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Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of people in Oregon.
Mission: Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA will transform the health care system in Oregon by: improving the lifelong health of people in Oregon, increasing the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all people in Oregon and lowering or containing the cost of care so it's affordable to everyone.
Regional Source Water Collaborative Project Grant
The Drinking Water Source Protection Fund (DWSPF) is designed for the protection of drinking water sources. Drinking water sources include watersheds above a public water supply surface water intake and/or the delineated portion of the aquifer supplying water to public water supply wells or springs.
Regional Source Water Collaborative Project grants are being piloted by the agencies to strengthen public water system regional ties and cooperation on source water protection and therefore improve source water resiliency across Oregon. The grants are intended to support projects that reduce risks and foster coordination among public water systems using groundwater and surface water sources. Each grant must dedicate funds to projects within source areas serving smaller water systems (serving fewer than 3,300) that are located inside a larger water system’s (or collaborative’s) drinking water source area(s). Eligible projects must involve at least three smaller water system partners and provide protection benefits to multiple water systems involved in the project. The expectation is that roughly half of the project expenses will be directed at the smaller water systems’ drinking water source areas that are Official Partners to the project. This initiative aims to foster regional coordination and improve source water protection for underserved communities.
Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of people in Oregon.
Mission: Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA will transform the health care system in Oregon by: improving the lifelong health of people in Oregon, increasing the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all people in Oregon and lowering or containing the cost of care so it's affordable to everyone.
Land Acquisition (Conservation) Planning Grant
The Drinking Water Source Protection Fund (DWSPF) is designed for the protection of drinking water sources. Drinking water sources include watersheds above a public water supply surface water intake and/or the delineated portion of the aquifer supplying water to public water supply wells or springs.
Land Acquisition (Conservation) Planning grants are for conservation purposes directed at the preservation of land to protect, restore, or enhance sources of drinking water serving eligible public water systems. Eligible conservation planning projects can include any studies or activities that involve or are related to assessing legal and/or financial feasibility of purchasing land, easements, or similar projects within an identified drinking water source area.
Florida Department of Children and Families
The 2008 Florida Legislature assigned the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida the responsibility for reviewing and approving requests from local municipalities and/or counties to obtain a Children’s Initiative designation. The authority to review and approve such requests is based in Florida Statute F.S. 409.147.
F.S. 409.147 establishes a process that clearly identifies severely disadvantaged areas and provides guidance for developing a new social service paradigm that systematically coordinates programs that address the critical needs of children and their families and for directing efforts to rebuild the basic infrastructure of the community.
Florida Children’s Initiatives Grant
A Children’s Initiative is a neighborhood or community in Florida where the infrastructure and opportunities that middle‐class communities take for granted are nonexistent or so marginal that they are ineffective. In many instances, children living in these neighborhoods are not read to by an adult on a regular basis and attend a prekindergarten education program at a much lower rate than children in other communities. These children experience below‐average performance on standardized tests and graduate from high school in fewer numbers. Most of these children are eligible for the free or reduced‐price school lunch program. Children in these neighborhoods often suffer from high rates of asthma, a higher risk of lead poisoning, higher rates of childhood obesity, and inadequate health care, and they are routinely exposed to violence and crime.
In spite of these obstacles, these neighborhoods are many times home to strong individuals and institutions that are committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature to assist disadvantaged areas within the state in creating a community‐based service network that develops, coordinates, and provides quality education, accessible health care, youth development programs, opportunities for employment, and safe and affordable housing for children and families living within its boundaries.
Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation
In the 1950s, Chicago attorney Milroy R. Blowitz and his friend, Dr. Steinman, a psychiatrist, had a dream to build a psychiatric hospital for children in Chicago’s inner city. That dream came true when Ridgeway Hospital opened its doors on Ridgeway Avenue in 1962 as a 99-bed, not-for-profit hospital focusing on the psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents.
