Grants for State governments - Private

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County to implement projects that improve the community's quality of life.

The Go Outside Fund by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin offers grants between $100 and $500 to teachers and organizations in Wisconsin, aiming to facilitate outdoor, nature-based learning experiences for children aged pre-K to 12 by covering costs such as field supplies, transportation, and educator costs.

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship for emerging U.S. screenwriters aged 18 to 25 to develop a new original screenplay.

This fully-funded program empowers Georgia-based entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders from underserved communities by enhancing their leadership skills and providing resources to scale their ventures and create local economic impact.

This funding opportunity supports filmmakers and television producers in creating authentic Native American and Alaska Native content for public broadcasting, emphasizing community engagement and cultural representation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Great Falls region to support community improvement projects in areas such as education, culture, and civic development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and tribal entities to enhance urban forestry and community engagement in disadvantaged communities across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

This grant provides funding for agricultural professionals to conduct on-farm research that promotes sustainable farming practices in the Southern U.S., requiring collaboration with farmers who have a minimum annual income of $1,000.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to recruit and assist rural childcare providers in Northern Arizona, enhancing the childcare workforce in underserved communities.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to LGBTQ+ students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington who demonstrate leadership and face systemic barriers to education, prioritizing those in marginalized communities.

This scholarship provides financial support and guidance to minority high school seniors in the U.S. who are planning to attend college, helping them overcome financial barriers and develop leadership skills.

The Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program is a funding initiative by the Chesapeake Bay Trust that supports projects by various organizations to address environmental and public health issues through education, small-scale greening, and large-scale restoration in specific areas affected by wastewater treatment plants and energy companies.

This funding opportunity provides substantial support to national organizations using music to drive systemic change across multiple U.S. states or territories.

The New Orleans Education League of the Construction Industry is seeking applications for its Jefferson Parish Residential Façade Improvement Program. Donor Name: New Orleans Education League of the Construction Industry State: Louisiana Parish: Jefferson Parish (LA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The mission of the New Orleans Education League and the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority is to make Jefferson Parish a better place to live by supporting community efforts to preserve home ownership and to promote attractive neighborhoods intended to maintain and to enhance property values making neighborhoods attractive for all citizens of Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Residential Façade Improvement Program is a voluntary program that provides homeowners with funds up to $8,500 to improve the exterior of their homes. The work is based off nationally adopted enhancement standards, which are intended to provide more handsome and safe neighborhoods for Jefferson Parish residents. Eligible Costs Outdoor improvements may only be provided to improve the property’s exterior front façade, or for corner properties the street facing façade, and will include: Repair or replacement of front door, and/or front shutters/front windows, for corner properties, side doors and windows facing the street are eligible; Repair of soffit and facia or rotten wood; Repair or replacement of driveway and/or front sidewalks; Exterior painting repairs to the front of the property or painting to replacement items; Landscaping. Property Eligibility The program will cover only owner-occupied, detached single-family homes in Terrytown, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Communal areas, condominiums, and mobile homes are not covered by the program. Homes must be structurally sound and suitable for enhancement under the time and monetary constraints of the program. Applicant Criteria  All applicants must meet the following, as required by NOEL and Jefferson Parish Finance Authority: Complete application to the JEFFERSON PARISH RESIDENTIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (Including the submission of all documentation requested in the application). Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident of the United States. Applicant must reside within Jefferson Parish and must have occupied their home for at least one (1) year prior to application. Applicants must certify that the home is not being offered for sale, and that it is their primary residence, as indicated per Jefferson Parish tax records. For more information, visit NOELCL.

