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What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.
Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
Short Description
Pursuant to 20 ILCS 605/605-503, the purpose of the EEC program shall be to provide training, support, resources and opportunities to minority group members, women, individuals with a disability, dislocated workers, veterans, and youth entrepreneurs.
Objective
The objective is to create an inclusive business ecosystem for communities that have traditionally faced systemic barriers to entry and growth, including those who have been justice-involved. The Department will award grants to eligible applicants who provide Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) business owners, entrepreneurs and/or dislocated workers with technical assistance, training, and access to resources necessary for their start-ups or existing businesses.
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
What is an eligible area?
What kind of funding is available?
Grants are available to provide technical assistance to rural micro-entrepreneurs or microenterprises, up to $205,000 annually. Funding at the requested level is not guaranteed, and at least 15 percent matching funds are required.
Loans of $50,000 to $500,000 may be used for establishing a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund managed by the Microenterprise Development Organization. Total aggregate debt is capped at $2.5 million.
CDBG Construction Grants
Funding for all Community Development Block Grant programs is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The State of Indiana distributes CDBG funds to rural communities to support a range of projects, including infrastructure enhancement, downtown revitalization, improvements to public facilities, and economic development initiatives.
The state CDBG program offers competitive grants to units of local government to support rural areas.
Wastewater and Drinking Water (WDW) Program
Many communities in Indiana struggle with inadequate water supply and failing wastewater treatment. OCRA is committed to improving the quality of water and wastewater in Indiana and assisting in financing appropriate water and sewer infrastructure for communities and counties that have planned and set priorities for long-term development.
The goals of the Wastewater and Drinking Water (WDW) Program are to protect health and the environment, reduce utility rates for low- to moderate-income communities, and improve rural infrastructure for long-term sustainability and growth. General eligible activities include wastewater improvements such as collection lines or treatment plans, or drink water system improvements such as water towers or distribution.
Grant amounts for communities with existing systems are based on the current rates at the time of application. Grant amounts for communities constructing new systems will be based on a verified rate study included in a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). The amount of CDBG funds granted will be based on a $5,000-cost-per-project beneficiary.
A local match of 20% of the total project cost will be required for consideration of funding.
General types of activities that are eligible for WDW funding:
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
What is an eligible area?
Check eligible addresses for Business Programs here.
What kind of funding is available?
Grants are available to provide technical assistance to rural micro-entrepreneurs or microenterprises, up to $205,000 annually. Funding at the requested level is not guaranteed, and at least 15 percent matching funds are required.
Loans of $50,000 to $500,000 may be used for establishing a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund managed by the Microenterprise Development Organization. Total aggregate debt is capped at $2.5 million.
Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources manages all state-owned land, water and natural resources, except for fish and game, on behalf of the people of Alaska. When all land conveyances from the federal government are completed, the people of the state will own land and resources on 104 million acres: Approximately 100 million acres have been conveyed so far. The state owns approximately 60 million acres of tidelands, shorelands, and submerged lands and manages 40,000 miles of coastline. The state also owns the freshwater resources of the state, a resource that equals about 40% of the entire nation's fresh water flow.
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Grant
The USDA Forest Service (USFS) and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Community Forestry Program (CFP), have Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) grant monies available to local governments, state agencies, tribal organizations, non-profits, public universities, and other non-federal entities for projects in Alaska communities.
Funding is available for: Green Infrastructure Projects; Phytoremediation Projects; Invasive Tree Control Projects; and other projects.
Green Infrastructure Grants Round III
Monies are available to upgrade existing green infrastructure or implement new green infrastructure projects. Project goals include reduced stormwater runoff, improved water quality, and increased community resilience to extreme weather events. These are 100% reimbursable grants and will be awarded on a competitive basis. No match funding is required.
Friends of NRA
Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.
Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.
Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.
Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Delaware
The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:
Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
Are there other requirements?
Microenterprise Development Organizations must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, or:
What kind of funding is available?
What are the loan terms?
What terms are required on loans to ultimate recipients?
How may the funds be used?
Microlenders may make microloans for qualified business activities and expenses including, but not limited to:
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
Microenterprise Development Organizations must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, or:
What kind of funding is available?
