Private Income Security and Social Services Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the American Youth Services Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Mendocino County State: California County: Mendocino County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The primary purpose is to make grants to Mendocino County nonprofits that encourage personal enrichment exploration among disadvantaged youth and adults within group experiences in the natural environment. Criteria May include but is not limited to activities and trips led by schools, camps, naturalists, nonprofit organizations, tribal communities, churches, and other spiritual practitioners. Projects will: Expose youth to the beautiful and unique environment and ecosystems of Mendocino County to deepen their connection to the larger Earth/Creation. Encourage personal faith/spiritual exploration. Inspire stewardship of the lands and oceans. Foster a sense of well-being, a sense of shared welfare, and communal participation. For more information, visit CFMC.

The Building Communities Fund Program awards state grants to nonprofit, community-based organizations to defray up to 25 percent or more of eligible capital costs to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate nonresidential community and social service centers. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce (WSMA) State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program awards state grants to Tribes and nonprofit community-based organizations to defray eligible capital costs to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate nonresidential community service centers. Approved projects will be reimbursed for 25% of their eligible capital costs. Under exceptional circumstances the department may reduce the amount of nonstate match required. Eligible Projects A proposed project must: Be a nonresidential facility; Consist of acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of a facility used to deliver services (social service and multipurpose community centers) including those serving BIPOC and rural communities; and Be located in a “distressed community” or serve a substantial number of low-income or disadvantaged persons. Eligibility Criteria All applicants must meet the following eligibility standards at the time the application is submitted: Be a Tribe or registered in the state of Washington as a nonprofit organization; Have a legally constituted board of directors; Agree to enter the LEED certification process or receive an exemption from Commerce; Agree to pay state prevailing wages as of the date the budget becomes effective; Have control of the project site via ownership or executed long-term lease (15 years) at the time of application – operating agreements will not be accepted as site control. All lease agreements must be recorded with the county of record. Have made progress in an active capital fundraising campaign dedicated to the project; and Not be complete. Projects that are complete or do not need state funds to be complete are ineligible. For more information, visit WSMA.

The Boone County Community Foundation awards grants for projects that enhance the quality of life in Boone County. Donor Name: Boone County Community Foundation State: Illinois County: Boone County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation Funds Health and social services Educational programs Community and neighborhood projects Children, youth, and family projects Cultural and arts-related projects The Foundation looks for a Projects Addresses a community need Celebrates the diversity in the community Articulates reasonable, measurable outcomes Outlines a specific plan for project Encourages cooperation with other organizations Demonstrates quality, vision, effectiveness, and good management. Eligibility Criteria Be a not-for-profit or public sector service organization that carries out charitable projects or provides services in Boone County, IL Operate an organization that does not violate anti-discrimination laws Have submitted a final report or progress report from any previous year if the organization received a grant. The Foundation does not funds Fundraisers Budget deficits Scholarships. For more information, visit BCCF.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare to residents of Charlevoix County.

Applications are now being accepted for the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Black Philanthropy Initiative was established as a field of interest fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. Recognizing the need to promote economic stability, job training, and financial literacy among not only historically underserved African American populations in Rhode Island, but also more recent African immigrants and refugees, in 2007 the fund was established to advance equity and social justice for the Black and African American communities. Bannister House was a nursing home for retired African American domestic workers located in Providence. When Bannister House was sold, the former board contributed the proceeds to the Black Philanthropy Initiative, and in 2016 the fund was renamed the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund. The fund will continue to honor the original focus of Bannister House and the Black Philanthropy Initiative by supporting the most pressing needs of Rhode Island’s Black community. Core Areas  The fund gives priority to equity, education, social justice, and economic empowerment of the Black community in three core areas: Grants to community-based organizations that strive to uplift low-income Black Rhode Islanders. The programs should target financial stability, economic empowerment, and structural inequities. Programs can also support and promote the history and achievements of Blacks in Rhode Island and preserve the culture of the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led. Grants to Black, community-based organizations that provide youth development and mentoring opportunities to Black youth. The programs should target educational success, avoidance of risk behaviors, and empowerment to make positive decisions and achieve higher aspirations. Youth should be supported in growth and engagement in productive interpersonal relationships to positively impact the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led. Scholarship assistance for Black students who are pursuing or advancing a career in healthcare. Funding Information Requests for up to $15,000 will be considered. For more information, visit RIF.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Rush County residents facing economic challenges due to a cancer diagnosis, with applications submitted by a sponsoring organization on their behalf.