In 1984, the Ridgeway Hospital was sold and proceeds from that sale were used to establish The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation, named to honor Milroy Blowitz, and the hospital he helped start. In the spirit of the Ridgeway Hospital’s original mission, the Foundation’s primary funding goal was to support non-profit agencies that provided medical, psychiatric, and psychological care to economically disadvantaged children and adolescents. The Foundation began awarding grants in 1985.
Our Mission: To significantly improve the lives and well-being of Chicago-area residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or low-income by increasing access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and safe, affordable housing.
Blowitz-Ridgeway Health Care Grant
The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation’s funding focus is supporting organizations that improve the health of uninsured, underinsured, and low-income metropolitan Chicago residents and their communities. We fund organizations that strive to increase access to community-based preventive and primary health services, such as medical, dental, vision, mental health, and case management.
The Foundation prioritizes small and mid-sized healthcare organizations where we can have the greatest impact.
Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation
In the 1950s, Chicago attorney Milroy R. Blowitz and his friend, Dr. Steinman, a psychiatrist, had a dream to build a psychiatric hospital for children in Chicago’s inner city. That dream came true when Ridgeway Hospital opened its doors on Ridgeway Avenue in 1962 as a 99-bed, not-for-profit hospital focusing on the psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents.
In 1984, the Ridgeway Hospital was sold and proceeds from that sale were used to establish The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation, named to honor Milroy Blowitz, and the hospital he helped start. In the spirit of the Ridgeway Hospital’s original mission, the Foundation’s primary funding goal was to support non-profit agencies that provided medical, psychiatric, and psychological care to economically disadvantaged children and adolescents. The Foundation began awarding grants in 1985.
Our Mission: To significantly improve the lives and well-being of Chicago-area residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or low-income by increasing access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and safe, affordable housing.
Blowitz-Ridgeway Housing Grant
The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation focuses on funding organizations that are dedicated to preventing homelessness and providing safe, affordable housing, or organizations that collaborate with other homeless service providers and local institutions.
We help fund organizations that provide emergency shelters and transitional or permanent housing. We also fund organizations that offer support services to the homeless or unhoused like case management, counseling, job training and placement, healthcare, financial education, meals, etc.
The Foundation prioritizes small to mid-size organizations that serve the homeless where we can have the greatest impact.
American Cancer Society
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
ACS Research Priority Areas
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has identified these 6 areas to categorize and track the research we fund to help advance our mission. Applicants (except Institutional Research Grants and Professor grants) are asked to select at least 1 of these research areas that aligns with their proposal:
Research Scholar Grants
Research Scholar Grants (RSG) provide support for independent, self-directed researchers.
Applicants' institutions must provide space and other resources customary for independent investigators.
Grant proposals are investigator-initiated and may pursue questions across the cancer research continuum, as long as they fit within an American Cancer Society (ACS) priority research area.
These grants typically contribute to the cost of salaries, consumable supplies, and other miscellaneous items required in the research.
Research Scholar Grants are funded up to $215,000 per year (direct costs), plus 10% allowable indirect costs, with a project period up to four years.
American Cancer Society
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
ACS Research Priority Areas
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has identified these 6 areas to categorize and track the research we fund to help advance our mission. Applicants (except Institutional Research Grants and Professor grants) are asked to select at least 1 of these research areas that aligns with their proposal:
Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) Summer Cycle
The Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) supports full-time faculty members in becoming independent investigators as clinician scientists. This grant is designed for people trained primarily as clinicians who want to maintain clinical practice and conduct cancer research.
Awards may be for 3 to 5 years with $135,000 a year for direct costs, plus 8% allowable indirect costs.
Rural Provider Technology Grant Program
Rural Provider Technology Grant Program is part of the HTAM Initiative. The Health Technology Advancement & Modernization Initiative (HTAM) is Mississippi’s effort to modernize the technology that supports rural healthcare—so providers can deliver safer, faster, and more coordinated care.
