Indiana Natural Resources Grants

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Indiana for the development and improvement of public shooting ranges, promoting recreational shooting opportunities and hunter education.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applications for its 2024 Natural Disaster Recovery (NDR) Grant. Donor Name: Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant seeks to assist in the recovery of a community’s urban tree canopy following the result of a natural disaster through the planting of replacement trees optionally paired with one or more of the following urban forestry management tools: a community tree inventory or a canopy assessment a management plan or a storm response plan. Funding Information Your requests for project funds must be for a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $20,000. The overall level of funds available is $40,000. Tree Inventory or Urban Tree Canopy Assessment: Grant funds used for the creation or update of a community tree inventory or urban tree canopy assessment. Management/Response Plan: The community may use this grant to cover expenses related to the creation or update of an urban forestry management to aid in the response of a natural disaster or a storm response plan. It can also be used to fund the development or the review and update of tree ordinances. Tree Planting & Community Engagement: Any tree planting project MUST include community engagement. If you already have a community engagement plan/program, please include it in your application. All grant recipients will work closely with the CUF team to develop a community engagement strategy that is unique to your community and its needs.  Tree plantings must take place on public property and may be used to restore lost canopy due to a natural disaster. Note that 100% of the project trees must be species native to Indiana. Additionally, this grant cannot be used for the purchase of trees in the Acer genus (maples). Exceptions shall be made if a current inventory and management plan demonstrates your Acer population is less than 5% of the overall tree community. In that case, no more than 5% of the total grant project trees are to be of the genus Acer.  Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be a: Municipality: As defined under IC 369-1-2 a municipality is a city, town, township, county, school corporation, library district, local housing authority, fire protection district, public transportation corporation, local building authority, local hospital authority or corporation, local airport authority, special service district, or other separate local government entities that may sue or be sued. It does not include special taxing districts. Non-profit 501(c)3: Organization as defined under IC 23-7-1.1. Non-profit organizations must include documentation of their not-for-profit status. For more information, visit DNR.

The Indiana Office of Energy Development is seeking applications for its Empowering Energy Partnerships in Indiana Communities. Donor Name: Indiana Office of Energy Development State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The Indiana Office of Energy Development is committed to affordable, stable, and reliable energy solutions for the benefit of all Hoosiers. Indiana OED supports the development of comprehensive energy policy that supports a diverse and balanced portfolio of energy resources. Program Goals  Empowering Energy Partnerships in Indiana Communities (EPIC) is a community-based competitive grant program to address energy needs and priorities at a community or regional level. Applicants are encouraged to think big, and to consider how they can address their energy needs on a larger scale. The purpose of the EPIC grant program is to support a comprehensive energy solutions program tailored to specific communities and serve as a model for other communities across Indiana. The goals of the EPIC program are to support Indiana’s five pillars of electricity policy: reliability, resiliency, stability, affordability, and environmental sustainability. Each proposal is encouraged to support as many of the five pillars as possible with a measurable impact. Proposals must be able to demonstrate public benefit to their communities, including but not limited to underserved and disadvantaged communities. Successful applicants will serve as a model for other communities with similar energy needs and goals. Awardees will share their progress during the project and their success upon project completion. Further, to support broader local and state priorities, awarded projects will demonstrate a connection to one or more of the following state priorities: economic development, workforce development, education, and public safety. Partnerships are expected to be an essential element. Funding Information Indiana OED is making approximately $2,500,000 available. OED anticipates awards averaging $300,000 to $500,000 per awardee. Project Period 3 years or less. Eligible Projects & Technologies Proposals must fall into one or more of the following topics. Example technologies are listed but are not exhaustive. Energy Efficiency- Includes projects that result in using less energy, such as: Building upgrades and retrofits Energy system technology to monitor and manage energy usage Weatherization measures Higher efficiency technology, equipment, and appliances Alternative Fueling and Charging Infrastructure-Includes projects for publicly accessible alternative fueling and/or charging infrastructure to reduce energy consumption and reduce local emissions. Vehicle purchases are not allowable under EPIC. Alternative fuels include biodiesel (B20+), compressed natural gas, electric, ethanol, hydrogen, liquid natural gas, propane, and renewable diesel (R20+). Examples include: Publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure (excluding Level 3 or DC fast charging) Vehicle-to-Grid technology development and/or deployment Publicly accessible alternative fuel fueling infrastructure Energy Security and Reliability-Includes projects that support resource adequacy, and support responses to and recovery from energy emergencies, shortages, or disruptions. Examples include: Backup generation (battery energy system storage, solar + battery storage, propane) Microgrid technologies Cybersecurity measures Clean Energy Resources- Includes projects that result in the use of renewable and other clean energy technologies, such as: Battery storage Solar (and solar + battery) Geothermal Wind Biomass Eligibility Criteria Eligible entities include local units of government, non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and institutions of higher education. Entities that work throughout a community or region and can coordinate partnerships are strongly encouraged, such as local and regional economic development organizations, community foundations, and other organizations that participate in community development initiatives. Eligible entities must be Indiana based and registered with both the federal and state governments in order to receive award fund An eligible entity may submit only one proposal. An entity can coordinate submission on behalf of multiple beneficiaries. A community may be a part of multiple submissions as long as they are not the prime applicant (i.e., the one executing the grant agreement with OED) in more than one submission. Tiered subawards are not allowable under the federal award, so the prime recipient may only release funds to subcontractors to perform work on the project and may not make further subawards. For more information, visit OED.

