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Wellness, Arts, and the Military Self-directed Art Practice (SAP) Grant

Washington State Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Washington
Up to US $3,000

ArtsWA’s Wellness, Arts, and Military (WAM) program aims to introduce more Veterans and military-connected families to the enriching possibilities of the arts. Whether someone is picking up a creative practice for the first time or returning to a long-time interest, the arts offer a space for self-expression, connection, and discovery. Through participation in artistic experiences, individuals can explore new skills, build community, and engage in meaningful personal growth. Engaging in an art practice improves physical, social, and emotional well-being for active-military, Veterans, and their families.Through the Self-directed Art Practice (SAP) grant program, WAM offers this unique opportunity for eligible military-connected individuals to spend time pursuing an art practice for professional and personal development.

Applicants must provide:

  • an art practice plan
  • 3 art samples
  • a simple budget that shows how time and funds will be used

Military & Veterans Services

Talent Pipeline Fly-In Grant Program

North Dakota Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
North Dakota
Up to US $25,000

The North Dakota Department of Commerce leads the efforts to attract, retain and expand wealth and talent in North Dakota.

Talent Pipeline Fly-In Grant Program

The Talent Pipeline Fly-In Grant Program is administered by the Workforce Development Division of the Department of Commerce. 

Background

The #1 recruitment challenge for employers, identified in the 2025 ND Workforce Ecosystem Assessment, is “not enough workers.” With the 3rd lowest unemployment rate across the country, but over 16,000 open jobs, North Dakota must look outside its borders to fill our workforce needs. People can learn about jobs without seeing them, but they cannot understand the lifestyle that North Dakota has to offer without seeing and feeling it. By hosting fly-in events across the state for qualified candidates identified from the Find The Good Life pipeline, we can capitalize on the inviting nature of North Dakota and showcase the good life people can have here while highlighting real career opportunities.

In 2023, a pilot Fly-in was conducted in Grand Forks with 7 participants. 

The goal of the program is to have successful conversions from fly-in participants to North Dakota residents. Consequently, successful awardees must commit to continued follow-up with fly-in events for up to a year post-event.

Purpose

The Talent Pipeline Fly-In Grant Program is designed to connect candidates with public and private sector employers who are hiring out-of-state job seekers while providing an experience of the “good life” in North Dakota. 

A minimum 1:1 match is required. State agencies are not eligible to apply.

Employment Services Job Creation Economic Services & Development

Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) Grants

Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
State/Local Government
Virginia
Unspecified amount

Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) Grants

The Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) leverages local and private resources to achieve market-driven redevelopment of vacant and deteriorated industrial and commercial properties. The program is targeted toward vacant structures whose poor condition creates physical and economic blight to the surrounding area in which the structure is located. Eligible properties include those formerly used for manufacturing, warehousing, mining, transportation and power production, as well as large-scale white elephant structures, such as department stores, theaters, hotels and shopping centers. 

Community Development & Revitalization

North Dakota Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) Grants

North Dakota Department of Agriculture
State/Local Government
North Dakota
Unspecified amount

North Dakota Department of Agriculture

We serve, advocate, protect and promote agriculture to benefit everyone.

Ag Products Utilization Commission (APUC) Grants

The Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) creates new wealth through the development of new and expanded uses of North Dakota's agricultural products through a grant program.

The first 15 qualifying applicants are invited to present funding proposals on a quarterly basis for the following grant categories:

  • Basic and Applied Research
  • Marketing and Utilization
  • Farm Diversification
  • Technical Assistance
  • Nature Based Agri-Tourism
  • Prototype Development and Technology
Agriculture

Industrial Grant Development Fund (IGDF)

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation
State/Local Government
Indiana
Unspecified amount

Industrial Grant Development Fund (IGDF)

The Industrial Grant Fund (IDGF) provides assistance to municipalities and other eligible entities as defined under I.C. 5-28-25 with off-site infrastructure improvements needed to serve the proposed project site. Upon review and approval of the Local Recipient’s application, project specific Milestones are established for completing the improvements. IDGF will reimburse a portion of the actual total cost of the infrastructure improvements. The assistance will be paid as each Milestone is achieved, with final payment upon completion of the last Milestone of the infrastructure project. 

Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization

Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grant

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State/Local Government
North Dakota
Approximately US $160,000

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

HHS Mission Statement: HHS fosters positive, comprehensive outcomes by promoting economic, behavioral, and physical health, ensuring a holistic approach to individual and community well-being.

Our mission underscores the incredible work that is already underway across HHS today. It reflects our commitment to keep the well-being of individuals and communities at the forefront of our efforts. 

Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants 

Funding Opportunity

North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS) is seeking creative evidence-based behavioral health promotion proposals with a focus on promoting mental health, preventing suicide and/or preventing substance use/misuse.

Promotion and prevention strategies are designed for individuals and populations not identified to be in need of treatment for behavioral health conditions. Rather, promotion and prevention is a proactive approach; creating an environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, which prevents problems before they occur. Research over the last two decades has shown mental illness and substance use disorders are both preventable and treatable. Promotion and prevention efforts are a critical component of the behavioral health system and are most effective when stakeholders and community members work together to take action – emphasizing collaboration and community mobilization.

Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Suicide Prevention Addiction & Substance Use Disorders +2 more

Indiana Management of Agriculture Enhancements (IMAGE) Cost-Share Program

Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State/Local Government
Brown County, Indiana, Clay County, Indiana +21 more
Unspecified amount

Indiana Management of Agriculture Enhancements (IMAGE) Cost-Share Program

The Indiana Management of Agriculture Enhancements (IMAGE) Cost-Share Program is a conservation funding initiative administered by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to help producers implement practical conservation improvements on their operations.

IMAGE provides financial assistance and technical support for projects that improve livestock management, strengthen farm infrastructure, improve soil health, and protect Indiana's natural resources.

Through partnerships with Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and other conservation partners, IMAGE helps

producers overcome financial barriers to implementing conservation practices that benefit both agricultural operations and natural resources.

The IMAGE program is made possible through Clean Water Indiana Funding.

Approved participants may receive reimbursement for up to seventy-five percent (75%) of eligible project costs.

Funding is awarded through a competitive ranking process and is subject to available program funds.

This is a cost-share reimbursement program. The applicant must pay project costs upfront.

Reimbursement will occur after:

  • ISDA verifies practice installation.
  • Applicant submits paid receipts and required documentation.
  • ISDA confirms project meets NRCS and locally approved standards.
Farmland Preservation Sustainable Agriculture & Agroecology Livestock & Ranching

Waste Tire Incentive Recycling and Research Grants Program

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
State/Local Government
Mississippi
Unspecified amount

To promote its mission of protecting Mississippi’s environment, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) offers assistance grants for projects involving certain solid waste management and recycling activities and provides other assistance for abatement of certain solid waste problems.  The Solid Waste Policy, Planning, & Grants Branch administers several solid waste assistance programs that provide grant funding to support a variety of solid waste management activities. The grant money can be used for:

  • Recycling equipment
  • Support structures
  • Demonstration projects
  • New product development
Waste Management Recycling

New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
State/Local Government
New Hampshire
Unspecified amount

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services

The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is to help sustain a high quality of life for all citizens by protecting and restoring the environment and public health in New Hampshire. The protection and wise management of the state’s environment are the main goals of the agency. 

Formed in January 1987 by state statute RSA 21-O, NHDES was legislatively created through the consolidation and reorganization of four previously separate agencies: the Air Resources Agency, the Office of Waste Management, the Water Supply and Pollution Control Commission, and the Water Resources Board. Each of these groups is now represented within the department’s three divisions: Air Resources, Waste Management and Water.

New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program

NHDES is making funding available for eligible projects that reduce diesel emissions in New Hampshire. Eligible projects include on-road and non-road vehicle, equipment or engine replacements, marine shore power systems, truck stop/parking space electrification and EPA-verified idle reduction and aerodynamic technologies.

This program is a partial reimbursement program only. Applicants must cover the full cost of the proposed project prior to seeking partial reimbursement for eligible project costs.

