Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Private

This funding opportunity is designed to assist small organizations in New York with limited budgets in providing accessible and engaging public humanities programs to underserved communities across the state.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation program proposals to advance bird species and habitat conservation. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of this program is to help address the loss of 3 billion birds since 1970 by supporting projects that conserve, restore, or enhance grassland, wetland, sage-steppe, and coastal habitats for birds, or gather lacking bird population data with innovative methods, with an emphasis in focal geographies. Priorities Bird populations typically require a series of different seasonal or local habitats for their breeding, stopover, and wintering periods. Degradation, fragmentation, and loss of habitat can negatively impact bird populations, highlighting the need to implement science-driven and strategic conservation. With geographic focal areas that span major migratory routes in Alaska and along the north–south axis of the central United States, including the Gulf Coast, the program focuses on improving habitat quality and quantity for both migratory and non-migratory bird populations. Funding Information Grant awards will typically range from $100,000 to $275,000. Funded projects should be completed within two years following finalization of a grant agreement.  Geographic Focus Projects must occur in a major migratory route ranging from the northern slope of Alaska to the north-south axis of the central United States, including the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. Funding is limited to the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Eligiblity Criteria Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, U.S. federal government agencies, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, tribal governments and organizations, and educational institutions. Ineligible applicants include businesses, unincorporated individuals, and international organizations. For more information, visit NFWF.

The Seward Community Foundation (SCF) Annual Grant Program, an initiative under The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), is designed to support a wide range of charitable activities in Seward and Moose Pass, including health and wellness, education, outdoor activities, arts and culture, animal welfare, and community development. This program is open to qualified, tax-exempt organizations such as 501(c)(3) entities, Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations operating in or serving these communities. To be eligible for funding, applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm AKST on February 2, 2024. Grant projects or programs must be completed within one year of the award date, with the possibility of an extension approved by the SCF Advisory Board. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadline: January 8th to February 2nd

The Tarrant Foundation awards between 50 – 70 competitive grants annually. Because we believe we can have the most impact by concentrating these funds in Vermont, applications are accepted only from Vermont organizations. Youth: Resilience and Aspiration Our primary interest here is programs that support school-age youth to develop the dispositions, skills and resources they will need to move productively into adulthood. Our focus includes: achievement gap, job readiness, mentoring, out-of-school time, financial literacy, emergency & transitional housing, and community–based addiction recovery.

This funding opportunity supports community-focused initiatives by nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Charlottesville and surrounding counties to enhance local well-being and quality of life.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and cultural groups in Mississippi to create documentary films that explore and reflect on the state's rich history and culture.

The Medica Foundation is seeking applications for its Rural Health Grants to fund nonprofit, community-led solutions that address health needs and social determinants of health in rural communities. Donor Name: Medica Foundation State: Minnesota County: Anoka County (MN), Carver County (MN), Dakota County (MN), Hennepin County (MN), Ramsey County (MN), Scott County (MN), Washington County (MN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Medica Foundation proposals address: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities Children and youth Families Immigrants and refugees LGBTQ+ communities Seniors Survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence Veterans Funding Areas Behavioral Health Culturally-focused care Domestic violence and sexual assault services and prevention Early childhood health Oral health Primary care for underserved communities Senior care Sexual health Transportation  Funding Information Individual grants may be awarded up to $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Rural Health grant recipients are eligible to submit an application for funding in consecutive years. Funding is limited to organizations located and based outside of the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area in Minnesota, where fundraising is conducted on a solely local level and not supported by a main office elsewhere. Organizations seeking to do work within the service area but do not have a physical presence in Greater Minnesota are ineligible. Funding requests for events, camps, sponsorships and seminars are ineligible. For more information, visit Medica Foundation.

This program provides funding to local organizations in EPA Region 3 for projects that address environmental and health challenges in historically underserved communities.

