Idaho grants for Nonprofits

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Native American tribes, educational institutions, and non-profits in Idaho for projects that improve forest and woodland health, resilience, and sustainability.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for its 2025 Source Water Protection Grants. Donor Name: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: DEQ’s source water protection grants fund projects to protect public drinking water sources. Eligible activities include those that reduce the risk of contamination of a drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources. Section 1452 of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act provides funds for source water assessment and protection. These funds are a potential source of support for drinking water protection projects in Idaho. Funding Information Up to $750,000 is available for project funding in state fiscal year 2025 (SFY2025). Maximum funding requested for a project should not exceed $24,000 for submitted project proposals. Project Eligibility  Projects associated with source water protection measures are eligible for funding. Source water is defined as “any aquifer, surface water body, or watercourse from which water is taken either periodically or continuously by a public water system for drinking or food processing purposes” (Idaho Source Water Assessment Plan 1999). Eligible activities include those that lead to reducing the risk of contamination of the drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources. Projects will be expected to provide long-term benefits to source water quality. Projects with measures to reduce the threat of contaminants that could impact a specific drinking water source or regional drinking water supply are eligible for funding: Contaminant source identification (research) Contaminant pathway removal (closure of abandoned or unused wells) Contaminant removal (hazardous waste collection, pollution prevention, and waste reduction) Contaminant management (implement best management practices [BMPs] and structures to divert contaminated runoff from the source) Restoration and/or conservation of the ecological function of source water protection areas Education and information sharing (brochures, workshops, and media campaigns) Security measures to protect the source Grants can be used to implement security measures as long as the project protects the source area. Projects that protect the physical extraction structure (e.g., well, spring, or intake structures) are eligible for funding: Fencing around wells or springs. The fencing can include other buildings or tanks, as long as the fenced-in area is part of the source area. Gates for well and intake access roads and access control for those areas. Alarms, signs, cameras, locks, and lights for sources if they are clearly related to protecting the source water area. Grant funds are intended to target activities that go beyond normal operation and maintenance standards and existing system infrastructure deficiencies. Funds are available for projects that concentrate on protecting a specific community public water supply system or aquifer/watershed wide-protection effort. Eligible Applicants  Eligible applicants include the following: Idaho public water systems Local government units and subunits Special districts (e.g., water districts or conservation districts) Associations Nonprofit organizations Educational institutions Tribes For more information, visit IDEQ.

This grant provides funding to agricultural professionals and organizations in the Western U.S. to implement educational and demonstration projects that promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices based on previous research findings.

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions within the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to investigate deep-sea volcanic systems and hydrothermal environments in the Aleutian Island Arc, enhancing understanding of submarine volcanism and its environmental impacts.

This program empowers rural high school students to develop leadership skills and make a positive impact in their communities by awarding grants to local nonprofits addressing critical needs.

The Projects for Organizations grant opportunity supports the public projects and events of nonprofit organizations, of informal arts groups applying through fiscal agents, and of arts-in-education projects in schools and school districts. Donor Name: Idaho Commission on the Arts State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Up to $1,100. Requires a 1:1 match (cash or in-kind) and funds up to 50% of projected expenses. Eligibility and Restrictions Applicant must be a nonprofit, IRS tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization or applying through a fiscal agent; or be a unit of local, county, tribal, or state government, including schools and school districts Nonprofit organizations (and fiscal agents) must have been in operation in Idaho for at least one year and have a valid 501(c)(3) Determination Letter with an effective date at least one year prior to the grant application deadline Applicant must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued by sam.gov Applicant must compensate professional artists Final reports for past Commission grants and awards must be submitted and approved Applicant may receive one quarterly grant in a fiscal year Organizations that receive Public Programs in the Arts or Entry Track funding are not eligible to apply for Projects for Organizations Quarterly grant applications may not support a current Arts Education Annual Project grant Projects cannot begin until 3 weeks after the application deadline and must begin before July 1, 2025. For more information, visit Idaho Commission on the Arts.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations, projects, and activities that benefit the Eagle community in Idaho.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects aimed at protecting and recovering threatened and endangered species in Idaho, targeting state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 in unrestricted support to emerging organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming that are focused on community organizing and align with social justice values.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits to implement wildfire risk reduction projects and community fire preparedness initiatives across various regions, excluding Nevada and Wyoming.

