Private Infrastructure Grants

The Community Waste Reduction Grant (CWRG) is a competitive grant program that provides funding for innovative projects that significantly reduce waste and/or increase the diversion of recoverable materials that would otherwise be sent to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill for disposal. Donor Name: Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio State: Ohio County: Franklin County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program is designed to provide funding to assist with building sustainable programs, projects, and services that address the unique waste reduction and material diversion needs of central Ohio. Local governmental or non-profit organizations including cities, townships, villages, parks, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, and churches are eligible to apply.  Proposed projects should address the unique waste reduction, diversion, recycling, and composting needs of Central Ohio; emphasize partnership building and collaboration, and address opportunities to leverage the waste stream for community benefit. Funding Information The minimum grant amount that can be requested is five hundred dollars ($500.00). The maximum grant amount that can be requested is thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00). Projects should emphasize partnership building and collaboration, and address opportunities to leverage the waste stream for community and economic benefit. Funding for infrastructure, and outreach and education activities that increase the reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting of materials will be considered. Applications with a focus on implementing reduction and diversion processes and systems, that also include outreach, education, and awareness as part of the project are strongly encouraged. Below is a partial list of CWRG criteria: Must occur within SWACO’s jurisdiction of Franklin County, Ohio. Funding is available for establishing, improving, or expanding waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, or food donation activities. Recipients must provide a twenty percent (20%) cash contribution toward the project. If a project is awarded grant dollars, SWACO requires grantees to document and measure the impact of the project’s activities. No approved purchases can be made before the execution of a grant agreement. If awarded, funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2025. A final report detailing the successes, challenges, and impacts of the project’s waste reduction and diversion efforts must be provided at the end of the project. SWACO staff is available to serve as a resource to: Provide advice and technical expertise. Help develop projects and services that align with the purpose of the CWRG program. Provide recommendations to help ensure proposed activities incorporate best practices to help execute successful projects with maximized outcomes. To sign up to receive notifications regarding our CWRG application cycles and/or to share ideas For more information, visit SWACO.

Devices Grants are offered to support devices, like computers, on which someone accesses the internet. Lack of such a device and the skills to use it are barriers to internet access, even when there is plenty of network capacity available to connect to. Donor Name: KC Digital Inclusion Fund State: Kansas, Missouri County: Cass County (MO), Clay County (MO), Jackson County (MO), Johnson County (KS), Leavenworth County (KS), Miami County (KS), Platte County (MO), Ray County (MO), Wyandotte County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are all types of devices that are used to access the internet and are eligible devices for this grant program. Other devices that may help expand or deliver the network—like hotspots, routers, or servers—are not eligible for this grant. This grant is intended to support user interface devices, not actual connectivity, so while phones may be eligible, data plans are not. The DIF aims to advance a more systemic strategy toward addressing the digital divide, fill specific programmatic gaps, signal strong ongoing community commitment to this work, attract new local money to this cause beyond existing funders, and strengthen Kansas City’s competitiveness for state and federal dollars.  Funding Priorities The DIF will support projects related to providing access to technology, digital literacy training, internet connectivity solutions, and other initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide. Priority will be given to projects that target populations with limited access to technology and digital resources. Devices Grants should:  Align to a specific program, not just to an organization or a covered population.  Help outcome-oriented direct-service organizations overcome technology barriers to better fulfill their mission. Focus Area  Access to Network Funding Information Funding available up to $75,000 Award Range $1,000 – $20,000. Grant Period Up to 6 months (to be completed by March 31, 2025). Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, applicants must be direct-serving 501(c)(3) public charities, educational or governmental entities serving people in need within the 9-county Greater Kansas City region (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray in Missouri, and Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte in Kansas).  Applications are evaluated by a panel of reviewers selected by the Fund’s appointed Advisory Council. Grantees are notified by KC Digital Drive of award status via email on/around August 26, 2024. Announcements are made public on the DIF website, and via other media. The grant period of performance may vary by Grantee, but should be completed by March 31, 2025. For more information, visit KCRDIN.

