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The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is seeking grant applications to support traditional enforcement activities and develop new strategies to reduce roadway crashes, injuries, fatalities, and associated economic losses in Massachusetts. Donor Name: Office of Grants and Research (OGR) State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: This grant program makes federal funds available to provide police departments substantial flexibility in addressing local traffic safety issues, allowing funding beyond enforcement to include equipment options and developing novel traffic-safety programs. Funding Information OGR is pleased to make between $5 – $5.5 million in grant funds through this AGF process. 2025 Funding Levels Population Greater than 40,000 Tier 1: Max Award – $60,000.00 Population 20,000 – 39,999 Tier 2: Max Award – $40,000.00 Population 12,000 -19,999 Tier 3: Max Award – $30,000.00 Less than 12,000 Tier 4: Max Award – $20,000.00. Grant Period The grant award period will be approximately twelve months. The award period will start on or about October 1, 2024, and end on September 15, 2025. Program Elements  Applicants may propose projects that fall within one or more of the Program Elements. Each Element is optional and independent from each other. A department may apply for any combination of the following activities that best address their specific needs. The full budget, inclusive of all proposed elements, must be within the department’s appropriate funding tier. Note: For the elements being requested, a department must provide at least three (3) measurable target objectives that should be clearly related to a particular element. It’s important that these objectives are measurable (meaning that an indicator of progress can be quantifiable) and reasonable (able to be attainable via the proposed programming). Please see the following examples that may assist when developing your objectives: Traffic Enforcement: Deploy 8 overtime patrols to enforce speeding violations at the intersection of A and B Streets during June 2025 to reduce the number of speeding vehicles by 10%. A department should provide the monthly average of speeding vehicles identified in this intersection for June 2024 (e.g., 30 vehicles were cited for speeding in ’24) and track progress made during their 2025 enforcement campaign with the goal of reducing this number to 27. Pedestrian & Bicyclist Enforcement: Conduct 18 crosswalk decoy patrols over the course of the 6 enforcement campaigns at the intersection of C and D Streets to reduce the number of pedestrian crashes by 50% from 2024. A department should provide the number of pedestrian crashes at this intersection for 2024 (e.g., 4 pedestrian crashes in ’24) and track progress made during their 2025 enforcement campaign with the goal of reducing this number to 2. Non-Enforcement Traffic Safety Activities: Ten Officers to complete ARIDE training. Officers targeted pedestrian outreach activities (e.g., distributed 1,000 pedestrian safety flyers) on Main St. to address this high problem area as five crashes involving pedestrians occurred at this location in the past three years. Distribute 1,000 pieces of educational materials to pedestrians on Main St. since five crashes involving pedestrians occurred at this location in the past three years. Distribute 25 bicycle helmets during a Bike Rodeo event Officers provided 4 presentations at elementary schools on the topic of pedestrian safety. Eligibility Criteria  Only Massachusetts municipal police departments are eligible to apply. For more information, visit OGR.

RISE Implementation Grants will be used to invest in capital, business attraction, and community amenities that require more investment for the purpose of boosting post-COVID-19 economic recovery. RISE implementation grants will fund activities such as establishing new initiatives, launching pilot projects or making capital investments intended to accelerate economic recovery in Illinois communities and regions.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering the Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets (RDMS) Capital Grant Program to support capital projects aimed at revitalizing commercial corridors and downtown areas in Illinois. This initiative is part of the effort to accelerate economic recovery following the pandemic, targeting areas that have experienced significant disinvestment. The program will fund projects such as the improvement and repair of infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, lighting), development of public spaces, and mixed-use developments. Grants range from $250,000 to $2,000,000, with an anticipated total funding of $20,000,000. Eligible applicants include economic development organizations, local units of government, and private businesses. The application period is from April 22, 2024, to July 22, 2024.

This program provides funding to help unemployed or under-employed individuals, as well as those facing barriers to employment, access job training and support services for successful re-entry into the workforce.

This program provides funding to local governments and water supply agencies in Michigan to develop and implement strategies that protect public water supplies from contamination.

This program provides funding for clean transportation projects in Pennsylvania, targeting school districts, municipalities, nonprofits, and corporations to promote innovative fuel technologies and reduce environmental impact.

The Pumpout Grant Program provides funding to both public and private boating facilities for up to 75% of the costs to build, renovate, and maintain sewage pumpout and dump stations, with the goal of reducing pollution from boat sewage.

This funding is available to accredited zoos in Pennsylvania to support their efforts in maintaining high standards of animal care, conservation, and public education.

This program provides funding to improve and modernize electric transmission and distribution systems, as well as generating facilities, in areas of Texas outside the ERCOT region, focusing on infrastructure upgrades and reliability enhancements.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations for the design, purchase, or installation of backup power systems to ensure reliable electricity during emergencies.

This grant provides financial support to large community water systems in New Hampshire for conducting lead service line inventories and developing replacement plans to ensure safe drinking water.

