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Department of Transportation
Provide safe and efficient transportation solutions to support Arkansas' economy and enhance the quality of life for generations to come.
Amendment 42 to the Constitution of Arkansas created the current State Highway Commission. The five members were vested with powers and duties for administering the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and fully and effectively carrying out relative regulations and laws. Appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Arkansas Senate, members serve ten-year terms.
Recreational Trails Program
Program Information
This program, administered by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), provides funding to local project sponsors (public and private/nonprofit agencies) to construct and maintain motorized and non-motorized recreational trails and trail support facilities. The ARDOT works closely with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to administer this Program. The enabling legislation for the program can be reviewed at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/recreational_trails/. The Recreational Trails program is funded through a portion of TAP funds set aside specifically for recreational trails.
Reimbursement Program
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a reimbursement-type grant program. The program provides for an 80 percent federal share and 20% non-federal share for each project. The main priority in allocating funding is for the construction of new trails and for major maintenance of existing trails. Support facilities such as restrooms, benches, trailhead parking and lighting have been viewed by ARTAC as less important.
Scholarships for High School Seniors
Mid-Shore Community Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties, who are planning to attend a college, university, or trade school. In general, scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement, community service, financial need, and other criteria specified by the donor.
Omer and Marie Dulin Scholarship
Awarded to Mid-Shore students, who are planning to pursue programs in Agriculture.
MN Residential Redevelopment Grants
Residential Redevelopment grants assist with demolishing residential structures or full deconstruction of homes for reuse of materials. Projects must eliminate blight, improve property maintenance, promote health and safety, reduce waste or encourage economic development.
Funding Availability
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
SCPRT operates state parks, markets the state as a tourist destination and provides grants for parks, recreation and tourism development.
Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a Federal program that provides matching grants for the acquisition or development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. This is a reimbursable grant program requiring a 50% match. Only state agencies and local governments may apply.
South Carolina has invested more than $67 million of Land & Water Conservation Funds in approximately 1,200 land acquisition and recreation facilities projects since the program began in 1965. The LWCF program has always required that any property acquired or developed with its funds be maintained in perpetuity as an active and viable outdoor recreation venue.
As in previous years, revitalizing existing LWCF properties will remain a topline priority; however, the 2026 round will also be open to new park projects, especially those that address capacity issues. For a new project to qualify for funding, the local government will have to prove, during an on-site inspection, that all of their existing LWCF properties are in good shape and are being used appropriately. If there are issues with any LWCF properties, we will request that you apply instead for LWCF to correct those problems.
We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit.
Chapman/Wiers Nursing Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide one or more annual nursing scholarships to a graduate of a school corporation in Marshall County — including Argos Community Schools, Bremen Public Schools, Culver Community School Corporation, John Glenn School Corporation, Plymouth Community School Corporation, Triton School Corporation, and Union-North United School Corporation.
The Chapman/Wiers Nursing Scholarship is renewable annually to previous recipients.
An essay will be required of each applicant.
The 5310 Enhanced Mobility Transportation Grant provides federal funding to help meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities when existing transportation services are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. Funds can be used for vehicles to improve mobility and access to community services.
Scholarships for High School Seniors
Mid-Shore Community Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties, who are planning to attend a college, university, or trade school. In general, scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement, community service, financial need, and other criteria specified by the donor.
Kate Elliott Shannahan Trades Scholarship
Awarded to students graduating from Talbot County Public Schools, who are planning to attend a vocational, trade, or career school.
The 2026-2028 Center for Strategic Compensation (CSC) Grant will support School Systems in developing and implementing strategic compensation systems, talent systems support, and other related strategic planning while utilizing funds obtained through participation in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) as well as local district dollars. The Center for Strategic Compensation aims to support School Systems in obtaining an Enhanced TIA district designation and provide support to Education Service Centers (ESCs) to develop capacity in supporting School Systems to develop and implement strategic compensation systems.
The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.
Marquette Senior High School Class of 1977 Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to MSHS graduating students who best represent the character, ideals and drive of the Class of 1977. The recipient shall use the scholarship to pursue a college degree or vocational education program of their choice.
Distribution Process
Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program
The Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) Grant Program supports Massachusetts-based nonprofit organizations that provide technical assistance and business support services to small and microbusinesses. Eligible applicants include certified Community Development Corporations (CDCs), certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and other nonprofit organizations with established community-focused small business assistance programs.
The program is designed to help nonprofits deliver services that strengthen businesses with:
For FY27, grants of up to $150,000 are available to support programming that promotes business growth, stability, job creation, and local economic development. Program goals include:
Scholarships for High School Seniors
Mid-Shore Community Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties, who are planning to attend a college, university, or trade school. In general, scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement, community service, financial need, and other criteria specified by the donor.
Talbot Co. Public Schools Career and Technology Scholarship
Awarded to students graduating from Talbot County Public Schools, who are planning to attend a vocational, trade, or career school.
About JWCC Foundation
The JWCC Foundation was created in 1984. Together with the College, the JWCC Foundation works to advance the College’s mission and the strategically planned goals that bring that mission to life. The JWCC Foundation provides opportunities for alumni and friends to make an investment in students as they prepare to be tomorrow's leaders.