With funding from the Beulah S. Mays Charitable Endowment, Blue Grass Community Foundation seeks to provide support to nonprofit organizations that are directly serving older adults in Central and Eastern Kentucky. Donor Name: Blue Grass Community Foundation State: Kentucky County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Community Foundation is focused on supporting organizations that specifically serve individuals impacted by the challenges of aging and age-related diseases. Special consideration will be given to those organizations addressing the needs of older adults suffering from dementia-related diseases and their caregivers; as well as those organizations whose services benefit underserved populations, including low-income individuals and people of color. This opportunity is made available exclusively to those nonprofits and agencies whose primary mission is focused on the aging community, dementia, and other age-related issues. Funding Information Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $10,000, with the option of renewal for one additional year. Grant Period August 2024 – July 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant organization must be located in or provide services to residents of Central and Eastern Kentucky (counties limited to Anderson, Bath, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jessamine, Madison, Magoffin, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Rowan, Scott, and Woodford). Applicant organization must be classified as a nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) designation; or be a publicly supported organization such as a school district, municipality, or government agency. Primary mission of applicant organization must be focused on the aging community, dementia, and/or other age-related issues. Applicant organization must not discriminate in their hiring, volunteer participation, or provision of client services. Exceptions may be made for hiring practices for religious organizations that can demonstrate bona fide occupational qualifications based on religious beliefs for employment. Applicant organization with religious affiliation will be considered for funding only if the project for which it seeks support attempts to address the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs. Organization must not have any past due reports for grants from Blue Grass Community Foundation. For more information, visit BGCF.

The South32 Hermosa Community Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and its geographic affiliate, the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations based in Santa Cruz County. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona State: Arizona County: Santa Cruz County (AZ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Supported areas include education and leadership, economic participation, good health and social well-being, and natural resource resilience. Funding Information Up to $80,000 will be available each cycle; requests up to $10,000 will be considered. Eligibility Requirements The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) in good standing, based in and doing charitable work in Santa Cruz County. The organization must have local leadership in the form of a board of directors or advisory committee, local financial support, and local program management and accountability. In the case of nationally sponsored organizations, no portion of the grant can be used to support the national, state, or regional entity. The proposed program must directly benefit people living in Santa Cruz County. Grants are generally not made to individuals, for-profit organizations, government entities, capital fund drives, agency endowments, individual schools, or for sectarian purposes. Organizations will not be eligible to reapply until the current grant cycle and reporting are completed. One of the guiding principles of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona is to honor the rich diversity of the community and promote equal opportunities for all people. Awards made by CFSA’s grant panels support organizations that do not discriminate in their employment practices, volunteer opportunities, or delivery of programs and services on the basis of Race, Religion, Gender, or Gender Identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), Gender Expression, Sexual orientation, Age, Ancestry, Citizenship, Ethnicity, Familial Status, Socioeconomic Status (economic circumstances), Color, Creed, Sex (including pregnancy), Phases of Parenthood, National Origin, Marital Status, Veteran Status (past, current or prospective service in the armed forces), Genetic Information, Physical Characteristics or Appearance, Mental or Physical Disability, Any other status prohibited by applicable law. Priority will be given to organizations that: Are working collaboratively with other agencies in the planning and implementation of the project. Have involved staff, volunteers, and current/potential participants in the planning and implementation of the proposed program. Enable individuals to identify, contribute, and enhance their skills, abilities, capacities, and assets, focusing on strengths rather than problems or deficiencies. Can clearly articulate the outcomes the program/participants will achieve and be able to collect the data to demonstrate measurable progress toward the accomplishment of those outcomes. Can provide a clear description of plans to sustain the organization and/or program beyond the grant period. For more information, visit CFSA.