The Community Foundation Middle Tennessee provides grants to support organizations that provide the necessary care and resources to care for animals across Middle Tennessee. Donor Name: Community Foundation Middle Tennessee State: Tennessee County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Goals Increase free or low-cost spay/neuter services and educational programming on the effects of pet overpopulation Sponsor retention programs that would help keep pets in low-income homes. Provide a safe and healthy home for a pet available for adoption Promote education and the humane treatment of animals through animal adoptions, injured animal rescue, and the use of animals for therapeutic services for people. Funding Information Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $15,000. Grant Period December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025. For more information, visit CFMT.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is seeking applications for its Lillian Ashley Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation Middle Tennessee State: Tennessee County: Coffee County (TN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Lillian Ashley, a Manchester, Tennessee native, lived a wonderful life filled with extensive travel, but Lillian always wanted to give back to the community she loved. She created this endowment to benefit the children, animals, and the environment and conservation efforts of Coffee County. Funding Goals Support for the wellbeing of children and youth; Provide for the care and welfare of animals, and; Support environment and conservation efforts. Funding Information Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $15,000. Grant Period December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations must be 501(c)(3) public charities or may be entities of government (i.e., libraries, departments, etc.). For more information, visit CFMT.

The Share Your Story Video Challenge award grants to qualified organizations who are supporting arts & culture programs in community. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville State: Alabama County: Jackson County (AL), Limestone County (AL), Madison County (AL), Marshall County (AL), Morgan County (AL) Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information $1,000 unrestricted grants. Eligibility Criteria All grants from this Fund must be made for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes to any organization that is described in IRS code as a 501(c)3 public charity. Qualified organizations also include schools, religious institutions, or government agencies located in the Greater Huntsville area. Rules and Guidelines: This challenge is limited to organizations serving residents of the Greater Huntsville area (Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan County). Even if your scope is broader, this challenge must specifically spotlight the work that your organization is doing to serve low-income members of their community. Your video must not exceed 60 seconds. No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this challenge unless you own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this purpose. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials. Make a specific reference to how you serve the low-income members of their community in your video. Include an impact story in your video. Recommendations Here are some tips to make your Share Your Story video the best it can be. Shoot the video on location if possible. Shoot horizontally so that it is optimal for social sharing. Use a microphone if possible. Be aware of background sounds – traffic, crowds, etc. – that can compete with your message. Be enthusiastic! You are doing great things for ocommunity; don’t be afraid to share your story. Make sure it’s clear what the purpose of your organization or this program does. If someone has never heard of you, would they have an understanding from your video? Include impact numbers, such as number served Tell your story through spoken and written word on screen For more Information, visit CFGH

The Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP) to DC-based nonprofit legal services providers to make available eviction prevention services to District residents with low income or who are underserved. Donor Name: DC Bar Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Foundation’s Standards for Funding Standards for Organizations Funding will be provided to organizations that have systems in place that align with widely accepted industry standards for promoting quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in the delivery of civil legal aid and/or legal aid adjacent services, including methods for self-assessment to provide feedback regarding the extent to which those systems are achieving their desired purpose. A strong proposal will demonstrate the applying organization: Seeks to identify and respond to one or more of the most pressing civil legal needs of District residents with low income or who are underserved, and make legal services accessible to this population; Has systems in place to ensure appropriate supervision, training, and development of its staff, applies feedback obtained from stakeholders and clients to evaluate and improve organization effectiveness and quality; Integrates pro bono attorneys and others to supplement and increase the effectiveness of its representation and other services; Provides other services designed to increase accessibility of legal services to DC residents with low income or underserved, such as assistance with self-help strategies, legal information through its website or other channels, community legal education; and Engages with other important stakeholders working on behalf of or serving its targeted client population, such as the judiciary, government agencies, social services agencies, and community groups. Standards for Projects Funding will be provided only to projects that measure and report to DCBF their performance against stated goals with respect to legal services to be delivered, outreach and training, pro bono development, and any other activities to be funded under the requested grant. A strong proposal will demonstrate that the project: Has ambitious yet realistic goals for delivering significant amounts of legal services, as measured by the volume and type of legal services to be provided, the number of DC residents to be assisted, the number of cases to be accepted, the DC wards from which the majority of clients are anticipated, and other measures. Seeks to increase access to services to residents in underserved areas of the District, as measured by the percentage of the total proposed legal services that will be provided in areas containing the greatest concentrations of residents with low income or who are underserved. Has high goals for providing significant amounts of outreach and training, as measured by the number of outreach efforts and/or trainings that will be conducted, the number of individuals to whom outreach will be conducted, the number of trainings to be held, the number of DC residents who will attend, the volume of materials distributed (literature, website accesses, etc.), and other relevant measures. Seeks to increase engagement of pro bono attorneys and law firms in the provision of legal services to DC residents who are low income or underserved, as measured by the number of pro bono attorneys recruited, the number of attorneys trained, growth in the total number of attorneys and firms participating, and other relevant measures. Has adequate capacity for delivering the services that are proposed, as indicated by experience in providing services similar to those being proposed, related current work that will be supported or enhanced by the proposed services, and other factors. Has a high likelihood of sustainability, taking into account such factors as potential funding sources beyond DCBF, a longer-term service delivery strategy, and other factors. The Foundation’s Priorities for Funding Additionally, in allocating available funding, the Foundation will give priority to proposals that seek to address the most pressing legal needs of District residents with low income or who are underserved and make legal services accessible to this population. Proposals that address one or more of the following criteria will be given priority (all other factors being equal): Addresses underserved areas in the District, OR addresses housing-related matters, OR supports a shared legal services interpreter bank. Is likely to expand the number of DC residents who are provided legal assistance. Seeks to avoid duplication of services being provided in the District, in the same issue area, or to the same special population segments as those being proposed. Is likely to make legal assistance more accessible to DC residents. Is likely to expand pro bono participation by recruiting, training, and supervising law firm attorneys to help deliver free legal assistance to DC residents. Is likely to leverage DCBF resources by applying them strategically toexpand efforts by other service providers and/or provide services that could NOT potentially be supported by other funding sources. Will test innovative approaches for achieving the above priorities. Grant Period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Qualified recipients under the statutory provisions governing the Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program must: Be a not-for-profit DC corporation located and operating primarily within the District of Columbia; Have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; Possess expertise in housing law, landlord-tenant law, or related experience in representing eligible individuals or groups in covered proceedings; Engage only in “covered proceedings” with these funds; Have adequate infrastructure and expertise to provide consistent, high- quality, oversight, training, evaluation, and strategic responses to emerging or changing needs in the client communities served; and Demonstrate expertise in recognizing and responding to multiple legal issues facing low-income or under-served DC residents; or Be a nonprofit organization that applies jointly with a legal services provider that meets the requirements above. For more information, visit DC Bar Foundation.

The DC Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the General Support Grants Program. Donor Name: DC Bar Foundation State: District of Columbia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Legal services providers located in the District of Columbia are eligible to receive private funding in the form of general support for the organization or a civil legal aid project. Funding for the General Support Grants Program comes from individual, law firm, and corporate donations, as well as revenue from the Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program. DCBF is the administrator of DC’s IOLTA program, which pools the interest accrued on eligible client funds held in trust by attorneys and funds legal aid programs throughout DC. The primary purpose of the General Support Grants Program is to fund civil legal services to District residents with low incomes. Thus, funding will be provided: ONLY for free civil legal services; and ONLY for services to District residents with low incomes. The Foundation’s Standards for Funding  Funding will be provided to civil legal aid organizations that have systems in place that align with widely accepted industry standards for promoting quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in the delivery of civil legal aid, including methods for self assessment to provide feedback regarding the extent to which those systems are achieving their desired purpose. A strong application will demonstrate that the applying organization: Seeks to identify and respond to the most pressing civil legal needs of the people with low incomes it serves; Has systems in place to ensure appropriate supervision, training, and development of its staff, applies feedback obtained from stakeholders and clients to evaluate and improve organization effectiveness and quality; Provides other services designed to increase the accessibility of legal services to DC residents with low incomes, such as assistance with self-help strategies, legal information through its website or other channels, community legal education; and Engages with other important stakeholders working on behalf of or serving its targeted client population, such as the judiciary, government agencies, and social services agencies. A strong application for private funding will also demonstrate that the organization: Has adequate capacity for delivering the services that are proposed, as indicated by experience in providing services similar to those being offered, related current work that will be supported or enhanced by the proposed services and other factors. Has a high likelihood of sustainability, taking into account such factors as potential funding sources beyond DCBF, a longer-term service delivery strategy, and other factors. The Foundation’s Priorities for Funding Additionally, in allocating available funding, the Foundation will prioritize applications that seek to address the most pressing legal needs of the District’s residents with low incomes and make legal services accessible to this population. Applications that address one or more of the following criteria will be given priority (all other factors being equal): Is likely to expand the number of DC residents who are provided legal assistance. Seeks to avoid duplication of services being provided in the District, in the same issue area, or to the same special population segments as those being proposed. Is likely to make legal assistance more accessible to DC residents. Is likely to expand pro bono participation by recruiting, training, and supervising law firm attorneys to help deliver free legal assistance to DC residents. Is likely to leverage DCBF resources by applying them strategically to expand efforts by other service providers. Is likely to provide services that are NOT supported by other funding sources. Will test innovative approaches for achieving the above priorities. Grant Period January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Qualified recipients must: Be a not-for-profit DC corporation; Have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; Operate primarily within the District of Columbia; Be located within the District of Columbia; and Have as a primary purpose of the provision of civil legal services to District residents with low incomes. For more information, visit DC Bar Foundation.

