State Grants

This grant provides up to $25 million to nonprofits, labor unions, tribal governments, and local workforce boards in California to create programs that help young adults aged 18-28 secure jobs and advance their careers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations involved in recycling beverage containers, such as local governments, non-profits, and material recovery facilities, to improve their sorting infrastructure and technology.

This grant aims to address the issue of illegal solid waste dumping in California, which negatively affects property values, public health, and community pride, by providing funds for the cleanup and restoration of abandoned or underutilized properties.

The 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is designed to bolster cybersecurity defenses across various local entities within California. This grant aligns with a foundational mission of safeguarding critical digital infrastructure and sensitive information from escalating cyber threats. By focusing on enhancing the security posture of state and local governments, the program directly supports the broader strategic goal of ensuring public safety and operational continuity in the digital realm. The primary beneficiaries of the SLCGP are local governments, school districts, special districts, and federally recognized tribes. The overarching impact goal is to significantly reduce the vulnerability of these entities to cybersecurity incidents, thereby protecting public services and citizen data. The grant aims to empower these organizations with the resources and knowledge necessary to proactively address and mitigate cyber risks. The program prioritizes the improvement of information systems security and the enhancement of critical infrastructure resilience. This involves a focus on implementing robust cybersecurity measures, developing incident response capabilities, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness among staff. The grant seeks to support initiatives that strengthen existing defenses and build new capacities to detect, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks effectively. Expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in successful cyberattacks, improved compliance with cybersecurity best practices, and enhanced data protection across participating entities. Quantifiable results could involve metrics such as the number of vulnerabilities patched, the increase in cybersecurity training completion rates, and the reduction in recovery time after an incident. These outcomes are crucial for building a more secure and resilient digital ecosystem. The foundation's strategic priorities are centered on creating a secure and reliable digital environment for public services. The theory of change behind this grant is that by providing targeted financial assistance and promoting best practices, local entities will be better equipped to withstand and recover from cyber threats. This investment in cybersecurity is expected to lead to more resilient communities, greater public trust in government services, and a more secure state overall.

This grant provides funding for research and development projects that promote California's transition to a fair and sustainable zero-carbon energy system while addressing environmental goals.

The FY25 Mental Health Early Action on Campus (MHEAC) grants aim to support and enhance mental health services at Illinois public universities, with a focus on underserved and underrepresented students, by funding new strategies for service expansion, awareness, and accessibility, as well as the continuation of previously approved programs.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local governments and organizations in developing and maintaining recreational trails and facilities for motorized trail users.

This grant provides up to $750,000 in matching funds to public entities for the cleanup and restoration of local landfill sites, with the aim of protecting public health, safety, and the environment.

This program provides funding to appoint legal representatives for minors in child custody cases involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation, enhancing the justice system's support for vulnerable children across California.

The Minnesota Department of Health is offering a grant of $100,000 to $500,000 for an organization to provide bereavement support and promote healthy pregnancies through loss prevention strategies, serving grieving parents or caregivers statewide, with the grant period running from January 2, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

The grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Office of Women’s Health and Family Services aims to improve maternal, child, and infant health by preventing trauma, building resilience, and creating healthy environments for children, using funds to strengthen families and communities, and ensure access to youth-friendly care systems.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New York to deliver essential work readiness training for individuals facing employment barriers, helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments affected by the closure or reduced operation of the Zion Nuclear Plant, aimed at fostering economic development and addressing community impacts through various initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides support for organizations to implement and evaluate a mental health campaign aimed at reducing suicide rates among disproportionately affected populations, such as veterans, rural communities, and LGBTQ individuals.

This funding opportunity is designed to support non-profit organizations that provide financial education and savings programs for youth in foster care aged 15-21 in the District of Columbia, helping them transition to independent living.

This grant provides funding to support value-added agricultural processing, regional food systems development, and increased access to healthy food in Michigan, particularly for minority-owned, veteran, and underserved farming operations.

This program provides financial support to new farmers in Minnesota for purchasing essential equipment and developing infrastructure to enhance their farming operations.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is offering the Reproductive Health Security Grant to reproductive health care facilities in the state that are at high risk of unlawful activities, to enhance their security measures and protect against attacks due to their provision of services, including abortion.

This grant provides funding to Maine-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to enhance the capacity and resilience of the food supply chain through the purchase of essential equipment.

This grant provides funding to community organizations and healthcare providers in St. Paul’s Rondo and Capitol Heights neighborhoods to improve heart health by connecting residents with essential health services and support programs for managing hypertension and high cholesterol.