driven strategies in service delivery model Services under this department priority may include but are not limited to: Services that increase access to resources, promote resiliency, and are culturally relevant Prevention and intervention services for the individual and family Licensed Mental and/or Behavioral Health Services, Certified Peer Counselor, or accreditation appropriate for the level of services being offered Support groups, classes, innovative practices that promote healing Building Resilience Against Violence and Exploitation (BRAVE)  Reduce the likelihood at-risk youth will become involved in criminal activity and violent crime. Utilize prevention, intervention, suppression, and collaboration efforts to foster safe neighborhoods and encourage community leadership. NCS will give priority consideration for applications that address one or more of the following: Address racial disparities through tailored service delivery. Focus on the Hilltop, Eastside, West of the Mall, and Hosmer communities, addressing the target age group of 30 years of age and younger Offer culturally responsive services for those under 30 years of age most effected by violence: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) young men, girls/women, justice-connected youth, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and more (LGBTQ+) youth Provide data-informed strategies in service delivery model Demonstrate collaboration among community-based organizations  Conduct street outreach, when applicable  Demonstrate year-round program delivery, especially outside of school hours Provide individual service plans, goal setting and case management services Services under this department priority may include but are not limited to: Positive youth development opportunities that include one or more of the following: family engagement, education supportive services, financial literacy, mentorship, social and emotional learning opportunities, economic empowerment Crisis intervention services (i.e., Licensed Mental/Behaviors Health and Substance Use Disorder services, or accreditation appropriate for service delivery, Peer Certified Counseling supports, small groups, innovative healing centered programs) Early intervention for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Navigation of basic need resources that remove barriers Innovative programs that promote protective factors and reduce risk factors Mental and behavioral health training Health and Health Care Improve health outcomes and equitable access to healthcare for all Tacoma residents. NCS will give priority consideration for applications that address one or more of the following: Address racial disparities through tailored service delivery Increase equitable access to health care for historically marginalized populations (i.e., BIPOC, LGBTQ+) by utilizing collaborative/coordinated services and system navigation Active engagement in community outreach when applicable Services that increase access to resources, promote health outcomes, and are culturally relevant Services under this department priority may include but are not limited to: Behavioral and/or mental health prevention, intervention, and treatment services Substance use disorder prevention, intervention, and treatment services Licensed Mental and/or Behavioral Health Services, Certified Peer Counselor, or accreditation appropriate for the level of services being offered Prenatal, maternal, and infant supports Transportation resources Navigation of supplemental resources for uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented individuals Mental and behavioral health training Equitable Food Access Increase access to nutritious meals and food options for all Tacoma residents. NCS will give priority consideration for applications that address one or more of the following: Address racial disparities through tailored service delivery Promote equitable access across all socio-economic demographics Active engagement in community outreach Services under this department priority may include but are not limited to: Delivery of nutritious and culturally relevant food Food education (i.e., food safety, nutrition, grocery budgeting and meal planning, etc.) Distribution of meals and essential products Mobile and stationary food banks and food pantries Complementary Services Provide individuals and families access to a continuum of tailored supports to prevent and end homelessness. NCS will give priority consideration for applications that address one or more of the following: – Address racial disparities through tailored service delivery Improve access and collaboration to resources and/or enhancements to Tacoma’s systems and services Services under this department priority may include but are not limited to: Navigation services that improve access for individuals to access shelter, housing, and/or healthcare services Legal services Workforce development programs Detox facilities and mental health, behavioral health, or substance-use treatment services Funding Information $8,000,000 to be split among various projects. The anticipated duration of the contract is up to a two-year period. Eligibility Criteria Respondents must demonstrate: Experience with the population requesting to serve Experience working in and with ethnically and culturally diverse communities Experience with data collection and reporting systems Knowledge of human services issues in the City of Tacoma Agency and/or fiscal agent must have: Washington State and City of Tacoma business license Been in business a minimum of two years Proven evidence-based best practices in programming For more information, visit City of Tacoma.

The Women’s Fund of Porter County offers an opportunity for women in Porter County to collectively share the joy of giving and address the most important needs of women and children in community—together. Donor Name: Porter County Community Foundation State: Indiana County: Porter County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Women’s Fund of Porter County funds programs that demonstrate positive outcomes in improving the lives of women and children. Eligibility Criteria The Women’s Fund of Porter County welcomes nonprofit organizations serving Porter County to submit a grant request. Recipient organizations must be organized for tax exempt purposes as set forth in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Project Areas NOT Considered for Funding Projects or programs that do not address issues facing women and/or children; Scholarship programs including daycare and program participation fees; Annual appeals or membership contributions; Event sponsorships; Programs that are sectarian or religious in nature; Political organizations or candidates; Contributions to endowment campaigns; Campaigns to reduce previously incurred debt; Individuals; Programs already completed and/or equipment already contracted for; and Travel for bands, sports teams and similar groups. For more information, visit PCCF.