The Living Cultures Grant seeks to sustain and strengthen traditional arts in the state of California grants to individual artists/culture bearers and grants to California-based nonprofits and Tribal Nations, as well as other organizations and community groups. Donor Name: Alliance for California Traditional Arts State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Through this grant program, Alliance for California Traditional Arts supports nurturing cultural continuity, sustaining cultural practices, and engaging own communities and others through public programs. Projects involving any genre of traditional arts—including but not limited to dance, music, foodways, material arts, and oral traditions—are welcome. Project Period Funds should be used between Nov 1, 2024- Oct 31, 2025. Grants can be funded Pathways to Nurture, Sustain, And Engage Participation In The Traditional Arts. They invite proposals that will: nurture cultural continuity through the learning and practice of traditional arts; and/or sustain cultural practices with needed purchases and services; and/or engage your communities and others through public programs Eligibility Criteria The grants are open to individuals, organizations, community groups, and Tribal Nations who practice traditional arts.  Traditional arts are those art forms that are transmitted and engaged as part of the cultural life of a group of people whose members share a common heritage, language, religion, occupation, or region. These expressions are deeply rooted in and reflective of a community’s shared standards of beauty, values, or life experiences. Traditional arts are often passed on from one generation to the next, or from one community member to another, and express a collective wisdom, rather than only a unique personal aesthetic. Individual Artists can apply for grants of $7,500 to support their practice. Applicants must be: Based in California Be artists /culture bearers rooted in a tradition who have been practicing at least 5 years.  18 years old or older Able to receive California taxable income (Individual artists do not apply with a fiscal sponsor.) Organizations/Community Groups/Tribal Nations can apply for funds of $10,000 to support activities. Eligible organizations must have: An average annual revenue/income in the last 3 years under $500,000  Non-profit 501c3 status based in California Community groups without non-profit status may apply with a California-based 501c3 fiscal sponsor  Tribal Nations cultural programs/departments based in California with federal status (Note: budget requirement applies to department, and not nation as a whole).  Tribal Nations cultural programs/departments based in California without federal status may apply with a California-based 501c3 fiscal sponsor (Note: budget requirement applies to department, and not nation as a whole).  For more information, visit Alliance for California Traditional Arts.

The Blue Grass Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 Early Childhood Education Literacy Grant. Donor Name: Blue Grass Community Foundation State: Kentucky County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: With funding from the MacAdam Early Childhood and Literacy Fund, Blue Grass Community Foundation seeks to increase equitable access to quality pre-K education, early childhood care programs, and/or literacy programs for students in Central Kentucky. BGCF has the goal of narrowing the achievement gap by supporting those organizations/programs specifically serving low-income students, students of color, English Language Learners (ELL), and students with special needs. Qualified charitable organizations serving Central Kentucky are eligible to submit grant proposals that focus on early childhood teaching and learning; professional development for early childhood educators; parent engagement; and literacy-specific programs for learners of all ages, including adults. Proposals for project support and general operating support will be considered. Funding Information Grant awards will range from $2,500 to $10,000, with the option of renewal for one additional year. Grant Period August 2024 – July 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant organization is located in or providing services to residents of Central Kentucky (counties limited to Anderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jessamine, Madison, Montgomery, Scott and/or Woodford Counties). Applicant organization is classified as a nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; has a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) designation; or is a publicly supported organization such as a school district, municipality, or government agency. Applicant organization does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law. An organization with religious affiliation will be considered for funding only if the project for which it seeks support attempts to address the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs. Applicant organization does not have any overdue final reports for any previous grants funded by the Community Foundation. For more information, visit BGCF.

The EWRG seeks to assist local event organizers with reducing event-generated waste and diverting as much material as possible from the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill. Donor Name: Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio State: Ohio County: Franklin County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Event Waste Reduction Grant (EWRG) provides reimbursement funding for activities at events in SWACO’s jurisdiction that increase waste reduction, reuse, recycling, food scrap composting, and food donation; as well as diversion-related outreach and education activities to increase public awareness of the importance of these activities. Event waste reduction grants also aid in helping event organizers with building needed and necessary infrastructure to sustain diversion efforts beyond the grant funding year. Eligibility Criteria Funding is available for establishing, improving, or expanding waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, or food donation activities at events.  To be eligible for a grant award, events: Must occur within SWACO’s jurisdiction of Franklin County, Ohio. Must take place during 2024. Must be open to the public. Must have a projected attendance of 2,000 people or more. Events ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 attendees are eligible to apply for up to $2,000 Events ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 attendees are eligible to apply for up to $4,000 Events ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 attendees or greater are eligible to apply for up to $6,000 Recipients must provide a twenty percent (20%) cash contribution toward the project. Applications must be received 8 weeks before the event. No approved purchases can be made before the execution of a grant agreement. If awarded, funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2024. For more information, visit SWACO.

