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This grant opportunity is called the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program Facility Start-Up. It is open to anyone interested in starting a child care facility or existing child care license holders adding an additional location. The grant covers up to 50% of start-up costs, with a maximum award of $80,000. Eligible applicants include sole proprietors, partnerships, cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, and employers. The grant can be used for various purposes, such as purchasing or renting a building, renovating the facility, constructing a new building, buying educational materials and furniture, creating an outdoor learning environment, acquiring playground equipment, and procuring health and safety supplies. Priority will be given to applications from specific counties and those committing to providing care for infants, toddlers, income-eligible families, and participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. The application process consists of two steps, with the first application accepted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2024, and the second application being invitation-only. The processing time for applications is expected to be up to five weeks. For more information and to access the application, visit the following link: [https://www.cognitoforms.com/CEIMaine/ChildCareInfrastructureGrantProgramFacilityStartUpApplication1](https://www.cognitoforms.com/CEIMaine/ChildCareInfrastructureGrantProgramFacilityStartUpApplication1)

The Lilja Family Fund was established by Don Lilja and his sister Helen through their estates to support communities in South Douglas County, Oregon, including Canyonville, Riddle, Tri-City, Camas Valley, Myrtle Creek, Days Creek, Milo, Azalea, and Glendale. The fund annually provides approximately $40,000 in grants to projects that address priorities in K-12 education, early childhood education, youth development, literacy, culture, and community. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $10,000, with priority given to projects offering direct student services and not covering basic operational costs. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/closing deadline: 06/01 to 07/15

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.

Grant Opportunity: Family Child Care Growth Grant Funding Organization: Not specified Contact Information: Not specified Grant Details: - Existing family child care providers interested in expanding their licensed capacity are eligible to apply for up to 50% of their expansion costs, up to $4,000. - Grant awards can be used for various purposes, including renovating a home, purchasing educational materials, acquiring indoor furniture and fixtures, expanding outdoor learning environments, buying playground equipment, and procuring health and safety supplies. - Additional funding of up to $25,000 is available for those adding a room exclusively for their child care business. - Priority will be given to applications from Aroostook, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Washington Counties. - Bonus points will be awarded to applicants increasing their licensed capacity by 6 or more children, providing care for infants and toddlers, providing care for income-eligible families, and participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Application Process: - There are two steps to the application process. - FCC Growth Application 1: Submit the required licensing documentation to expand your family child care. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through June 30, 2024, or until all funds are awarded. - FCC Growth Application 2: Invitation-only based on eligibility determined from Application 1. Include a description of your project plans and a list of your expansion expenses. Applications 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. Eligibility: - Existing family child care providers interested in expanding their licensed capacity are eligible to apply. - Special licensing and fire marshal requirements apply if expanding to a Facility license. Grant Application Link: [https://www.cognitoforms.com/CEIMaine/ChildCareInfrastructureGrantProgramGrowthApplication1]

The Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program is offering grants to existing child care facilities in Aroostook, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Washington Counties in Maine. The grants are intended to support facilities in increasing their licensed capacity by providing funding for up to 50% of their expansion costs, with a maximum award of $30,000. The funds can be used for various purposes, including purchasing or renting a building and renovating it, constructing a new building, buying educational materials, acquiring indoor furniture and fixtures, creating an outdoor learning environment, buying playground equipment, procuring health and safety supplies, and having sufficient working capital. Priority will be given to applications that provide care for infants and toddlers, care for families income-eligible for subsidy, and participate in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. The application process consists of two steps, with the first step being the Facility Expansion Application 1, which can be accessed through the provided link. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2024, or until all funds are awarded. If eligible, applicants will be invited to complete Facility Expansion Application 2, which includes a business and project plan and an expense estimate. The deadline for Application 2 is August 30, 2024, or until all funds are awarded. The processing time for applications is expected to be up to five weeks.