The Abortion Bridge Collaborative (ABC) Fund is dedicated to providing the resources needed to ensure that abortion access is available across the United States. Donor Name: Women Donors Network State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This fund supports two outcomes: 1) Building capacity where abortion care will continue, and 2) working towards local access and protections in areas where it will not. Housed at the Women Donors Network, grantmaking is guided by a Grantmaking Advisory Council, comprised of activists, leaders, and donors from the reproductive rights/health/justice movements (see link). The Grantmaking Advisory Council considers whether the: Project/organization is responsive to the moment – meeting immediate needs or critical gaps in the existing abortion access eco-system and/or builds foundational systems and structures required for the medium and long-term. Project/organization serves and is informed by key communities that are made more vulnerable by Roe’s reversal, centering BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, low-income, disabled, young, and other communities. Leadership of the organization includes BIPOC women, LGBTQIA+ folks, or youth in key leadership positions (ED, senior staff, and board of directors). Approach prioritizes community determination and is informed by those with lived experiences. Activities contain elements that might preclude traditional/institutional funding. Organization is established and trusted within their local or regional movement and/or recommended by a member of the ABC Fund Nominations Network. Funding Information Awards have ranged from $15,000 to $300,000 with an average grant amount of approximately $100,000. Eligibility Criteria  Abortion Bridge Collaborative grant funding is designed to support organizations specifically focused on abortion access that: Have 501c3 tax status or a fiscal sponsor Center reproductive justice in their mission, values, and work, and; Need support for existing and emerging programs or strategies that are explicitly focused on abortion rights, access and justice in a post-Dobbs context at the national state or local level that might include: Broad general operating support or that have budget shortfalls Support for the creation of new staff positions to fulfill an emergent need, particularly related to technology, infrastructure, or geographic expansion Short-term consulting expertise such as legal representation, organizational reincorporation, or accounting Creation of information sharing or organizational hubs that better facilitate patient/client care Capacity building support to meet unmet infrastructure needs within an organization or among organizations as they build partnerships. ABC Fund grants are not designed, at this time, for: Funding larger or more well-resourced organizations in the reproductive health and rights space Government or State Agencies International work or work based outside of the United States and U.S. Occupied Territories For-profit Business, Social Enterprise, Capital-Raising campaigns Individuals. For more information, visit Women Donors Network.

The Hadassah Foundation is requesting grant proposals from organizations that strengthen the leadership capacity and role of self-identifying women and girls in the U.S. Jewish community. Donor Name: Hadassah Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The Hadassah Foundation is interested in funding organizations and programs that strengthen the leadership capacity and role of self-identifying women and girls in the U.S. Jewish community. In light of the alarming spike in antisemitism, rising social and political polarization, and the rollbacks and curtailing of policies and laws that disproportionately impact women and girls, the Foundation is particularly interested in advancing leadership in ways that: Empower women and girls with the education and tools to influence and guide others in addressing conflict and bias, or Strengthen networks and communities to promote wide-spread change and policy advocacy. Funding Information Grants of $80,000, paid out over three years, will be awarded to organizations. Grants are for unrestricted or program support. The three-year grant cycle begins in December of 2024 and ends in December 2027. Grant recipients will receive payments at the beginning of each year in the following increments: Year 1 (December 2024): $30,000. Year 2 (December 2025): $30,000. Year 3 (December 2026): $20,000. Eligibility Criteria If applying for general operating (unrestricted) funding, your organization must utilize a gender lens throughout its work; all of the organization’s work must focus on advancing gender equity. Funding can NOT be for capital campaigns, partisan political activities, or individuals. The organization’s annual budget must be no less than $250,000 and no greater than $5 million. Organizations with smaller budgets will be eligible to apply for the Hadassah Foundation’s Spark grant in the coming months. Organization or its fiscal sponsor must have legal not-for-profit status in the United States. Target Population: Only organizations that work within the Jewish community are eligible. Collaboration among organizations is welcome, but not required. For joint efforts, each participating organization should submit a separate application. Each organization (up to a maximum of three organizations) participating in the collaboration can receive a grant of up to $80,000. For more information, visit Hadassah Foundation.

