State Social Advocacy Grants

READY Community Foundations, part of ARC's READY Appalachia initiative, offers no-cost training to community foundations in Appalachia. Participants will build skills in financial management, fundraising, grantmaking, and strategic planning. Eligible foundations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding to implement capacity-building projects post-training. Applications are due by July 5, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local communities, non-profits, and organizations to develop and expand childcare services, addressing the shortage of quality childcare providers across Minnesota.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and local governments in New York to create community gardens that provide fresh food and nutrition education to low-income populations eligible for SNAP benefits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for historic preservation projects, such as surveys and planning, to local governments and non-profit organizations working to protect and promote historic sites in Maine.

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations that provide mental health and substance use disorder services to vulnerable populations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to legal clinics and law firms that offer essential legal and social work services to low-income families in the District of Columbia at risk of child welfare intervention.

This grant provides funding to Illinois courts and related offices to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can fully participate in court activities and receive necessary accommodations.

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 $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.

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 Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations (the Permanent Commission) is offering grants to develop and implement programs that address social drivers of health (SDOH) and build stronger community connections. This initiative aligns with the Commission's statutory mandate to improve public health outcomes, especially for racial, Indigenous, and tribal populations who have historically faced disproportionate chronic health and disease impacts, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program aims to deepen the Commission's relationships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and community leaders, invest resources directly in Maine communities severely impacted by COVID-19, and support innovative community-led approaches to addressing SDOH. The target beneficiaries of this program are communities located within Maine, particularly those with racial, Indigenous, and tribal populations that have been historically marginalized and disproportionately affected by health disparities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact goals include improving public health outcomes, increasing social capital, and fostering stronger community connections within these communities. This program recognizes that persistent disparities in SDOH require targeted and community-driven solutions to achieve equitable health and well-being. The program prioritizes supporting CBOs in creating new and innovative community-led approaches to addressing SDOH for their communities. A key focus is on increasing social capital in historically marginalized communities by supporting community-building activities within Maine. Eligible applicants must be CBOs as defined by the RFA, meaning they are driven by and accountable to the community they serve, have a physical presence, and include community perspectives in determining priority issues and solutions. Proposed projects must specifically benefit communities within Maine. Expected outcomes include the establishment of stronger relationships between the Permanent Commission and CBOs/community leaders, direct investment of resources into severely impacted Maine communities, and the successful implementation of new, innovative, community-led initiatives addressing SDOH. Measurable results will likely involve tracking the number of CBOs partnered with, the reach of the programs, and indicators related to improved SDOH outcomes and increased social capital within the targeted communities. The total grant funding for this program is $300,000, with applicants able to apply for a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $75,000 over a contract period not exceeding 18 months or extending beyond December 2025. This funding supports the Commission's strategic priority of addressing health equity through community empowerment and direct resource allocation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative healthcare projects aimed at improving services and access for underserved populations in Tennessee's rural counties.

This program provides funding to organizations that deliver HIV, STI, and HCV prevention services specifically targeting women and girls, particularly in communities of color.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist Virginia local governments in enhancing security and preparedness for nonprofit organizations and institutions at risk of hate crimes.

This program provides financial assistance to non-profit housing developers to help homeowners in select New York counties recover from storm damage through reimbursements and repairs.

This grant path supports projects focused on community violence intervention or interruption, particularly in high-risk communities. The initiatives should aim at directly engaging with individuals most likely to be involved in or affected by firearm-related harm. Projects should employ strategies like Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs) and Community-Based Intervention Programs (CVIPs) that capitalize on the "teachable moment" immediately after a youth has been involved in violence. Additionally, strategies should include violence interruption programs that provide immediate responses to shootings to prevent further violence and retaliation through community engagement events. Applicants must attend a pre-application webinar.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Ohio to enhance and expand services for survivors of human trafficking, focusing on recovery, safety, and long-term stability.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public defender offices and qualified entities in California to expand holistic defense services that address clients' legal and social needs, ultimately improving outcomes in the criminal justice system.