Electrification Energy Efficiency & Conservation Carbon / Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Wellhead Protection Grant (Ground Water)

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
State/Local Government
West Virginia
Up to US $50,000

The Wellhead Protection and Source Water Protection Grant Programs are designed to provide funding for the development and implementation of local wellhead and source water protection programs; as well as, the enhancement of physical security. Grant program funds can be used for the initiation, continuation, or expansion of local wellhead or source water protection programs.Wellhead/Source Water Protection Program Projects may include, but are not limited to:

  • Refining source protection area delineations using additional site specific information;
  • Expanding the inventory of existing and potential sources of contamination;
  • Promoting community awareness and involvement; and/or
  • Developing Emergency Response Plans and Procedures.

Eligible applicants for SWP Grants are community water systems (CWS), a group of adjacent CWS, specifically using surface water influenced groundwater sources, or a not-for-profit contractor working on behalf of a CWS. A CWS is defined by West Virginia Legislative Rule for Public Water Systems (§64-3-3.4) as “a public water system which serves at least fifteen (15) service connections used by year-round residents or regularly serves at least twenty-five (25) year-round residents

Environmental Contamination & Pollution Water Resource Management

Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Water Management Grant Program (2026-09-28)

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State/Local Government
Wisconsin
Unspecified amount

The Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Water (UNPS&SW) Management Grant Program offers competitive grants to local governments for the control of pollution from diffuse urban sources that is carried by storm water runoff. Grants from the UNPS&SW Program reimburse costs of planning or construction projects controlling urban nonpoint source and storm water runoff pollution. Funds are typically awarded for either construction or planning projects. The grant period is 2 years. Projects funded by these grants are sitespecific, serve areas generally smaller in size than a subwatershed, and are targeted to address highpriority problems. The construction and planning applications are offered on alternate years. 

Funding

  • For Planning grants, the total state reimbursement amount cannot exceed $85,000.
  • For Construction grants, the total state reimbursement amount cannot exceed $150,000 for construction and engineering, plus an additional $50,000 for land acquisition.
Environmental Contamination & Pollution

TPWD Boating Access Grant

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Private
Texas
Up to US $250,000

The Boating Access Grant Program provides 75% matching fund grant assistance to plan and construct new, or renovate existing, public boat ramps that provide public access to public waters for recreational boating. The State Boating Access Program receives funding from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act. Funds for the federal program are derived from the federal gasoline tax generated by sales of gasoline for recreational motorboats and a federal excise tax on the sales of fishing tackle and trolling motors. Program assistance will be in the form of a Phase I – Planning grant and subsequently a Phase II – Construction Grant. The local sponsor must be willing to assume all maintenance responsibilities, including grass mowing and weed control, litter/refuse pick-up and removal, signage maintenance, security surveillance, plus necessary repairs and renovations, as needed, to insure public use and safety.Funding: 

  • Phase I – Planning Grant application up to $250,000 in matching funds
  • Phase II - Construction grants will be reimbursed up to a 95% of the grant amount until a final inspection and audit are completed.
Recreational Water Use & Boating

Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)

Arizona Department Of Transportation
State/Local Government
Arizona
Unspecified amount

Arizona Department Of Transportation

Mission: We provide highway infrastructure and transportation services.

Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)

The Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) provides funding support to assist in implementation of training and also provide technical assistance to meet the specific needs of section 5311 Rural Transit Program and 5310 Coordinated Mobility Program. RTAP funds may be used to support transit activities in these categories: 

  • Training is fundamental to the transit programs. National RTAP is the organization tasked with providing training materials and technical assistance for rural transit grantees. The state RTAP program offers training through a variety of delivery methods. Training opportunities include online and in classroom options, national and local conferences, workshops, webinars, audio conferences and free National RTAP training products.
  • Technical Assistance and Research is a comprehensive set of services that are available to help small urban and rural communities create transit options and succeed in addressing rural transit issues. RTAP Technical Assistance may include: operational or management assistance, coordination plans, marketing, strategic planning, training materials, transit conference scholarships, workshops, webinars, reports, studies, surveys, planning, programming and/or funding assistance.
  • National RTAP provides many tools for Transit programs. Procurement Pro provides federal procurement language, checklists, and assistance in developing compliant procurement processes. National RTAP also provides assistance in building website and putting your bus stops into Google Maps. We encourage the use of the training materials and technical assistance provided free at www.NationalRTAP.org.
Rural Development Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems

Rural Apprenticeship Innovation for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Grant

Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship
State/Local Government
Kansas
US $60,000 - US $100,000

Kansas Office of Apprenticeship

The Kansas Office of Apprenticeship (KOA) supports the development and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs across the state and administers the Kansas Apprenticeship Council (KAC), which ensures programs meet state and federal apprenticeship standards.

