State Safety Grants

The Food Safety Education Fund grants program is funded through assessments of $3 to $5 from each licensed Michigan food establishment to provide food safety training and education to consumers; and training and education to food service establishment employees and agents of the director who enforce Michigan’s food regulations (i.e., local health department sanitarians and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development food safety inspectors). Donor Name: Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) State: Michigan County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information Up to $365,000 is available for the 2024-2025 grant cycle for projects focused on food safety training and education. Of the $365,600, $242,500 will be available for consumer food safety education and $114,100 for education to food service establishment employees and agents of the director of MDARD. The monies that go into the fund come from assessments of $3.00 to $5.00 on food establishment licenses. Grant Period The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is now accepting proposals for grants that will run from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Multi-year proposals will be considered on an individual basis, contingent on future year funding. Eligibility Criteria  The Michigan Food Law of 2000, Section 4117, directs money in the fund to be used for providing food safety training and education to consumers, food service establishment employees and agents of the director who enforce the Michigan Food Law of 2000. Applicants must be Michigan governmental and non-profit organizations and entities. Producers, marketers, processors, growers are NOT eligible for this grant opportunity. Proposals with subgrantees will be considered. Proposals should not include funding for required routine training such as HACCP or manager certification such as ServSafe. Proposal Considerations and Selection Criteria  Proposals will be scored and selected based on the following criteria: Goals/objectives to improve food safety Statewide need and audience Measurable outcomes Partnering with other organizations Matching funds Opportunities to build upon previously funded projects. For more information, visit MDARD.

The Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Affairs (MOLGBTQA) is soliciting grant applications for its FY2025 LGBTQIA+ Community Development Grant from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s LGBTQIA+ community. Donor Name: Mayor’s Office on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Affairs (MOLGBTQA) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Priorities  To qualify for the FY2025 LGBTQIA+ Community Development Grant, applicants must provide services in at least one of the three (3) funding priorities listed below:  Downtown Comeback They have the opportunity to reimagine a Downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play in vibrant centers of activity for all. Looking to DC’s future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forward-thinking leader in the way they choose to serve  residents. Empowering the District of Columbia to remain a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life means fighting to protect the middle class.  When Washingtonians across all eight wards have access to job opportunities and can afford to build a better life for themselves and their loved ones in the District, residents and communities are stronger.   Public Safety Public safety serves as a foundation for living a healthy and happy life. They want to create significant, lasting change and not just to reverse these rising trends, but to reduce any type of violence, including gun violence, and ultimately end it. Continuing to support residents through investments in education, housing, and economic development will improve the quality of life of residents.  Education Schools are the heartbeat of communities, and every community deserves a great school. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to pursue their dreams. This starts with the basics, such as reading, math, and more.  Recreational activities such as sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement will impact the health and well-being of residents and students. Funding Information Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $50,000. Project Period October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Target Population The target population for the use of these funds is LGBTQIA+ residents and/or business owners in the District of Columbia. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY2025 LGBTQIA+ Community Development Grant:  The organization is a community-based organization with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is licensed as a business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP); The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the District through which it provides services;  The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents;  All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia; The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with DLCP and the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s performance period; The organization shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and Federal Government; and  Current grantees must be:  Current on MOAA reporting obligations for the FY2024 grant cycle; In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and  Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement. For more information, visit MOLGBTQA.

The Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office of African American Affairs (MOAAA) are accepting applications for its FY2025 African American Community Development Grant from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s African American community. Donor Name: Mayor’s Office of African American Affairs (MOAAA) State: District of Columbia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Priorities  To qualify for the FY2025 African American Community Development Grant, applicants must provide services in at least one of the three (3) funding priorities listed below: Downtown Comeback They have the opportunity to reimagine a Downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play in vibrant centers of activity for all. Looking to DC’s future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forward-thinking leader in the way they choose to serve  residents. Empowering the District of Columbia to remain a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life means fighting to protect the middle class.  When Washingtonians across all eight wards have access to job opportunities and can afford to build a better life for themselves and their loved ones in the District, residents and communities are stronger. Public Safety Public safety serves as a foundation for living a healthy and happy life. They want to create significant, lasting change and not just to reverse these rising trends, but to reduce any type of violence, including gun violence, and ultimately end it. Continuing to support residents through investments in education, housing, and economic development will improve the quality of life of residents. Education Schools are the heartbeat of communities, and every community deserves a great school. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to pursue their dreams. This starts with the basics, such as reading, math, and more. Recreational activities such as sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement will impact the health and well-being of residents and students. Funding Information Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $10,000. Project Period Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025). Target Population The target population for the use of these funds is LGBTQIA+ residents and/or business owners in the District of Columbia. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY2025 African American Community Development Grant: The organization is a community-based organization with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is licensed as a business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP); The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the District through which it provides services; The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents; All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia; The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with DLCP and the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s performance period; The organization shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and Federal Government; and Current grantees must be: Current on MOAA reporting obligations for the FY2024 grant cycle; In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement. For more information, visit MOAAA.

The Secured School Safety Grant program is an allocated state fund that provides matching grants to school corporations, accredited non-public schools, charter schools and coalitions of school corporations. Donor Name: Indiana Department of Homeland Security State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Uses of Fund SSSG funds may be used to: Employ a school resource officer (SRO) or law enforcement officer (LEO). Conduct a site vulnerability assessment and/or critical incident digital mapping. Purchase equipment, hardware, materials and technology to: Restrict access to school property and classrooms; or Assist with visitor management on school property; or Expedite notification of first responders; or Expedite access to school property for first responders; or Provide school staff with information about the open or closed status of interior and exterior doors; or Detect fire, chemical, visual, or audible threats; or Enhance emergency communications inside the building; or Assist with emergency medical response on school property. Implement a student and parent support services plan. Purchase or provide training for a canine trained to detect drugs and illegal substances, explosives or firearms, or to otherwise provide protection for students and school employees. Provide funding for school employees to receive training, including expenses for per diem, travel and lodging related to eligible training. Provide funding for school resource officer or law enforcement officer to receive training, including expenses for per diem, travel and lodging, related to handling a trained canine. Design and construct additions or renovations on school property if the primary purpose is to enhance the physical security of the school building. Implement a bullying prevention program. Purchase a one-time non-matching grant to enable school corporations to work with their sheriff to provide the initial set up costs for an active event warning system. Provide a response to a threat in a manner that the school corporation or charter school sees fit, including firearms training (curriculum now defined) or other self-defense training or securing funds for counseling in the event of a school shooting. Purchase student safety management technology. Grant Period The period of performance for the FY25 SSSG is September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants include school corporations, accredited non-public (i.e., private) schools, charter schools and coalitions of school corporations applying jointly. County School Safety Commission Pursuant to IC 10-21-1-4, the Secured School Safety Board may not award a Secured School Safety Grant to a school corporation, charter school or accredited nonpublic school unless the school corporation, charter school or accredited nonpublic school is located in a county that has a county school safety commission, as described in IC 10-21-1-12. For information on county school safety commissions contact your local sheriff’s department. Memorandum Of Understanding with a Community Mental Health Center IC 10-21-1-5(c)(2) requires that each school corporation, charter school or accredited nonpublic school shall certify to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security that the school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school has a memorandum of understanding in place with a community mental health center established under IC 12-29-2 or provider certified or licensed by the state to provide mental or behavioral health services to students before applying for a grant under this chapter. Site Vulnerability Assessment IC 10-21-1-5(c)(1) requires that each school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school shall certify to the department of homeland security that the school corporation, charter school or accredited nonpublic school has conducted a site vulnerability assessment for each school building used by the school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school before applying for a grant under this chapter. Virtual School Policy Virtual charter schools or virtual accredited nonpublic schools are not eligible for funding pursuant to I 10-21-1-0.5. For the purposes of the Secured School Safety Board and the SSSG, a virtual school is defined as any school (including private and charter schools) that offer student instruction at 51 percent (or more) off-site or off-campus through virtual distance learning, online technology, or compute-based instruction. For more information, visit IDHS.

The Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) are soliciting grant applications for its FY2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Grant from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s AAPI community. Donor Name: Mayor’s Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Areas Downtown Comeback  They have the opportunity to reimagine a Downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play in vibrant centers of activity for all. Looking to DC’s future, the District of Columbia will continue to position itself as a global and forward-thinking leader in the way they choose to serve residents.  Empowering the District of Columbia to remain a city for people of all ages and at all stages of life means fighting to protect the middle class. When Washingtonians across all eight wards have access to job opportunities and can afford to build a better life for themselves and their loved ones in the District, residents and communities are stronger.  Public Safety  Public safety serves as a foundation for living a healthy and happy life. They want to create significant, lasting change and not just to reverse these rising trends, but to reduce any type of violence, including gun violence, and ultimately end it.  Continuing to support residents through investments in education, housing, and economic development will improve the quality of life of residents. Education  Schools are the heartbeat of communities, and every community deserves a great school. Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to pursue their dreams. This starts with the basics, such as reading math, and more. Recreational activities such as sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement will impact the health and well-being of residents and students. Funding Information Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $40,000. Project Period October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Target Population  The target population for these funds is members of the AAPI community of all ages who reside in the District of Columbia. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY2025 AAPI Community Grant:  The organization is a community-based organization with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is licensed as a business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP);  The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the District through which it provides services;  The organization must provide direct services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents;  All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia; and  The organization must be currently registered and in good standing with DLCP and the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s performance period; The organization shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or defaults with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and Federal Government; and Current grantees must be:  Current on MOAA reporting obligations for the FY2024 grant cycle; In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and  Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement. For more information, visit MOAPIA.

Minnesota Housing, in partnership with Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF) announces the availability of funds through the Single Family RFP. Donor Name: Minnesota Housing State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/11/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The Community Homeownership Impact Fund (Impact Fund) Program provides multiple sources of competitive funding to increase the supply of affordable, owner-occupied, single family housing, while maintaining the safety and habitability of existing owner-occupied, single family homes in communities throughout Minnesota. The Single Family RFP is funded by a variety of state resources provided by the Minnesota Legislature and Minnesota Housing’s own resources. The amount of available funding is dependent, in part, upon state appropriations approved by the Minnesota legislature, as well as demand for other uses of Minnesota Housing resources. Types of Funding  Applicants can apply for a variety of funding types, and in combinations suited to the applicant’s project. Awarded applicants may receive the following types of funding: Grants  Grants are awarded to selected applicants on a competitive basis to fund value gap, affordability gap/down payment assistance grants or forgivable loans, owner-occupied rehabilitation, the Tribal Indian Housing Program, interest-rate write downs, and other eligible activities for which Minnesota Housing may not recapture loans without increasing housing costs beyond affordability to the eligible homebuyer. Grants are subject to policies and requirements set by the Minnesota Department of Administration’s Office of Grants Management. Housing Infrastructure Bond (HIB) Proceeds Deferred Loans  HIB proceeds are awarded to selected applicants in the form of 3-year, 0% interest, deferred, forgivable loans to finance value gap or owner-occupied rehabilitation. HIB proceeds may also be used by community land trusts (CLTs) for land acquisition, demolition and utility connections. HIB proceeds loans will be forgiven if the awarded applicant satisfies all contract conditions. Interim Loans  Interim loans are awarded to selected applicants in the form of 42-month, interest bearing, deferred, repayable loans to finance the acquisition, demolition, rehabilitation or construction of owner-occupied homes. Interim loans must be repaid and include monthly interest payments, quarterly financial reporting, and a demonstration of the ability to meet net asset and current ratios according to contract conditions. Interest rates will be set at a future time and are anticipated to be between 4.5% and 8.5% subject to the market. Interim loans may be secured or unsecured and may not be transferred to eligible homebuyers. Deferred Loans  Deferred loans are awarded to selected applicants to originate and close affordability gap/downpayment assistance loans to homebuyers or owner-occupied rehabilitation loans to homeowners. Loans to homebuyers and homeowners are structured as 30-year, 0% interest, deferred, repayable loans. Deferred loans are originated and closed by the awarded applicant then assigned to Minnesota Housing. Funding Information GMHF provides funding for affordability gap in the form of deferred, subordinate loans at 0% interest. The maximum loan amount per homebuyer is $15,000. GMHF will give preference to applications that apply a racial and economic equity lens to promote economic inclusion in the benefits of homeownership among households of color, immigrant households, and households with disabled members, and that seek to leverage cross-sector health and housing partnerships to improve community and individual health through investments in affordable housing. Grant Period Funded awards will have 3-year contract terms, with the exception of Interim Loans which will have 42-month contract terms. Awarded applicants are expected to complete funded projects within three years, not to exceed five years. Eligible Activities The Impact Fund may be used for the following activities related to single family, owner-occupied housing, including manufactured homes. See each item below for relevant details. Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resale New Construction Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Stand-Alone Affordability Gap Tribal Indian Housing Program All funded projects must result in homes that are: Owner-occupied; Residential in nature; No more than four units with at least one unit occupied by the owner of the structure; Occupied by eligible homebuyers or homeowners (see income limits section); and Affordable to the local workforce. Eligibility Criteria  Impact Fund grants or loans may be awarded to a: City Federally recognized American Indian Tribe or subdivision located in Minnesota Tribal housing corporation Private developer Nonprofit organization School district, cooperative unit as defined in Minnesota Statute 123A.24 subdivision 2, or charter school. For more information, visit Minnesota Housing.

