Private Law Justice and Legal Services Grants

VisitHATTIESBURG’s Tourism Grant Program (TGP) is an annual allocation designed to enhance visitor and tourism promotion efforts in Hattiesburg. Donor Name: VisitHATTIESBURG State: Mississippi County: Forrest County (MS), Lamar County (MS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: TGP provides funds for marketing and other qualified expenses for projects/events that fulfill VisitHATTIESBURG’S mission and, ultimately, increase overnight travel to Hattiesburg. Eligible applicants for funding include an organization/event/project whose objective is to promote Hattiesburg’s tourism industry to out-of-town visitors by generating overnight travel and economic stimulus to the city. The target audience should be outside the immediate Hattiesburg area (over 50- mile radius or out-of-state).  Qualifying entities may be attractions, associations, organizations, or governmental agencies which promote their event, products, and/or services to visitors from outside the area. Qualified grant projects must be held in Hattiesburg and should be classified in one of the following categories:  Festival / Event  Attraction / Public Use Facility Museums, historical buildings, meeting space, sporting facilities, etc. Other organizations / associations with a primary objective of promoting tourism in Hattiesburg. TGP funds may be used for a variety of expenses, including traditional and digital advertising, brochures and signage, event or exhibit production costs, and marketing and promotional activities. Disallowable expenses include utilities, general operating expenses, administrative expenses (including salaries, travel, meal and lodging), loan payments, personal benefits, cash awards, expenses not directly related to the approved project, and any illegal activities. Eligibility Requirements Applicants should fulfill the following requirements:  The project for which grant funds are requested must be primarily located within Hattiesburg (includes Forrest and Lamar Counties).  Projects should promote Hattiesburg as a destination by highlighting local lodging, dining, shopping, and attractions.  The proposed project must comply with all applicable laws, permits, licenses and regulations.  Each project must maintain financial records to document the use of TGP funds. These records should be filed and made available for inspection by VisitHATTIESBURG for a period of not less than three (3) years.  If funding is granted, the current VisitHATTIESBURG logo and/or TGP badge must be included on all collateral, advertisement, digital media, and signage in relation to the funded project. In addition, a hyperlinked VisitHATTIESBURG logo must be placed on the project website upon grant selection and remain for a period of no less than 12 consecutive months.  In cases where sponsorship packages are available, a sponsorship equivalent to the dollar amount of TGP funds awarded must be provided to VisitHATTIESBURG. This information should be included in application submissions.  Grants for individual organizations cannot exceed $5,000 in a Fiscal Year (October 1 – September 30).  An organization receiving TGP funding is responsible for paying all applicable taxes.  Additional guidelines may be required on an individual project basis and will be outlined in the TGP award letter and agreement. For more information, visit VisitHATTIESBURG.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania that serve children and individuals who are disabled or in need, promoting initiatives in education, health, and public benefit.

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.

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.

Apply now to the Wells Fargo Equitable Access Boost Camp presented in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN). Donor Name: Hello Alice State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to enter a business in the Program, you (“Officer”) must be all of the following as of the first day of the Program Period (defined below): an entrepreneur who is the leading executive (i.e. Founder and/or President, CEO, CFO, COO, or any such other similar title) of a business that meets the below business criteria; a legal resident of one of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico; eighteen (18) years of age or older (19 in AL and NE). To be eligible to participate in the program, the business (“Entrant”) must meet all of the following criteria as of the first day of the Program Period: Be a for-profit business located and registered in one of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico; Must be willing to participate in a virtual 12-week Business Accelerator b. Must be willing to participate in a 12-week virtual business Boost Camp beginning in September or October (depending on preferred start time); and Have a demonstrated need for business coaching to support growth. The potential winners are subject to verification of eligibility by Sponsors, which may include completing associated documentation. Entry Qualifications Sponsors may disqualify any Entry that, as adjudged in Sponsors’ determination: contains any material that is indecent, obscene, hateful, discriminatory; defamatory, slanderous, libelous, unlawful, or otherwise inappropriate; is submitted in bad faith, is inappropriate, or otherwise violates these Terms and Conditions; is submitted by an Entrant or Officer who is ineligible or noncompliant with these Terms and Conditions; and/or, is submitted by any person who tampers with or abuses any aspect of the Program or the Hello Alice website, who acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, who violates these Terms and Conditions, or about whom a background check provides unsatisfactory results. If there is a dispute about who submitted an Entry, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the Officer and the business identified in the Entry will be deemed the Entrant for the Program. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. The Officer may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. For more information, visit Hello Alice.

