Wyoming Private Grants

The Wyoming Women's Foundation (WYWF) is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Grant cycle, with a deadline of May 15, 2024. This grant program is meticulously designed to align with the foundation's core mission: investing in the economic self-sufficiency of women and creating opportunities for girls within Wyoming. The foundation's strategic priority is to address systemic barriers and foster an environment where women and girls can thrive economically. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are women and girls residing in Wyoming, across all counties. The overarching impact goal is to enhance their long-term economic self-sufficiency. This is achieved by focusing on programs that help women meet or exceed the Wyoming Self-Sufficiency Standard for their family composition and county, as well as developing opportunities for girls. The WYWF grant program has three key funding priorities. The first is Income and Asset Development, which supports projects like education and job training for higher wages, and asset-building initiatives such as first-home purchases, business development, and retirement savings. The second priority is Mentoring and Leadership, funding programs that boost confidence and create meaningful connections for women and girls, including leadership training, mentoring programs, career development, and STEM programming. The third priority is Systems Change, which aims to address barriers to economic self-sufficiency and the gender wage gap through advocacy and education, such as wage negotiation training and awareness campaigns. Expected outcomes and measurable results include an increase in the number of women living at or above the Wyoming Self-Sufficiency Standard, improved leadership skills and confidence among women and girls, and a reduction in the gender wage gap in Wyoming through systemic changes. The foundation's theory of change posits that by investing in these targeted areas—income and asset development, mentoring and leadership, and systems change—it can directly contribute to the economic empowerment of women and girls, fostering a more equitable and prosperous future for the state. Eligibility criteria stipulate that applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or a sponsoring agency, and the requested grants must explicitly promote the long-term economic self-sufficiency of women and opportunities for girls in Wyoming, addressing at least one of the WYWF granting priorities.

The Stewarding Native Lands program, offered by First Nations Development Institute, is designed to bolster tribal co-stewardship agreements and related capacity building. This initiative aligns with the broader movement towards co-stewardship of public lands, as mandated by Joint Secretarial Order 3403 and other authorities, including new state policies. The core mission is to restore tribal stewardship, which is seen as crucial for advancing ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and adaptation to climate change, particularly through the reintroduction of buffalo and fire to grasslands. The target beneficiaries are Tribes located near or bordering National Grasslands in the Northern Great Plains, specifically in Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Eligible applicants include Federal- and State-Recognized tribal Governments and Departments. The program's impact goals center on empowering these Tribes with the necessary resources and capacity to effectively negotiate, implement, and monitor co-stewardship agreements with the U.S. Forest Service. The program's priorities and focuses include providing technical assistance, trainings, and networking opportunities specifically tailored to co-stewardship. A key emphasis is placed on strengthening and increasing tribal co-stewardship on National Grasslands in the Great Plains region. This strategic approach positions Tribes as vital anchors in promoting greater ecological connectivity for grassland protection and health. The expected outcomes and measurable results include a demonstrable increase in the number and effectiveness of tribal co-stewardship agreements with the U.S. Forest Service. The ultimate goal is enhanced ecological connectivity and improved health of National Grasslands through tribal leadership and participation. While the description doesn't explicitly detail the First Nations Development Institute's overall strategic priorities or theory of change beyond this program, it clearly indicates a belief that empowering Indigenous communities in land stewardship leads to significant environmental and cultural benefits. The grant period is from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2026, with individual project budgets not exceeding $125,000.

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 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.

The FY2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Grant, offered by the Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), seeks grant applications from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s AAPI community. This grant program is aligned with the broader mission of empowering District residents, fostering public safety, and enhancing education. MOAPIA's strategic priorities are evident in the funding areas, which aim to improve the quality of life for all residents and build stronger communities. The grant targets members of the AAPI community of all ages residing in the District of Columbia. The impact goals are to create a vibrant downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play, fight to protect the middle class, reduce all forms of violence including gun violence, and ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. These goals reflect a comprehensive theory of change that by investing in key areas, the District can foster a more equitable, safe, and prosperous environment for its AAPI residents. The program prioritizes initiatives within three key funding areas: Downtown Comeback, Public Safety, and Education. The Downtown Comeback focus seeks to reimagine a downtown with vibrant centers of activity and ensure job opportunities for Washingtonians across all eight wards, enabling them to build better lives. The Public Safety focus aims to create significant, lasting change by reducing and ultimately ending all types of violence, including gun violence. The Education focus emphasizes supporting schools as community heartbeats, ensuring every child has access to quality education, including reading, math, sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement. Expected outcomes include a more vibrant and economically secure downtown, a reduction in violence and improved public safety across the District, and enhanced educational opportunities and well-being for students and residents. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the funding areas and target populations, the grant's emphasis on progress reports reflecting substantial progress towards grant agreement goals suggests a commitment to accountability and impact. Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $40,000 for a project period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, further indicating a structured approach to achieving these outcomes.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations in rural communities with populations of 15,000 or fewer, helping them to create and sustain exceptional artistic programs that engage and benefit local residents.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wyoming, particularly in Natrona County, focusing on youth, education, health, and religious initiatives.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Wyoming to create publicly accessible humanities projects that foster dialogue and critical thinking about cultural expression.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Colorado and Wyoming that promote organ and tissue donation and transplantation, focusing on improving access and support for underinsured, rural, and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

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 program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to nonprofit organizations in Natrona County, Wyoming, for events that boost local economic activity and enhance community well-being.

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based nonprofits in the Rocky Mountain West focused on protecting public lands, preserving biodiversity, and advocating against environmentally harmful activities.

This grant provides funding for individuals conducting original research on Wyoming's history, with a preference for proposals from Wyoming residents that demonstrate public benefit.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Western Nebraska that focus on improving community health, youth opportunities, financial security, and resilience over a two-year period.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Wyoming, particularly in Casper, that assist disadvantaged youth aged 6 to 21 facing challenges due to illness, injury, or poverty.

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.