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management and the Maryland Cybersecurity Planning Committee are accepting applications for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Donor Name: Maryland Department of Emergency Management State: Maryland County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/17/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is to help states, local governments, rural areas, and territories address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems. The program enables DHS to make targeted cybersecurity investments in state, local and territorial government agencies, thus improving the security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services that state, local, and territorial governments provide to their communities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are jointly managing the SLCGP. CISA will provide subject-matter expertise and determine allowable activities, while FEMA will conduct eligibility reviews and issue/administer the grant awards consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Eligibility Criteria  The eligible entity or multi-entity group must pass through at least 80 percent of the federal funds provided under the grant to local governments, including rural areas, within the jurisdiction of the eligible entity or multi-entity group. Four requirements must be met to pass-through grant funds: The eligible entity must make a firm written commitment to passing through grant funds or equivalent services to subrecipients; The eligible entity’s commitment must be unconditional (i.e., no contingencies for the availability of eligible entity funds); There must be documentary evidence (i.e., award document, terms, and conditions) of the commitment; and The award terms must be communicated to the subrecipient. The signatory authority of the eligible entity must certify in writing to DHS/FEMA that pass-through requirements have been met. A letter of intent (or equivalent) to distribute funds is not considered sufficient; after the funds have been distributed, the SAA must self-certify, on behalf of the state, that the pass-through requirements have been met. For more information, visit MDEM.

This program provides funding to states, local communities, tribes, and territories for projects that reduce disaster risks and enhance resilience through innovative infrastructure improvements and hazard mitigation planning.

Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is accepting applications for its 2024 Families First Community Grants. Donor Name: Tennessee Department of Human Services State: Tennessee County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Department is looking to engage eligible non-profit organizations in Tennessee with evidence-based and evidence- informed program models that can administer community-based services to meet the needs of low-income families, placing the whole family on a path to permanent economic security. The Department requires these services to be delivered in a manner that improves economic security and well-being for low-income families and fosters a more strategic use of TANF funds, specifically as it pertains to the four purposes of TANF:  Providing assistance to needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes;  Reducing the dependency of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage;  Preventing and reducing the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies; and  Encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.  The Department is seeking to partner with eligible non-profit organizations in Tennessee that demonstrate an understanding of the challenges low-income families experience in their community, including those related to:  Education;  Health and well-being;  Economic stability; and  Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. The Department seeks to partner with organizations that have:  Implemented or developed community-based programs that have been proven to be effective even when subjected to third-party evaluation.  Demonstrated strong leadership and coordination of cross-sector partnerships.  Demonstrated a proven track record for providing services intended to help low-income families achieve economic mobility.  Identified a diverse set of resources, secured cross-sector partnerships, and developed a plan to deliver services from a family-led approach that is aligned with one or more of the four purposes of TANF.  Articulated long-term impact of the community’s approach, including applicable return on investment and cost- benefit analysis, to support and sustain delivery of services.  Articulated a desire to work in partnership with the Department, community-based organizations, other stakeholders, and current and former customers to co-create solutions that address significant social problems.  Innovative initiatives leveraging other public resources to build the economic, social, and developmental capital of those served to reduce dependency. Eligibility Criteria Eligible nonprofit organizations who wish to apply, including subcontractor partners, must maintain tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19), with such status acknowledged by IRS determination letter. All eligible entities who wish to apply must not be currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to conduct business in the State of Tennessee. Grant Contracts with the Department may be entered for services on a short-term basis and based upon the type of service needed, available resources and funding, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. For more information, visit TDHS.

Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Safe Oklahoma Grant Program. Donor Name: Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General State: Oklahoma County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Established in 2012, The Attorney General’s Safe Oklahoma Grant Program is funded by an annual appropriation from the state legislature. All local law enforcement agencies and sheriff’s offices are eligible for the grant. Grants are made for a one-year period. The Attorney General’s Safe Oklahoma Grant Program provides local law enforcement agencies and sheriff’s offices with additional resources to address violent crime in the state. The money from the grant helps pay overtime costs for officers, technology upgrades, enhanced analytical capabilities and funds community partnership projects that focus on preventing youth violent crime. Purpose Areas  To be eligible for a Safe Oklahoma Grant, local law enforcement agencies shall submit proposals to the Office of the Attorney General that focus on decreasing violent crime within their jurisdiction through one of the following priority strategies found at 74 O.S. § 20k(B)(1)-(5), as listed below:  Focusing on intervention and enforcement through the use of increased staffing resources with overtime funds to target violent crime with evidence-driven approaches. Policing initiatives may include directed patrols, “hot spot” policing, intelligence-led policing, or youth and gang violence interventions [funds cannot be used for new hires or regular salary and benefits];  Increasing technological capacity to support intervention and enforcement with the purchase of technology for crime prevention and criminal justice problem solving. Technology shall include, but not be limited to, crime-mapping software, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and smart phone tools;  Enhancing analytical capacity through the development or expansion of analytical capabilities that focus on crime mapping, analysis of crime trends and developing data-driven strategies that focus on violent crime reduction;  Engaging with community partners in order to develop partnerships and projects that focus on preventing violent crime in the community. Community partners may include, but are not limited to, public and private service providers, the courts, and probation and parole services. Projects shall include, but are not limited to, programs that focus on drug enforcement efforts, youth violent crime, gang violence, and offender recidivism; and  Increasing direct services to crime victims through local law enforcement efforts which shall include, but not be limited to, addressing gaps in crime victims’ services by enhancing accessibility to services, increasing awareness of victimization and partnering with local community providers to improve supports and services to victims of crime. Safe OK Grant Can Help The grant funds can help local law enforcement agencies to directly target crime hot spots in their communities through strategies like increasing the frequency of patrols in high-crime areas; ability to increase the number of boots on the ground; as well as find innovative ways to increase safety in the communities. Each law enforcement agency faces unique challenges depending on location. The Safe OK Grant funds steps to making communities safer by helping the law enforcement partners by providing additional resources. These resources could include upgrading antiquated equipment; purchasing new resources; and helping pay overtime costs for officers. Funding Period The term of the grant period is January 1, 2025 –December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for a Safe Oklahoma Grant, local law enforcement agencies shall submit proposals to the Office of the Attorney General that focus on decreasing the violent crime within their jurisdiction through one of the following priority strategies (a complete list can be found on the grant application):  Focusing on intervention and enforcement through the use of increased staffing resources with overtime funds (cannot be used for new hires or regular salary and benefits);  Increasing technological capacity to support intervention;  Enhancing analytical capacity through development or expansion of capabilities;  Engaging with community partners in order to develop partnerships;  Increasing direct services to crime victims. For more information, visit OOAG.

