Private for County governments Grants

The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 mini-grant awards, aimed at supporting community groups, school clubs, and organizations that foster literacy, continuing education, youth programs, beautification projects, and cultural events in the Miami Lakes community, with a preference for projects that include a kindness component.

Travel Paso is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Event Marketing Grant, aimed at supporting local events that align with its mission to promote Paso Robles, with a focus on collaboration, diversity, variety, and sustainability, and encourages applicants to outline their marketing strategies, event timing, measurement of overnight stays, and potential for partnership with Travel Paso.

The Wyoming Crossroads Grant, funded by Wyoming Humanities, offers $1,000 to $10,000 to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Wyoming for public humanities projects that explore themes of Wyoming's identity, community, connection to the land, persistence, and ability to manage change, with the aim of increasing the state's intellectual and social wealth, reaching new audiences, and fostering new partnerships.

The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority, a regional government agency, allocates funds for restoring and enhancing wetland and wildlife habitats along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Grants exceeding $1 million are available for projects lasting up to five years, with a deadline of September 20, 2024. Eligible projects must be located within the nine Bay Area counties—Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma—and align with priorities outlined in Measure AA. These priorities include maximizing positive environmental impacts, ensuring geographic distribution, leveraging additional resources, and benefiting economically disadvantaged communities. The Authority funds various project phases, including planning, construction, and scientific studies, provided they support habitat restoration, flood management, or public access initiatives. Projects must meet specific criteria related to improving water quality, enhancing wildlife habitats, providing flood protection, and improving public access. Eligible applicants include federal, state, and local agencies, tribal governments, nonprofits, and shoreline parcel owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority website.

The Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation (SHCHF) grant, advised by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, aims to fund projects promoting healthier communities in Morris and Somerset counties, focusing on independent living for underserved or aging populations, chronic disease prevention, mental health, and increasing the number of healthcare workers through scholarships and training.

The Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (NWMCRS) is offering grants for highway and traffic safety programs and resources. Donor Name: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) State: Missouri County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: St. Joseph, Mo. – Over the last several years, agencies and organizations across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities on the roadways. With reports showing 49 fatalities within 16 of the Northwest Region’s 20 counties during 2023, the work is not over yet. Funding Information  Grant requests may not exceed $5,000. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations eligible to apply for these funds include schools, community groups, law enforcement, health departments, and more. For more information, visit MoDOT.

The Central Minnesota Community Foundation is offering a grant ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 to nonprofits, schools, or government entities that serve women and/or girls within a 30-mile radius of St. Cloud, focusing on programs that support girls aged 10-18, women in transition, and elder women, with an emphasis on promoting equality, success, health, economic self-sufficiency, and addressing unique aging issues.

The Georgia Council for the Arts is excited to announce the 2024 Vibrant Communities Grants to support single art projects such as an art exhibit, a theatre production, a series of workshops for children, or an artist residency. Donor Name: Georgia Council for the Arts State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Georgia Legislature allocated funds to GCA specifically to increase the reach of arts grants across the state. These grants are intended to fund arts programs in as many counties as possible. Some examples of projects that could be funded by the Vibrant Communities grant are concerts, theatre productions, class field trips, art exhibits, murals, art festivals, or art classes. In addition, due to the ongoing impact of COVID on arts programs, GCA is including online programs to the list of program types eligible for Vibrant Communities Grant funding. Funding Information Vibrant Communities Grant applicants may request no more than $5,000 and no less than $1,000. Project Period Propose an arts project that will be completed between October 15, 2024 and June 1, 2025. Eligible Projects Eligible projects could include, but are not limited to: performances (theatre, dance, music, musical theatre, opera, storytelling, puppetry, and performance art; may be in person or virtual) art exhibits (two-dimensional, three-dimensional, photography, and digital) media arts presentations (film, video, and audio literary arts readings (poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction) folk & traditional arts performances or exhibitions (music, dance, theatre, storytelling, and crafts) public art (murals and sculpture) outdoor performances arts festivals multidisciplinary arts projects education in any of the arts fields referenced above, including workshops, classes, demonstrations, and field trips artist residencies (in person or virtual) arts integration STEAM (arts integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) in-school (or virtual) programs for students transportation and admission for field trips (must be within the applicant’s county) a classroom residency by an artist (in person or virtual) arts programs with seniors (in person or virtual) arts programs with Veterans or military populations (in person or virtual) arts programs in hospitals or residential care facilities arts programs with incarcerated individuals professional development related to arts program development or arts management (in person or virtual) capacity building for arts programs or arts organizations (in person or virtual), such as hiring a consultant to address specific organizational needs (creating a strategic plan/development plan; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, etc.) Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations located within the following counties may apply: Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Burke, Butts, Calhoun, Candler, Catoosa, Charlton, Chattahoochee, Clay, Clayton, Clinch. Coffee, Columbia, Cook, Coweta, Crawford, Crisp, Dade, Dawson, Decatur, Dodge, Dooly, Early, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Franklin, Glascock, Gordon, Grady, Habersham, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Harris, Hart, Heard, Houston, Irwin, Jasper, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Lanier, Laurens, Lee, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Macon, Madison, Marion, McDuffie, McIntosh, Meriwether, Miller, Mitchell, Monroe, Montgomery, Murray, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pierce, Polk, Pulaski, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Screven, Seminole, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Taylor,  Terrell, Towns, Treutlen, Turner, Twiggs, Upson, Walker, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Webster, Wheeler, Wilcox, Wilkinson, Worth An eligible applicant organization must be physically located in one of the Georgia counties listed above and must be one of the following: A non-profit organization that has been designated as a 501(c)3 organization by the IRS and is registered with the Georgia Secretary of State A local government entity (state and federal government entities are not eligible to apply) A public library A school, college or university Eligible Applications Eligible Applications must: Propose an arts project that will take place within the county in which the applicant is located. Include a 50% cash match for the grant request amount in the budget. Not include programming that promotes a specific religious doctrine or political party or candidate. Be the only application from an eligible organization. Multiple applications from the same applicant will not be considered for funding. For more information, visit GCA.

