State Capacity Building Grants

The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) offers Community Arts Grants designed to support and enhance arts programs, events, and activities within Rancho Cucamonga. The foundation's mission, though not explicitly stated as a "mission statement," aligns with fostering community engagement and providing accessible arts experiences for residents. The grant program directly serves this purpose by funding initiatives that bring art to the community, thereby enriching the cultural landscape of Rancho Cucamonga. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program include community-based non-profit organizations, local schools, and individual artists or groups. The overarching impact goal is to provide arts programs, events, and activities that benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents, or anyone seeking arts experiences within the city's borders. This broad scope ensures that a wide range of individuals and groups can access and participate in artistic endeavors. The program prioritizes a variety of arts-related projects. These include one-time arts projects such as murals, art installations, public art contests, and exhibits. It also supports start-up for new arts organizations, clubs, and performance groups, as well as new school-based arts programs that expand student experiences and provide community benefit. Additionally, the grant funds programs, events, or performances available to the public, the purchase of equipment or supplies to enhance arts programs, and community-accessible arts events like festivals. Expected outcomes and measurable results are addressed through the selection criteria, which include evaluating the proposal's project goals and objectives, community need and benefit, future funding to sustain the program, and an estimated project line-item budget. While specific quantitative metrics for "measurable results" are not detailed in the provided text, the emphasis on a project timeline and evaluation method suggests an expectation of tangible progress and successful implementation of funded initiatives. The grant's duration of one year and project period from July 1, 2024, to June 1, 2025, indicate a focus on short-to-medium term impact.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in California to create and expand service opportunities specifically for young men and boys, promoting their engagement in community service and personal development.

The ESF Focused Support Grant aims to provide resources and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to ensure campuses identified for improvement fully implement the Foundational Essential Actions in the ESF. This initiative seeks to significantly and sustainably improve student outcomes by supporting LEAs with Title I served campuses identified for federal improvement. The grant supports engagement in an ESF Diagnostic leading to a Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) and collaboration with a Vetted Improvement Program (VIP) to enhance educational practices. The grant period extends until September 30, 2026, emphasizing substantial and supplementary support to identified campuses to foster educational excellence and equity.

This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver essential health screenings and services to underserved communities of color in Illinois, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve access to care.

The Multipurpose Drainage Management grant program, offered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), aims to provide financial assistance for projects and practices that control water volume and rates. This program aligns with the broader mission of protecting infrastructure, improving water quality, and delivering related public benefits, while also mitigating climate change impacts. It serves as a competitive grant opportunity, with $900,000 available in FY24, to support multipurpose drainage management activities. The program's core objective is to reduce critical pollution in source areas, thereby decreasing erosion and sedimentation, lessening peak flows and flooding, and enhancing water quality. Simultaneously, it seeks to preserve drainage system efficiency and lower maintenance requirements for priority Chapter 103E drainage systems. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are Chapter 103E drainage authorities, including County, Joint County Boards, or Watershed Districts, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). The program strongly encourages partnerships between these entities to apply for and utilize the grant funds effectively. Local governments, such as counties, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, and SWCDs, are also eligible if they are operating under current State-approved and locally adopted water management plans. Municipalities can qualify if they have an approved water plan or adopted a comprehensive watershed management plan. Counties in the seven-county metropolitan area are eligible if they have adopted a county groundwater plan or a county comprehensive plan approved by the Metropolitan Council. The impact goals are centered on comprehensive water resource management, aiming for widespread environmental and infrastructural improvements across Minnesota. The grant program prioritizes a range of activities, including structural and non-structural practices and projects, project support, and grant management and reporting. Technical and engineering assistance is considered an essential component of eligible activities, to be factored into the total project or practice cost. The focus is explicitly on multipurpose drainage management practices that target specific pollution sources. By doing so, the program aims to address multiple environmental challenges simultaneously, such as reducing the physical degradation of land through erosion, preventing widespread water damage from flooding, and improving the overall ecological health of water bodies. This integrated approach ensures that interventions are holistic and yield compounded benefits. Expected outcomes from the funded projects include a measurable reduction in erosion and sedimentation, which will contribute to clearer waterways and healthier aquatic ecosystems. A decrease in peak flows and flooding is anticipated, leading to enhanced protection for infrastructure and agricultural lands, thereby reducing economic losses associated with water damage. Critically, the program expects a tangible improvement in water quality, which has direct public health and environmental benefits. Furthermore, by improving drainage system efficiency and reducing maintenance needs for Chapter 103E drainage systems, the program aims to create more sustainable and cost-effective water management solutions for the long term. These measurable results collectively support the strategic priorities of BWSR in fostering responsible water stewardship and resilience against climate change impacts.