The Blue Cross of Idaho seeks to increase access to healthcare and to promote early detection and prevention of health issues. Donor Name: Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Behavioral health or mental health Access to healthcare Access to healthcare for seniors Fund Projects. Funding Priorities Addressing health equity Supporting capital and material expenditures for expansion Promoting growth opportunities for programs and services. Funding Information Grants of up to $5,000 are available. Target Populations Seniors Underserved and underrepresented population Veterans Youth Eligibility Criteria Idaho nonprofit organizations with an interest in increasing access to healthcare, behavioral healthcare or healthcare targeting seniors are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit BCIF.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribal entities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to advance biodiversity and restore native plant communities in Idaho.

The Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation (IWCF) invites applications for its 2024–2025 Grants Cycle to support projects that address critical needs in Southwestern Idaho. Eligible organizations include nonprofit 501(c)(3) entities, educational institutions, government agencies, and tax-exempt religious organizations serving the counties of Ada, Adams, Boise, Camas, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington. Proposals should present creative solutions to community challenges, with plans for sustainability beyond IWCF funding. Funds may be distributed over one or two years but are expected to be used within the year they are received. For this cycle, IWCF will consider proposals in six interest areas. These include Cultural Arts, supporting visual and performing arts and humanities for underserved populations; Education, targeting learning opportunities for all ages, such as early childhood programs and literacy initiatives; Environment, focusing on conservation, reclamation, and environmental education; Financial Stability, addressing poverty, homelessness, and job training; Health, which includes health care, substance abuse, and wellness programs; and Rural Communities, assisting towns with populations under 30,000 or rural-focused programs provided by urban-based organizations. Applicants must select one area when applying. Funding requests may range from $20,000 to $30,000. IWCF will not fund organizations with annual revenues under $50,000, general operating costs unrelated to the specific grant request, ongoing program costs not tied to expansions or new initiatives, or activities such as lobbying, scholarships, or endowment contributions. Applications currently receiving IWCF funding must wait 12 months after submitting their End-of-Grant report to apply again. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The grant timeline begins with the application opening on October 2, 2024, followed by a Virtual Nonprofit Education and Q&A Session on November 4, 2024. Applications are due by January 7, 2025. The grants committee will review applications and conduct site visits between January and March 2025. Organizations will be notified of funding decisions in April, with grants awarded in May 2025. Applicants are encouraged to prepare proposals carefully, aligning them with IWCF’s funding priorities and demonstrating measurable outcomes and clear sustainability plans. For more details, organizations can participate in the virtual Q&A session and access additional resources provided by IWCF.

Social Justice Fund is pleased to announce the 2024 Native Led Organizing Grant, open to grassroots organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming. Donor Name: Social Justice Fund State: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Native Led organizing across the post-colonial borders of the northwestern region, namely Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, & Montana.  Funding Information Awards of $10,000-$30,000. Priority Consideration Indigenous, Native, American Indian, First Nation community led organizations (51% or more). Organizations conducting most of their work with reservation communities, and/or in rural/small towns. SJF will prioritize funding organizations with Indigenous, Native, and American Indian community led organizations, and/or who conduct most of their work in reservation communities, and/or rural, small town communities.  Some examples of organizing work that is eligible for this grant include:   language rejuvenation programs  culture as healing programs  environmental justice  civic engagement including voter education  food sovereignty  MMIW & MMIP  wellness projects  youth-led initiatives  art as activism installations This grant can fund  Organizations with 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 status as determined by the IRS  Organizations that are fiscally sponsored by 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 organizations or by tribal governments Organizations can apply without a fiscal sponsor but must confirm a fiscal sponsor if awarded a grant; Organizations or groups that carry out their work in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming  Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria: Organizations that work within SJF’s community organizing framework Nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, or groups sponsored by a nonprofit organization or tribal agency They support indigenous frontline communities, Nations, organizers, actions, and movements. For more information, visit SJF.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Idaho to strengthen their overall capacity and address community needs through flexible funding for various operational expenses.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and parts of Washington that aim to improve healthcare access and promote health equity for underserved communities through various health and social initiatives.

This grant provides funding to Idaho-based nonprofits and local governments for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical heritage through community engagement and educational initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve mental health and social well-being in rural communities across the Mountain West, targeting local organizations and individuals with creative solutions to address mental health care challenges.