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 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 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.

The Lowe’s Foundation offers Gable Grants to support community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofit organizations to help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers. Donor Name: Lowe’s Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Lowe’s Foundation is developing a community of skilled tradespeople to build and revitalize the homes, communities and infrastructure for the future. This national grant program is a $50 million commitment over five years. Gable Grants will fund programs focused on supporting workforce development in appliance repair, carpentry/construction, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or plumbing. The grant application process is highly competitive and will prioritize an organization’s demonstrated ability to deliver skilled trades training. Funding Information Grant awards are needs-based and range between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Grant Period The grant period is 24 months. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations applying for Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants must meet the following criteria: Currently offer sustainable, scalable skilled trades education programs for postsecondary aged adults with an emphasis on appliance repair, carpentry/construction, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or plumbing. As part of their educational and/or support programs, recruit, train and prepare participants including, but not limited to, the following: Women; People of color; Individuals living in rural areas; or Individuals who are justice-involved and/or participating in second chance programs. Organizations applying for Gable Grants must qualify as a community-based nonprofit organization in the United States as follows: Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations: A nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the purposes of the Gable Grants program, community-based organizations operate in a state, regional or local capacity. For more information, visit Lowe’s Foundation.

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the New Dairy Processor Start-up Grant program to support new dairy processing projects throughout the Northeast. Donor Name: Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The goal of this program is to help develop competitive dairy processing businesses with long-term viability, supporting operations of all sizes in successfully launching and sustaining their products in the marketplace.  This program is for:  Dairy farmers ready to begin processing,  Value-added entrepreneurs with proven experience in dairy processing and/or value-added business startups, including any relevant work experience, business ventures, products developed, and products brought to market, or  Dairy processors established after January 1, 2023, who are in the start-up phase of business development. Funds are intended to support start-up operations, focusing on tangible implementation rather than research and development, concept development, or initial planning. Funding Information Total available funds: $500,000 Minimum: $15,000  Maximum: $75,000 Project Period Grant periods will range from 12 – 18 months, depending on the project.  Eligibility Criteria This grant is open to applicants from all Northeast states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:  Dairy farmer that:  Produces milk within the Northeast  Is a licensed dairy operation in compliance with all required state and federal standards  Value-added business entrepreneur that meets the following requirements:  Sources milk or dairy components from within the Northeast and has evidence of a committed partnership with a farm or processor for sourcing these components  Has a business entity prior to applying  Can demonstrate experience in dairy processing and/or related value-added business startup, including any relevant work experience, business ventures, products developed, and products brought to market  Dairy processor established after January 1, 2023 that:  Has a business entity and milk processing license prior to applying  Sources milk or dairy components from within the Northeast and has evidence of a committed partnership with a farm or processor for sourcing these components.  Is in the start-up phase of business operations All applicants must also:  Be headquartered or based in the Northeast  Provide Proof of Concept demonstrating the viability of the business idea and product  Have a plan for new value-added dairy processing that includes market research, financial projections, a branding and marketing strategy, and a facility location  Obtain licenses to sell dairy products across state lines by the end of the grant period Launch their products in the marketplace or have a Letter of Commitment from a buyer, distributor, or retailer indicating plans to sell the product by the end of the grant period For more information, visit NE-DBIC.