Mission: To meet the needs of the Kansas economy and its citizens, the office of Apprenticeship will actively grow a robust system that supports our apprenticeship stakeholders, sponsors, intermediaries, and apprentices. We do this by strategically empowering partnerships that serve a diverse and inclusive workforce through occupational proficiency, for generations to come.

Rural Apprenticeship Innovation for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Grant

Overview

The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship are committed to meeting Kansas’ high-wage, high-demand workforce needs by expanding Registered Apprenticeship programs in counties with populations under 50,000 residents. This grant provides direct operational support to new and existing programs—such as business support, marketing, and training equipment—to help them grow, expand services, and reach more Kansans.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to provide seed funding for long-term investments in the expansion of new or established Registered Apprenticeship programs in rural Kansas with populations under 50,000. Registered Apprenticeships are a sustainable and economical way to connect residents to meaningful training for long term careers, retain talent in rural areas, and keep Kansas competitive.

Goals

  • Support expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs in rural Kansas counties.
  • Increase Registered Apprenticeship enrollment by at least 10% year over year in high-wage, high-demand occupations
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Rural Development Apprenticeship & Internship Programs

Kansas Safe Route To School (SRTS) Planning Grants

Kansas Department of Transportation
State/Local Government
Kansas
Unspecified amount

Kansas Department of Transportation 

KDOT delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward.

We maintain thousands of miles of roadways to keep people and goods moving smoothly across the state. Our dedicated team plans, builds, and maintains highways, bridges, and other infrastructure with a focus on safety and innovation.

By working closely with local communities and stakeholders, KDOT aims to enhance the quality of life for all Kansans, support economic growth, and improve travel experiences. 

Kansas Safe Route to School (SRTS) Grants

Grants and funding opportunities are available to support Safe Routes to School planning, programs, and infrastructure improvements. These include the Kansas SRTS Planning Grant, Kansas SRTS Programming Grant, and Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program.

Planning Grants

Planning Grants provide technical assistance to help communities develop SRTS Plans. No local match is required, and KDOT's consultant team works directly with communities to create a plan that guides future SRTS improvements.

What is in a SRTS Plan?

SRTS Plans include an analysis of existing conditions, summary of public outreach, and identification of potential infrastructure and non-infrastructure solutions to help more students walk, bike, and roll to school. See our completed plans here.

How many schools can be included in one plan?

SRTS plans can be developed for one (1) school or up to eight (8) schools within a single school district. Elementary, middle, and high schools are all eligible for SRTS plans. For districts with more than eight schools contact KDOT’s SRTS Coordinator for assistance with selecting schools for the application.

If selected, grantee should be prepared to support plan development by meeting regularly with the project team (KDOT and their consultant), providing information, surveying parents and students (with online tools provided by the consultant team), helping to arrange and publicize public workshops, and participating in identifying local issues and solutions. Additionally, the grantee should be able to demonstrate a commitment to implementing the plan once it is complete.

How to Use Your Completed SRTS Plan

A completed SRTS Plan can be used as a communication and visualization tool for grant applications and to support SRTS programs and activities in your community. It can also be used as a catalyst for broader community conversations about walking, biking, and rolling.

Community / Public Safety Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems Pedestrian & Bike-Friendly Infrastructure

Impact Award for Volunteer Service

United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Private
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania +3 more
US $5,000 - US $15,000

About Us

United Way is the glue, connecting all sectors of the community who share our goal of making southwestern Pennsylvania a thriving place. We solve problems by convening experts, including affected communities, to ask how communities we all love and belong to can thrive. We catalyze giving. With nearly 100 years of expertise in community needs, companies and individuals give to United Way because they know that their investments go farther when they do. We are a hub of volunteering and engagement, providing meaningful opportunities year-round with our partner agencies to demonstrate the difference that’s made by giving back. Our 211 contact center connects people in need to vital human services in times of crisis. We organize collaborations and special projects to provide unparalleled opportunity for everyone to understand what’s holding our community back and how we can create change together.