The One North Carolina Small Business Program offers two grant opportunities for small businesses in the state. The Incentive Funds initiative provides reimbursement to qualified businesses for a portion of the costs incurred in preparing and submitting Phase I SBIR or STTR proposals to federal agencies. A pool of $400,000 is available for these preparation grants in the 2023-24 fiscal year. The Matching Funds portion of the program awards matching funds to businesses who have already received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR award. In the current fiscal year, a pool of more than $2.4 million is available to support this class of grants. To apply for either the Incentive or Matching grant solicitations, interested organizations can visit commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/technology-funds/one-north-carolina-small-business-program. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2024, or until funds have been exhausted for the program’s 2023-24 fiscal year funding cycle.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) offers Planning Grants to counties for producing 95% complete construction plans and specifications for full courthouse restoration projects. The grant aims to restore courthouses to their historic period while also meeting current standards for safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Eligible counties can use these documents to apply for future restoration funding, gaining up to 10 additional points for being "shovel ready."Counties with approved plans are encouraged to apply for restoration funding in subsequent cycles, maximizing preservation efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York State for planning and zoning projects that promote sustainable development, environmental protection, and affordable housing.

This program provides $200 million in competitive funding to improve broadband access in underserved areas lacking reliable internet service of at least 25/3 Mbps.

This grant is specifically for new planning grant applicants and is part of the AmeriCorps federal agency. Applications and planning grant proposals are submitted to Serve Kentucky, which acts as a conduit for these federal funds. The application process is twofold, beginning outside the federal eGrants system, with Serve Kentucky reviewing, modifying, and approving applications before they are entered into eGrants​​.

This grant provides funding to small and larger communities in Kansas for the construction or renovation of public recreational facilities and libraries to enhance community engagement and well-being.

Notice of funding availability - Arizona Automobile Theft Authority - FY25 Vertical Prosecution (Auto Theft) Program. Grant applications require the approval of the AATA Board of Directors on June 21, 2024 - 10am. Once approved, contracts are generated for signature by an authorized representative of the grantee and the AATA Director prior to funding being issued.     Agencies are required to submit monthly or quarterly financial and performance reports within the Ecivis Grant Management System.    Financial Notes: Arizona Automobile Theft Authority - FY25 Vertical Prosecution (Auto Theft) Program.

This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver culturally sensitive HIV prevention and care services to at-risk minority populations in Illinois, including men who have sex with men, homeless individuals, and those with histories of mental illness or substance abuse.