The Child Care Infrastructure Grant program is offered by an organization called CEI Maine. The grant provides funding for organizations that are purchasing furniture, fixtures, and enrolling in an existing child care business, with the requirement of demonstrating at least a 25% increase in enrollment within four months. The grant award can cover up to 50% of the costs, with a maximum award of $25,000. The funds can be used for various purposes, including purchasing educational materials, fees for using existing business practices, renovations, buying additional indoor activities, and procuring health and safety supplies. Priority will be given to applications from specific counties in Maine, and bonus points will be awarded to applicants providing care for infants, toddlers, income-eligible families, and participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. The application process consists of two steps, with the first step being the Facility Acquisition Application 1, which includes basic requirements for licensing, and the second step being the Facility Acquisition Application 2, which requires a description of transition and growth plans. The application deadline for both steps is either June 30, 2024, or until all funds are awarded. The application processing time is expected to take up to five weeks.

The Scholar Grants program, offered by the Alabama Power Foundation, provides funding to public school teachers in grades two to eight. The grants aim to support professional development and instructional tools that will help raise student achievement in math and/or English language arts (ELA) to grade level proficiency and beyond. Each grade level team can receive up to $7,500 in funding. The grants can be used for professional development, instructional resources, and classroom technology. There are two application cycles: Cycle 1 opens on March 25, 2024, and closes on April 26, 2024; Cycle 2 opens on August 5, 2024, and closes on September 6, 2024. Priority will be given to public schools with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunches or schools that are Title I schools. Collaboration among grade level teams is encouraged, and middle school teacher teams may include multiple grade levels if necessary. Teachers must select professional development focused on math and/or ELA concepts as part of their grant proposal. The grants should aim to improve student achievement, and the impact will be measured accordingly. The funds should be used for effective professional development that focuses on content and pedagogy and facilitates ongoing learning. Instructional resources and classroom technology should be selected to increase engagement, scaffold instruction, and improve learning outcomes. Scholar Grants cannot be used for primary or secondary private schools or non-school organizations. Grant proposals must support raising student achievement in math or ELA. Required information for the grant application includes general school information (address, tax ID, enrollment), school principal background (years at the school, highest educational attainment), teacher team background (contact information, teaching experience), grant proposal details (number of students impacted, description of use of funds), and measurement of impact on student achievement by the teacher team. Recipient organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and must not discriminate. Awards are paid to the school, not individuals. Applications will be reviewed by the Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Scholar Grant

Champion Grants, provided by the Alabama Power Foundation, aim to support public school teachers in grades nine to eleven in accessing professional development and instructional resources to prepare students for college and career readiness in math and/or science. The grant amount is up to $7,500 per teacher team. Funding can be used for professional development, instructional resources, and classroom technology. There are two application cycles: Cycle 1 opens on March 25, 2024, and closes on April 26, 2024; Cycle 2 opens on August 5, 2024, and closes on September 6, 2024. Priority will be given to public schools with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunches or those that are Title I schools. Teachers must collaborate within their grade level or subject area team and commit to professional growth and peer support. They must select professional development aligned with raising student achievement in math and/or science. The grant proposal should include a description of how the grant aims to improve student achievement and how success will be measured. Champion Grants cannot be used for private schools or non-school organizations and must focus on raising student achievement in math or English language arts. The application requires general school information, school principal background information, teacher team background information, and details about the grant proposal's impact on students and teachers. Recipient organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and should not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, nationality or ethnic origin. Awards are paid to the school rather than individuals.

Grant Opportunity: Students to Stewards Grant Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: For more information, visit the grant opportunity website at https://powerofgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/grant-students-to-stewards-example.pdf. To apply, access the application form at https://us.grantrequest.com/application.aspx?SA=SNA&FID=35073&sid=5841. Award Details: Students to Stewards grants are awarded up to $2,500 each and may increase based on need. The grants can be used to enhance environmental and conservation-related learning as well as to provide outdoor learning spaces for students. Eligibility: Schools with an overall financial need that teach environmental or conservation-related programming or have a need for an outdoor classroom are eligible to apply. A school is considered to have a financial need if 50 percent or more of its full-time students receive free or reduced-price lunches, or if it is a Title I school. Other Information: The grant application cycle opens on October 7, 2024, and closes on November 1, 2024. Applicants must indicate the specific intended use of the grant money and estimate how many students will be affected. All applications will be reviewed by the Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Students to Stewards guidelines. Grants may also be used for alternative learning locations during COVID-19 to ensure student safety through social distancing measures.