RTG Goal
Provide funding to entities to support necessary enhancements to technology hardware and software, including but not limited to digital and smart tools, ambient listening technologies, automated systems, and resources to support onboarding to the statewide health information exchange. Eligible improvements may also include broader technology upgrades, cybersecurity and data integrity enhancements, cybersecurity awareness programs, development of security protocols or policies, training, integration and implementation costs associated with technology changes and the acquisition of related equipment needed to address identified gaps or unmet needs within a provider’s technology ecosystem. Technology investments are targeted at increasing or improving service capacity, securing and protecting data, and supporting long-term operational sustainability.
Program Objectives
All grant projects funded under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) must align with at least one of the program objectives listed below:
MSAB Creative Support for Individuals Grant
Project grants to help individual artists and culture bearers develop or sustain their creative practices and meaningfully engage with Minnesotans. Grantees may use funds to support their creative practice and meaningfully connect to and engage with audiences, participants, students, and/or communities during the grant period.
Applicants may be working in a variety of art forms including dance, media arts, music, photography, poetry, prose, theater, two-dimensional or three-dimensional visual art. Culture bearers refers to individuals who have been trained by traditional elders or master artists and whose artistic practice is reflective of the cultural life of a community that shares a common ethnicity, geographic or regional identity, language, or tribal affiliation.
Program outcome
This program exists to support artists and culture bearers as they sustain their artistic practices and maintain their connections to Minnesota residents and communities. The program’s intended outcome is: Artists and culture bearers engage Minnesotans in their creative practice.
Grant range
Applicants may request between $2,000 - $10,000. No cash match is required.
Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP)
The Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) is a strategic effort to ensure mitigation funding continues to strengthen Texas communities. Through the MRP, communities will be able to apply for funding for mitigation activities such as flood and drainage improvements, water system improvements, wastewater improvements, street improvements and permanently affixed emergency communications equipment that reduce the impacts of future hurricanes, storms and flooding.
The MRP is funded with unutilized and deobligated Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from HUD. All mitigation eligible counties will be able to apply for the MRP and will be considered based on the criteria identified in the action plan amendment.
The MRP reinforces the GLO’s commitment to helping Texans prepare, withstand, and recover from disasters with stronger, more resilient systems in place.
Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides free home energy upgrades to income-eligible homeowners and renters to help save energy and make sure your home is a healthy and safe place to live.
Weatherization works closely with its companion program, the Energy Assistance Program, to help permanently reduce the energy bills for low-income Minnesotans.
If you qualify, a local Weatherization service provider may conduct a free home energy assessment to determine if cost-effective energy efficiency improvements can be completed in your home. Weatherization services could help decrease your annual energy costs by up to 30 percent.
Potential energy upgrades include:
The Weatherization Assistance Program uses the previous calendar month of household income to determine eligibility. Households that have received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months are also eligible. Priority is given to households with elderly or disabled members, households with children, and households determined to be high energy consumers, and those with a high energy burden.
Weatherization Assistance is a nationwide, federally funded program of the U.S. Departments of Energy and Health and Human Services. Each state administers its Weatherization program to meet the unique needs of its low-income residents.
Women In Northfield Giving Support
WINGS inspires women in philanthropy, builds and strengthens community through pooled investments, and supports women and youth in the Northfield area through focused giving.
Grant Process
Overview
WINGS grants support programs that contribute to the health, safety, education, socialization, artistic growth, and economic stability of the Northfield area. WINGS grants, which are awarded to both new and existing projects, encourage innovative initiatives. In awarding grants, WINGS considers not only financial need, but also the immediate impact of the project and the ability of the project to build future capacity.
Guidelines
WINGS seeks projects with an emphasis on the following areas:
Basic Needs
Education
Physical and Mental Health
Protecting Minnesota’s water resources takes more than good intentions — it requires practical tools and support. The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) provides farmers and landowners with the resources they need to put conservation into action.
MAWQCP Climate Smart Farms Endorsement
The Climate Smart Farm Endorsement recognizes producers who incorporate approved climate-based practices into their systems.
Women In Northfield Giving Support
WINGS inspires women in philanthropy, builds and strengthens community through pooled investments, and supports women and youth in the Northfield area through focused giving.