The County of Kaua’i’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is accepting applications for innovative community projects that identify and solve local problems that will aid Kaua’i’s economy to generate short-term and long-term economic growth and diversification. Donor Name: Office of Economic Development State: Hawaii County: Kauai County (HI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: OED is requesting proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations incorporated under the laws of the State of Hawaii, non- profit organizations exempt from the federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service or a Kaua’i-based businesses with a non-profit fiscal sponsor that they have previously worked with for its Innovation Grant for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.  The intent of the grant program is to deploy innovation on-island in the areas of small business, technology, transportation, agriculture, local manufacturing, creative industries, workforce development, circular economies, tourism destination management and product development. Proposals must identify a known deficiency, problem, or need within the Kaua’i community and deploy an innovative community project that will be or has been successful in other contexts. Proposals submitted shall be reviewed and considered for the receipt of funding, to applicant organizations. Funding Information OED intends to award grants of $5,000-$50,000 each for different initiatives that align with RFP Project Specifications. Total funding will be no more than $460,000. Project Period The project funding period will be November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025.  Eligible Projects Eligible proposals include innovative new programs, or innovative new projects that advance innovation in the program areas of small business, technology, transportation, agriculture, local manufacturing, creative industries, sustainability, workforce development, circular economy, and tourism. Programs or projects currently funded with other County Grants will not be considered. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for award through this RFP, the proposer shall:  Be or have a sponsor that is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Hawaii and exempt from the federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service and based on Kaua’i. Non-profit organization governing board members shall have served without compensation and have no material conflict of interest.  Be a Hawaii based business with a Kaua’i non-profit fiscal sponsor and a project that is based 100% on Kaua’i.  Have a current Equity Plan in place and be able to describe your equity strategy going forward. Equity is defined as the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment, such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.  Both Businesses and Non-Profits must have signed, updated bylaws or policies that describe the way business is conducted including management, fiscal policies, and procedures (including a clear statement on who is allowed to sign documents on behalf of the organization), and policies on nepotism, equity, and the management of potential conflicts of interest. In addition, such bylaws must clearly state who is authorized to sign grant applications and contract for funding documents.  Have at least one (1) year of experience with the project or in the program area being offered. The Director may grant an exception to this requirement if the proposer has demonstrated the necessary experience in the program area.  Have staff or authorized representatives adequately trained to administer and provide the project described For more information, visit OED.

The Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) will offers a second round of grant funding to implement strategies supported by the digital inclusion plan, build upon recent activity, and that improve digital equity and inclusion across the Indiana Uplands. Donor Name: Regional Opportunity Initiatives State: Indiana County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Digital Towns Grant program will provide Uplands communities and organizations with resources needed to develop and implement projects and programs to ensure Uplands citizens can participate fully in a digital society. Digital inclusion is not limited to broadband expansion. Successful digital inclusion ensures everyone has access to affordable internet connectivity that meets the needs of households, local governments, and businesses. It also is a vehicle for ensuring that individuals and organizations have reliable and appropriate devices and sufficient digital skills/ literacy to fully participate and prosper in the digital age. Examples of the type of strategies a community might adopt to advance digital literacy include but are not limited to: Establishing and/or expanding community-based or governmental social media and website presence, Assisting local businesses with technical resources and/or training to expand their e-commerce opportunities, libraries administering device loan programs, or access to digital resources and training. digital skill-building classes. Program Goals The goal of this initiative is to financially support projects or programs that align with the strategies outlined in the Indiana Uplands Digital Inclusion Plan and as outlined below: The main objective of the Digital Towns Grant Program is the advancement of a more digitally inclusive region by adopting and integrating digital information and communication in all aspects of the communities. For the purpose of this grant program, ROI will focus on the following themes: Digital Citizens – helping households connect to the internet, access devices and grow competence in usage of digital technologies to engage in internet services, e-commerce,  educational opportunities, digital public services, and healthcare services Digital Public Services – supporting collaborations between local units of government, nonprofits, and/or health care services to provide access to online information and/or services, and telehealth access points Digital Business – partnering with businesses and entrepreneurs to maximize opportunities in the digital economy Grants are intended to increase the digital capabilities of the region by providing funding for relevant professional services, training, digital products, equipment/hardware, or other products and services that advance digital inclusion and prosperity. Funding Information Applicants can apply for a grant in any amount between $5,000 – $50,000. Projects with a regional scope, serving all 11 counties of the Uplands, can apply for up to $75,000. Geographic Areas The Indiana Uplands region is an 11-county area that encompasses Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen and Washington counties. Eligibility Criteria Incorporated cities and towns County commissions and councils Libraries Nonprofits, including foundations, agencies, and hospitals Public education institutions, including pre-K, K-12, and post-secondary Faith-based organizations Main Street organizations Chambers of commerce and economic development organizations that have an affiliated 501(c)3 Organizations/programs that help business/entrepreneurs. For more information, visit ROI.

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 American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant Program offers funding between $10,000 to $100,000 for new and innovative law-related projects that aim to increase access to justice, improve the justice system, and enhance public understanding of legal rights, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations.