IMPACT Award for Volunteer Service

Tell us about an outstanding volunteer whose dedication, compassion and commitment have made a meaningful difference in your organization and community.

The IMPACT Award honors extraordinary volunteers whose service has created a lasting positive impact on the lives of others. By completing and submitting the IMPACT Award nomination, your agency becomes eligible to receive a $15,000 or $5,000 grant from United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania in honor of your volunteer.

Award History

Originally established in 1992 as the Senator John Heinz Award, this recognition was created by United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Tocqueville Society to honor a local volunteer whose service reflected Senator John Heinz III’s commitment to strengthening communities and supporting local individuals and families.

Renamed the IMPACT Award in 2024, the award continues its long tradition of celebrating volunteers who exemplify the spirit of service and create meaningful change in our region. The award highlights the vital role volunteers play in advancing nonprofit missions and strengthening communities.

Award Criteria

This award honors an individual who exemplifies volunteerism and whose commitment to bringing hope, promise and opportunity into the lives of others has left a lasting positive impact on a person, group or community at large.

Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Kansas Safe Route To School (SRTS) Programming Grants

Kansas Department of Transportation
State/Local Government
Kansas
Up to US $75,000

Kansas Department of Transportation 

KDOT delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward.

We maintain thousands of miles of roadways to keep people and goods moving smoothly across the state. Our dedicated team plans, builds, and maintains highways, bridges, and other infrastructure with a focus on safety and innovation.

By working closely with local communities and stakeholders, KDOT aims to enhance the quality of life for all Kansans, support economic growth, and improve travel experiences. 

Kansas Safe Route to School (SRTS) Grants

Grants and funding opportunities are available to support Safe Routes to School planning, programs, and infrastructure improvements. These include the Kansas SRTS Planning Grant, Kansas SRTS Programming Grant, and Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program.

Programming Grants

Programming Grants provide funding over three years to implement education, encouragement, and enforcement (non-infrastructure) strategies identified in a community’s SRTS Plan. A 10% local match is required.

The SRTS Programming Grant is for Kansas communities with an existing SRTS Plan. The Grant is for a three-year period and provides up to $75,000 to support implementation of programming priorities identified in your SRTS Plan. See our completed plans here.

What to Expect if Awarded

Programming Grant recipients should be prepared to work with KDOT SRTS staff to finalize a scope for the program before it begins. KDOT staff will not implement programming. Grant funds can be used to supplement existing staff or hire consultant services through an RFP. The local project lead will meet with KDOT staff throughout the grant period to discuss program progress and outcomes.

Community / Public Safety Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems Pedestrian & Bike-Friendly Infrastructure

ARPA Community Impact Grant

Charles County Charitable Trust Inc
Private
Charles County, Maryland
Up to US $75,000

About

Who We Are

The Charles County Charitable Trust manages the grant application and award process for nonprofits located in Charles County, Maryland. Funding for grants is provided to the Trust by the Charles County Board of Commissioners. The Trust monitors the grants awarded, performing site visits to grantees, and tracking the impact of grant dollars on the community. The organization provides opportunities for representatives of nonprofit organizations to participate in comprehensive learning experiences, including fundraising plans, nonprofit networking and collaboration, and marketing and communications to increase overall support and assure sustainability.

ARPA Community Impact Grant

Grant Information

The Charles County Charitable Trust is pleased to offer the ARPA Community Impact Grant to eligible nonprofit organizations serving Charles County residents.

This grant opportunity is supported through funding made available under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is intended to support eligible projects that address qualifying public health and/or negative economic impacts associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency while strengthening the capacity of local nonprofit organizations to serve Charles County residents.

Local nonprofits have played an essential role in helping Charles County residents navigate the challenges created or intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, many organizations continue to experience increased demand for services, workforce challenges, increased operating costs, technology needs, facility needs, and other impacts.

The ARPA Community Impact Grant provides an opportunity to make a strategic investment in the organizations serving our community.