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is seeking grant applications to support traditional enforcement activities and develop new strategies to reduce roadway crashes, injuries, fatalities, and associated economic losses in Massachusetts. Donor Name: Office of Grants and Research (OGR) State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: This grant program makes federal funds available to provide police departments substantial flexibility in addressing local traffic safety issues, allowing funding beyond enforcement to include equipment options and developing novel traffic-safety programs. Funding Information OGR is pleased to make between $5 – $5.5 million in grant funds through this AGF process. 2025 Funding Levels Population Greater than 40,000 Tier 1: Max Award – $60,000.00 Population 20,000 – 39,999 Tier 2: Max Award – $40,000.00 Population 12,000 -19,999 Tier 3: Max Award – $30,000.00 Less than 12,000 Tier 4: Max Award – $20,000.00. Grant Period The grant award period will be approximately twelve months. The award period will start on or about October 1, 2024, and end on September 15, 2025. Program Elements  Applicants may propose projects that fall within one or more of the Program Elements. Each Element is optional and independent from each other. A department may apply for any combination of the following activities that best address their specific needs. The full budget, inclusive of all proposed elements, must be within the department’s appropriate funding tier. Note: For the elements being requested, a department must provide at least three (3) measurable target objectives that should be clearly related to a particular element. It’s important that these objectives are measurable (meaning that an indicator of progress can be quantifiable) and reasonable (able to be attainable via the proposed programming). Please see the following examples that may assist when developing your objectives: Traffic Enforcement: Deploy 8 overtime patrols to enforce speeding violations at the intersection of A and B Streets during June 2025 to reduce the number of speeding vehicles by 10%. A department should provide the monthly average of speeding vehicles identified in this intersection for June 2024 (e.g., 30 vehicles were cited for speeding in ’24) and track progress made during their 2025 enforcement campaign with the goal of reducing this number to 27. Pedestrian & Bicyclist Enforcement: Conduct 18 crosswalk decoy patrols over the course of the 6 enforcement campaigns at the intersection of C and D Streets to reduce the number of pedestrian crashes by 50% from 2024. A department should provide the number of pedestrian crashes at this intersection for 2024 (e.g., 4 pedestrian crashes in ’24) and track progress made during their 2025 enforcement campaign with the goal of reducing this number to 2. Non-Enforcement Traffic Safety Activities: Ten Officers to complete ARIDE training. Officers targeted pedestrian outreach activities (e.g., distributed 1,000 pedestrian safety flyers) on Main St. to address this high problem area as five crashes involving pedestrians occurred at this location in the past three years. Distribute 1,000 pieces of educational materials to pedestrians on Main St. since five crashes involving pedestrians occurred at this location in the past three years. Distribute 25 bicycle helmets during a Bike Rodeo event Officers provided 4 presentations at elementary schools on the topic of pedestrian safety. Eligibility Criteria  Only Massachusetts municipal police departments are eligible to apply. For more information, visit OGR.

