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The Black Hills Area Community Foundation is excited to announce its Summer Capacity Building Grant. Donor Name: Black Hills Area Community Foundation State: South Dakota County: Butte County (SD), Custer County (SD), Fall River County (SD), Lawrence County (SD), Meade County (SD), Oglala Lakota County (SD), Pennington County (SD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The grants address capacity building needs to strengthen an organization’s effectiveness, sustainability or efficiency. Funding Area Capacity Building Funding Information The maximum grant amount is $5,000. Grant Period  1-year. Eligible projects Measurements and Evaluation Partnership Development Strategic Planning Board Engagement/Development Marketing and Donor Engagement Technology Needs and Technical Support Staff Development/Retention Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, school, government entity or religious organization. Requested support must be for organizations or activities that take place within the following counties: Oglala Lakota, Fall River, Custer, Pennington, Meade, Lawrence, and Butte counties. Ineligible projects: Grants will not be awarded to support religious activity, political activity, fundraisers or benefits, debt retirement or organizations working to primarily influence legislation. Supported organizations and activities may not discriminate against any individual or group based on race, gender, gender expression, age, disability, religion, ethnic or national origin, or otherwise legally protected groups. Organizations that are fiscally sponsored by BHACF can’t apply for grants through BHACF. Funding for multi-year projects. Funding can’t be used for reimbursement of any expenses incurred prior to the grant notification date. Capital campaigns. For more information, visit BHACF.

The Community Foundation of Will County (CFWC) is accepting applications for its FY2024 Community Partner Grant Cycle, an initiative central to the foundation's mission of enhancing the quality of life in Will County. This program aligns directly with CFWC's core purpose of supporting not-for-profit organizations that address a broad array of charitable needs within the area, including healthcare, human services, education, and cultural arts. By offering these grants annually, the CFWC demonstrates its commitment to being a responsive and proactive community partner with the local not-for-profit sector, fostering a vibrant and supportive environment for community development. The Community Partner Grants specifically target not-for-profit organizations operating within Will County, Illinois. The impact goals of this program are to address critical community needs, foster collaborative partnerships, and build the organizational capacity of the non-profit sector. While the CFWC does not provide general funding for daily operations, it strategically offers support for essential administrative costs to launch or conduct specific projects. This approach ensures that funding directly contributes to impactful initiatives rather than routine expenses, maximizing the grant's reach and effectiveness. The program prioritizes projects that reflect a strategic collaborative partnership, encouraging not-for-profits to work together to address wider community needs. It also focuses on initiatives that tackle critical issues impacting a significant segment of the community, ensuring that the grants address pervasive challenges. A key focus is also on building the organizational capacity of non-profits, enabling them to operate more effectively and efficiently in their vital work. This strategic emphasis helps strengthen the entire non-profit ecosystem in Will County. Expected outcomes include the successful implementation of projects that address identified community needs, the formation of stronger collaborative networks among local non-profits, and an increase in the overall effectiveness and efficiency of participating organizations. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the focus on addressing critical needs and building capacity suggests that successful projects would demonstrate tangible improvements in the areas they serve. The CFWC's strategic priorities are rooted in being a community partner that not only responds to existing needs but also proactively supports the growth and development of the non-profit sector. This theory of change suggests that by investing in collaborative, need-based, and capacity-building projects, the foundation can create lasting positive change and significantly enhance the quality of life for residents across Will County.

Arts Midwest is offering Cultural Sustainability: Equity-Based Operating Grants of up to $67,000 to small arts and culture organizations rooted in communities of color, providing general operating support for those with annual expenses up to $500,000 in selected states.

Our grantees work to build on the entrepreneurial spirit, strong community ties, and untapped potential within Native nations, communities of color, rural communities, and other resilient communities who have fewer opportunities to thrive on their own terms. We envision strong, vibrant communities where people are connected to good jobs and have the financial capability to build their assets and provide a secure future for their families and communities. A Need to Close the Opportunity Gaps Our economic system doesn’t work for everyone. It widens income and opportunity gaps, restrains economic mobility, and traps people and communities in a cycle of poverty and injustice. A disproportionate number of Native Americans, people of color, refugees, immigrants, and rural Americans are living in crisis—or just a paycheck away from it. Nationally, six in 10 families of color don’t have the cash on hand to cover basic expenses—like rent, medical emergencies, or the need to fix a car—for three months.

The Forecast Public Art’s Midwest Memory Grant, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, is open to non-profit organizations in rural Midwest communities, aiming to elevate and preserve the stories of BIPOC communities through monuments, with a focus on addressing systemic inequities and advancing racial justice.

The 501vc® Investment Fund is seeking to invest $200,000 to $300,000 in early-stage climate tech startups in the Greater Midwest region, focusing on sectors like advanced materials, renewable energy, and agriculture technologies.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit Tribal coalitions dedicated to addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Tribal and Native Hawaiian communities.