What are the loan terms?
What terms are required on loans to ultimate recipients?
How may the funds be used?
Microlenders may make microloans for qualified business activities and expenses including, but not limited to:
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
Microenterprise Development Organizations must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, or:
What kind of funding is available?
What are the loan terms?
What terms are required on loans to ultimate recipients?
How may the funds be used?
Microlenders may make microloans for qualified business activities and expenses including, but not limited to:
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
What kind of funding is available?
Grants are available to provide technical assistance to rural micro-entrepreneurs or microenterprises, up to $205,000 annually. Funding at the requested level is not guaranteed, and at least 15 percent matching funds are required.
Loans of $50,000 to $500,000 may be used for establishing a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund managed by the Microenterprise Development Organization. Total aggregate debt is capped at $2.5 million.
What are the loan terms?
What terms are required on loans to ultimate recipients?
How may the funds be used?
Microlenders may make microloans for qualified business activities and expenses including, but not limited to:
Microenterprise Development Organizations must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, or:
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
Microenterprise Development Organizations must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, or:
What kind of funding is available?
What are the loan terms?
What terms are required on loans to ultimate recipients?
How may the funds be used?
Microlenders may make microloans for qualified business activities and expenses including, but not limited to:
About VHCB
Our Mission: VHCB invests in the construction of affordable housing and conservation strategies that work together to ensure equity, resilience, and vitality for Vermont communities in perpetuity.
HOME
VHCB administers the federal HOME Investment Partnership Program for the State of Vermont. Developments with HOME funds serve low- and very low-income Vermonters, increasing affordability in rental housing developments.
For detailed information on the HOME Program, see the HOME Program Handbook and our housing resources.
HOME Program Overview
The Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) was created by Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. HOME is a federally funded, block grant program for housing. The HOME Program has great flexibility and can be used to fund many types of housing activities: first time homebuyer and homeowner rehabilitation; rental housing production and rehabilitation; and tenantbased rental assistance. In Vermont, statewide HOME funds can be used for acquisition and rehabilitation of multi-family rental housing, and new construction of multi-family rental housing where there is a documented need.
Preference shall be given to projects located in the State's Designated Downtowns, Village Centers, neighborhood development areas and other areas that are consistent with the state's historic settlement pattern and "Smart Growth”
What does this program do?
It provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
Microenterprise Development Organizations must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, or:
What kind of funding is available?
What are the loan terms?
What terms are required on loans to ultimate recipients?
How may the funds be used?
Microlenders may make microloans for qualified business activities and expenses including, but not limited to:
CAR Specialized Care and Early Education Program
This grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 (07/01/2026 (or upon execution of the agreement) through 06/30/2029). A budget should be submitted for FY27 only.
Provider will deliver age-appropriate early education, developmental screenings, on-site health services, therapeutic supports, nutritious meals and specialized evidence-based curriculum. Additionally, the Provider will strengthen and stabilize families by assessing their needs and goals, developing service plans and coordinating services, including parent training, support groups, family engagement activities, counseling, and permanency planning, to prevent substitute care placement.
Provider will deliver services to increase access to early childhood education, healthcare and deliver family strengthening support services for children ages six weeks up to kindergarten, whose medical, developmental or behavioral issues would preclude admission to a conventional day care or early learning program. Services delivered shall prevent child abuse/neglect by providing specialized care and early education of children with training and support for their families that promote children’s wellbeing and positive parenting, using evidence-based interventions.
The Provider will be open for between the hours of 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding agency holidays). Program staff may operate outside the general agency hours based on client needs. Provider will offer the following services:
Early Childhood Education
Provider will deliver primary services including annual developmental screenings, ongoing assessment, onsite health services, specialized therapies and evidence-based curriculum. In addition, parents and caregivers are provided with supportive social services, educational health and nutrition education. Following licensing standards, age-appropriate classrooms shall provide learning environments designed to meet the needs of children affected by extreme poverty, illness, and developmental conditions. Provider staff must be specifically trained to provide quality care and early childhood education, to support the families through evidence-based early intervention curricula research-proven programs (ages 0–5) that improve social-emotional, cognitive, and behavioral outcomes.
