State Grants

This program provides funding to organizations that create arts initiatives for military personnel, veterans, and their families, promoting engagement and support through creative activities.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state organizations, private companies, and nonprofits in Maryland with projects that improve water quality by reducing pollution in designated watersheds.

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Colorado to develop strategies for protecting river resources without federal designation, supporting projects like planning and restoration efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

The purpose of the Illinois Violent Death Reporting System (IVDRS) is to develop a state-wide data repository related to violent deaths. This data will allow policymakers and researchers to analyze the causes and correlations of violent deaths to develop effective prevention policies and programs for the State of Illinois. The grant provides $76,700 to maintain and expand the IVDRS between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Northwestern University has been directly appropriated these funds by the Illinois General Assembly.

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Maryland to adopt advanced technologies and improve their business practices, helping them become more competitive and grow.

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 grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to implement projects that improve flood resilience and tackle the effects of climate change.

The "Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program" is a $40 million funding opportunity from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aimed at supporting infrastructure and capital improvements to prepare industrial and manufacturing sites for economic development across all 10 Economic Development Regions in the state, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $3,000,000, and applications open from July 23 to October 21, 2024.

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 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 program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organizations that support communities vulnerable to hate crimes, enabling them to improve their security through planning, equipment, and structural enhancements.

This grant provides funding to Oklahoma public schools for essential consumable art supplies to enhance visual and performing arts education for PreK-12 students.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Oklahoma for arts and cultural programs that engage the community through festivals, exhibitions, and performances.

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.

The Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants, administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Rural Economic Development Division, support downtown revitalization and economic development initiatives in North Carolina’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties, and rural census tracts in Tier 3 counties. The grants aim to help local governments enhance downtown districts as economic assets, improve public infrastructure, support public building renovations, and promote mixed-use development. Grants can be up to $850,000 per grantee, with no minimum amount, and must be matched with at least 5 percent local funds. The application deadline is August 22, 2024, and projects must be completed within 36 months of the award.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for the construction of sidewalks and trails that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help families experiencing homelessness access quality child care and educational programs.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is accepting grant applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund program until September 13, 2024. The program provides 50 percent reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation projects sponsored by political subdivisions and other public agencies. Eligible projects include the development and/or acquisition of outdoor facilities for public recreation. Applications will be reviewed for eligibility according to the LWCF guidelines and the 2021 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Applications should include all required documentation and meet the needs identified in the 2021 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). A checklist is included to ensure project sponsors have met all requirements. Incomplete or late applications will result in withdrawal from funding consideration. Federal Standard Forms (SF-424) for Budget Information and Compliance Assurance are also required.

This grant provides funding to organizations and local governments to develop solar and energy storage projects that benefit low-to-moderate income households and affordable housing providers in New York.