Grant funding will prioritize projects that strengthen nonprofit organizations, expand services, improve organizational capacity, and address the continuing needs of Charles County residents.

Basic Human Needs Senior Services Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases +8 more

Kansas Transportation Alternatives Program

Kansas Department of Transportation
State/Local Government
Kansas
Unspecified amount

Kansas Department of Transportation 

KDOT delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward.

We maintain thousands of miles of roadways to keep people and goods moving smoothly across the state. Our dedicated team plans, builds, and maintains highways, bridges, and other infrastructure with a focus on safety and innovation.

By working closely with local communities and stakeholders, KDOT aims to enhance the quality of life for all Kansans, support economic growth, and improve travel experiences. 

Kansas Safe Route to School (SRTS) Grants

Grants and funding opportunities are available to support Safe Routes to School planning, programs, and infrastructure improvements. These include the Kansas SRTS Planning Grant, Kansas SRTS Programming Grant, and Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program.

Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program

The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program provides federal funding to promote and enable use of active transportation and for certain scenic and historic improvements, such as:

  • Pedestrian/Bicycle/Non-motorized transportation infrastructure
  • Abandoned railway corridors to trails conversion
  • Safe Routes to School – construction and non-construction
  • Historic transportation facility preservation and rehabilitation 
  • Scenic and environmental improvements 
Historic Preservation Community / Public Safety Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems +2 more

Wills Group MicroGrant

Charles County Charitable Trust Inc
Private
Charles County, Maryland
Up to US $10,000

About

Who We Are

The Charles County Charitable Trust manages the grant application and award process for nonprofits located in Charles County, Maryland. Funding for grants is provided to the Trust by the Charles County Board of Commissioners. The Trust monitors the grants awarded, performing site visits to grantees, and tracking the impact of grant dollars on the community. The organization provides opportunities for representatives of nonprofit organizations to participate in comprehensive learning experiences, including fundraising plans, nonprofit networking and collaboration, and marketing and communications to increase overall support and assure sustainability.

FY27 Wills Group MicroGrant

The Charles County Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2027 MicroGrant made possible through a partnership with The Wills Group. Grants are available to eligible nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Charles County. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded for the timeframe beginning November 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2027. 

Art & Culture Education Health & Medicine +4 more

The Future is for Everyone Fund

Meta (Facebook)
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Aiken County, South Carolina +40 more
Unspecified amount

Benefitting people in the places making the AI future possible

The Future is for Everyone Fund

Meta is investing directly in education, community enhancement, workforce development and sustainability projects in locations where we have a data center in the United States.

The AI future we are building is for everyone. That starts with making sure everyone in the places that are home to a Meta data center feel the benefits in their communities. We want students to have bright futures, small businesses to flourish and communities to be prosperous.

Our commitment to the communities we call home.

The Future is for Everyone Fund supports investments and programs that address local community priorities in the United States, where we have a Meta data center:

We invest in the people and shared spaces that help a community thrive. That includes the parks, trails, and gathering places where neighbors come together, the technology and access that keep them connected, and first responders - like police officers, firefighters, and paramedics — who keep our communities safe.

We support the people and organizations that power local economies - helping workers gain the skills, certifications, and hands-on experience the modern economy rewards, and backing initiatives that create jobs and give a community its character.

We fund the programs, spaces, and tools that help learners of every age discover what they're capable of - from early literacy and the arts to hands-on science, technology, and problem-solving - and we equip the educators who make it happen with the resources to bring their most ambitious lessons to life.

We invest in the long-term health of the land, water, and wildlife that make our communities home - supporting things like habitat restoration and resource conservation that connects people to the natural world.

What is the Future is for Everyone Fund?

The Future is for Everyone Fund is Meta’s $1 billion commitment to invest directly in the U.S. communities that are home to a Meta data center. The Fund supports local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations and is organized into four focus areas that reflect local priorities: Community Enhancement, Economic Vitality, Education, and Sustainability. It builds on the over $70 million in grant funding we’ve provided to our data center communities since 2011.