In combination with the launch of the 2024 VoicesDMV Community Insights report, the Greater Washington Community Foundation is offering Community Action Awards. Donor Name: Greater Washington Community Foundation State: Maryland, Virginia County: Arlington County (VA), City of Fairfax (VA), Montgomery County (MD), Prince Georges County (MD), Prince William County (VA) Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: These small grants will support nonprofits working to make region more equitable and inclusive by addressing issues and challenges highlighted in the 2024 VoicesDMV Community Insights report. This RFP focuses on two categories of grants: Supporting existing, expanded, or new programs that respond directly to issues and challenges highlighted in the report. Supporting neighborhood-based or population-specific convenings to explore findings in the report and spark action. Funding Information The Community Foundation will award grants of up to $5,000. Total grants disbursed via this RFP will be up to $50,000. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants will meet the following requirements: Nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status. Organization must be located in and serving the Greater Washington region. Priority will be given to organizations serving priority areas, which include: Wards 7 and 8 in Washington, DC East County (White Oak, Burtonsville) and Up County (Germantown) in Montgomery County Purple Line Corridor (Langley Park, Chillum, Adelphi) and Blue Line corridor (Seat Pleasant, Largo) in Prince George’s County Bailey’s Crossroads and Route 1 corridor in Northern Virginia Grant Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria Responsive – Applicant’s project directly addresses an issue or challenge highlighted in the 2024 VoicesDMV Community Insights report or would convene members of a specific neighborhood or population to explore findings in the report and spark action. Feasibility – Applicant’s project can be successfully completed with the awarded grant (or with additional resources if needed) Impact – The anticipated impact of the project is described and is measurable For more information, visit Greater Washington Community Foundation.

The John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust is seeking applications to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services and health care programming. Donor Name: John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust State: Kansas, Missouri County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Types Arts, Culture, & Humanities Community Improvement & Capacity Building Education Health Human Services Criteria The Speas Memorial Trust supports organizations that serve the residents of Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. For more information, visit Bank of America.

The Beacon House Request for Proposals outlines approach and rationale to providing community based funding support to expand substance use disorder services in Monterey County. Donor Name: Gateway Foundation State: California County: Monterey County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The sole purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations to provide substance use disorder services in the Monterey Peninsula. This funding will infuse financial resources for the operating, supporting and/or renovation of SUD services in Monterey County, directly addressing the need to improve access to treatment and recovery supports. This vital re-investment into the Monterey County community will provide flexible grant funds to help and support local organizations.  They seek to provide multiple grants to local, established substance use service providers. The flexible funds should be utilized to expand access to substance use disorder services and/or recovery support in Monterey County. Specifically, the dollars are for one-time costs that support improving access or capacity to provide services. Funding Information Up to $200,000. Up to  10, not to exceed $200,000. Project Period September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. Funds can be used for  Staff development  Training  Equipment  Repairs & maintenance  Expansion of services/access  Start-up operational costs may be allowed, provided they are reasonable and justified, and not to exceed 50% of total funding request.   Eligibility Criteria 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Licensed by the state of california to provide services (when applicable). Currently providing behavioral health services in monterey county. Organization can provide audited financials and income/expense budgets for last two fiscal years. Programs utilize evidence-based services. At least 50% of clients from last two fiscal years are residents of monterey county. Organization has been providing behavioral health services. For more information, visit Gateway Foundation.

The Butler Accelerator for Education & Workforce Innovation Powered by gener8tor supports startups from across the country that are best poised to transform the way individuals learn and work. Donor Name: Gener8tor State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Each company receives a $100k investment and 12 weeks of concierge, mentorship-based programming, networking, and potential customer introductions needed to build and grow their business. The program is open to any startup that is focused on making systemic change in the way individuals and companies work and learn, with a specific emphasis on solutions for post-secondary education and the future of work. Gener8tor is looking for  The Butler Accelerator for Education & Workforce Innovation is open to any startup that is focused on transforming the way individuals work and learn, and it is open to teams based anywhere in the United States. Since the challenges facing education & learning are complex and overarching, are focusing on startups driving systemic change and look to engage with founders that reflect the diverse communities equitable access is impacting. Solutions for post-secondary education and the future of work are especially encouraged to apply. Focus on Systemic Change They prioritize startups focused on driving systemic change at the school, institution, corporate, government, and community level, as well as founders that embrace technology as a way to transform stagnant industries, methods, and processes. Founders from across the country that focus on education, equity in access, future of work, workforce training innovations are encouraged to apply. Passionate and Dedicated Founders Innovating education and workforce technology requires diverse experiences from the communities impacted most. They seek out marginalized founders from underrepresented groups who may have been passed over by mainstream investors and accelerators. If you fit this bill, urge you to apply. Scalable Business Model They focus on startups that have the opportunity for significant and scalable economic impact. If you are generating revenue or have a clear path toward greater adoption, urge you to apply. Can they Help? Based on expertise in sales, marketing, go-to-market, strategy and fundraising, select startups that are primed for growth. If you are at a point where network, resources and expertise can scale your impact, urge you to apply. Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to teams based anywhere in the United States. The program will be held in-person in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ideal participants are focused on change at the highest level in education, equity in access, future of work, workforce training innovations. Innovating education and workforce technology requires diverse experiences from the communities impacted most; seek out marginalized founders from underrepresented groups that have unique perspectives to these difficult challenges. For more information, visit Gener8tor.

