Grants for Nonprofits - State

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and schools in Idaho to carry out public arts projects and events, requiring a matching contribution and professional artist compensation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Illinois to establish and expand teams that review overdose deaths and develop strategies to prevent future fatalities.

This funding opportunity provides support for nonprofit organizations to create supportive housing programs for young adults aged 18 to 25 with serious mental illness, helping them transition from institutional settings, foster care, or homelessness into stable living environments while accessing essential services and resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce development boards and partner organizations in Pennsylvania to enhance collaboration among businesses and address workforce needs within priority industry sectors.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit associations in Illinois to enhance workforce training programs for manufacturers, helping them improve employee skills and productivity.

The farmland preservation grant program provides funding to buy development rights on farmlands to ensure they remain available for farming in the future. Grant recipients also may use some of the funding to restore natural functions to improve the land's viability for farming. The program is part of the larger Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, which was created in 1990 to buy land for outdoor recreation and wildlife conservation, to keep pace with a growing population. In 2005, the state Legislature expanded the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program to include preservation of significant farmland.

Pursuant to statute, the purpose of the program is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. The goals of the ATP are to: •Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking. •Increase the safety and mobility for nonmotorized users. •Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals as established pursuant to Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) and Senate Bill 391 (Chapter 585, Statutes of 2009). •Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding. •Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program. •Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Seattle to improve health and educational outcomes for pregnant individuals, infants, and toddlers, particularly in marginalized communities.

The Cleveland Foundation's Black Futures Fund is a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the ecosystem of Black leaders and Black-serving organizations within Greater Cleveland. This grant program aligns directly with the foundation's broader mission to advance community racial equity and dismantle systemic racism. By providing intentional resources for organizational infrastructure and capacity building, the fund aims to foster robust Black-led organizations crucial for community development and social change. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are Black-led, Black-serving nonprofit organizations operating in Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties. These organizations must have annual budgets ranging from $25,000 to $1 million to be eligible. The overarching impact goal is to empower these organizations to expand their reach and effectiveness, thereby deepening the field of leaders dedicated to racial equity. The fund's priorities and focuses include enhancing the organizational infrastructure and capacity of its grantees. This involves supporting initiatives that build stability, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen leadership within Black-led nonprofits. The Cleveland Foundation's strategic approach emphasizes sustained investment in these organizations as a key driver for long-term systemic change. Expected outcomes include a more resilient and impactful network of Black-led and Black-serving organizations in the Greater Cleveland area. Measurable results would ideally demonstrate improved organizational sustainability, increased service delivery to the community, and a more robust leadership pipeline dedicated to advancing racial equity. The foundation's theory of change posits that by empowering these organizations, they can more effectively address disparities and contribute to a more equitable society.

The Regional Site Readiness Program’s Planning Grant, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers $100,000 to $500,000 to local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and private landowners for planning and due diligence activities aimed at preparing industrial and manufacturing sites for future development across all counties in Illinois.

The Boulder County Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program (SFMG) provides cost-share funding through competitive grants to support large landscape and community-wide forest and grassland management projects. Funded by the county’s voter-approved wildfire mitigation sales and use tax, which went into effect in 2023, the program aims to leverage other federal, state, and local funding sources. The program's mission is aligned with the county's strategic priorities to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, protect water supplies, and promote resilient ecosystems, directly addressing the environmental and safety concerns of its residents. The target beneficiaries include local government entities, private utilities, ditch companies, water providers, state agencies, Homeowners Associations, and non-profit organizations in Boulder County. The program's impact goals are to mitigate wildfire risks across private, local government, and federal lands, safeguarding communities and natural resources. This includes protecting critical water supplies and fostering ecosystems that can better withstand and recover from wildfires. The program prioritizes fuels reduction by various methods, including mechanical thinning, prescribed fire, mowing, and grazing. Specific focuses include the creation or maintenance of fuel breaks, removal of woody materials with utilization plans, and disposal of slash and non-merchantable materials. Cross-boundary projects involving multiple land types are also emphasized, as are updates or development of new Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs). For planning grants, a cap of $250,000 is set for the total, with up to five proposals funded annually at a maximum of $50,000 each. Expected outcomes include a significant reduction in potential fire intensity and a decrease in the risk of catastrophic wildfires, directly benefiting public safety and property. Measurable results will be seen through the implementation of fuel breaks, successful fuels reduction projects in forests and grasslands, and the development or update of CWPPs. The long-term impact aims to foster more resilient ecosystems and secure water supplies for the community, aligning with a theory of change that proactive, collaborative mitigation efforts lead to enhanced environmental health and community safety.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces a Notice of Funding Availability of approximately $2,760,401 in HOME funds specifically set aside for single-family housing programs benefiting Persons with Disabilities (PWD). This funding is part of a Reservation System and is available to entities with a current Reservation System Participation (RSP) Agreement. Eligible activities include Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, aimed at providing housing solutions for low-income households with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established non-profit organizations in Illinois that offer essential shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence, particularly in response to challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) announces $56 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to enhance Ohio's Developmental Disability Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). This one-time funding will support projects in areas such as support for individuals and families, workforce, innovative technology, youth with complex needs, and waiver modernization. Projects aim to improve community integration, independence, and quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities.

Impact Projects grants support arts organizations for collaborations between local artist(s) and community members to develop and express their own creative and artistic goals and address a community-defined need. Collaborative projects will utilize various creative practices to impact social issues affecting their communities, including but not limited to systemic marginalization, incarceration/justice systems, arts learning, poverty/economic disparity, health disparities, accessibility for people with disabilities, housing insecurity, violence, food insecurity, cultural/social justice, intergenerational/multigenerational learning, veterans’ issues, and environmental sustainability

This funding opportunity supports schools and organizations in providing long-term artist residencies that enhance students' arts education through hands-on learning experiences.

This program provides funding to rural Kansas communities with populations under 5,000 for projects that enhance quality of life, such as childcare improvements, public art, library upgrades, and food retail expansions.

This grant program is designed to respond to incidents of family violence, intimate partner stalking, domestic violence, and dating violence, and to develop and strengthen victim services in Maryland. With a total funding of $3,000,000, it aims to support state and local government agencies, non-profit non-governmental victim services programs, faith-based and community organizations, and the state domestic violence coalition.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal Nations in Arizona to address the impacts of fraudulent practices in sober living homes, helping to compensate affected individuals and promote recovery initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports New Jersey Workforce Development Boards in creating partnerships to improve adult literacy and job skills for residents, helping them secure stable employment and achieve self-sufficiency.