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 Santa Barbara Foundation is inviting applicants for its Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund Grant. Donor Name: Santa Barbara Foundation State: California County: Santa Barbara County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Through an annual Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Foundation will distribute the income generated from the Fund to qualified nonprofit organizations. The Fund is restricted to activities that support blood and blood-related products and services in accordance with the plan of disposition. Types of Support This RFP covers the implementation of Indigent Care Grants, Education Grants, and Scholarships as prescribed by the plan and described as follows: Indigent Care Grants To reimburse “qualified hospitals” for “un-reimbursed costs” directly related to providing blood or blood products to “qualified patients” within Santa Barbara County. Qualified hospitals” are hospitals with one or more licensed acute care facilities in the county that are organized as nonprofit public benefit corporations under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Law, or as nonprofit corporations under the laws of another state, and that are described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  Qualified patient” is a patient in a qualified hospital who is not covered by any form of private or government insurance whose income is 200% or less of the federal poverty line. “Unreimbursed costs ”are the qualified hospital’s direct cost of obtaining blood and blood products from a blood bank (i.e., the amount the qualified hospital actually pays to the blood bank for the blood or blood products), without regard to what the hospital charges its patients or their insurers for blood or blood products, and without regard to any expenses of the qualified hospital, including storage, handling, administrative fees, testing, etc. Education Grants and Scholarships Education grants are intended for: Advanced education in medical technology or nursing related to blood banking This supports any relevant training that could improve blood banking or the ability of hospital staff to work with the National Blood Foundation. It covers the full range of continuing education options, including in-service training. Physician education on techniques and development of transfusion medicine This covers the full range of enrichment and continuing education options including in-service training. Community education on blood and blood diseases This covers continuing education of medical practitioners as well as broad-based education targeting the general population.  For example, community education might include the following: educating school-age children about blood and blood-borne diseases; conducting broad-based educational programs to reach the community-at-large in the event of a critical shortage of blood; the dissemination of new information to the community concerning a blood-borne disease. Scholarships are intended for Post-doctoral education in a non-medical discipline related to blood and blood banking This program is only available to post-doctoral candidates enrolled at UCSB in departments such as, but not limited to, Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology; Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Medical education in the specialties of hematology/oncology. Project Period The grant period is up to one year from the award date. A final report is required and due within 13 months of the grant award, preferably no later than 30 days following the project completion. Eligibility Criteria Organizations must be certified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or use a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) tax status. Applications that do not contain a valid EIN (tax ID) number will not be considered. Organizations using a fiscal sponsor must include a one-page letter signed by the fiscal sponsor’s executive director signifying the intent to serve as such and describing the relationship between the fiscal sponsor and the sponsored organization. Hospitals operated by the federal government (i.e., veterans administration hospitals) and facilities operated by the State of California (i.e., hospitals operated by the Department of Corrections) are not eligible to apply. The geographic service area for the Fund is Santa Barbara County. Qualified applicants may apply for an Indigent Care Grant, Education Grant, and/or Scholarship. If you are applying in more than one category, separate applications are required for each. For more information, visit Santa Barbara Foundation.

The Rose Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Equitable Economic Opportunity and Community Wealth Building. Donor Name: Rose Community Foundation State: Colorado County: Adams County (CO), Arapahoe County (CO), Boulder County (CO), Broomfield County (CO), Denver County (CO), Douglas County (CO), Jefferson County (CO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Rose Community Foundation has an open funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations in the Greater Denver region. This grant cycle is intended to support organizations working to close gaps in access and opportunity by increasing financial security, dismantling generational cycles of poverty, and growing assets for individuals and communities furthest from opportunity. Rose Community Foundation particularly interested in supporting organizations that:  serve 80% or more of their populations/individuals earning less than 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (or equivalent)  are scaling existing peer-to-peer programs where people with lived experience are paid to support others experiencing the same or similar challenges  are working on multiple strategies For purposes of this RFP, they seek to fund organizations with a demonstrated capacity and deep focus on:  BIPOC individuals  Immigrants and refugees  Justice-involved individuals  People with disabilities and neuro diverse individuals  Women Funding Information Total funding available: $ 1.5 million.  On average, grants will range from $25,000 – $75,000. Grant Duration Most grant lengths will be one year. Rose Community Foundation interested in proposals  that:  Increase social and financial capital to advance local economic stability. Increase access to capital for individuals, communities, entrepreneurs, and local businesses through mechanisms such as grants and loans, including Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other alternative financing organizations.  Enhance workforce development, training and job placement for people making up to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level with a focus on those furthest from opportunity, as defined in this RFP. Support organizations providing workforce programming or training that results in better paying jobs with higher earning potential.  Increase housing affordability for individuals and families that are cost burdened. Navigate and support affordable home ownership or eviction prevention programs for individuals with low incomes. Although they fund in the seven-county Greater Denver region, priority will be given to applications focused on Adams, Arapahoe and Denver counties, or specific neighborhoods in Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas and Jefferson counties with demonstrated need established through data. Eligibility Criteria This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations, government agencies or fiscally sponsored projects in the seven-county Greater Denver region: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties.  Organizations funded through donor-advised funds or other giving circles at Rose Community Foundation are eligible for this opportunity if other eligibility requirements are met.  Organizations that house endowments at Rose Community Foundation are eligible to apply but, like other applicants, are not guaranteed to receive funding.  Organizations that have multiyear funding from the Foundation or that have received a separate grant from Rose Community Foundation in 2024 are unlikely to receive funding via this opportunity. They ask organizations that think they may still be eligible to reach out to Community Impact team before beginning their application.  For more information, visit Rose Community Foundation.