Mark McNett Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is a tribute to longtime JWCC Admission Director Mark McNett. For 22 years, Mark was dedicated to helping area students reach their education goals. When he died unexpectedly in 2007, Mark's children along with JWCC faculty, staff and students, and his many friends, initiated this award.
Amount: $500
Georgia Rehoused Funding Opportunity
Georgia Rehoused helps communities develop housing solutions to reduce unsheltered homelessness. Through this program, local partnerships led by local governments can access multiple state and federal funding opportunities.
Georgia Rehoused supports innovative and stable housing strategies that expand housing options and strengthen community efforts to address homelessness across Georgia.
To promote equitable statewide distribution of funding and ensure responsible stewardship of public resources, SHTF generally will not award additional Georgia Rehoused funding to applicants with an active Georgia Rehoused award until the applicant has demonstrated successful performance, compliance with all program requirements, achievement of established performance outcomes, and substantial progress toward completion of the currently funded project. Exceptions may be approved by SHTF when necessary to advance program objectives or address a demonstrated critical housing need. Previous funding under Georgia Rehoused does not guarantee future funding.
The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.
Lowell A. Larson Scholarship
Provides scholarships to MSHS graduating students pursuing secondary education in the trades including, but not limited to construction, welding, automotive, hvac, etc.
Distribution Process
SHPE Austin Scholarship Fund
Intend to pursue or currently pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, and intend on being a fulltime student for the upcoming academic year.
Awards
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s coordinating agency for higher education. As an entity of the Commonwealth of Virginia government, SCHEV exists to serve the public interest and to assist the state’s system of higher education.
Our Mission: To advocate and promote the development of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive and coordinated system of higher education in Virginia.
Commonwealth Innovative Internship Fund and Program
In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly appropriated funding to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to stimulate public colleges and universities to develop partnerships to provide innovative paid internship opportunities for their students. In 2019, the effort was expanded and enacted into law as the Innovative Internship Fund and Program. In 2020, through a partnership with the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the program was rebranded as the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP).
Purpose
The program aims to expand high-quality, paid, and credit-bearing student internships and other work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with Virginia employers. The program comprises institutional grants and a statewide initiative to facilitate the readiness of students, employers, and institutions of higher education to participate in internships and other work-based learning opportunities.
Internship and Work-based Learning Impact Grant
The purpose of the Internship and Work-based Learning Impact Grant is to support institutions that aim to increase student participation in paid internships and work-based learning opportunities. This grant is designed to enhance students' academic experience and assist institutions in developing and implementing coordinated plans to expand internship and work-based learning participation. These efforts should align with institutional strategic priorities and receive campus-wide support, including at the presidential, senior academic, and administrative leadership levels, ensuring comprehensive support for student success.
Eligible institutions may apply via one of three tracks: Vision Grant (private institutions only); Capacity-Building Grant (four-year public institutions & Richard Bland only); and Scaling Grant (four-year public institutions only)
Scaling Grants
Four-year public institutions only.
Two-year award. This grant may be recurring annually for up to $125,000, contingent upon substantial yearly progress in the number of completed student internships. Scaling grants may be submitted on a rolling basis.
Continuation of funding for the second year of the Scaling Grant will depend on the submission of a satisfactory progress report that demonstrates significant progress in meeting deliverables and increasing student internship participation.
This grant is open only to public four-year institutions that seek to expand existing internship programs and/or work-based learning programs to reach more students, employers, or geographic regions. This track supports activities such as increasing program capacity, building partnerships with more employers and partner agencies, expanding opportunities for high-demand occupations such as those in healthcare and information technology fields, and enhancing infrastructure to manage a higher volume of interns.
Kate Lieberth Lytton Education in Dance Fund
Established by David Lieberth and Alec Lytton in memory of Kate Lieberth Lytton to provide scholarships for Summer Study to aspiring young male and female dancers from Summit County.
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Grants for 501(c)(3) organizations provide essential funding to support nonprofit missions across various sectors. These grants empower tax-exempt entities to deliver impactful programs, grow operations, and address community needs.
Discover 8,000+ active grants for 501(c)(3) organizations, with $3.34B available. Instrumentl streamlines the grant search process for nonprofits, offering tools for deadline tracking, customized searches, and access to funder insights.
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for 501(c)(3)?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for 501(c)(3)?
Grants are most commonly $32,500.
In general, any organization that has a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status will qualify for these grants.
Grants for 501(c)(3) organizations play a vital role in supporting nonprofit missions across diverse sectors. By providing essential funding, these grants enable tax-exempt organizations to implement meaningful programs, expand their operations, and effectively address pressing community needs.
In general, grants for 501(c)(3) organizations have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.7% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
These grants are designed to help tax-exempt nonprofit organizations positively impact their communities. The funding can cover things like ongoing operations costs, program development needs, and capacity-building efforts.
Funding for all 501(c)(3) charitable organizations varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $32,500, while the average grant awarded is $633,837. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
501(c)(3) grants are awarded by all types of funders, including private foundations, corporations, government agencies, and donor-advised funds. The Ford Foundation and the Gates Foundation are two examples.
Federal, state, and local governments offer grants to support nonprofit operations and specific projects. Other private foundations like the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, the Walmart Foundation, the Coca-Cola Foundation, and numerous others provide a wide range of funding opportunities tailored to different charitable causes and sectors.
To increase their chances of securing grants, nonprofits should consider the following strategies:
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