Grants for County governments - Private

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is offering a grant of $2000 for projects that address urgent, unforeseen situations on designated water trails, with the aim of creating recreational opportunities, supporting sustainable use of natural resources, and improving access to Pennsylvania Water Trails.

This track supports projects that examine the impact of climate change on communities within Massachusetts, highlighting local knowledge, experiences, and strategies for resilience. Offering up to $20,000, the grant focuses on narrative projects that use humanities methodologies to discuss climate-related changes and challenges. Projects should not include capital projects, feasibility studies, or collections preservation. Applicants must demonstrate how their work contributes to a broader understanding of climate impacts on local communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Eau Claire area for high-impact projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Minnesota that provide essential services to individuals and families facing housing and food insecurity, helping them acquire necessary tools and infrastructure to improve their support efforts.

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grants to support the missions of non-profit organizations serving the people of Texas, with a focus on educational, health, human service, and cultural programs and projects. Established in 1947 by Sid W. Richardson, the Foundation began distributing major grants in 1962, following the availability of substantial income from assets from Richardson's estate. Despite Richardson's global interests, his primary concern remained with the people of his home state of Texas. The Foundation, through its Board of Directors and staff, continues to fulfill his vision by prioritizing grants that directly benefit clients or target audiences, particularly in smaller communities and rural areas. Grants are not available to individuals but are made primarily to organizations within Texas, especially those in the Fort Worth area for human services and cultural organizations. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: February 1st.

Name of Funding Organization: ViiV Healthcare Grant Program: Positive Action Community Grants (PACG) Program Intent: PACG supports community-led efforts to increase engagement in prevention and care, address stigma, and build trust in HIV care among communities most disproportionately impacted by HIV. Eligibility: Organizations based in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply. Funding Options: Organizations can request funding for general operating support or project support. Application Deadline: The deadline for multiyear proposals is March 8, 2024. Contact Information: For more information, applicants can download the request for proposal from the provided link or access the online grantee portal. All questions and inquiries should be directed to the ViiV Healthcare Help Desk at [email protected].

This grant provides funding for nonprofits and public organizations in Louisiana to create small-scale humanities projects that engage local communities and explore the state's unique history and culture.

The 1889 Foundation Creative Health Impact Grant Awards are focused on fostering connections between the arts and the health and wellness of residents in Cambria and Somerset Counties. Donor Name: 1889 Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Cambria County (PA), Somerset County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The 1889 Foundation Creative Health Impact Grant offers opportunities for local non-profit organizations that have arts and health and wellness initiatives to support arts projects, performance activities, exhibitions, and other activities that relate to health and wellness.  The 1889 Foundation was founded on the principle of supporting innovative programs and initiatives to improve and transform the overall health and wellness of region. The 1889 Foundation Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) has been created and funded to lead foundation efforts in Cambria and Somerset Counties. The grant application process is managed by the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA).  Funding Information Grant request amounts up to $6,000 will be considered. Grant award amounts will be no less than $1,000 and no greater than $6,000. Project Period Project Year September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Grant Guidelines Funding will be used to support local non-profit organizations which have arts and health and wellness initiatives that have demonstrated results and have had an impact on improving the needs within the community The 1889 Foundation has priority goals that determine project funding.  Understanding these priorities will help in the development of grant projects for this Creative Health Impact Grant. Collaborative approaches with quality partners (individuals or other non-profit organizations) that have the same principles and beliefs are encouraged Arts partner and health care partner should be clearly defined Funded activities could include but are not limited to: exhibitions, performances, festivals, and continuing programs that relate to health and wellness Eligibility Criteria Any entity organized under section 501(c)3 or similar section of the tax code is eligible to apply. Fully accredited post-secondary educational institutions may apply. Projects supported by this grant must take place in Cambria and/or Somerset Counties. Multiple applications from one organization will be accepted if each application is distinctly different from the other – for example: a movement/dance project for senior citizens in a retirement community, and a visual arts project involving a visually handicapped population. Both new programs and projects and well-established programs and projects are eligible. For more information, visit 1889 Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports Maryland-based public and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to engage communities and implement projects that protect and restore local natural resources, particularly in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays.

Established in 1996, the Evansville Fund is a permanent charitable endowment aimed at supporting the Evansville community across various domains, including the arts, education, health and human services, and historic preservation. Through its annual earnings, a portion is allocated as grants to enhance community welfare, distributed to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies. The fund is characterized by its diverse Family of Funds, each established by individuals or organizations to support specific charitable objectives within Evansville. Grants are awarded annually in November by a volunteer board responsible for fundraising and grant decisions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: October 1st

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Oklahoma to create engaging cultural experiences that explore local history and heritage through public programs and events.

This program provides coaching and community support for fundraisers of color at small nonprofits in Sacramento and Yolo counties, focusing on those addressing health and racial disparities.

This grant provides funding for community organizations and local governments to engage in environmental outreach, education, and restoration projects aimed at improving water quality and ecological health in the Jones Falls watershed of Maryland.