The DC Bar Foundation is seeking applications from nonprofit legal services providers located in the District of Columbia to fund civil legal services in the categories of underserved areas, housing, and shared legal services interpreter bank through the 2025 Access to Justice (ATJ) Grants Program. Donor Name: DC Bar Foundation State: District of Columbia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The primary purpose of the ATJ Grants Program is to fund civil legal services to District residents with low income and/or who live in underserved areas. Thus, funding will be provided: ONLY for free civil legal services; ONLY for services to District residents with low income; and ONLY for projects that address underserved areas, housing, or support a shared legal services interpreter bank in the District. DCBF defines the following terms for the purpose of determining eligibility for the ATJ Grants Program: “Civil legal services” must include the individual representation of District residents. It may also include the following: Supervision of such representation; Appellate advocacy on behalf of District residents; and Policy advocacy in the District that is associated with the representation of individual clients. “Low-income” is calculated by using the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income limits that determine the eligibility for District residents for HUD’s assisted housing programs. “Underserved” is defined as those residents of the District of Columbia who share a common neighborhood, geographic area, language, culture, ethnicity, religion, life situation, or lack of adequate and affordable access to legal services. “District resident” is defined as any individual with a residential address in the District of Columbia. DCBF may accept an organization’s reasonable functional alternatives to this definition if DCBF determines such functional alternatives are consistent with the goal of increasing access to justice in the District for special populations, including but not limited to individuals in correctional facilities, individuals living in or fleeing from violence, and unhoused individuals. The Foundation’s Standards for Funding Standards for Organizations Funding will be provided to organizations that have systems in place that align with widely accepted industry standards for promoting quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in the delivery of civil legal aid and/or legal aid adjacent services, including methods for self-assessment to provide feedback regarding the extent to which those systems are achieving their desired purpose. A strong proposal will demonstrate the applying organization: Seeks to identify and respond to one or more of the most pressing civil legal needs of District residents with low income or who are underserved, and make legal services accessible to this population; Has systems in place to ensure appropriate supervision, training, and development of its staff, applies feedback obtained from stakeholders and clients to evaluate and improve organization effectiveness and quality; Integrates pro bono attorneys and others to supplement and increase the effectiveness of its representation and other services; Provides other services designed to increase accessibility of legal services to DC residents with low income or underserved, such as assistance with self-help strategies, legal information through its website or other channels, community legal education; and Engages with other important stakeholders working on behalf of or serving its targeted client population, such as the judiciary, government agencies, social services agencies, and community groups. Standards for Projects Funding will be provided only to projects that measure and report to DCBF their performance against stated goals with respect to legal services to be delivered, outreach and training, pro bono development, and any other activities to be funded under the requested grant. A strong proposal will demonstrate that the project: Has ambitious yet realistic goals for delivering significant amounts of legal services, as measured by the volume and type of legal services to be provided, the number of DC residents to be assisted, the number of cases to be accepted, the DC wards from which the majority of clients are anticipated, and other measures. Seeks to increase access to services to residents in underserved areas of the District, as measured by the percentage of the total proposed legal services that will be provided in areas containing the greatest concentrations of residents with low income or who are underserved. Has high goals for providing significant amounts of outreach and training, as measured by the number of outreach efforts and/or trainings that will be conducted, the number of individuals to whom outreach will be conducted, the number of trainings to be held, the number of DC residents who will attend, the volume of materials distributed (literature, website accesses, etc.), and other relevant measures. Seeks to increase engagement of pro bono attorneys and law firms in the provision of legal services to DC residents who are low income or underserved, as measured by the number of pro bono attorneys recruited, the number of attorneys trained, growth in the total number of attorneys and firms participating, and other relevant measures. Has adequate capacity for delivering the services that are proposed, as indicated by experience in providing services similar to those being proposed, related current work that will be supported or enhanced by the proposed services, and other factors. Has a high likelihood of sustainability, taking into account such factors as potential funding sources beyond DCBF, a longer-term service delivery strategy, and other factors. The Foundation’s Priorities for Funding Additionally, in allocating available funding, the Foundation will give priority to proposals that seek to address the most pressing legal needs of District residents with low income or who are underserved and make legal services accessible to this population. Proposals that address one or more of the following criteria will be given priority (all other factors being equal): Addresses underserved areas in the District, OR addresses housing-related matters, OR supports a shared legal services interpreter bank. Is likely to expand the number of DC residents who are provided legal assistance. Seeks to avoid duplication of services being provided in the District, in the same issue area, or to the same special population segments as those being proposed. Is likely to make legal assistance more accessible to DC residents. Is likely to expand pro bono participation by recruiting, training, and supervising law firm attorneys to help deliver free legal assistance to DC residents. Is likely to leverage DCBF resources by applying them strategically to expand efforts by other service providers and/or provide services that could NOT potentially be supported by other funding sources. Will test innovative approaches for achieving the above priorities. Grant Period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Qualified recipients must: Be a not-for-profit DC corporation; Have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; Operate primarily within the District of Columbia; Be located within the District of Columbia; and Deliver civil legal services to DC residents with low income or who are underserved; or Be a nonprofit organization that meets the requirements above and supports the provision of civil legal services to DC residents with low income or who are under-served. For more information, visit DC Bar Foundation.

This grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations in Washington for specific projects that promote financial literacy, support low-income community members, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center seeks qualified consultants or professionals with experience in clean transportation, municipal procurement, on-street electric vehicle charging, and utility coordination to serve as a technical consultant and project manager under MassCEC’s On-Street Charging Program. Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In January 2024, the Healey-Driscoll administration provided American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to MassCEC to develop a program that will improve access to affordable EV infrastructure for residents in multi-unit dwellings. The Program aims to increase the supply of overnight curbside parking with an emphasis on positive impacts for Low Income Disadvantaged Communities (LIDAC). In addition to increasing charging station access, MassCEC, in close collaboration with the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER), plans to pilot innovative On-Street Charging technologies, models, and ownership structures. Through this program, MassCEC intends to demonstrate successful deployments of innovative On-Street Charging options in order to promote wide-scale adoption across the Commonwealth. Through this Program MassCEC aims to:  Increase access to On-Street Charging options and reduce barriers to EV adoption for LIDACs in MA;  Pilot innovative On-Street Charging models that can be replicated and scaled across the Commonwealth;  Develop resources for municipalities in MA to implement On-Street Charging solutions independently; and  Ensure that small and diverse MA-based businesses are included in the Program and meaningfully compensated to foster MA workforce development. Funding Information Total Funding Available: $11,250,000. Eligibility Criteria Eligible Applicants include sole proprietors, professional consultants, nonprofits, institutions or companies with multiple employees. MassCEC encourages Applicants to form a team with sub-vendors (“Applicant Team”) to provide all the requisite experience required for the Scope of Work, including subvendors responsible for procurement, installation, and maintenance of On-Street Charging stations. Proposals must be submitted by a single lead Applicant and must clearly identify relevant Applicant Team sub-vendor(s) with whom to jointly respond to this RFP and their respective roles and experience. MassCEC strongly encourages Applicant Teams to include and meaningfully compensate MA-based vendors and small businesses, as well as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (Minority, Women, Veteran, LGBTQ, Portuguese, and/or Disability-Owned Business Enterprises) (“Diverse Suppliers”). For more information, visit MassCEC.