Upon intake Provider will conduct an assessment and in conjunction with the parent/caregiver, will develop individual service plans for each child and parent/caregiver. Children’s developmental progress will be measured using an evidenced based curriculum and assessment tool, that evaluate children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development. Provider will use a developmental inventory screening tool to assess multiple developmental domains. Outcomes will be collected three times throughout the program year, and attendance will be accurately tracked and recorded daily at pick-up and drop-off. The Provider will gather parent feedback, both informally and through client surveys and assess parent understanding of child development through self-reports and ongoing staff interaction.
On-site health services
Provider will offer on-site health services through a full-time, onsite Registered Nurse. The Nurse will conduct initial health intakes, for all children, ensure immunizations and health assessments are current, coordinate hearing, vision, and dental screenings, and collect regular reports from primary care physicians. The on-site nurse will maintain health records, document children’s medical and dental appointments, make home visits, and consult with parents on a child’s specific medical issues. A licensed physician will oversee the on-site nurse and provide consultation and monitoring as needed.
All children will receive an initial health assessment. Children 0-12 months will be reassessed weekly and children 13 months to five years will be reassessed monthly. The on-site Nurse will follow-up with parents when children exams or screenings are due, when further care is recommended, and will document all follow-up actions and appointments. Children will receive on-site hearing and vision screenings every three months.
Family Advocacy and Support services
Will be offered and will include information, resources, and referrals to help families support children’s health and development, family stability, positive parent child relationships, and effective parenting practices. Provider will link parents to partner organizations and external services as needed. These supports advance safety, permanency and wellbeing of high-risk children.
Mental health assessment, referral and therapy intervention services
May be conducted by a licensed mental health or social service professional for child or families as needed.
Parent leadership and engagement activities
Will be offered through parent-teacher conferences, home visits, parent meetings, parent skills training and a voluntary parent advisory council. The Provider will also engage in community strengthening and collaborate with Head Start/Early Head Start agencies, Start Early programs, public school systems and other community based social service providers, maintaining fidelity to Early Head Start and national accreditation standards.
Meals and snacks:
Provider will offer nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack options to children in the program daily.
About
Our Mission
The mission of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, a nonprofit public charity, is to serve the charitable purposes of its donors and the charitable needs of the Oklahoma City area through the development and administration of endowment and other charitable funds with the goal of preserving capital and enhancing value.
Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma
The Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma at OCCF grant opportunity is designed to improve end-of-life care for Oklahomans and increase education and awareness of hospice and palliative care options throughout the state.
Priorities
The organization must improve end-of-life-care for Oklahomans through one or more of the following:
Awards are made up to $30,000.
Grants for BIPOC organizations fund programs aimed at advancing equity, inclusion, and opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The following grants support initiatives in education, healthcare, business development, and social justice, driving systemic change and community empowerment.
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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 BIPOC?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for BIPOC?
Grants are most commonly $34,887.
These grants are usually funded by private foundations and philanthropic organizations, such as the Ford Foundation and the Kellogg Foundation. Government agencies at all levels often provide funding, especially for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Companies with social responsibility programs and community development groups are key funders.
Organizations that qualify for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) grants support ethnic and Indigenous minorities, LGBTQ+ members, refugees, and people who are or were incarcerated. They also assist unhoused individuals, veterans or their families, and people with disabilities. These organizations focus on racial equity, economic justice, and health disparities.
Applicants for BIPOC grants are typically US 501(c)(3) nonprofits, similar international organizations, advocacy groups, or community groups. These organizations are led by and serve BIPOC.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for grants for bipoc grants, deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 29.8% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Funding for BIPOC grants aims to empower nonprofits that are led by and serve BIPOC communities. These grants support programmes that address systemic inequalities, promote social justice, enhance economic opportunities, and support community development within BIPOC communities. The grants are often directed towards initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, social justice, and healthcare access.
On average, grants in grants for bipoc provide funding between $0 and $188,250,000, with typical awards falling around $34,887 (median) and $655,609 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
To improve success for BIPOC grants, organizations should:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
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