Sustainability Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Artificial Intelligence (AI) +9 more

Launchpad Funds: Seed and Scaling Funding

Coefficient Giving
Private
Countries
US $10,000,000 - US $50,000,000

Request for Proposals: Launchpad Funds

Background

Coefficient Giving is increasing its giving, primarily to prepare for the billions of dollars in new philanthropic capital that may become available in the coming years. Our increased giving in global health and wellbeing is a temporary surge, with two objectives: to smooth funding and pull forward initiatives we expect to be cost-effective, and to help create an ecosystem of regrantors and implementers with the capacity to allocate this new money as cost-effectively as possible. Additional context on our scaling is provided in this blog post. 

With new potential capital on the way, we want to increase the supply of actionable and fundable plans to address some of the world’s hardest problems. We’re looking for specific, credible strategies to convert funding into measurable progress. Our ideal funds are:

However, we are also open to funds that are thematic and don’t have a quantified goal — for example, a fund organized around a promising type of intervention. Such funds still need to be led by a single, identifiable person who is accountable for the fund’s direction.

Through this request for EOIs, we aim to seed or scale Launchpad Funds that can grow to $100m+ over the next few years. We don’t seek scale for its own sake; it is a proxy for the ambition of the fund, and a signal that the problem is large and tractable enough to justify deploying significantly more capital over time.

What we will fund

  • We expect to support established ideas that have either not yet secured anchor support or could significantly scale beyond their existing level of funding.
  • This funding can cover operating expenses, but we expect most of it to be used for activities that make progress on the fund’s goals — whether through regranting or direct implementation.
  • For exceptional proposals, we may consider funding levels beyond $50m. We anticipate higher funding levels will involve more thought partnership from our team.
  • While we don’t expect to make grants longer than 36 months, funded proposals may later be considered for additional funding beyond the initial period.

Urban Planning Public Policy Food Access & Hunger +13 more

Our Home State Capital & Reserve Grant

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private
Minnesota
Up to US $200,000

Our Home State Capital & Reserve Grant Program

Our Home State works to ensure Minnesota’s housing organizations have the power and resources to create an equitable future where all Minnesotans have a stable home they can afford.

Program Overview

A collaborative effort by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation, with additional support from businesses, peer foundations and individual donors, the Our Home State Grant Program seeks to increase access to housing across Minnesota. Our Home State North Star: Minnesota’s housing ecosystem has the power and resources to create an equitable future where all Minnesotans have a stable home they can afford.

The grants prioritize organizations and programs that ensure access to affordable housing or housing stability.

Equitable & Affordable Housing

Workforce Investment Grant: Tier 1 - Educational Award

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network
Private
Illinois
US $10,000 - US $30,000

ICAHN Workforce Funding Framework

Expanding a Resilient Rural Healthcare Workforce

ICAHN Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

Purpose:

  • Expand and strengthen the rural healthcare workforce
  • Support sustainable workforce solutions for rural hospitals
  • Improve access to high-quality healthcare across rural communities

ICAHN's Role:

  • Identified as the subrecipient to administer workforce funding
  • Provide resources and guidance to participating rural hospitals
  • Empower hospitals to determine their own workforce priorities

ICAHN Educational Award Funding

Growing Our Own Workforce

Supports both future healthcare professionals and current employees.

  • Design education awards are targeted at three key groups:
    • Graduating high school seniors interested in healthcare careers.
    • Current entry-level healthcare workers (like CNAs or support staff) looking to advance.
    • Individuals seeking a career change into high-need roles.

Prioritizing fields with the greatest shortages ensures the investment aligns with workforce needs. These awards can include tuition, books, housing, and transportation. 

Medical Education & Professional Training Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Rural Health Care +3 more

Workforce Investment Grant: Tier 2 - Retention Projects

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network
Private
Illinois
US $40,000 - US $80,000

ICAHN Workforce Funding Framework

Expanding a Resilient Rural Healthcare Workforce

ICAHN Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

Purpose:

  • Expand and strengthen the rural healthcare workforce
  • Support sustainable workforce solutions for rural hospitals
  • Improve access to high-quality healthcare across rural communities

ICAHN's Role:

  • Identified as the subrecipient to administer workforce funding
  • Provide resources and guidance to participating rural hospitals
  • Empower hospitals to determine their own workforce priorities