The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation’s Community Grant opportunity provides statewide support to communities and nonprofit organizations focusing on oral health education and services to underserved and uninsured Arkansas residents. Donor Name: Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation State: Arkansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding focuses on increasing access to oral health care through community partnerships by funding preventative services and/or treatment for underserved individuals of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic statuses in Arkansas. Community Grants support transactional projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing access to dental care. Focus Areas  Prevention Provide preventive and basic oral healthcare needs for the community.  Treatment Treat at-risk or low-income populations with oral health conditions.  Grant-Making Focus DDARF Community Grants support projects focused on increasing access to treatment and preventative care, and services promoting good oral health practices. It is the intention that this funding will help organizations do one or more of the following: Provide oral health treatment, education, and disease prevention services Increase access to oral health services for underserved Arkansans Promote collaboration across a wide range of health providers in Arkansas Funding Information Community Grants range from $2,500 up to $40,000 per organization. DDARF will prioritize grant requests that incorporate the following (as applicable): A clear oral health focus A project plan detailing how and when the program will be carried out and who will be responsible for each task (template provided in the application) Active collaboration among organizations, schools, and/or healthcare providers Inclusion of diverse groups Referral protocols that link individuals needing dental care with a source of dental care Wrap-around support that links participants to other social services Initiation of oral health programs in counties where none or few exist Funds may be used for Program specific administrative/staffing costs Capital needs (equipment, supplies, one-time expenses) Dental clinic treatment expenses/supplies Programmatic, operational expenses Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be an Arkansas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agency, school, or charitable dental treatment facility – they do not provide grants to individuals. Typically Not Funded Direct dental staff salaries or payments to cover dental treatment Individuals – grants must be awarded to an eligible organization Fundraising events/sponsorships Private foundations and endowments Reduction of organizational debt Excessive salary costs, travel, or incentives/gifts Programs that discriminate on any basis For more information, visit Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve habitats and migration routes for big game species in the western U.S., targeting conservation organizations, state and tribal agencies, and community groups involved in wildlife management.

The L-A-D Foundation, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks as grantmaking service provider, invites applications from nonprofit and public interest organizations whose work benefits the natural and cultural resources of the Missouri Ozarks in its 12-county service area and align with the mission of the L-A-D Foundation. Donor Name: L-A-D Foundation State: Missouri County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The L-A-D Foundation seeks innovative projects that support conservation of the natural and cultural resources of the Missouri Ozarks. Projects may include environmental and conservation education, grassroots organizing, new program start-up costs, capital support, seed money, and workshops. No requests for annual or operating support or support for social events or benefits are considered.  Funding Information Maximum request amount is $10,000. A 12-month grant period is preferred, but multi-year projects may be considered. Eligibility Criteria Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced time table, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) working in Carter, Crawford, Dent, Madison, Maries, Oregon, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Ste. Genevieve, Shannon or Texas counties are eligible to apply. For more information, visit L-A-D Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina artists in launching or enhancing arts-based business initiatives that promote career satisfaction and sustainability.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals within the Cumberland Plateau region that will help accelerate the restoration and enhancement of critical forest, grassland, and freshwater habitats. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: NFWF seeks to increase the voluntary adoption of conservation practices on working agricultural lands in the region to benefit wildlife and improve soil health, water quantity and quality, and carbon sequestration. Funding is provided by the USDA’s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Altria Group, Cargill and Nestlé and International Paper’s Forestland Stewards Partnership. Approximately $2.8 million is expected to be available for grants this funding cycle. Program Strategies Restoring Previously Mined Lands Increasing Adoption of Conservation Practices on Grazing Lands Increasing Adoption of Conservation Practices on Cropland Establishing, Enhancing and Maintaining Forest Habitats Restoring Instream Habitats to Support Aquatic Species Helping Landowners – Expanding and Coordinating Technical Assistance and Outreach Funding Information The Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund anticipates awarding approximately $2.8 million in grants in 2024. Grant awards are expected to range from $250,000 to $750,000.  Project Period Anticipated completion time for funded projects typically will be 24-48 months. Geographic Focus Projects within the Cumberland Plateau in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia are eligible with preference given to projects located within the identified focal areas.  Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and educational institutions. Ineligible applicants include U.S. Federal government agencies, businesses, unincorporated individuals, and international organizations. U.S. Federal agencies are encouraged to partner with applicants but are not eligible to submit an application. For more information, visit NFWF.

This grant provides research and evaluation support to culturally specific nonprofits in Minnesota, helping them enhance their capabilities to better serve their communities.