State Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in New York that provide intensive mental health services to children and youth with serious emotional challenges, helping them stay in their communities and avoid institutionalization.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and organizations in Ohio for cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated properties to promote economic growth and environmental health.

This RFA implements program activities set forth in the Texas General Appropriations Act (GAA), Article VII-49, Rider 50, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2023). The GAA includes the following requirements: 1) the number of persons served by a qualifying entity in the program year must be no fewer than seven hundred (700) unique individuals; 2) the number of persons served by a qualifying entity who have obtained Regular Employment at or above one hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) of federal poverty income guidelines must be no less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of individuals returned to the workforce; and 3) the number of employers who will commit to hiring individuals upon exit of the program must be no fewer than one hundred (100) employers.

This funding program provides financial support to non-profit organizations, schools, and municipalities in New York for establishing or expanding urban farms and community gardens to promote local food production and enhance food security.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal program administered in Michigan by the Department of Natural Resources on behalf of the National Park Service. It aims to develop public outdoor recreation facilities and offer matching grants to local governments for creating public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The grant focuses on aligning with the priorities of the 2022-2027 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which includes trails, community recreation, green technology, coordination, communication, and universal access. Acquisition of land is not eligible for funding under this grant. Eligible applicants include state agencies and local government units such as cities, villages, townships, counties, and Native American Tribes. The application process is exclusively online via the MiGrants system, and the funding requires a 50% match from the applicant. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: April 1st

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces a Notice of Funding Availability for approximately $1,000,000 in HOME funds dedicated to the Contract for Deed (CFD) set-aside. This funding is part of a reservation system and supports the acquisition, refinance, and new construction of single-family housing occupied by purchasers under an executory contract for conveyance. This program focuses on assisting households in colonias as defined by Texas legislation and those with incomes not exceeding certain thresholds relative to the Area Median Family Income (AMFI).

This program provides funding to various organizations to expand high-speed internet access in underserved areas of Illinois, focusing on improving connectivity for schools, libraries, and health facilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Illinois to develop partnerships and implement public health strategies that address health disparities in underserved communities outside of Cook County and Chicago.

The Monett Area Community Foundation (MACF) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals within the Monett area. This grant program serves as a direct extension of their core mission, providing thoughtful grantmaking and fostering community leadership to achieve a tangible positive impact. Through strategic funding, MACF aims to address various community needs, ensuring that their investments contribute to the overall well-being and development of the region. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are individuals and organizations that serve the Monett area. The MACF encourages applications from those who are actively working to improve the local community. The overarching impact goal is to create a stronger, more vibrant Monett by supporting initiatives that can demonstrate clear benefits to the community members. This aligns with the foundation's belief that targeted support can lead to significant positive change. The program's priorities and focuses are centered on improving the quality of life in the Monett area, although specific programmatic areas are not explicitly detailed beyond this broad objective. Applicants are invited to propose projects that they believe will best achieve this aim. The foundation's theory of change appears to be rooted in the idea that by empowering local organizations and initiatives through financial support, they can effectively address community challenges and foster growth. Expected outcomes include tangible improvements in various aspects of community life within the Monett area. While specific measurable results are not outlined, the foundation seeks to fund projects that will lead to demonstrable positive change. Applicants are encouraged to visit the CFO website for more information, suggesting that further details on desired outcomes and metrics might be available there. The grant size, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, indicates a focus on supporting a diverse range of projects, from smaller, targeted initiatives to more substantial community programs.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Ohio to expand harm reduction services for underserved populations, particularly those reentering the community from correctional facilities and facing systemic barriers to healthcare.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist county agricultural fair associations in North Dakota with infrastructure improvements to enhance the resilience and sustainability of their fairgrounds and facilities.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, schools, and community groups in Hawaii to develop and sustain urban forestry projects that promote tree planting, care, and education while emphasizing equity and environmental justice.

The SFY 2025 Community Grant Program Fund (CGPF), managed by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (previously the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention Youth and Victim Services), aims to support local law enforcement and local government agencies in Maryland in developing community outreach and violence intervention programs. This initiative is designed to enhance public safety by fostering improved relationships between law enforcement and community members, particularly the youth. The CGPF seeks proposals for programs that offer recreational or athletic opportunities, improve resident-law enforcement relations, or otherwise benefit the community. Eligible activities may include police/community events, programs for School Resource Officers, partnerships with community groups, mentorship programs, and established community programs provided by outside organizations. The grant anticipates awarding 15-25 grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, with the total funding up to $500,000.

The Hospital Health Protection Grant Program (HHPGP-24Extended25) for State Fiscal Year 2025 provides funding to named hospitals to support their ordinary and contingent expenses. The aim is to improve health equity, access to quality care, and reduce health disparities in underserved communities, in accordance with the Safety-Net Hospital Health Equity and Access Leadership Grant Program. The total funding available is $3,000,000.00, with individual awards ranging from $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. Applications are due by August 30, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a single birthing hospital or facility in Washington, DC, to establish on-site emergency childcare for pregnant and birthing parents during medical treatments.

This funding opportunity provides $7.34 million to nonprofit organizations in New York that are working to address environmental issues and promote community health and development through research-based projects.

This funding opportunity provides $4 million to a single organization in Illinois to create a public awareness campaign focused on educating the community about substance use disorders and gambling addiction, while reducing stigma and promoting available resources for prevention and treatment.

The mission of AmeriCorps is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation through service and volunteering. The following non-federal entities (all of which are defined in 2 CFR 200.1) are eligible to apply: - Indian Tribes - Institutions of higher education - Local governments, including school districts - Nonprofit organizations - State of Illinois agencies, departments, and commissions Organizations that propose to operate only in Illinois must apply through Serve Illinois Organizations that propose to operate AmeriCorps programs in more than one State or Territory must apply directly to AmeriCorps. Serve Illinois works under the leadership of the Commission of Volunteerism and Community Service to distribute and administer Illinois AmeriCorps State funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency. AmeriCorps and Serve Illinois' legal authority to award these grants is found in the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, (NCSA) (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.) Serve Illinois considers new cost reimbursement proposals from any eligible applicant, as defined above, to: - Assess the feasibility and fit to AmeriCorps with applicants’ ideas. - In close partnership and assistance from select Serve Illinois staff: develop internal controls, hire and train new staff and/or re-focusing and training existing staff, develop AmeriCorps specific policies and procedures, train in the areas of AmeriCorps member recruitment, enrollment, member supervision, and cost-reimbursement grant management. These various products will be developed in a structured, iterative process during the planning period using Serve Illinois’s Program Manual.

The Employment Development Department (EDD) Workforce Services Branch (WSB), announces the availability of $2.7 million of Wagner-Peyser 10  percent Governor's Discretionary funds through this Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for the DHH grant opportunity for PY 24-25. This program provides deaf and hard of hearing individuals with enhanced services and training in select America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC) locations throughout California. The program will ensure effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by providing specialized counseling, interpretive services, job placement, follow-up services and advocacy, and specialized training to assist them in becoming job ready. Eligible applicants for DHH PY 24-25 SFP include public agencies or private non-profit organizations. Individuals are not eligible apply. Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PT on May 22, 2024. An informational webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. PT.  Pre-registration is recommended for all attendees. Please refer to the EDD's Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals website link below for pre-register instructions: https://edd.ca.gov/en/jobs_and_training/WDSFP_Workforce_Development_Solicitations_for_Proposals The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by May 9, 2024 at noon to [email protected]. To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage.

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Florida for small-scale transportation projects that improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, while also preserving cultural and environmental resources.