State Capacity Building Grants

This funding opportunity supports local governments and municipal agencies in improving their recreational and conservation services through collaborative projects and shared professional expertise.

This program provides financial support to destinations for hosting regional and national meetings or conventions, helping cover facility rental and transportation costs to boost local economies.

This program provides $1,500 grants to eligible Arkansas families to access high-quality literacy tutoring services for students in kindergarten through third grade who are at risk of reading difficulties or have not met state reading standards.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer professional services to arts and cultural groups statewide, helping to strengthen the arts sector across the state.

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 annually for five years to establish a training center in New York State that will enhance healthcare providers' ability to deliver culturally competent care and address health disparities affecting communities impacted by HIV, STIs, and other health issues.

This funding opportunity supports arts-focused nonprofit organizations and government entities in Mississippi by providing financial assistance for hiring artists, professional development, and organizational capacity building, particularly benefiting first-time applicants and those in underserved areas.

This grant provides financial support to rural communities and small towns in Massachusetts for projects that improve infrastructure, planning, and development readiness, focusing on areas like housing, transportation, and climate resilience.

This funding opportunity is designed to help individuals establish new licensed child care facilities in high-needs counties, increasing access to child care services for families in those areas.

This funding initiative provides financial support for arts programs that engage military-connected individuals, including active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, to promote community ties and enhance their quality of life through creative expression.

This program provides matching funds to state agencies, local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations in Nevada to help them secure federal grants by covering up to fifty percent of the required non-federal match.

This state-funded initiative provides financial support to Kansas cities for sustainable projects that enhance public spaces and foster community engagement and pride.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and economic organizations in Colorado to conduct studies that assess their potential for developing semiconductor and advanced industries, excluding established industry areas.

This program provides funding to Maryland local governments and nonprofit organizations to increase spay and neuter services for pets in low-income communities and to manage free-roaming community cats, ultimately reducing animal overpopulation and euthanasia rates.

This program provides financial and technical support to beginning farmers in Massachusetts to help them develop sustainable and commercially viable agricultural enterprises.

This program provides financial support to distressed municipalities in Pennsylvania to develop and implement long-term financial management plans aimed at achieving fiscal sustainability and improving local governance.

This program provides free grant writing support to rural local governments and nonprofits in Western North Carolina to help them secure funding for recovery and rebuilding projects following Hurricane Helene.

This funding opportunity supports small rural communities in Kansas by providing financial assistance for local projects that enhance public spaces and foster community engagement and volunteerism.

This program provides funding to Alaska's public school districts to improve student achievement through the development of clear educational standards and community partnerships.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist the Region 13 Education Service Center in Texas with evaluating and improving classroom instructional materials to ensure they meet state educational standards.

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, authorities, and private entities in Pennsylvania for improving water quality and infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater management.