Grant Process
Overview
WINGS grants support programs that contribute to the health, safety, education, socialization, artistic growth, and economic stability of the Northfield area. WINGS grants, which are awarded to both new and existing projects, encourage innovative initiatives. In awarding grants, WINGS considers not only financial need, but also the immediate impact of the project and the ability of the project to build future capacity.
Guidelines
WINGS seeks projects with an emphasis on the following areas:
Basic Needs
Education
Physical and Mental Health
About SCF
What is SCF?
The Shoreview Community Foundation (SCF) was established in 2008 by community leaders who understood that the solutions to some community needs were more suited to citizen initiative than to governmental action. Since then, SCF has awarded financial support to trusted non-profit grantees, who have then provided valuable, targeted services in the Shoreview area.
Our Mission:
To maintain, enhance and enrich the quality of life in Shoreview by connecting the generosity of our residents with the community’s evolving needs.
Fulfilling the Mission facilitates Shoreview being a more just, prosperous, enjoyable, healthy, and attractive place to live. Grants provided bring to reality opportunities to accomplish many of the following community-focused goals:
About the Foundation
What is the Foundation?
The Austin Area Foundation has roots dating back to 2001 when the initial idea to maximize community support began. In March of 2003 that idea turned into the organization we have today.
Your Austin Area Foundation builds charitable funds that support community needs and opportunities. The funds, mostly permanent endowments, ensure there is support for the forever good of our city.
They are given to make an impact. Grants from the funds affect people who live here through the work of local not-for-profit agencies, community organizations, and committed citizens.
Your Austin Area Foundation was created by and for the people who live in Austin as a tax-exempt public charity with IRS 501(c)(3) status. We work with you to help you fulfill your charitable interests and goals – easily and effectively.
Who We Are
Broad Street Children's Foundation is committed to providing financial support to privately funded children's homes caring for the orphaned, abandoned and broken children right here in the United States.
Grant Seekers
Broad Street Children's Foundation supports self-sustaining children's homes across the United States that actively foster the development of strong, well-rounded children in their care.
Since the start of the Foundation, over $1,000,000.00 in grants have been donated to children's homes across the country. Additionally, through the Bill and Jackie Hazelgrove Scholarship Program, we have been able to assist a number of young people to continue their education and work towards a college or vocational degree.
Today, the Broad Street Children's Foundation is continuing the dream of it's original founders through the second generation. Equally as dedicated to changing the lives of children in need across America and striving to break the cycle of abuse and neglect for other children and their families.
On-farm Production and Delivery of Live, Native, Microalgae Grant
Purpose
The Washington State Legislature appropriated $5,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 to the Washington State Department of Agriculture for the purpose of increasing research tools and on-farm technology available to reduce carbon emissions, increase carbon storage, and improve on-farm climate resiliency. $2,370,000 of these funds are now available from WSDA to producers through a grant program to cover the installation and operation of on-farm technology that produces and delivers live, native microalgae to the farm through the existing irrigation system.
The purpose of the legislature in appropriating funds and authorizing the grant to farmers is to promote:
About Us
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s mission is to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing.
Making mortgages accessible to Alaskans has been at the core of Alaska Housing. Over the years responsibilities of AHFC have expanded to include affordable housing programs, energy efficiency, senior housing and more.
Alaska Housing is a self-supporting public corporation with offices in 16 communities statewide.
Alaska Housing has contributed more than $2 billion to the state in the form of direct dividends for the General Fund, the state's funding source for all services and programs. The General Fund provides funds to the state for building and equipment improvements; bonding for projects such as university student housing; purchasing state assets; and maintenance of state-owned property.
Rural Professional Housing Grant Program (RPH)
The Rural Professional Housing Grant program funds the development of rental housing for rural professionals such as teachers, healthcare workers, and public safety staff. Funds are awarded competitively on annual basis for the rehabilitation, construction or acquisition of rural housing projects. Eligible entities include school districts, local governments, regional health corporations, housing authorities and nonprofits.