The Emporia Community Foundation in Butler County, Kansas is offering a grant through the Flint Hills Community Fund for community and rural development, museums/historic preservation, and agriculture and conservation projects, prioritizing those with high volunteer involvement and organizations looking to expand, with applications due by 09/30/2024.

Through the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), UIHI launched a nationwide initiative to not only enhance evidence-based culturally rigorous chronic disease prevention programs, but also enhance public health infrastructure among urban Indian organizations. Donor Name: Urban Indian Health Institute State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: In this upcoming grant cycle, Sweetgrass funds will focus on Indigenous approaches to initiatives that address the following areas in preventing chronic diseases: Obesity Prevention, Commercial Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Heart Disease and Stroke. Priority Approaches  Funding that you receive may be used for expanding previous projects related to obesity prevention, commercial tobacco use prevention and cessation promotion, type 2 diabetes prevention, and heart disease and stroke prevention. The Community Grants Program Request for Applications (RFA) (RFA – Community Grants) encourages the use of AI/AN traditional, cultural, and regional knowledge in developing, implementing, and/or supporting chronic disease education, prevention, and management initiatives amongst urban Indian communities. Examples include chronic disease prevention and education, and/or management activities that: use cultural or regional adaptations of chronic disease prevention education program components, curriculums, toolkits, etc.; reclaim traditional knowledge of nutrition and use of first foods; promote access to or use of physical activity and other lifestyle modifications; engage Native youth and/or elders; address perceptions and beliefs and promote traditional values; or promote activities that emphasize community-driven planning for chronic disease prevention and control such as community needs assessments. Funding Information Funding Amount: $10,000. Funding Period: September 30, 2024–September 29, 2025. Geographic Diversity UIHI wants to have a broad reach across the United States. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for funding under this application, the organization must be one of the following: An Urban Indian Organization (UIO) – a Title V program as defined by the Indian Health Service; A member of the National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC); A not-for-profit urban Indian organization whose leadership and board are made up of a majority of urban Indians, and whose mission is to provide public health services to urban Indians may be eligible to apply on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must also participate in performance measurement, evaluation activities, and a chronic disease community of practice (includes annual webinar-based trainings and optional technical assistance services) to be coordinated by UIHI. For more information, visit UIHI.

This program provides funding to organizations in Washington State to create and implement innovative return-to-work initiatives that help injured workers recover and reduce costs for employers.

The Walter Cerf Community Fund (WCCF) makes grants to address charitable needs in the state of Vermont. Donor Name: The Vermont Community Foundation State: Vermont County: Addison County (VT) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priority interests are the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services. Within these issue areas, there is a strong desire to support work that addresses the needs of underserved populations. The WCCF prefers proposals that encourage cooperation, collaboration, and community building. Thye highly value the input of the Preservation Trust and strongly encourage grantseekers for historic preservation projects to consult with the Trust before submitting an application. The WCCF will rarely fund an entire project, but favors projects which have support from a variety of sources. Grants are made to organizations that either have a statewide constituency and make a unique contribution to Vermont, or are located in or serve the populations of Addison County or Brandon. Approximately 70% of funds available will be awarded to programs and projects in and/or serving the Addison County/Brandon area; the remaining 30% of available funds will support programs and projects serving a statewide constituency. The Fund will consider both small ($500-$5,000) and large (up to $25,000) grant requests. Organizations applying for a small grant are invited to request program/project support or general operating support. Requests for the large grant must be program/project-specific (large grants will not be awarded to general operating support requests) and must be from organizations serving Addison County or Brandon. Eligibility Requirements  Grant applications will be accepted from organizations that are located in or serve the people of Vermont. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a public agency or municipality in the state of Vermont. Nonprofit organizations or community groups who do not have 501(c)(3) status may apply for grant awards if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor. No person in the United States shall, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity (as defined in paragraph 249(c)(4) of title 18, United States Code), sexual orientation, marital or parental status, political affiliation, military service, physical or mental ability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available (meaning any funds having a competitive application process) by the Vermont Community Foundation, and any other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated for grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance administered by the Foundation. If grant applicants employ staff or engage volunteers, they must do so and provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity (as defined in paragraph 249(c)(4) of title 18, United States Code), sexual orientation, marital or parental status, political affiliation, military service, physical or mental ability. For more information, visit VCF.

The PF Fund for the Baldwin Area supports nonprofit organizations and projects aimed at benefiting the Baldwin, Maine community. Priority is given to initiatives that promote greater self-reliance, public awareness of forestry, and sustainable management of natural resources. Applicants are encouraged to read the Maine Community Foundation’s grant eligibility requirements to ensure compliance. The fund supports new, expanding, and ongoing project efforts, with a focus on leveraging additional financial resources and fostering social capital. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: November 15th to February 1st

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Gulf States to develop training programs that prepare young individuals for careers in the evolving energy sector.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Culpeper, Madison, and Orange counties to implement health and wellness initiatives that benefit the community.