Grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses - Private

Made possible through the generosity of the Forward family, the Public Art Forward grant supports creation and installation of a new work of public art in downtown Harrisonburg each year through 2025. Donor Name: Arts Council of the Valley State: Virginia County: Rockingham County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Mission Arts Council of the Valley cultivates the arts, creates experiences, and connects communities in the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Funding Information The maximum award is $15,000 per year. Grant Period Project takes place June 17, 2024 – January 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Artists who: Have not received an ACV grant of any type in the past twelve (12) months Are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application Are not enrolled as degree-seeking students at the time of application or during the grant period Have submitted all required reports for any prior ACV grants Are not current ACV board members, ACV employees, or immediate family members of such persons. Expenses that cannot be funded: Events whose sponsors are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1983 Projects that are religious, sectarian, or political Projects designed to satisfy an academic requirement General organizational operating support Construction of new facilities, renovation of existing facilities, or similar facility improvements Deficits from past grant-funded projects For-profit, fundraising or private events, or lobbying efforts Food and beverages. For more information, visit Arts Council of the Valley.

The City of Alpena Downtown Development Authority is pleased to announce the Façade Grant for Residential Properties. Donor Name: Alpena Downtown Development Authority State: Michigan City: Alpena Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In 2024, the DDA expanded its Façade Grant program to allow properties that are residential in use to apply for grant funding and designated a separate pool of funding for grant awards to eligible residential façade grant requests. Properties that are exclusively residential in use (such as single family, multi-family, duplexes, townhouses, or rentals) are also able to apply for funding through the program. Properties may apply for up to 50% of eligible façade costs with a maximum of $10,000 request/facade. Building Eligibility Requirements Location and Nature of Building Use.  Properties located within the legal boundary of Alpena’s DDA district engaging in retail, restaurant, commercial, entertainment, office services, or properties that are mixeduse shall be deemed eligible for grant funding. Any question concerning the eligibility of a specific property may be submitted to the Executive Director of the DDA. A determination of location and building use eligibility will be provided to the interested party within two business days following receipt of the inquiry. Properties that are exclusively residential in use (such as single family, multi-family, duplexes, townhouses, or rentals) are also able to apply for funding through the program. Payment of Taxes and Other Public Accounts.  All previously billed and currently payable property taxes and annual installments of assessments must be paid in full for the subject property before an application for a façade improvement grant will be considered. Additionally, all City of Alpena accounts in the name of the applicant and/or attaching to the subject property must be current. All taxes, assessments, and other city accounts must be kept current during the application, review, construction, and post-construction processes. Nature of Façade.  Grant funding may be requested for any façade (front, side, or rear) that fronts on a public right of way (street, alley, or public parking lot). Applicants may apply for up to 50% of eligible renovation costs per façade. Award amounts are capped at $10,000/ façade. All requests for funding must be approved by the DDA Board of Directors. Greater consideration for funding will be given to work proposed on a façade fronting a city street. Structural Integrity of Building.  Buildings for which improvements are proposed must have basic structural integrity and an intact roof as confirmed by the City of Alpena Building Department, thereby protecting the DDA’s potential investment in the façade. Insurance Coverage.  The applicant or the owner of the subject property must carry suitable property insurance coverage on the subject property and must provide a certificate of coverage to the DDA with the application. The applicant or owner is strongly encouraged to also carry a builder’s risk policy of insurance covering potential damage to the building’s structure by the contractor. For more information, visit Alpena DDA.