Grant Opportunity: Classroom Grants Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: For more information and to apply, visit the grant application website at https://powerofgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/grant-classroom-example.pdf. Award Details: Classroom grants provide funding up to $1,000 for materials to enhance the classroom environment and improve students' learning abilities. The funds can also be used for COVID-19 relief efforts, including technology support, cleaning and sanitation supplies, and mental health needs for students and educators. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations partnering with local school systems that meet the grant criteria may apply. Schools must have an overall financial need, which is determined if 50% or more of its full-time students receive free or reduced-price lunches or if the school is a Title I school. Applicants must indicate the specific intended use of the grant money and estimate how many students will be affected. Nonprofits working with schools to address mental health needs must collaborate with the school to complete the application. Application Cycles: - Cycle 1: Application opens on February 12, 2024, and closes on February 23, 2024. - Cycle 2: Application opens on September 16, 2024, and closes on September 27, 2024. Evaluation Process: All applications will be reviewed by the Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Classroom Grant guidelines. If necessary modifications are required, schools will be notified before the deadline. Applications submitted on the last day cannot be modified if there are any issues. Intended Use of Grants: Classroom grants can be used for various purposes such as supplies for classroom improvement (e.g., library books, basic school supplies), school library materials (e.g., headphones, multimedia equipment), and COVID-19 related support (e.g., mental health services, distance learning adaptation). Grants can also fund sanitation supplies to ensure clean and safe environments for students. However, these grants do not apply to athletic or arts programs. For support in athletic or arts\

Grant Opportunity: Power to Play Grant Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: For more information and to apply, visit the Athletics Application at [link] and the Arts Application at [link]. Program Intent: The Power to Play grant program aims to expand opportunities and increase student participation in arts and athletics programs. This year, grant funding can be used to help replenish revenue loss in arts or athletics departments due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Award Details: The grant program offers two types of grants - athletic grants and artistic grants. Athletic grants can be used for purchasing sport-specific equipment/uniforms, coaching supplements, payment of expenses (referees, umpires, tournament entry fees), and improvement of sports venues. Artistic grants can be used for purchasing new uniforms for dance teams or choir, equipment (instruments or production equipment), and significant reduction of annual fees. Grant amounts are not specified. Eligibility: The grant application is open to middle schools and high schools only. Schools must have an overall financial need, determined by having 50% or more full-time students receiving free or reduced-price lunches or being a Title I school. To apply for the athletic grant, schools must be a member in good standing of AHSAA (Alabama High School Athletic Association). Other Relevant Information: Schools must indicate the specific intended use of the grant money and estimate how many students will be affected. Applications will be reviewed by Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Power to Play guidelines. Application Cycle: There is one application cycle for the Power to Play Grant: - Cycle 1: Application opens on July 29, 2024, and closes on August 23, 2024. COVID-19 Support: Grant funds can also be used for supporting arts and athletic programs due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Examples include support for band due to reduced concession sales, support of athletic teams due to loss of funds from car parking, support of live streams of events, and support for theater and art departments due to the loss

This program provides funding to multifamily building owners and property managers in New York to implement low carbon technologies and improve energy efficiency in their buildings.

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.

In alignment with the Square mission of economic empowerment, we began the Black Equity Grant Program to support the growth of Black developers after recognizing that many technologies founded by historically underrepresented communities were also underresourced, lacking the necessary funding and resources to build on Square. This program will provide Black-led platform partners with both financial support as well as increased exposure and visibility.