The Re+ Circular Economy Grant Program, supported by the King County Solid Waste Division (SWD), is designed to foster projects that actively minimize waste, extend the lifespan of materials, and rejuvenate natural systems. This initiative directly aligns with the broader mission of promoting a circular economy, moving beyond traditional linear models of production and consumption. By focusing on prevention and reuse upstream, and robust recycling actions downstream, the program seeks to create a more sustainable material flow within King County, while also addressing and reducing existing inequities. The program targets a diverse range of beneficiaries, including nonprofit organizations, fiscally sponsored organizations, businesses, self-employed individuals, tribal governments, and universities/colleges that operate within or support communities in King County (excluding Seattle and Milton). The overarching impact goals are to significantly reduce the volume of materials generated and subsequently sent to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, and to enhance the overall sustainability and equity of King County's solid waste system. This is achieved by supporting projects that offer higher uses for materials, focus on waste prevention, or improve the quality, quantity, and availability of recycling infrastructure. The Re+ Circular Economy Grant has two primary focus areas: Prevention and Reuse, and Recycling. Prevention and Reuse projects encompass efforts to reduce material consumption, build infrastructure for reusable products, increase food rescue, and encourage sharing or donating items. Recycling projects aim to create or expand markets for recycled materials (including organics), improve the quality and access to recycling in various communities, and even commercialize technologies that replace virgin materials with recycled content. Projects addressing plastic, paper, and organics (food waste, yard waste, and wood) are given higher priority during the evaluation process, reflecting a strategic emphasis on key waste streams. With approximately $2.2 million in grant funding available for the 2024-25 cycle, the program expects measurable outcomes such as increased food rescue for human and animal consumption, stimulated demand for reused and recycled products, expanded access to reuse and recycling programs, and enhanced collection and processing capacity for recyclable materials. Furthermore, the program anticipates the commercialization of new technologies that utilize recycled content and the development of new uses for recycled materials, all demonstrating future waste diversion potential. The King County Solid Waste Division's strategic priority is a whole system approach that balances upstream prevention with downstream recycling, underpinned by a theory of change that by supporting innovative projects in these areas, King County can achieve substantial reductions in landfill waste and foster a more equitable and resilient circular economy.

This program provides matching funds to cultural organizations to strengthen their operational resources and sustainability.

This program provides funding to private and municipal landowners of conserved properties in Massachusetts to enhance wildlife habitats and improve public access for outdoor recreation.

The Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund (AKSSF), managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), is seeking proposals through its Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF to support salmon conservation statewide. This grant program aims to conserve and restore Alaska's salmon populations and their habitats. The broader mission, aligned with these efforts, is likely to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of salmon resources for both ecological balance and the benefit of communities reliant on them. The target beneficiaries of this grant program include various entities such as nonprofit organizations, universities, government organizations, tribal organizations, commercial organizations, and individuals, all working towards salmon conservation. The ultimate impact goal is the protection and recovery of Alaska's salmon populations, particularly those utilized for subsistence. This will ensure the continued availability of salmon for both ecological and human needs, supporting the cultural and economic well-being of Alaskan communities. The program has three primary funding priorities: habitat conservation or restoration in areas utilized by subsistence stocks, habitat conservation, restoration, or resiliency assessment in areas that may or may not be utilized by subsistence stocks, and monitoring and assessment of salmon populations utilized for subsistence. These priorities indicate a strategic focus on direct habitat improvements, comprehensive assessments of habitat health, and robust monitoring of salmon populations, with a particular emphasis on supporting subsistence communities. Expected outcomes include improved salmon habitats, increased resiliency of salmon populations, and a better understanding of salmon population dynamics through enhanced monitoring and assessment. Measurable results could include the number of acres of habitat conserved or restored, the increase in salmon population sizes in targeted areas, and the establishment of new or improved monitoring programs. The ADF&G anticipates making up to $9 million available, with specific allocations for each project category. The foundation's strategic priorities, as evidenced by the funding categories, focus on a comprehensive approach to salmon recovery, integrating habitat work with scientific assessment. The implicit theory of change is that by investing in habitat protection, restoration, and rigorous scientific monitoring, the health and abundance of Alaska's salmon populations, especially those vital for subsistence, will be sustained and improved for future generations.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado to create and improve tourism projects that enhance the visitor experience, with a generous matching fund requirement.

This program provides funding to economic development organizations and local governments in Mississippi to improve and prepare industrial sites for development, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and acquiring land for industrial use.

Notice of funding availability - Arizona Automobile Theft Authority - FY25 Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force Annual Grant funding for the Arizona Department of Public Safety to administer the statewide Vehicle Theft Task Force. Grant applications require the approval of the AATA Board of Directors on June 21, 2024 - 10am. Once approved, contracts are generated for signature by an authorized representative of the grantee and the AATA Director prior to funding being issued.     Agencies are required to submit monthly or quarterly financial and performance reports within the Ecivis Grant Management System.  Financial Notes: Annual funding to AZ. DPS to administer the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force.