The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood offers grants to fund innovative projects in the United States that aim to improve the welfare, education, and play of children from infancy through 7 years, and provide parenting education, with a focus on creating nurturing environments and improving child rearing practices.

The California Fire Foundation supports projects that actively address wildfire preparedness and/or prevention needs, which protect and enhance the public’s safety or the safety of California’s firefighters and other first responders. Donor Name: California Fire Foundation (CFF) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: California-based fire departments, firefighter associations, federally-recognized tribes, and local nonprofit organizations encouraged to apply! Focus Areas Vegetation Mitigation & Fuels Reduction Efforts. Education, Planning and/or Community Outreach Campaigns. Personal Protective Equipment or Specialized Firefighting Equipment Purchases. In this cycle, funding priority will be given to applicants whose climate-caused wildfire or other disaster prevention or preparedness projects serve under-resourced communities at heightened risk and/or socially vulnerable populations, including low-income/impoverished, minority status, limited English proficiency, disability, and seniors/older adults, to name a few, with particular emphasis given to those serving areas of heightened fire risk. Funding Information Requested amount should not exceed $25,000. Requests outside of this range will be considered on an as-needed basis. Grant Period Projects are typically expected to be completed within 12 months of receiving funds, if awarded. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant must be a California-based fire department, firefighter association or a nonprofit organization. Other groups may apply when doing so in collaboration with one of the three above-referenced entities, including fiscal agents; Fire departments serving and firefighter associations representing the same community, or whose personnel/members serve the same geographic region, are eligible to individually apply for funding; Project must benefit communities in California, with priority given to disinvested communities and historically marginalized populations located in high-threat areas; Requested amount should not exceed $25,000 (requests outside of this range will be considered on an as-needed basis); CFF does not require matching funds; and Funding decisions are generally communicated several weeks after the application window closes. For more information, visit CFF.

The CFLL Historic Preservation Fund seeks projects that support the physical improvement of structures and/or to promote the issue of historic preservation in Springfield, IL. Donor Name: Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln State: Illinois City: Springfield Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant awards may be made to organizations for the rehabilitation, renovation, and upkeep of historic properties or for properties with certain historic, economic development, or community value. Funding Information One or more grant up to $6,000 may be awarded. Geographic Limitations Historic preservation projects in Springfield, IL. Who can apply? Organizations submitting a funding request to any grant program must be a: 501(c)(3) charitable organization; OR faith-based organization (proposals must benefit all, regardless of religion, and be for a service provided which is not religious in nature), OR public or private school (proposals must be for projects that exceed the school’s budget funding); OR some government entities or municipalities may be eligible. For more information, visit CFLL.

Applications are now being accepted for the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Focus areas include homelessness, indigent healthcare and youth programs of all types. Other requests may be considered but should fall within the human services category. Programs operated by schools and/or youth sports leagues qualify for other grant programs and are typically not funded through this process. Funding Information Awards fall within the range of $1,000 to $5,000. The program or project must be completed and all funds expended within one year of the award date. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a Program Grant, an organization is required to: Be physically located in the state of Arizona; Have a classification as an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code with a valid IRS Tax ID. Organizations without a valid IRS Tax ID must have a fiscal sponsor submit the application; Complete an end-of-year Grant Progress Report; and Submit the following information via the Grant Application: Agency Overview Current Board of Directors Roster Current Financial Statements Approved by the Board Timeline of Program/Project Program/Project Use of Funds Description Outcome Measurements The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Program Grants generally does not fund: Annual appeals or capital campaigns; Debt retirement, deficit financing, reduction of an operating deficit or replenishment of resources to pay for such purposes; Endowments; Fundraising activities or fundraising events; Individuals; Lobbying or legislative activities. For more information, visit  Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.