Village Capital, in collaboration with the Deloitte Health Equity Institute (DHEI) and with support from Impact Ventures by Johnson & Johnson Foundation, is launching a call for applications for the “LIFT: Accelerating Equitable Health Innovation” accelerator. Donor Name: Village Capital State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: LIFT: Accelerating Equitable Health Innovation will work with ten startups advancing health equity across the US. This accelerator program will focus on supporting non-medical solutions that address disparities in the social drivers of health for historically marginalized communities. From June to September 2024, the selected startups are expected to work closely with industry experts, investors, and ecosystem partners and will participate in a one-week intensive workshop, followed by monthly check-ins, and one in-person Summit. A founder/C-suite member of each selected startup will travel with all expenses included to the Summit. This hybrid program will support ten startups. Village Capital is seeking startups across the US focused on addressing critical non-medical drivers of health and with the mission to improve health outcomes for historically marginalized communities including, but not limited to, Black, Hispanic, APPI (Asian, Pacific Islander), and AIAN (American Indian, Alaska Native) individuals, low-income, LGBTQ+, disabled, or rural communities. What they are looking for? Focus on reducing health bias and equity gaps Solutions supporting historically marginalized communities facing health challenges and inequities. Focus on building trust in underserved communities Solutions engaging and strengthening communities. Cultural and behavioral sensitivity Solutions that use a creative, cultural, and behavioral lens. Lived experience Founders who are building solutions for challenges they have experienced or communities from which they come. Benefits startups will receive: Mentorship Mentorship from potential strategic partners, customers, founders, prominent US investors, and business leaders. Connections & Exposure Access to a diverse and inclusive network of mentors and founders within healthcare and healthtech. Exposure on Village Capital’s program website and other communications collateral. Financial Analysis & Support 1:1 coaching with an investment analyst focused on building a financial model, identifying unit economics, and on using financial metrics to drive both their business and investor diligence. Continued Learning Participate in mock board meetings with representatives from enterprise healthcare organizations, corporations, and investors that can help their organization scale. Events Interactive virtual workshops tailored to help your company identify early milestones and prepare them for your next round of capital (if relevant), and one in-person program summit. Funding All startups will receive a USD 10K non-dilutive grant. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible startups must have: Legal incorporation as a for-profit entity. Headquartered and with operations in the United States. Market-based solution that tackles the challenges above for communities in the US. Have a minimum viable product (MVP), and raised less than USD 1.5M in equity. Have at least one full-time founder based in the US. Have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue, it can also be successful pilot studies, number of users, and/or strategic partnerships). For more information, visit Village Capital.

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) is seeking applications for its Women’s Education Coalition Grant Program. Donor Name: Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) State: Michigan County: Allegan County (MI), Barry County (MI), Calhoun County (MI), Kalamazoo County (MI), Saint Joseph County (MI), Van Buren County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Pursue your educational and employment goals with the Women’s Education Coalition Grant Program. Get connected with renewable grant assistance to increase your financial independence and move your career forward. The Women’s Education Coalition is a collaborative of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; the YWCA of Kalamazoo and the former Kalamazoo Network. The grant can be used to enroll in a professional development opportunity, trade, technology, vocational or certificate program, or an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree program. The grant may be used by part-time or full-time students. Eligibility Criteria Women residing in Kalamazoo, Barry, Calhoun, Allegan, St. Joseph or Van Buren County who have had a significant break in their education or are seeking additional education to improve their career and pay opportunities are eligible. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how post-high school education will assist in reaching goals of increased financial independence. Priority will be given to underemployed working mothers and those enrolling or enrolled in not-for-profit educational institutions. For more information, visit KZCF.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (“MassCEC”) seeks applications to its Commonwealth Hydro Program (the “Program”) to facilitate greater energy production and reduced environmental impacts from hydropower facilities that are eligible for the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (“MA RPS”). Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Program provides funding for construction projects, new technology deployment, relicensing, and feasibility studies for eligible hydropower generation facilities. Applicants may request funding in the following activity areas: Upgrade of existing hydropower facilities, including but not limited to: turbine replacement or refurbishment; installation or upgrade of automated controls; replacement of wooden flashboards with rubber skirt/inflatable crest gate systems; and enhanced fish or eel passage (in conjunction with measures to increase generation). Existing hydropower facilities that are engaged or will soon be engaged in the FERC relicensing process and are considering means to increase efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce environmental impacts, including but not limited to: Installation of minimum flow turbine on bypass reach; Installation of turbines that reduce fish passage injury and mortality; Closer-spaced and/or self-cleaning trash racks; and Upgrades that increase levels of dissolved oxygen downstream of facility. Development of new hydropower facilities that are eligible for FERC conduit exemptions or FERC determinations that facilities are Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facilities. Deployment of advanced hydropower technologies, including but not limited to technologies that enable: Fish-friendly hydropower; In-stream hydrokinetic power; and Hydropower operational flexibility. Feasibility studies for facilities described in (1-3) above. Funding Information Maximum possible grant amounts will be capped at the lesser of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) or fifty percent (50%) of actual costs. Eligibility Criteria Each Applicant must demonstrate compliance with the following minimum criteria: Eligible Applicant An Eligible Applicant must be a commercial, industrial, institutional, non-profit or public entity. The Applicant must demonstrate long-term site control over the project location and the rights to the water used to power the system. If the Applicant does not own the dam or conduit associated with the project, a letter of support from the dam or conduit owner is required. Note that once an Applicant has been awarded a grant and executed a grant agreement withMassCEC, that entity is referred to as the Grantee. FERC Status Subject facilities must:  Have a FERC license or exemption and be in substantial compliance with its conditions (the need to amend a license or exemption to accommodate the proposed project will not disqualify the facility); Have a FERC order indicating the facility is non-jurisdictional to FERC (the proposed project must not jeopardize this status, as determined by MassCEC in the sole exercise of its discretion); Have a FERC determination that the facility is a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility; OR Be seeking a license or exemption under one of the following conditions: on a canal system where environmental conditions are managed by the canal system operator under an existing FERC license; OR likely be eligible for a conduit exemption (the determination that a facility is likely eligible for a conduit exemption shall be at MassCEC’s sole discretion). MA RPS Status Facilities must be qualified for the MA RPS, or demonstrate a strong likelihood of gaining qualification. Facility Size, Type and Location  Useful Life -Applicants proposing to rehabilitate or upgrade existing facilities must affirm that the project will have a useful life of at least twenty (20) years and/or that plans and financing are in place to make additional repairs to achieve this useful life. Location- Facilities that are located within the service territory of an electric distribution company that pays into the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust are eligible. Eligible Dams  Dams associated with proposed projects must be intact (i.e., must not have been breached). Projects requiring new dams are ineligible. Minimum Technical Requirements  Hydroelectric turbines and generators may be either new or refurbished. However, all equipment should be accompanied by warranties and service support options, which may be subject to MassCEC approval. Related Parties  The Applicant must procure services from contractors using commercially responsible procurement mechanisms, and to the greatest extent practicable, using competitive procurement procedures. For more information, visit MassCEC.