Applicants are invited to apply for The Dammann Fund Grant. Donor Name: The Dammann Fund State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Dammann Fund, Inc. is committed to using its resources for the support of qualified charitable organizations operating programs in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, VA with a focus in any one or more of two areas: Teen Parenting: Programs that enable development of parenting skills in young parents. Mental Health: Programs that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill. Guidelines and Requirements Your organization represents that is it a publicly-supported charitable organization and thus, not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509 of the Code. Your organization agrees not to expend any grant funds in such a way as to constitute a taxable expenditure as described in Section 4945 of the Code, including but not limited to the carrying on propaganda (i.e. lobbying) or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or for any purpose other than one specified in Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. Ineligibility  Grants are not made to individuals and they are not made for capital or annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences or travel. Grant recipients are eligible to receive funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years. However, a new application for funding is required each year. For more information, visit The Dammann Fund.

The Women Giving Together Fund of Community Foundation of White County in Indiana offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to non-profit organizations serving women and children in White County, prioritizing projects that serve the needs of local women and families, demonstrate innovation, and have diverse funding sources, with a focus on early childhood education, arts and culture, education, social/human services, and youth programs.

Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) is seeking applications from independently owned Clackamas County convenience stores to reduce the impact of tobacco on public health. Donor Name: Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) State: Oregon County: Clackamas County (OR) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: CCPHD TPEP will dedicate a portion of the tobacco tax revenue, allocated by the Oregon Healthy Authority, to one convenience store retailer agreeing to support community health by ending their tobacco sales and transitioning their business model to better support community health. Supporting the Retailer In addition to grant funding, TPEP will offer the following support to the retailer: Ongoing technical assistance to support the development and implementation of a new business plan. Assistance will be made available by LivelihoodNW, a local non-profit aiding businesses in all industries and at all stages of operation. Assistance in getting authorized to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits from customers (if applicable). Connections to local producers and distributors to learn about opportunities to introduce new product categories and items. Professionally designed promotional materials to showcase new products and engage customers. Earned media and community outreach to highlight the new business model and commitment to community health as well as draw new customers. Benefits to the Retailer A Clackamas County retailer may benefit from healthy retail in several ways, including: Taking advantage of products with higher mark-ups than tobacco. Reaching new customers and expanding their customer base. Saving money on tobacco licenses. Staying ahead of trending tobacco regulations. Earning free store publicity. Differentiating their business from others in the community. Reducing crime associated with tobacco sales. Supporting a healthy community. Funding Information Up to $20,000 is available to help one retailer refocus their business model to one that supports a healthy community. Grant Period November 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following requirements: Own an independently operated convenience store located in Clackamas County that is not part of a corporate franchise or owned by a corporate entity (such as 7-11, Plaid Pantry, etc.) and has authority to determine which products the business carries. Hold a valid, current Oregon Tobacco Retail License. Actively sell tobacco products as of the application deadline for this notice of funding opportunity. Must hold the following insurance and limits depending on the scope of the proposed project: Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Abuse and Molestation Liability and Cyber Risk Limits. For more information, visit CCPHD.

The Alachua County is seeking applications for its Small Farmer Grant Program. Donor Name: Alachua County State: Florida County: Alachua County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Small farmers and ranchers have a grant opportunity through the County Commission this summer. The Commission is funding a mini-grant to Alachua County-based farms and ranches that earn between $1,000 and $250,000 annually. Funding Information The total grant request must not exceed $5,000. The total funding available for this mini-grant is approximately $100,000. Criteria Promote local food system economic resilience and equity for marginalized communities that will: Assists Alachua County residents. Applicable to Alachua County based small producers (farms, ranches, or other agricultural operations) producing food stuffs for human consumption. Prioritize funding for small producers with annual gross cash income of no more than $75,000. Prioritize black, women, indigenous, and persons-of-color owned agricultural operations Support the immediate acquisition of capital infrastructure and equipment to enhance the farm’s productive capability and financial expansion. This grant recognizes that small producers may not have adequate cash flow to acquire capital equipment and then wait for reimbursement by the County. This grant offers an immediate infusion of funds at the point of award by the Board of County Commissioners. This grant is not a cost reimbursement grant. Improve the economic viability of these small producers. Increase the resiliency of local food production and expand the production of related value added farm products. Achieve Board policies related to economic development: increases economic prosperity, economic equity and diverse tax base. Achieve Board policies related to economic development: increases economic prosperity, economic equity and diverse tax base​. For more information, visit Alachua County.