The Hamilton County Health Department is currently accepting applications from organizations with projects that address gaps in health care in Hamilton County. Donor Name: Hamilton County Health Department State: Indiana County: Hamilton County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to award a contract or grant for the purpose of improving health outcomes and preventing or reducing the prevalence of the health issues related to the core public health services. In awarding the contracts or grants, the Health Department shall prioritize Directly provided core public health services within the Hamilton County Health Department jurisdictional areas; Currently operational local health care providing entities including hospitals, clinics, physicians, pharmacies, and home health agencies; Evidence-based practices to achieving desired health outcomes, including the use of behavioral incentives; and Initiatives that contract collaboratively with proven outcome-based health improvement providers or services. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects, programs, or activities aligned with the following priority Core Public Health Service (CPHS) areas for Hamilton County: Maternal and Child Health Referral programs Improved Birth Outcome programs Chronic Disease Prevention Child & Adult Immunizations Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care School Health Trauma and Injury Prevention Fatality Prevention Initiatives Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Eligibility Criteria In accordance with IC 16-46-16-.7(2), eligible applicants include an individual, employer, employer association, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, institution of higher education, health insurance plan, health ministry, or any combination thereof such as a health coalition providing core public health services in partnership with the Hamilton County Health Department. For more information, visit Hamilton County Health Department. Related Posts:ONDCP: Emergency Department Substance Use…DOJ/BJA: Medicaid and Corrections Training and…Apply now for the Chapman Prize 20242024 Public Art for Neighborhoods Grants - IndianaRequest for Applications for One Second…2025 Music and the Mind GrantTribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training…Resiliency in The Face of Trauma Grant – MichiganApply now for Just One More Foundation Grant ProgramGrants to Improve Health and Wellness of Kosciusko…Applications open for Journalism Grants 2024-2025Grants to address Elevated Risk of Intimate Partner…Rigorously Evaluating Primary Prevention Strategies…Rigorous Evaluation of Primary and Secondary…Research Grants to Rigorously Evaluate Innovative…Effectiveness Research to Prevent…Conducting Research Related to Preventing…Grants to Improve Health and Wellness of Kosciusko…Applications open for Journalism Grants 2024-2025ACE: Expanding the Best Available EvidenceFunding available for Non-profit Organizations…

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) Traffic Safety Division (TSD) is seeking proposals for the Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) Grant. Donor Name: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) grant provides funding to state agencies, units of local government, and nonprofits to support traffic safety projects that are proven to reduce fatalities and severe injuries for Indiana traffic safety. TSIP grants are intended to support expenses that are wellsuited to meet the identified priority areas. Priority Areas The TSIP grant provides funding to support traffic safety improvement projects for one or more of the following priority areas: Reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from driving at excess speeds. Encourage the proper use of occupant protection devices. Reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from driving while impaired. Prevent crashes and reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from crashes involving motor vehicles and motorcycles. Reduce injuries and fatalities from school bus crashes. Reduce crashes from unsafe driving behavior. Improve law enforcement services in motor vehicle crash prevention, traffic supervision, and post-crash procedures. Improve driver performance. Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Improve traffic records. Improve crash investigations. Improve roadside safety for emergency vehicles. Improve teen driver programs. Project Period The award period for this grant shall be October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria State agencies, units of local government, universities, colleges, coalitions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible to apply for TSIP funding. A unit of local government is defined as: a city, county, town, township, or other political subdivision of a state. Additionally, all applicants awarded a grant from ICJI must agree to: Comply with all provisions of the grant agreement. Comply with all award conditions set forth in the Special Conditions. Submit all reports in the prescribed format and timeframes as determined by ICJI. Submit quarterly performance measures as listed in the Special Conditions. Comply with federal guidelines contained in 2 CFR Part 200. Comply with 23 CFR Part 1300—Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Program. For more information, visit ICJI.