Through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (“MassCEC”) is offering Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants (“Climate Training Grants”). Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Climate Training Grants will increase access to modern, relevant training equipment and infrastructure and provide direct funding and technical assistance support to organizations that can build and scale career pathways and upskilling programs that help Massachusetts residents access and advance in climate-critical priority occupations. The Climate Training grants are designed to help Massachusetts meet clean energy and climate tech employer needs while providing high-quality training and support opportunities for residents across the Commonwealth. Applicants may apply for Climate Training Grants for programming that falls within one (1) or more of the following categories: Strand A: Career Pathway Training Leading to Employment in Climate-Critical Priority Occupations; Strand B: Climate-Critical Upskilling for Incumbent Workers; or Strand C: Equipment and Infrastructure to Support Climate-Critical Training. Goals Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure FY24 Grants Goals  This solicitation is intended to help build job training and support capacity to fill gaps in the workforce for climate-critical sectors through a range of project and program models, all of which should center employer and participant needs in the design and program implementation. These funds will enable applicants to: Expand recruitment pipelines to broaden access to climate-critical priority occupations. Create new and/or expand technical and job readiness training opportunities to provide the skills necessary to attain placement in climate-critical priority occupations. Create new and/or expand career advancement programming and upskilling training opportunities to help workers gain valuable skills while businesses expand capacity to support the state’s climate goals. Leverage effective workforce development models like registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships by providing the resources to launch and/or expand programs. Develop and nurture new relationships with employers in climate-critical sectors to develop job placements and identify avenues for career growth. Establish and grow wraparound and retention support services to address potential barriers to entry and advancement in climate-critical occupations. Expand the availability and/or effectiveness of climate-critical training by securing modern equipment and infrastructure resources for their programming. Funding Information Anticipated Available Funding: $6,450,000. Strand A: Career Pathway Training Leading to Employment in Climate-Critical Priority Occupations:  $100,000- $800,000 Project Period: One (1) to Two (2) year award. Strand B: ClimateCritical Upskilling for Incumbent:  $100,000- $600,000 Project Period: One (1) to Two (2) year award. Strand C: Equipment and Infrastructure to Support ClimateCritical Training: $50,000- $750,000 Project Period: One (1) year to Eighteen (18) month award. Eligibility Criteria The following entities are eligible to serve as a Lead Applicant with the following conditions: Community-Based Entities (often referred to as CBOs) such as community action partnerships, environmental justice organizations, neighborhood revitalization organizations, advocacy groups, affordable housing providers, affordable housing developers, and non-profits. Community Colleges, Colleges, or Universities, Comprehensive and Vocational High Schools, and Vocational Schools offering an after-hours or Career Technical Initiative evening training program. For-Profit entities such as for-profit training companies, trade associations, unions or other coalitions of businesses, clean energy installers, energy efficiency or home performance contractors, financial institutions, or other clean energy practitioners. Workforce Development Organizations, both non-profit and for-profit. MassHire Workforce Investment Boards and Career Centers. For more information, visit MassCEC.