Applications are now being accepted for the Social Determinants of Health Grants. Donor Name: Intermountain Health State: Idaho, Utah County: Cassia County (ID), Minidoka County (ID) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: To qualify for Social Determinants of Health grant funding, your program or service must align with at least one of Intermountain’s social determinants of health priorities, which are: Improve nutrition security Improve stable and quality housing through wraparound and support services Funding Information Applicants can request a total grant award between $50,000 and $300,000 for the entire project period. Projects can last between 18 and 36 months and must begin upon receipt of funding. A funding request may not exceed 20 percent of an organization’s annual operating budget, e.g., to be eligible for a $50,000 grant, your organization’s annual operating budget must be at least $250,000. In general, small equipment and materials, such as jump ropes or cooking utensils are eligible, at no more than a total $5,000 cost, but large equipment, construction, and capital costs are not eligible. Eligibility Criteria A social service agency and a healthcare agency apply in partnership: Social service agency is defined as a government, private or not-for-profit entity that provides a direct service/program that focuses on the needs of low-income, vulnerable populations and include state government agencies, local government agencies, and school districts Healthcare agency is defined as an organization that provides a billable healthcare service and uses evidence-based practices to provide a direct healthcare service OR a social agency applies on its own but demonstrate a collaborative approach with other health service agencies or provide strong health outcomes OR a health agency applies on its own but demonstrate collaborative approach with other social service agencies and provide strong health outcomes Requirements A full and complete financial audit within the last two years from application. Submission must include the full audit, including any findings or letter from the auditing firm A 501c3 designation letter or have a comparable government designation Completed W9 Completed Supplier Form (a blank copy will be provided in the application) If applying in a dual partnership, BOTH agencies must: Submit the required documentation above. Show a clear partnership that works together toward measurable goals and outcomes addressing one or more of the listed social determinants of health. You will be asked to clearly describe the planned role and responsibilities of each partner for all stages of the project or program. For more information, visit Intermountain Health.

The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Research and Education (R&E) Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity offering $100,000 to $500,000 for up to 3 years to researchers, educators, and organizations exploring sustainable agriculture, with the aim of improving economic viability, environmental quality, and quality of life in the North Central Region's agricultural sector.

The Georgia Health Initiative invites organizations embarking on advocacy projects that improve the health of people in Georgia. Donor Name: Georgia Health Initiative State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The overarching goal of this RFA is to support non-profit partners who are advancing advocacy initiatives to bring about change at a systems level. This may involve transformation of processes, power structures, policies, and/or relationships that determine how resources and services are distributed. Through the 2024 Building the Field of Health Advocacy grant program, the Initiative aims to support projects that: Identify emerging opportunities to advance health equity in Georgia at the systems level, either locally or statewide.  Elevate community voices to educate decision-makers on health-related issues of importance. Bolster the capacity of non-profit organizations to engage in effective advocacy efforts, including research, policy development, coalition building and mobilization, community education, and strategic communications.  Strengthen the overall field of health advocacy in Georgia Funding Information The Initiative anticipates investing a total of $1.2 million to support advocacy efforts aimed at advancing health equity in Georgia. Organizations can apply for up to $75,000 for activities to be implemented within a project period of up to 12 months in duration. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must:  Be a tax-exempt public charity as qualified by the IRS under section 501(c)(3), a state or local government agency, or a coalition/collaborative using a fiscal sponsor.  Work in Georgia on behalf of Georgians.  Align with the mission, vision, and values of Georgia Health Initiative.  Project funds can be requested for the following:  Salary and benefits of staff working on the project  Project-related equipment  Other direct expenses  Consulting fees Project-related travel costs  Indirect expenses For more information, visit Georgia Health Initiative.