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provides the Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program to help clean up and prevent illegal dumping on farm or ranch property. Donor Name: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) State: California 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: Farm or ranch property need not have active sales or production, but shall be appropriately zoned, or otherwise authorized for agricultural activities. Farm or ranch property includes appurtenant easements or right-of-ways such as, but not limited to, public roads and utilities. Funding Information $1,000,000 available for each fiscal year. Up to $200,000 is the maximum available per applicant per fiscal year (FY). $50,000 is the maximum available per cleanup site. Eligibility Criteria  Cities Counties Resource Conservation Districts Federally Recognized Tribes. For more information, visit CalRecycle.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to document and preserve endangered languages and cultural heritage.

The Northeast SARE Professional Development Grant program funds projects that develop the knowledge, awareness, skills and attitudes of agricultural and other service providers about sustainable agriculture practices to teach, advise or assist farmers. Donor Name: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: An agricultural service provider is a professional who assists farmers. Projects that develop the ability of other service providers (for example, real estate agents, bankers, and attorneys) to work with farmers are also eligible. These service providers then use what they’ve learned through participation in project activities in their work with farmers. A wide variety of topics can be funded by Northeast SARE, including marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, aquaculture, social sustainability, urban and Indigenous agriculture and much more. Other aspects of projects funded through the Northeast SARE program include those that address climate-smart agriculture practices intended to improve ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change; increase carbon sequestration; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart practices include reduced and no-till, cover crops, prescribed grazing, ruminant feed management, manure management, fertilizer management, and on-farm energy efficiency. In addition, projects may address traditional ecological knowledge. Funding Information Awards typically range from $30,000 to $150,000. Project Duration Typical project length is 2 to 3 years. The maximum project length allowed is 3.5 years. Geographical Focus  The Northeast region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. Eligibility Criteria  Professional Development Grants are open to anyone who works with service providers and farmers, including personnel at nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, and for-profit business entities (such as farms, private consultants, veterinary practices and other businesses that serve the farming community). Northeast SARE encourages projects submitted from or in collaboration with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Additionally, they encourage projects submitted from or in collaboration with Minority Serving Institutions (including 1890s and other historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and tribal colleges and universities) and other organizations in the Northeast that work with historically underserved communities. Your organization must have the legal structure and financial capacity to receive and implement a Northeast SARE contract, including expending funds needed for the project prior to receiving reimbursements from Northeast SARE; advance payments are not possible. Projects must take place within the Northeast region. Applicants and host organizations may be located outside of the Northeast region if the project activities and the farmers served are located within the Northeast region. For more information, visit Northeast SARE.

The Washington State Department of Commerce hereafter called “COMMERCE,” is initiating this Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding for retrofitting existing facilities and related projects that achieve energy and operational cost savings. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/25/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Grant cap increased to $1 million, with minimum project size $100,000. Eligible Activities Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: HVAC replacement/upgrade Other mechanical systems Lighting Insulation Windows Heat pump purchase and installation Geothermal heating systems Campus or district energy efficiency measures. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be public entities in the state of Washington: Local agencies, including any city, town, county, special district, municipal corporation, agency, port district or authority Public higher education institutions K-12 public school districts State agencies Federally-recognized tribe within Washington For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.

The Community Investment Program (CIP), initiated by Grid United at the Cherokee Strip Community Foundation in 2023, aims to empower communities in Cimarron and Texas Counties, Oklahoma. This initiative supports projects that significantly enhance community and economic development, addressing issues through innovative and creative approaches. With a focus on benefiting areas around the Three Corners Connector, the program invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities to apply. Grants can go up to $50,000, supporting projects that have a broad impact on quality of life, encourage community involvement, leverage additional support, and respond to emerging needs. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: November 16th to May 15th.