The IPromise Jeffrey M. Glabicki Memorial Giving Fund supports programs that enhance quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia area. Donor Name: Volpe Koenig State: New Jersey, Pennsylvania County: Bucks County (PA), Burlington County (NJ), Camden County (NJ), Chester County (PA), Delaware County (PA), Gloucester County (NJ), Montgomery County (PA), Philadelphia County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas  All organizations in the following categories are eligible to apply: Arts, Culture and Humanities Community Development Education and Research Environment and Animals Health, Human Services & Youth Development Veteran Services. Funding Information The fund now awards one $40,000 grant to a single qualifying organization. Eligibility Criteria  Organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Organization must be at least two years old at time of application.  Organization must submit proof of 501(c)(3) status with application. Organization has an annual operating budget of less than $10 million. Organization must be headquartered in, and serve the population of, any Philadelphia Metro area defined as:  Bucks County, PA Chester County, PA Delaware County, PA Montgomery County, PA Philadelphia County, PA Burlington County, NJ Camden County, NJ Gloucester County, NJ The following organizations are not eligible for an IPromise Grant: Organizations promoting religious affiliations or political activities Programs accessible only to paying membership Scholarships, fellowships or tuition assistance programs Endowments Government agencies Individuals Organizations that have as their primary activity the making of grants to other charitable organizations and to individuals, rather than the direct operation of charitable programs Recipients of IPromise grants within the past five years (since January 2018). For more information, visit Volpe Koenig.

The United Way of Northern New York (UWNNY) is pleased to announce 2025 Community Impact grant funding for local nonprofit, human service organizations. Donor Name: United Way of Northern New York State: New York County: Jefferson County (NY), Lewis County (NY), Saint Lawrence County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The United Way of Northern New York UWNNY seeks to connect with and provide funding to, community-based organizations that are outcome-driven, collaborative, and committed to Equity and Inclusion. Qualifying organizations are invited to submit proposals for programming that strengthens the organization’s impact. Through the Community Impact fund, UWNNY will provide funding support to a wide range of human service organizations. Priority will be given to organizations and proposals that: Focus on underserved and underrepresented populations and / or unmet needs. Utilize a collaborative approach to service delivery. Serve individuals or families that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE) or currently living in poverty. Objectives of Community Impact Fund To support programs providing services to residents of Jefferson, Lewis and/or St. Lawrence Counties that align with at least one of the primary areas of focus: Social determinants of health (SDoH) – interventions/strategies addressing SDoH, including, but not limited to, access to nutrition, housing, healthcare, literacy/language, education, and transportation. Child / Youth Success – programming that provides vital supplies and support necessary to academic success, growth and development, and a healthy successful transition into adulthood. Economic Stability – short- and long-term strategies to help people gain or maintain stability, such as job skills training, soft skills development, and support to those at risk of falling into poverty. Funding Information The maximum amount of funding that can be requested from the Community Impact fund is $25,000. The average grant award is $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations providing human service programming to residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and/or St. Lawrence Counties. Submitted proposal must align with one of the primary areas of focus. Applicant must have been in operation for at least three years. Organization must be governed by a board of directors. Organization must have at least one paid employee or 1.0 FTE. For more information, visit UWNNY.

The Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (NWMCRS) is offering grants for highway and traffic safety programs and resources. Donor Name: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) 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: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: St. Joseph, Mo. – Over the last several years, agencies and organizations across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities on the roadways. With reports showing 49 fatalities within 16 of the Northwest Region’s 20 counties during 2023, the work is not over yet. Funding Information  Grant requests may not exceed $5,000. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations eligible to apply for these funds include schools, community groups, law enforcement, health departments, and more. For more information, visit MoDOT.