The Creative Aging Project Grant is open to non-profit organizations and to individual teaching artists to develop Creative Aging programming in Wyoming communities. Donor Name: Wyoming Arts Council State: Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This is a competitive grant. Grants will be awarded to organizations and/or individual teaching artists in order to develop and implement between one and four separate 8-week creative aging programs by June 30th, 2025. Funding Information Grants will be awarded in increments of $2,500 for each 8 week creative aging program ($2,500 for one program, $5,000 for two programs, $7,500 for three programs, $10,000 for four programs). Eligibility Criteria Must either be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or a government agency to be eligible to receive Wyoming Arts Council funding. 501(c)3 non-profit organizations The Internal Revenue Service determines who meets the criteria of being a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Government Agency This includes tribal government, municipal, county, state and federal government, higher education, and school districts. Tribal Government – Each Tribe may receive either one Community Support Grant per year, or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year, per entity. City and County Government – Each entity may receive either one Community Support Grant per year or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year. State Government – Each entity within each department may receive either one Community Support Grant per year, or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year. School Districts – Each District may receive either one Community Support Grant per year. or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year. University of Wyoming and Wyoming Community Colleges – Each department at these educational institutions may apply for a grant. Proposed projects must serve a broad audience, be artistically excellent, incorporate outreach, and are not designed to primarily serve only the student population. Each department may receive either one Community Support Grant or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants per year. Additional Requirements Applicants must be a Wyoming based organization or an organization in a bordering state that primarily serves the citizens of Wyoming. Applicants must be in compliance with all applicable Wyoming state laws. Individual Artists Arts Council support to individual artists includes the Professional Development/Career Advancement Grant, merit-based fellowships in performing, visual and literary arts, and mentoring grants for Folk and Traditional artists. Individual applicants must Be 18 years of age or older, and not be a student enrolled in a secondary school or in an undergraduate or graduate art-related degree program. Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status.  Must have been domiciled within the state borders for a total of 20 months in the previous two years.  Must remain a Wyoming resident for at least one year after award, living in the state for at least 10 months of the year.  Acknowledge that the Wyoming Arts Council is not liable for lost or damaged material submitted with their grant application. Agree to allow the Wyoming Arts Council to duplicate my material submitted with the grant application for purposes of the selection process. Review and comply with the requirements in the General Provisions by the Attorney General of the State of Wyoming, which are provided in the Subgrantee Award Agreement. Pay all taxes and other such amounts required by federal, state and local law, including but not limited to federal personal income taxes, social security taxes and sales taxes. Secretary of State Requirements All 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations must be registered to do business in Wyoming with the Wyoming Secretary of State’s (SOS) office, and be in good standing and in compliance with the laws of the State.  This requirement does not apply to government organizations or individual artists. The Applicant Organization (or if they are using a 501(c)(3) non-profit for their Fiscal Sponsor), must confirm their status is current with the Secretary of State’s office by going to the Filing Search page. UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). For more information, visit WAC.

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants are offered to established not-for-profit organizations that provide arts programming to their defined communities in a manner that supports the mission of the organization. Donor Name: Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) State: Illinois County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The aims of the initiative are to: Analyze the demographic distribution of IAC’s general operating support awards. Engage IAC constituents in providing feedback about their needs, experiences, and perceptions. Identify equity strengths and weaknesses in the IAC’s approach to general operating support funding. Recommend applied actions the IAC can take to work toward greater grant making equity. Serve as an evidence base in IAC’s case for the resources needed to reach more Illinois communities with state support. Focus Areas Under-resourced communities of rural, high poverty, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and disability will contribute. Funding Information Applicants do not request a specific amount. The IAC anticipates that the minimum award will be $1,000. Grant Period FY25 General Operating Support Grant supports activities occurring no sooner than November 1, 2024, and extending until August 31, 2025. Allowable Expenses  Fees for artists and contractual personnel Position support / salaries Facilities costs, such as rent and utilities Supply costs, office supplies, printing, art supplies, etc. Generally, equipment costs. For durable equipment with a useful life of more than one-year equipment may not exceed $5,000 per unit. Information Technology (e.g., computer software/hardware, captioning, streaming – including increased bandwidth, hardware, specialized audio-visual equipment, etc.) Marketing and promotion costs General overhead/administrative costs Building maintenance, cleaning services, security, personal protective equipment Indirect costs (general overhead/administrative costs may not be claimed as direct AND indirect costs) Eligibility Criteria Registered 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organizations in good standing with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Branches of Government (e.g., Municipal, County, Libraries, Park Districts, etc.) Charitable Trusts Institutions of higher education and Religious Organizations PTOs, PTAs and other School Affiliate Organizations. Applicants must: Have been providing public arts programming and are able to provide operational financial information for at least one full fiscal year prior to the date of application. Apply utilizing a Salesforce account registered to the organizational applicant. Have a valid FEIN and UEI number entered in the IAC grant portal Submit all required application materials by the deadline. Be pre-qualified in the state’s Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) system. For more information, visit IACA.