This grant provides funding to Great Lakes states to implement their plans for managing and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, benefiting both the states and the Great Lakes ecosystem.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Rush County, Indiana, to implement projects that enhance local parks and recreational facilities, benefiting the community and addressing current needs.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its 2024 Community & Urban Forestry Assistance (CUFA) Grant. Donor Name: Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant seeks to invest in the long-term growth and development of community forestry programs in Indiana to support: Expansion of urban tree canopy cover Preservation of existing urban tree canopy cover Increased and more equitable access to urban tree canopy and the health, environmental, and economic benefits associated with increased canopy Broadened community engagement in local urban forest planning. Improved resilience to climate change, pests, and storm events through best management and maintenance practices. Goals Your goals may include: To enhance residents’ quality of life in your city, village, town, township, or county. To establish, strengthen, and support a community urban forestry program. To promote urban forestry benefits through the properselection, planting, and care of trees. To establish a comprehensive tree inventory to enable local, data-driven decision-making. To promote risk management by properly assessing trees and developing mitigation plans. To restore diminished community tree canopy. To preemptively reduce your community’s ash or other susceptible tree populations to avoid inevitable future economic burdens borne by local government budgets in the aftermath of a pest invasion. To diversify the urban forest for long-term resilience and resistance to future pests. To ensure that your urban forest provides a variety of ecosystem services to your community. These include cleaner air, improved watershed health, reduced erosion, stormwater runoff, and reduced urban heat island effects. To address historic inequities in urban forestry policy and management which have been borne unevenly by certain groups or areas within your community. To adapt urban forest accessibility to changing community demographics. To promote the Indiana nursery industry through the local purchase of high-quality, native trees. To support Indiana arboriculture and landscape industries through management, planning, and tree removal, installation, and education. To enhance the built environment through increased property values, reduced energy demands, and enhanced aesthetics that offer year-round enjoyment and get people outdoors. Funding Information Your requests for project funds must be for a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000. The overall level of funds available is $230,000. Tree Inventory or Urban Tree Canopy Assessment: The community may use this grant for the development and implementation of or the expansion of a community tree inventory or urban tree canopy assessment.  Management/Response Plan: The community may use this grant to cover expenses related to the creation or update of an urban forestry management or response plan. It can also be used to fund the development or the review and update of tree ordinances. Education/Training: The community may use this grant to cover the costs of educating and training the Project Coordinator, tree advisory groups, municipal staff, and local officials in the proper care of trees. Community Engagement & Tree Planting: Any tree planting project MUST include community engagement. If you already have a community engagement plan/program, please include it in your application. All grant recipients will work closely with the CUF team to develop a community engagement strategy that is unique to your community and its needs. The specifics of this strategy will develop as your project does but keep this requirement in mind as you complete this application. Tree plantings must take place on public property and may be used to fulfill management plan goals, address ecosystem improvements, and/or address inequities in access to green infrastructure. Note that 100% of the project trees must be species native to Indiana (exceptions can be made for establishments of urban food forest). Additionally, this grant cannot be used for the purchase of trees in the Acer genus (maples). Exceptions shall be made if a current inventory and management plan demonstrates your Acer population is less than 5% of the overall tree community. In that case, no more than 5% of the total grant project trees are to be of the genus Acer. All tree planting projects MUST include a maintenance plan with the grant application.  Other Activities: You may fund activities or other projects specific to urban forestry and/or arboriculture in your community. Examples include urban wood utilization, establishment of urban food forests, invasive species removal, establishment of a not-for-profit organization, and development and implementation of a community website specific to urban forestry. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be a:  Municipality: As defined under IC 369-1-2 a municipality is a city, town, township, county, school corporation, library district, local housing authority, fire protection district, public transportation corporation, local building authority, local hospital authority or corporation, local airport authority, special service district, or other separate local government entities that may sue or be sued. It does not include special taxing districts. Non-profit 501(c)3: Organization as defined under IC 23-7-1.1. Non-profit organizations must include documentation of their not-for-profit status. For more information, visit DNR.

This program provides financial support to licensed family childcare providers in specific Indiana and Illinois counties to help them overcome barriers to achieving high-quality childcare designations.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

This program provides funding to Indiana communities and organizations to enhance recycling and waste reduction initiatives, requiring a 25% cash match from applicants.