Grants for Nonprofits - State

This funding opportunity is designed to help mental health providers establish or expand intensive outpatient programs for children and adolescents in New York State, particularly in underserved areas, to improve access to essential mental health services.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide job skills training and employment pathways for justice-involved youth at the New Beginnings Youth Development Center in Washington, D.C.

Highmark BCBSD BluePrints is seeking SMALL grant proposals for health related projects, programs and supportive services. BluePrints for the Community, administered by the Delaware Community Foundation, has contributed over $21 million to the community since its inception in 2007. Community based nonprofit organizations, community development organizations, and social service organizations, or other government entities, are eligible to apply. Preference is given to proposals that fit BluePrints for the Community priority areas, listed below: • Increasing access to health care for uninsured/underserved • Reducing health disparities in minority communities • Supporting early childhood and youth development with initiatives focused on health • Recruiting and training health care professionals • Addressing social determinants of health

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in Pennsylvania to support various projects that revitalize neighborhoods, enhance community livability, and stimulate economic growth.

This grant provides funding for Kentucky schools and nonprofit organizations to bring professional teaching artists into classrooms, enhancing student engagement and teacher development through immersive arts residencies.

The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has launched the Youth Community Access Program, a competitive grant initiative designed to expand outdoor access and foster a healthier California. This program is rooted in supporting youth access to natural or cultural resources, with a specific focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities. While the provided information does not explicitly detail the "foundation's mission alignment" or "strategic priorities and theory of change" in terms of a separate foundation, the CNRA's overarching mission to protect and restore California's natural resources and promote equitable access aligns directly with the program's goals. The program's aim to address and repair the multi-generational community impacts of the War on Drugs further underscores a commitment to social justice and community well-being. The primary beneficiaries of this program are youth, defined as individuals between birth and 26 years old, residing in communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, as well as other underserved communities. The impact goals are multifaceted: to promote youth health, safety, well-being, and comfort by facilitating direct access to natural or cultural resources. This includes supporting community education and recreational amenities for youth substance use prevention and early intervention, ultimately empowering youth to make healthy choices and fostering a healthier, more engaged generation. The program prioritizes projects that actively involve youth in all stages, from planning and decision-making to facilitation and evaluation. Additionally, projects that engage youth in outreach and awareness campaigns, and those that empower youth to make healthy choices, are given priority consideration. These focuses emphasize a youth-centric, participatory approach, aiming for sustainable community-led change rather than top-down interventions. The minimum award for an individual project is $25,000, and the maximum is $300,000, indicating a range of project scales supported. While specific measurable results are not explicitly outlined, the expected outcomes can be inferred from the program's requirements and priorities. These include increased youth participation in outdoor and cultural activities, enhanced community capacity for youth development, reduced instances of substance use through prevention and early intervention efforts, and improved overall health and well-being among young people in targeted communities. The emphasis on youth involvement in planning and evaluation suggests an ongoing feedback loop to assess program effectiveness and impact.

This funding opportunity supports North Carolina-based organizations that provide essential services and leadership to the arts community, helping to enhance cultural engagement and access across the state and beyond.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to dental clinics in Ohio that offer comprehensive and emergency care to uninsured individuals, particularly targeting low-income populations, minorities, and those in underserved areas.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) offers the Section 319(h) Grant Program to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution affecting Illinois’ water resources. This program, funded through the Clean Water Act, supports projects that prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments caused by NPS pollution. Prioritized projects include those implementing approved watershed-based plans or Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plans, with activities ranging from BMP implementation to monitoring and outreach efforts. The program encourages applications that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to NPS pollution control and offer sustainable environmental benefits. Grant renewed every year.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, organizations, and landowners in Illinois to improve infrastructure and prepare industrial sites for investment and job creation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in Illinois to expand early intervention services for young individuals experiencing early serious mental illness, particularly those at risk of or already facing first episode psychosis.