Retention Funding

Growing Our Own Workforce

Supporting and strengthening the existence workforce

  • Retention Bonuses
  • Develop or continue Career Ladder programs
  • Paid Mentors or preceptors
  • Develop or expand creative retention and onboarding programs
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Health Care Access & Delivery Health Facilities & Clinics +3 more

Workforce Investment Grant: Tier 3 - Recruitment Program

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network
Private
Illinois
US $100,000 - US $200,000

ICAHN Workforce Funding Framework

Expanding a Resilient Rural Healthcare Workforce

ICAHN Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

Purpose:

  • Expand and strengthen the rural healthcare workforce
  • Support sustainable workforce solutions for rural hospitals
  • Improve access to high-quality healthcare across rural communities

ICAHN's Role:

  • Identified as the subrecipient to administer workforce funding
  • Provide resources and guidance to participating rural hospitals
  • Empower hospitals to determine their own workforce priorities

ICAHN Recruitment Funding

Building the Rural Healthcare Workforce

Recruitment funding supports innovative and sustainable workforce strategies.

  • Recruitment of providers (stipends, short-term housing assistance (up to six months), and other financial supports to attract and retain clinicians)
  • Expansion of specialty access services
  • Develop an apprenticeship program
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Health Care Access & Delivery Health Facilities & Clinics +3 more

Disease Prevention and Chronic Disease Management Grant: Tier 1 - Small Program

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network
Private
Illinois
Up to US $100,000

Disease Prevention and Chronic Disease Management

Hospital Disease Prevention

  • Support critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals as designated by CMS in the development, implementation, and monitoring of chronic disease management programs coordinated by or located in the relevant CAHs and rural hospitals as a means to improve patient outcomes and promote population health initiatives in rural communities.
  • Participating hospitals are expected to identify local health priorities using resources such as Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) or county I-PLANs, which contain data on chronic disease prevalence and high-risk populations.
  • Partnership with the facility’s local health department is expected.

Overall Goals of Disease Prevention Grant

  • Improve patient health outcomes and quality of life through better disease control
  • Reduce healthcare costs via decreased utilization of high-cost services
  • Increase access to preventive services in community settings
  • Empower patients through education and self-management support
  • Establish sustainable healthcare delivery models aligned with national benchmarks such as Healthy People 2030
  • Support the identified needs of each region/identified populations
  • Reduce redundancy
  • Diseases & Conditions Wellness & Healthy Living Rural Health Care +3 more

    Grants for Preschools Highlights

    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.


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    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.

    Grant Insights : Grants for Preschools

    Grant Availability

    How common are grants in this category?

    Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

    8,000+ Grants for Preschools grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

    3,000+ Grants for Preschools over $25K in average grant size

    3,000+ Grants for Preschools over $50K in average grant size

    1,000+ Grants for Preschools supporting general operating expenses

    7,000+ Grants for Preschools supporting programs / projects

    600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

    400+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid

    Grant Deadline Distribution

    Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Preschools?

    Most grants are due in the first quarter.

    Q1
    29.7%
    Q2
    23.8%
    Q3
    23.9%
    Q4
    22.6%

    Typical Funding Amounts

    What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Preschools?

    Grants are most commonly $35,000.

    $0 $0 Min.
    $35,000 $35 K Median
    $653,168 $653.2 K Average
    $188,250,000 $188.3 M Max.

    Frequently asked questions

    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:

    • Align with funder priorities – Tailor proposals to match the funder’s mission and align your programs with early childhood education best practices.
    • Use measurable outcomes – Highlight data that clearly quantifies measurable student outcomes.
    • Build strategic partnerships – Collaborate with local schools and childcare networks.
    • Develop a compelling narrative – Tell real-life stories of preschools and early childhood education programs that you have positively helped in your community.

    Struggling to manage multiple grants? Learn how to stay organized with our comprehensive grant tracking spreadsheet guide.

    Sifting through more than 6,000 grant opportunities can be daunting to say the least. Luckily Instrumentl simplifies the grant application process by helping nonprofits filter out relevant funding opportunities, analyze funder-giving patterns, and review detailed funder insights. That way, you can find the best-fitting grants right away and then tailor your applications to align with the grantor's priorities. See how Lutheran Braille Workers scaled their grant submissions by 150%.