Virginia Tree Stewards
Tree Stewards are trained community volunteers committed to promoting healthy urban and rural forests in Virginia. Tree Stewards provide training classes, educational programs, and projects in their communities intended to increase public awareness of the value of trees while teaching about trees and tree care. With classroom training and hands-on practice, Tree Stewards are equipped to identify trees, counsel on tree selection, demonstrate proper tree planting and follow-up care, and guide removal of invasive plants that threaten trees.
Each person taking the Tree Steward training makes a commitment to return a specific number of volunteer hours contributing to local Tree Steward projects. Each community determines the number of hours, sets the standards for volunteer work, and decides the Tree Steward projects its volunteers will undertake. Tree Steward volunteers are a positive force for change in their communities. All Tree Steward projects are tailored to meet the needs of their communities.
Mini Grants
Trees Virginia Mini-Grants are intended to assist the work of Tree Stewards in their communities. These funds may be used to support the training of Tree Stewards, purchase tools and equipment, acquire trees to plant, or develop educational materials or events. The purpose of the Mini-Grants is to provide equitable appropriation to Tree Steward Groups rather than awarding funds to groups on a first-come, first-served basis.
Discretionary Incentives
Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant (EID Grant)
The Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant (EID Grant) is designed to incentivize companies to locate new maritime-related employment centers or expand existing centers to encourage growth of facilitate cargo growth at The Port of Virginia. EID Grants are administered by the Virginia Port Authority.
For additional program information, refer to Growth Incentive Grants.
EID Grants are made at the discretion of the Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority with the expectation that grants awarded will be used to assist a qualified company to locate a new operation or expand an existing operation within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Subject to appropriation, an EID Grant is available beginning January 1, 2025. The grant fund is subject to a distinct and shared appropriation cap with ITF grant program of $2 million.
Local Road Improvement Program
The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) was established by the Minnesota legislature in 2002 and is defined in Minnesota Statute 174.52. The legislature appropriated $50,000,000 in general obligation (GO) bonds (of which $3,000,000 is designated for grants to townships) in Laws of Minnesota 2026 Session, Chapter 130, Article 1, Section 16, Subdivision 2. Depending on the number and quality of applications received, projects will be selected from this program for counties, state aid cities, non-state aid cities, and townships for the 2026 LRIP solicitation.
The LRIP provides funding for capital construction costs only – LRIP funds cannot be used for engineering, right-of-way, construction administration or other non-construction related costs. The statute describes three types of accounts with a specific intent for the types of local road projects that can be considered for the program.
The program’s goal is to provide funding assistance for roadway construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning projects.
Funding Availability
The competitive 2026 LRIP appropriation provides $50,000,000 in general obligation (GO) bond funding. Grant requests must range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $1,500,000 per project. Tribes are eligible to receive general funds only and are encouraged to partner with local entities on project
About
Originally conceived by Dr Bruce Mesara in 1990 as a means to carry on his philanthropic efforts beyond his lifetime, the Mesara Family Foundation was re-envisioned by his two children Amy and Douglas in 2014, and received their 501(c)(3) status from the IRS in 2015. Amy and Douglas sought out the assistance of their cousins to build upon the charitable principals on their parents, aunts and uncles.
The foundation is headquartered in Kalamazoo Michigan.
Mission
The mission of the Mesara Family Foundation is to honor the philanthropic principles of the Mesara and Pauch families by supporting carefully selected organizations that share similar values. Our focus is to provide support toward education, conservation and other causes of special family interest where our funding will make a genuine difference.
District Attorneys Council
The primary function of the District Attorneys Council is to provide a professional organization for the education, training and coordination of technical efforts of all District Attorneys of the State. The DAC assists local District Attorneys by providing financial, personnel, and other administrative services upon request. The Council is the administrative agency for the Crime Victims Compensation Board and the state administrative agency for several federal grants.