The Oregon Department of Transportation is requesting applications for its 2024 Small City Allotment Grants. Donor Name: Oregon Department of Transportation State: Oregon County: All Counties Next Grant in 2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Small City Allotment (SCA) program is an annual allocation of state funds for local transportation projects. Incorporated cities with populations of 5,000 or less are eligible to apply. SCA funds may only be used upon streets that are “”inadequate for the capacity they serve or are in a condition detrimental to safety”” (ORS 366.805). Each project will be evaluated and scored on existing conditions and proposed improvements. Projects compete only against other projects within the same region. Funding information Project funding is limited to $250,000 per project. Project Details Here is a list of the possible items that may be a part of your project:  Resurfacing  Storm Sewer  Curbs  Gutters  Walkways  Curb Ramp  Bike Lanes  Multi-use Paths  Bridge Work  Right of Way  Other. Eligibility Criteria In addition to being an incorporated city with a population of 5,000 or fewer, cities must have all previously awarded Small City Allotmentprojects completed and their final reimbursement request submitted to ODOT prior to September 1, 2024, to be eligible to apply. If you think you might be able to meet the deadline, they recommend that you go ahead and apply.  If it turns out the reimbursement request is not complete or if ODOT does not issue Project Acceptance prior to November 1st, the application will be removed from consideration. Ineligibility Construction of new streets  Paving parking lots  Right of Way expenses  Improvements outside of the public Right of Way  Costs to adjust, reconstruct or relocate utilities.  Equipment, tools, or materials that could be used for work outside of the project.  Costs incurred prior to the execution of the agreement or after the project termination date.  Administrative services performed by the recipient. For more information, visit ODOT.

This program provides funding to local governments for airport-related projects, with grants allocated based on passenger numbers, cargo volume, and airport operations.

This program provides funding to state and local governments to strengthen their emergency management capabilities for effectively handling various hazards.

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to create a detailed inventory of lead service lines in their water systems, focusing on high-risk areas.

This funding program provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for the collection, storage, and disposal of used sharps from residents, helping to ensure safe and responsible waste management.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking to award a grant for the development and implementation, or further expansion, of a toll free abortion navigation hotline that will not only help navigate any patient who is looking for an abortion to the appropriate provider in Illinois, but that can provide education and logistical support, as needed. The grantee must have experience in abortion navigation services and will develop and maintain relationships with the abortion providers in the State and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The grantee shall promote use of the hotline by distributing information about it via low cost means to professional networks and utilize public and social media. The grantee will provide counseling and information to callers, including connecting them with the appropriate provider for their unique needs and circumstances, education on potential clinical issues prior to their appointment, and connection with support services, as needed. The grantee will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date, accurate resources on IL abortion providers, abortion support service providers, and will ensure a warm handoff (closed loop) referral takes place.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of  Nutrition and Physical Activity (BNPA) administers funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC) for the State of Arizona. The USDA nutrition programs are discretionary, and each provides a specific service to women, infants, and children who are low-income and at nutritional risk. The overall goal of all the USDA Nutrition Programs is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing eligible participants access to nourishing food and supportive nutrition education. ADHS is working with the counties to provide WIC services, and this opportunity is to provide additional community support as needed.  Financial Notes: N/A