This initiative supports local businesses and organizations dedicated to fostering economic growth in communities around Corning business locations. It focuses on empowering and supporting economic activities that align with Corning's values and objectives. Applications are reviewed continuously throughout the year to ensure timely support for impactful projects.

This funding opportunity supports innovative, free community arts events in Greater Louisville that engage diverse neighborhoods and promote collaboration among local organizations and artists.

The First Literacy Grants provide funding that stimulates and supports the development, trial, and implementation of innovative and impactful Adult Basic Education (ABE) resources and practices. Donor Name: First Literacy State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Priorities To fund innovative and impactful ideas that will improve educational and professional outcomes for the students of ABE organizations. To fund ideas that may not be able to be funded through Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) or other major funding sources. To fund ideas that will have a lasting impact in ABE schools and organizations. Grant Levels First Literacy is offering three (3) types of grants: Program Grants, Organization Wide Grants and Incentive Grants Program Grants- Program grants provide funding for the development, trial, and implementation of innovative and impactful ABE or ESOL teaching and learning resources and practices that are project-based, fresh approaches to instruction, curriculum and staff development, and related areas. New Organizations Organizations that have not received a First Literacy Grant in the past ten years are eligible to apply for up to $7,500 in the first year of the proposed project. Returning Organization Organizations that received a First Literacy Grant in the past ten years can apply for up to $5,000 in the first year of the proposed project. Organization-Wide Grants These grants provide funding for innovative ideas for larger-scale, organization-wide curricula, systems, training, and/or teacher improvement. Grants of up to $15,000 are available and priority is given to projects with a robust data reporting plan. Incentive Grants Second Year Grant- Organizations that received First Literacy funding for the first year of a project are eligible to apply for up to half of their first-year grant amount in a second year of funding. Organizations applying for a second-year grant must replicate the program with fidelity in year two including capturing pertinent data and reporting that to First Literacy. Organizations apply for a second-year grant using the main grant application, along the same time as the program and organizational grants Program Replication Grant- Your organization and another organization can each receive $1,000 if: You assist a second organization in implementing your grant idea/program. Both organizations must submit a brief letter of intent to apply for this grant along with the FY 25 grant cycle. Project Period The grant period is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Grants are open to all not-for-profit Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) organizations in Massachusetts. For more information, visit First Literacy.

The Uyeno Foundation provides grant funding to support the efforts of local nonprofits serving the needs of people with mental health challenges in the Southwest Florida area. Donor Name: The Uyeno Foundation State: Florida County: Collier County (FL), Lee County (FL), Palm Beach County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Uyeno Foundation believes that by funding initiatives that promote positive mental health through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, they can attain the vision of a community without barriers to access to mental health support services, regardless of income or ability to pay. This grant opportunity is available only to organizations that are providing mental health support services. The Uyeno Foundation is currently offering grant opportunities to organizations that are providing mental health support services. Organizations must be focused on serving individuals and families with prevention, intervention, treatment, or education for mental health-related illnesses. The purpose of this grant is to assist qualified 501©3 nonprofit organizations accomplish the work they are doing in the Lee, Collier, and Palm Beach Counties. Eligibility Criteria  Must be a not for profit 501©3 or other eligible not for profit organization Agency must provide mental health services in at least one of the following counties: Lee, Collier, Palm Beach Agency must provide direct services to clients Agency must have a non-discrimination policy The Uyeno Foundation reserves the right to deny applicants which have previously received grant funds from the Uyeno Foundation and have not complied with the terms of the grant contract. For more information, visit The Uyeno Foundation.

This program provides financial assistance to downtown Chehalis business and property owners for exterior improvements that enhance the historical character and visual appeal of their buildings.

Grant Name: Landmarks Illinois Banterra Bank Preserve Southern Illinois Grant Program Donor: Landmarks Illinois State: Illinois County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Grant Size: $500 to $2,500 Details: - Projects must benefit identified Eligible Structures and preservation issues, with priority given to those on the Most Endangered Historic Places list. - Projects must be for preserving commercial properties for economic development. - Preservation work should conform to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. - Services covered include studies, assessments, stabilization, rehabilitation, surveys, and nominations. Funding Information: - Grants are awarded on a matching basis ranging from $500 to $2,500 based on project need. Eligibility Criteria: - Eligible beneficiaries are owners of significant structures near a commercial corridor in the DCEO Southern Region. - Commercial property owners, nonprofits, or governmental bodies are eligible applicants with legal control of the structure or site and capacity to manage grant funds prudently. A follow-up report is required.