This funding opportunity assists Minnesota dairy farmers in modernizing their operations and developing strategic business plans by covering half the costs of hiring qualified consultants.

The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2025 to support local law enforcement efforts in combating motor vehicle theft, burglary from motor vehicles, and fraud-related motor vehicle crimes. This grant program is designed to provide funding to Texas law enforcement agencies to enhance their capabilities in addressing these specific crime issues. The funding is available for the operation of programs that meet the requirements and conditions outlined in the RFA, which is published in the Texas Register to ensure compliance with legal requirements. The grant aims to continue supporting programs that have demonstrated positive performance in FY2024, with possible renewal for FY2025 based on availability of funds and successful past performance.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources offers the Cranberry Bog Renovation Grant Program, now in its sixth year, to enhance the efficiency and environmental sustainability of cranberry bogs. This competitive grant program provides funds to renovate existing bogs, increasing yields and improving methods of production. The grants aim to minimize environmental impacts, focusing on water quality, efficient water use, and other conservation practices. The application deadline is May 24, 2024, with a maximum funding of $125,000 per applicant and a required 25% cost match. Grant renewed every year.

This program provides matching funds to eligible farmers in New Jersey for building wildlife fences to protect their crops from deer, bear, and other wildlife, with support available until the budget is exhausted.

9th Round of Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grant (CCWS) The Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce the 9th round of the Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grant (CCWS). These grants have been issued to child care providers since the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic in March 2020, aiming to stabilize the child care community. The CCWS grants have significantly contributed to supporting recruitment and retention efforts in the sector. Grant Details: Grant Type: CCWS Grant Grant Amount: Bonus payment up to $3,000 to eligible child care staff Purpose: Staff retention and recruitment support Eligibility Requirements: Specific eligibility requirements outlined in the grant guidance accessible at https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-care/ Application period: April 17, 2024, to May 22, 2024 No late applications will be accepted All eligible providers must complete the initial application for this round

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is now accepting a second round of applications as part of the $3 million, 5-year Underserved Farmer to Farmer grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of Mexico division. Donor Name: Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State: Iowa County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The DNR is looking to increase the ability of historically underserved farm communities to address nutrient pollution and frequent flooding through the grant. Underserved farmers are defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as those who are beginning, socially disadvantaged, veterans or with limited resources. Other classifications may be supported as negotiated. Funding Information Projects funded through the grant may receive up to $250,000. Currently, remaining funds for subawards totals $700,000. Eligibility Criteria  Grants will be distributed through subawards to entities including: Conservation districts Institutions of Higher Learning Local or state government entities, including 28E agreement entities such as Watershed Management Authorities NGOs and nonprofits Tribal nations Beginning farmer groups U.S. military veteran farmer groups. For more information, visit DNR.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), is soliciting proposals for the 2024-25 Physical and Digital Infrastructure Security Grant Program for Health Care Practitioners. Donor Name: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The purpose of the DP Program is to provide funding for physical facility and digital security enhancements to health care practitioners providing abortion related services and reproductive health care services throughout California that may be the target of violence and vandalism. Funding Information There is $3 million available. Applicants may apply for up to $150,000. The Grant Subaward performance period is September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. Eligibility Criteria Health Care Practitioners who received an award from the FY 2022-23 DP Program are eligible to apply for the FY 2024-25 DP Program. For a proposal to eligible to compete for funding (i.e., read and rated) all the following conditions must be met: The Applicant must be a currently licensed health care practitioner, located in California who provides abortion-related services (or referrals to abortion-related services) and reproductive health care services in California. A health care practitioner is defined as a medical doctor, osteopathic doctor, licensed midwife, certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or physician assistant. Applicants applying as a health care practitioner must include with their proposal a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice in the State of California. Applicants must include with their proposal an attestation that they 1) provides abortion-related services (or referrals to abortion-related services) and reproductive health care services in California; and 2) located in California. For more information, visit Cal OES.

This funding opportunity provides multi-year operational support to established arts organizations and college arts institutions in Texas with annual budgets between $50,000 and $1 million, requiring a dollar-for-dollar match and allowing for one application per organization in odd-numbered years.

The SFY 2025 Police Recruitment and Retention (PRAR) Grant Program, funded by the State of Maryland's Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, is designed to support state and local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to recruit and retain qualified sworn police officers. The program recognizes the essential role of law enforcement officers as first responders and aims to ensure agencies have adequate staffing to fulfill their mission, contributing to a safer Maryland. The grant offers various incentives for recruitment and retention, including bonuses for bilingual proficiency, veterans, recent college graduates, and more. The program also covers advertising support, external recruitment services, health club memberships, uniform allowances, and tuition reimbursement among other benefits. Applications must be submitted online through the Grants Management System by May 10th, 2024, with funding available from July 1st, 2024, to June 30th, 2025. The total funding anticipated under this program is $1,300,000, expecting to make up to 50 awards ranging between $10,000 and $300,000.