The Winter Family Fund is a grant opportunity provided by the Douglas County Community Foundation. The fund aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk and vulnerable populations, with a focus on children and families in specific geographic areas. Eligible organizations must primarily focus on serving disadvantaged, vulnerable, or at-risk children, youth, and families. However, grants can also be made to charitable organizations that don't meet this specific description as long as the funds are targeted for services benefiting these populations. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) entities, tribal organizations, or governmental agencies that conduct business without discrimination. The geographic focus of the grants is primarily on Douglas County, Franklin County, and Johnson County in Kansas, as well as Taos County in New Mexico. The grant application is available from October 1st through November 1st each year, with grants announced by January 15th of the following year. The grant amount varies based on available funds. Successful applicants will need to complete the Winter Family Fund Grant Proposal Application and demonstrate how their proposal aligns with the fund's mission. General operating expenses, ongoing litigation support, multi-year requests, annual campaigns, event sponsorships, fundraising events, lobbying or political activities, debt retirement, non-charitable activities for individuals or endowment funds are not eligible for funding. In 2022 and 2021 respectively, the Winter Family Fund awarded $70,000 and $89,313 in grants to various organizations supporting children and families in need. Interested applicants can apply through the Douglas County Community Foundation's Grant Management System using this link: [https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dccfoundation](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dccfoundation).

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the creation and implementation of humanities-based exhibits that engage the public and enrich Oklahoma's cultural landscape.

This initiative provides financial support and training to 12 Native farmers to improve their agricultural practices and land stewardship, promoting food security and community health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations conducting health equity research that has been disrupted by federal funding cuts, prioritizing projects led by early- to mid-career researchers from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

The Film + Video grant is a competitive grant program intended to support the development, production, and distribution of documentary films or series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Donor Name: Humanities Montana State: Montana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Film + Video program supports the development, production, and distribution of documentary films or series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and incorporate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical; proposals must demonstrate the potential to attract a broad general audience. Humanities Montana’s Film + Video grants offer multiyear support or one-time-only funding for major projects in film and video. Film and television projects may be standalone documentaries or series of programs. Major projects are those requiring multiple stages of research and development, production, and post-production and which generally require a script and a year or more to complete. Projects may also include supplementary components such as discussion programs and public screenings. Humanities Montana-funded projects must: focus on clearly defined humanities theme(s) build on sound humanities scholarship deepen public understanding of significant humanities questions approach a subject analytically, presenting a variety of perspectives involve humanities scholars (academic, professional, or expert) in all aspects of the project employ appealing and accessible formats that will actively engage the general public in learning demonstrate support and involvement of communities and cultures represented in project content and activities or specifically address why they are not involved (e.g., projects that involve Native American communities or cultures must include letters of support from participating scholars, researchers, program participants from that specific community outlining their involvement.) Funding Categories  Stage One: Research and script development award (up to $8,000) enable media producers to collaborate with scholars to develop humanities content and other program elements. Awards must result in a script or detailed treatment, which is required to progress to Stage Two funding. Applicants must submit an example of previous work Prior to applying for Stage One, you should have: assessed the major humanities scholarship related to the subject identified humanities themes assembled a group of humanities scholars to serve as advisers, and other experts if applicable consulted with the humanities scholars to identity the project’s interpretive ideas formed a media team to see the project through its development period Stage Two: Production awards (up to $10,000), including principal photography, source material acquisition, and rights clearance, result in a rough cut of film /video or equivalent (required to progress to Stage Three funding). Applicants must submit a completed script or detailed narrative treatment Prior to applying for Stage Two, you should have: completed all required components of Stage One conducted extensive research on your subject, including archival work and preliminary interviews drafted the script or detailed treatment(s) Stage Three: Post-production awards (up to $10,000) support completion of product and public distribution. Applicants must submit a rough cut of the project Prior to applying for Stage Three, you should have: completed all required components of Stage One and Stage Two designed your plans for distribution, outreach, and partnerships. Period of Performance 12 months Eligible Activities Stage One awards may support activities such as: meetings with scholars preliminary interviews preparation of program treatments or scripts production of a work-in-progress or trailer creation of partnerships for outreach activities and public engagement archival and other scholarly research to further development of script and humanities themes Stage Two awards may support activities such as: archival research and rights clearances meetings with scholars additional script development production (including filming, recording, and editing) and distribution Stage Three awards may support activities such as: development of related resources that explore the humanities content and themes central to the project (e.g., websites and curriculum materials) post-production outreach and public engagement. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible to apply, your organization must be established in the United States or its jurisdictions as one of the following organization types: a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code an accredited institution of higher education (public or nonprofit) a state or local government or one of their agencies a federally recognized Native American Tribal government If your organization is eligible, you are encouraged to partner with independent producers and other skilled professionals to carry out programmatic activities. Under this arrangement, the applicant organization submits the application on behalf of the partnership(s). Applicant organizations must not function solely as fiscal agents or fiscal sponsors but must make substantive contributions to the success of the project. If Humanities Montana makes an award, the applicant organization is considered the recipient of record and assumes all programmatic, financial, and legal responsibilities associated with the award, including adherence to, and compliance with, federal regulations and the terms and conditions of the award. In addition, Film + Video Grants must: involve appropriate media professionals appeal to a broad audience demonstrate a plan for statewide, regional, or national audience involvement and of secondary non-broadcast distribution and long-term utilization include a 1:1 cost-share of in-kind or other funds include public programming such as discussions, lectures, screenings include outreach/publicity and evaluation plans where appropriate. For more information, visit  Humanities Montana.