Technical Assistance Session August 5, 2024, 2:30-3:30 https://intranet.dhs.illinois.gov/oneweb/page.aspx?item=166292 Program Summary • The Grantee will provide outreach, engagement, training, and support to faith-based organizations serving communities that are underserved by mental and behavioral health resources. Furthermore, the Grantee will utilize all available resources to provide initial relationship building within community areas by delivering training to faith-based leadership and providing connection through personal stories from persons with lived expertise to the leadership of faith communities or their congregations. • The Division is seeking providers who can serve one or more of the following ZIP codes: 60409, 60411, 60419, 60426, 60428, 60458, 60469, 60472, 60473, 60608, 60609, 60612, 60615, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, 60627, 60628, 60636, 60637, 60639, 60643, 60644, 60647, 60649, 60651, 60653, 60827, 60901, 61832, 61833, 61834, 62002, 62024, 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62208, 62626, 62801, 62832, 62896 Program Goals and Objectives Program Description • The Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health shall contract with one or more community providers to provide outreach, engagement, training, and support to faith-based organizations serving communities that are underserved by mental and behavioral health resources. The Division shall identify the targeted communities. Under this program, the community providers shall utilize all available resources to provide initial relationship building within community areas by delivering training to faith-based leadership and providing connection through personal stories from persons with lived expertise to the leadership of faith communities or their congregations. The Division shall seek organizations that are providing services within targeted communities in awarding funding under the program. • The Division is seeking providers who can serve one or more of the following ZIP codes: 60409, 60411, 60419, 60426, 60428, 60458, 60469, 60472, 60473, 60608, 60609, 60612, 60615, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, 60627, 60628, 60636, 60637, 60639, 60643, 60644, 60647, 60649, 60651, 60653, 60827, 60901, 61832, 61833, 61834, 62002, 62024, 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62208, 62626, 62801, 62832, 62896 Performance Requirements The Grantee shall: 1. Build relationships with faith-based communities in the targeted communities and ensure that those organizations are aware of the behavioral health resources available. 2. Build relationships with local community mental health centers (CMHCs) and other behavioral health providers to help facilitate linkage to mental health services for people in targeted communities. 3. Support faith-based communities in advocating for community members who are affected by behavioral health conditions to access mental health treatment and recovery services that shall assist them in living healthy and productive lives. 4. Deliver mental health training to faith-based leadership and provide connection through personal stories from persons with lived expertise to the leadership of faith communities or their congregations. 5. Ensure that consumers in the program experience a warm handoff between the grantee and the CMHC or other service provider. 6. Assist consumers in navigating or bypassing wait lists and other barriers to accessing care to the greatest possible extent. 7. Provide information about the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential to interested individuals. 8. Use their relationships with CMHCs and service providers to support expansion of services when needed and where possible.

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and Tribal agencies in Colorado to promote wildfire preparedness and mitigation education in high-risk areas.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks accepts applications twice annually from landowners, watershed groups, and other nonprofits for the Future Fisheries Improvement Program. This program aims to fund habitat projects that benefit Montana's wild fish, focusing on improving or maintaining fish passage, restoring or protecting natural stream channels, riparian areas, essential habitats for spawning, and enhancing stream flow. Applicants must demonstrate public benefits and alignment with specific goals to improve fishing and protect wild fish populations. Preference is given to projects restoring habitats for native fishes. Funding covers design/build, construction, and maintenance costs, excluding administration and other indirect costs. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Summer deadline: May 15th

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program provides funding for a broad range of land conservation efforts, from conserving natural areas near big cities to protecting the most pristine and unique collections of plants in the state, including some of last remaining plant species in the world. The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program was envisioned as a way for the state to accomplish two goals: acquire valuable recreation and habitat lands before they were lost to other uses and develop recreation areas for a growing population. This landmark legislation passed in 1990 and the grant program's continued funding have come about through the support of governors, the Legislature, and groups such as the many organizations comprising the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition.

This program provides funding for schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to use recycled scrap tire materials for various surfacing projects, promoting sustainable practices and waste management.

This grant provides over $3.7 million to non-profits, universities, and schools to establish a Juvenile Assessment Center in New Orleans, focusing on prevention and intervention services for youth impacted by the juvenile legal system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments and organizations to create partnerships that address health disparities and implement preventative health measures in communities facing significant health challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and community organizations that offer essential services to victims of sexual assault, helping them recover and access vital resources.