State Social Advocacy Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Ohio that focus on improving children's vision health and safety, particularly for underserved populations, through initiatives like vision screening, protective eyewear, and educational programs.

This funding opportunity is designed for a California-based nonprofit organization to lead advocacy efforts that address the behavioral health needs of immigrant and refugee populations statewide, collaborating with local partners and influencing state policy.

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Supplemental Funding Grant. Donor Name: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute State: Indiana County: All Counties Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) program is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to the support of emergency shelter and related assistance for victims of domestic violence and their children. The purpose of FVPSA funds is to provide shelter, temporary housing, supportive services, information, and assistance to adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, as well as family and household members of such victims, and persons affected by the victimization. The FVPSA program has received supplemental funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The purpose of these funds is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Purpose Areas  The purpose of these supplemental funds is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 10407(a)(2)(iii), ICJI will give special emphasis to the support of community-based projects of demonstrated effectiveness that are carried out by nonprofit private organizations whose primary purpose is the operation of shelters for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their dependents, or those organizations who provide counseling, advocacy, and self-help services to victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their dependents. The activities that will be supported by these funds within these purpose areas include: Prevent Activities under this purpose area will focus on the continued effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The activities that will be supported by this funding include: Emergency Housing: Alternative emergency housing including hotels, motels, and safe houses and operating costs of emergency shelters. Mobile Advocacy: Laptops, software, virtual meeting platforms, and lease of vehicles for mobile advocacy. Prevention: Outreach to underserved populations to increase access to domestic violence services and reduce the exposure and risk of COVID-19. Supplies: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies, air purifiers, thermometers, and rapid COVID-19 tests. Prepare Activities under this purpose area will focus on preparing for any future surge or variant of COVID-19. The activities that will be supported by this funding include: Organizational Planning: Assessment of family violence agencies to prevent any future reoccurrence of COVID-19 within the shelter-based programs. Respond Activities under this purpose area will focus on victims and their children who have been affected by COVID-19 who could benefit from services and assistance to recover from this health crisis. The activities that will be supported by this funding include: Counseling: Counseling to victims including continued telehealth options. Advocacy: Advocacy, case management, information, and referral services including assistance in accessing assistance programs, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, and assistance locating affordable housing. Youth Services: Services to provide for the emotional well-being for children. Legal Assistance: Civil legal assistance related to protective orders and evictions. Rental Assistance: Short-term rental, deposit, and utility assistance. Economic Empowerment: Costs associated with victims obtaining economic empowerment including transportation, childcare, respite care, job training and employment services, financial literacy services and education, and financial planning. Funding Information The approximate funding available is $350,000 for this 12-month grant award period.  Grant Period The award period for the most recent solicitation is: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible entities include local public agencies or nonprofit private organizations that assist victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents, and have a documented history of effective work concerning family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence. Nonprofit private organizations include: faith-based and charitable organizations community-based organizations tribal organizations voluntary associations. For more information, visit ICJI.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist California's vulnerable populations in gaining employment through social enterprises and work-based learning programs.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist non-profits and local governments in North Carolina in providing essential services and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the expanded implementation of an evidence-based program that delivers integrated services to young children and their families in pediatric healthcare settings across New York State.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Washington, DC, that provide programs in education, community safety, and economic development to improve the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity is designed to support local educational agencies and organizations in providing enhanced educational services to migratory children and youth in South Carolina, helping them achieve academic success and graduate high school.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Texas that deliver evidence-based autism services, such as Applied Behavior Analysis, to improve care for children with autism spectrum disorder.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for community engagement and educational projects that promote public understanding of the humanities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Illinois to create transitional housing for victims of violent crime, helping them regain stability and access essential services.

This program provides funding to law enforcement and public safety agencies in Colorado to improve the mental health and well-being of peace officers and their families through counseling, training, and community partnerships.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that offer essential services such as shelter, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and their children.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local government agencies in Virginia to enhance and maintain direct services for victims of crime, helping them recover and navigate the criminal justice system.

This program provides financial assistance to local law enforcement, tribal governments, and district attorneys for investigating and prosecuting illegal marijuana operations, particularly in rural areas and those linked to organized crime.

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and non-profit organizations in Virginia to continue delivering essential services to crime victims, helping them recover and navigate the criminal justice system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Illinois to establish and expand teams that review overdose deaths and develop strategies to prevent future fatalities through collaboration among various community partners.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist low-income parents, especially African American and Latino individuals, in becoming mentors and tutors to improve their leadership skills, education, and employment prospects while enhancing student engagement in schools.