It is important to note that the DAC does not have control over individual District Attorneys. Its functions are advisory and administrative support only. The DAC does not have the power to investigate, stop, or otherwise prevent a District Attorney from prosecuting an individual or group.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)
Project Safe Neighborhoods is a nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and community leaders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in a community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. Directed by the 93 United States Attorneys throughout the country, Project Safe Neighborhoods is a comprehensive initiative to reduce gun crime in America. The District Attorneys Council, Federal Grants Division serves as the fiscal agent for the U.S. Attorneys in the Western, Northern, and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma.
Litter Control Matching Grants
The Litter Control Grant is a matching fund that assists municipalities and county government agencies with community cleanup and litter enforcement projects. Funding is provided for this grant through litter fines imposed on those who violate state litter laws. The maximum amount of funding for a Litter Control Grant is $5,000 and the cycle runs from July 1 through June 30. Rules governing the program are under State Rule 33CSR41. Applications must be submitted no later than May 31 to be considered for the following grant period.
District Attorneys Council
The primary function of the District Attorneys Council is to provide a professional organization for the education, training and coordination of technical efforts of all District Attorneys of the State. The DAC assists local District Attorneys by providing financial, personnel, and other administrative services upon request. The Council is the administrative agency for the Crime Victims Compensation Board and the state administrative agency for several federal grants.
It is important to note that the DAC does not have control over individual District Attorneys. Its functions are advisory and administrative support only. The DAC does not have the power to investigate, stop, or otherwise prevent a District Attorney from prosecuting an individual or group.
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) is a federal criminal justice grant that helps states/territories, tribal nations and local governments meet identified needs and improve the administration of justice.
AG awards are for 24 months.
Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to prevent and control crime. The JAG Program provides the State with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are most needed.
Purpose Areas: There are eight purpose areas under which JAG applications may fall. Each funding year, the Justice Assistance Grant Board prioritizes funding under these purpose areas. The purpose areas are:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A public benefit corporation, NYSERDA has been advancing energy solutions and working to protect the environment since 1975.
On-the-Job Training for Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology
Description
NYSERDA’s On-The-Job Training for Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology program will provide wage subsidies to eligible employers to reduce the financial risk of hiring and training new workers, incentivize and track the retention of the new workers during their first year of employment, and offer compensation for industry certifications earned. This program helps New York State to meet its energy goals and prioritizes the creation of employment opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged communities and priority populations.
NYSERDA is working closely with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) to deliver the OJT program.
The primary purpose of OJT funding is to train new hires for clean energy work.
Employers must provide services in one or more the following technology areas to be eligible for program funding:
Grants for preschools provide funding for early childhood education programs, facility improvements, and teacher training. The following grants empower organizations to enhance learning environments, promote school readiness, and support young children’s development.
Discover 8,000+ funding opportunities for preschools, with $3.44B available. Instrumentl offers grant-matching tools, deadline alerts, and funding intelligence to help organizations expand early learning programs and support child development.
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 Preschools?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Preschools?
Grants are most commonly $35,000.
Nonprofits that are eligible for preschools grants include licensed nonprofit preschools, early childhood education centers, houses of worship, and family-focused organizations that provide pre-K learning programs. Funders may also focus their grants on early childhood education programs and teacher training in their respective communities. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize initiatives serving low-income families and children with special needs.
Grants in preschools typically 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.
Preschool grants support early childhood education programs, teacher training, curriculum development, and facility improvements. Funders also seek to enhance school readiness and learning environments, support working families, support young children's development, and improve access to quality early learning programs. There are more than 6,000 grants available and an impressive $2.95 billion in funding available for preschools and early childhood education.
Funding for preschools grants 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 $35,000, while the average grant awarded is $653,168. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the $2.95 billion available in funding, nearly half come from private funders like the Cooke Foundation, the National Education Association Staff Organization, the James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation, and the Bell Charitable Foundation. In addition, there are many federal and state and local government funders that are providing grants for preschools and early childhood education in their respective areas.
Some of the key federal grants are from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Labor. There are also quite a bit of state-level organizations that are offering funding for Preschool grants like the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the New York State Office of Mental Health.
A carefully planned approach is needed in order to successfully win grants for preschools. To improve grant success, nonprofits should concentrate on all of these key areas:
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