Innovia Foundation launched the Community Heart & Soul® Program to help rural communities throughout its 20-county service area BUILD COMMUNITY through a resident-driven process and TAKE ACTION on what matters most to its residents. Donor Name: Innovia Foundation State: Idaho, Washington County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Hundreds of communities across the country have implemented the program and experienced outcomes such as: Increased participation in local community-decision making Increased volunteerism Increased investment in community-supported programs and activities Increased economic development and downtown revitalization Community endowment funds Community Heart & Soul is a unique approach to community planning and development designed to increase participation and engage residents in shaping the future of their communities in a way that upholds the unique character of each place. Community Heart & Soul is based on three powerful principles: Involve Everyone, Focus On What Matters Most, And Play The Long Game. Funding Information Innovia will award up to ten $30,000 grants to support community-based project coordinators and actions in the selected communities for up to two years. Communities must provide a $10,000 local match. Grant Period October 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026. Eligibility Requirements Awards from Innovia Foundation’s competitive grant programs are determined in partnership with local volunteers from throughout the foundation’s service area. This locally-based advisory process ensures that grant opportunities address the changing needs of communities. In order to be eligible, applicants must be a public charity with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; a federally recognized tribe; or a public entity such as a school district, municipality, or unincorporated group or association. In certain cases, grants can be awarded to non-501(c)(3) organizations for charitable purposes. In all cases, the applicant organization/program must have a clear charitable purpose. Applicants cannot have any delinquent reports for previous grants awarded through all Innovia Foundation’s grant programs. Some grant programs have specific restrictions. Be sure to read grant guidelines carefully to see if any restrictions apply. Innovia Foundation competitive grants are awarded to organizations providing services within the 20-county region served by the Foundation. (Eastern Washington Counties: Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin. North Idaho Counties: Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Clearwater, Shoshone and Idaho.) Please note that Innovia Foundation has multiple grant programs. Applying to/receiving grant funding from one Innovia Foundation grant program does not preclude your organization from to applying to any other Innovia Foundation grant program. For more information, visit Innovia Foundation.

This grant from Sanofi's Rare Blood Disorders Medical Affairs department focuses on medical education programs addressing Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). The grant aims to support independent medical education (IME) activities that recap highlights from EHA 2024 and ISTH 2024 conferences on ITP, emphasizing enduring programs, accredited or non-accredited IME activities, and digital or omnichannel formats. Proposals should address existing healthcare gaps in the treatment and management of ITP, improving clinician knowledge and patient outcomes. The maximum grant request is $150,000, with a focus on comprehensive interventions that address knowledge and performance gaps in ITP treatment. Proposals should cover target audience generation, learning objectives, educational methods, faculty recruitment, program evaluation, and budget planning.