The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Impact100 Grant Program Donor Name: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation State: Illinois County: Macon County (IL), Moultrie County (IL), Piatt County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of Projects or Programs Supported The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation invites proposals in the areas of arts/culture/recreation, social services, conservation/environment, health, youth, and education. This application accepts proposals for operating funds. What is your organization’s greatest need right now? Do you have a one-time project that would address a critical need? Are you starting a new program or expanding a current one? Do you have an improvement project that’s beyond your organization’s means? Funding Information $200,000 available funding for 2024. Funding range per grant: no minimum to $50,000. Eligibility Criteria Have 501(c) 3 status from the Internal Revenue Service or be a qualified charitable, religious or government organization. Organization must be located in Macon, Piatt, or Moultrie counties or Paris, IL The grantmaking process of The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation prioritizes 501c3 organizations that are recognized by the IRS as operating public charities for a minimum of 3 years. For more information, visit HICF.

The Clean Power Alliance provides Community Benefits Grants to organizations working to advance clean energy, green jobs, environmental education and stewardship, and energy equity and diversity in the communities that CPA serves. Donor Name: Clean Power Alliance State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA), Ventura County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Priority Focus Areas The CBG is available to projects and organizations focused on advancing clean energy, sustainability, and resiliency through the following pathways: Research Environmental and Social Justice Communities Workforce Development Education The CPUC identified environmental and social justice communities as those where residents are: Predominantly communities of color or low-income Underrepresented in the policy setting or decision-making process Subject to a disproportionate impact from one or more environmental hazards and Likely to experience disparate implementation of environmental regulations and socioeconomic investments in their communities On the ground, targeted communities typically include but are not limited to: Disadvantaged Communities, located in the most environmentally burdened California census tracts, as determined by the 25 percent highest scores (75th percentile) when using the CalEnviroScreen tool All Tribal lands Low-income households (household incomes below 80 percent of the area median income) and Low-income census tracts (census tracts where aggregated household incomes are less than 80 percent of area or state median income). Funding Information Awards will range from $15,000 to $30,000. Grant Period  One-Year grant. Geographic Areas The CPA service territory: Agoura Hills Hermosa Beach  Sierra Madre  Alhambra  Malibu  Simi Valley  Arcadia  Manhattan Beach  South Pasadena  Beverly Hills  Moorpark  Temple City  Calabasas  Monrovia  Thousand Oaks  Camarillo  Ojai  Unincorporated Los Angeles County  Claremont  Oxnard  Unincorporated Ventura County  Carson  Paramount  Ventura  Culver City  Redondo Beach  West Hollywood  Downey  Rolling Hills Estates  Westlake Village  Hawaiian Gardens  Santa Paula  Whittier  Hawthorne  Santa Monica Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants must be an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the areas where CPA provides electricity.  Previous Community Benefits Grant recipients are eligible to apply for the 2024-2025 grant cycle. However, previous grant recipients are ineligible to receive funds more than two years in a row.  For more information, visit CPA.

The Coastal Bend Community Foundation is accepting applications for grants. Donor Name: Coastal Bend Community Foundation State: Texas County: Aransas County (TX), Bee County (TX), Jim Hogg County (TX), Kleberg County (TX), Nueces County (TX), Refugio County (TX), San Patricio County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Donors in the Coastal Bend, through both current and testamentary gifts, have enabled the Foundation to enhance and improve the quality of life through grants to area nonprofit organizations. The Foundation’s grants from unrestricted funds cover a broad spectrum of projects from the Arts to Zoology. Focus Areas As a community foundation, CBCF awards grants in many focus areas that benefit all citizens of the Coastal Bend: Arts and Culture – including performing arts/music programs, museum exhibits/classes Education – including library services, GED and adult literacy, youth programs Environment – including animal welfare, park improvements, conservation Families and Children – including family, youth, and elderly programs Health – including medical and patient services programs, diabetes programs Human Services – including counseling, drug programs, food pantries, and shelters Public Good – including disaster relief, housing, and community development. Funding Priorities Programs that measurably raise the quality of life in the Coastal Bend Disadvantaged youth, elderly, and families Education and job creation projects that bring people out of poverty Projects that are not easily accomplished without Foundation funding Projects that result in increased funding from additional sources. Funding Information Through the Annual Grants process, the Foundation expects to award up to $400,000 in 2024. This year, there are two grant opportunities to choose from: A grant up to $10,000 to support general operations. Grant requests for general operations cannot be in excess of $10,000. OR A grant from $10,001 up to $25,000 to support expenses associated with a specific program or project serving vulnerable individuals and/or families. Geographical Areas All grant requests must be for services that are performed in CBCF’s seven-county service area: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties. For more information, visit CBCF.