The Access to Recreation Program assists nonprofit organizations with accessible recreation projects, which include adaptive sports; games; programs; and capital projects for persons with disabilities and special needs such as sensory disabilities; physical disabilities and mobility impairments; cognitive and developmental disabilities; and/or emotional and psychological disorders. Donor Name: Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln State: Illinois County: Sangamon County (IL) Type of Grant: Endowment | Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program supports accessible recreation that provides people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in indoor or outdoor recreation activities without barriers. We seek requests that support programs that are specifically designed for and/or about people with disabilities but also available to the general public. Funding Information Multiple grant awards totaling $6,000 may be available, and requests should not exceed $3,000. Geographic Limitations Funds must be used for programs primarily assisting residents of Sangamon County, IL. Who can apply? Applications are generally accepted from: registered 501(c)(3) charitable organizations faith-based organizations (proposals must benefit all, regardless of religion, and be for service provided which is not religious in nature) public or private schools (proposals must be for projects that exceed the school’s budget funding) units of government or municipalities. For more information, visit CFLL.

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada accepts proposals for grants from the Dream Tags Charitable Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada State: Nevada County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Dream Tags Charitable Fund provides funding to engage Nevadans in wildlife conservation by focusing donated funds to restore resilience in at-risk Nevada habitats with strategic collaborative projects for sustained impact that supports the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of big game, other wildlife, and their habitat. To be considered for funding, project proposals must demonstrate measurable impact in accordance with this purpose. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, nonprofit educational institutions, or governmental entities. Projects must be performed in Nevada. Grants are typically paid on a reimbursable basis for actual expenditures.  Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for funding, grantees must adhere to the following requirements: Monies are to be used and/or disbursed exclusively for the charitable uses and purposes. The Dream Tags Fund shall be used exclusively to provide support for the preservation, protection, management or restoration of Nevada’s big game and wildlife habitat The Charitable Beneficiaries may include 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities. Any grants to governmental entities must be made exclusively for public benefit purposes. All grantees will be required to sign a grant agreement stipulating their agreement with all of the terms, conditions, and reporting requirements. To maintain eligibility to receive grant funds, each Charitable Beneficiary must comply at all times with the following requirements: Charitable Beneficiaries must be exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code; Charitable Beneficiaries shall use all Fund distributions toward projects that are appropriate and legal public expenditures; Charitable Beneficiaries must provide financial details and/or reports of their organizations upon request; Charitable Beneficiaries must not use any Fund distributions for political contributions or political advocacy; Charitable Beneficiaries must implement the projects, activities, and/or programs for which they received Fund distributions as agreed upon in the grant acceptance agreement or must return all such distributions to the Community Foundation forthwith; Charitable Beneficiaries must provide the Community Foundation with quarterly reports detailing the activities of their projects and/or programs; and Charitable Beneficiaries must sign an agreement regarding their compliance with the qualifications hereof. Project Evaluation Criteria Each proposal will be evaluated on criteria that include but are not limited to: Measurable outcomes in accordance with the exclusive goal of the Dream Tags Charitable Fund. Monitoring and reporting to learn from the project and track project accomplishments. Closeness of project focus to areas of funding emphasis (on-the-ground habitat improvements). Readiness of sponsoring organization to undertake and complete project. Opportunities to partner with others to leverage funds and accomplish larger outcomes. Consistency with established Dream Tags Charitable Fund operations (timeline, match, etc.). Impact on preservation, protection, management, or restoration of Nevada’s big game and wildlife habitat Absence of negative or unintended consequences. Solutions to known problems as identified through past research and monitoring. For more information, visit CFNN.

This grant provides funding for the rehabilitation of historic properties in small rural communities along the Erie Canal in New York, aiming to enhance local tourism and economic development.

The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona is offering Innovative Grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for one year to tax-exempt organizations and government entities, aiming to fund projects that promote community health and wellness through innovative solutions and collaborations, with a focus on addressing various aspects of community wellbeing and resilience.

This grant provides funding for youth programs focused on health, education, and life experiences in Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties in West Michigan.