The Washington State Department of Commerce, is initiating a Solicitation of Applications from industry-led consortia interested in participating in the a new accelerated cohort of the Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program Cohort 2.5, administered by Washington State Department of Commerce, aims to assist organizations with growing cluster operations, driving innovation in key sectors around the state, and attracting talent and capital. Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program is an economic development strategy to strengthen industry ecosystems and accelerate economic development. The goal is to expand the program over the coming decade to: Establish Washington as a global leader in key industry sectors Support tech transfer and commercialization Accelerate new start-ups and scale-ups Grow businesses Create high-value jobs throughout Washington Increase export opportunities Increase and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in business ownership and workforce Funding Information COMMERCE intends to award no more than 10 applications between $50,000 – $150,000. Project Period The period of performance of any contract resulting from this application is tentatively scheduled to begin on or about September 1, 2024 and to end on December 31, 2024. Eligibility Criteria Industry-led consortia/clusters that have a demonstrated commitment to building out a successful cluster. Cluster must have academic membership, and must submit a letter of commitment from a major university or community college within the state. Cluster must have equal to or over $500,000 thousand of demonstrated investment, which may include potential future investment via large federal opportunities. Funding will be prioritized for clusters whom are industry- led. Other Minimum qualifications include: Licensed to do business in the State of Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as an Apparently Successful Contractor. Must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as an Apparently Successful Contractor. Demonstrated experience working in Washington State and with communities, businesses, and other Washington State organizations Demonstrated project management experience Demonstrated stakeholder convening and management experience Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in the industry the cluster will focus on For more information, visit Department of Commerce.

The Downing Family Foundation is accepting grant applications until 09/30/2024 from tax-exempt or non-profit organizations in Kansas, focusing on community development, services to the disadvantaged, children's causes, early education, and the arts, with funds potentially used for operating expenses, endowment funds, and capital causes, excluding government, political, medical, individual, social, fraternal, faith-based organizations, and for-profit entities.

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is offering a grant of $2000 for projects that address urgent, unforeseen situations on designated water trails, with the aim of creating recreational opportunities, supporting sustainable use of natural resources, and improving access to Pennsylvania Water Trails.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public access to waterways, ensuring they remain open and free for community use for 25 years.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations and public entities in the Owensboro Health service area to implement community health initiatives that address local health concerns and promote tobacco-free policies.

The Hesston Community Foundation (HCF), an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF), is seeking applications to support charitable projects/programs that benefit those in the Hesston community. Donor Name: Central Kansas Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) has approximately $23,000 available for the 2024 grant cycle.  Hesston Community Foundation Impact Fund has approximately $18,000 to be awarded. The Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Hesston has approximately $5,400 to underwrite solutions to local health issues for the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of individuals and their communities through the encouragement of healthy lifestyles, behaviors, and environments.  The amount requested and types of projects/programs will determine the number of grants and the amount to be awarded. Funding Information Funding requests should: Serve or enhance the community of Hesston Not exceed $10,000 Eligibility Criteria To apply for this opportunity, your organization must meet the following requirements: Possess 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service code, be exempt under statute (i.e. educational institution, church, a city or county), or be formally linked to an organization with such designation. Management should be in the hands of reliable, ethical, and experienced personnel. For more information, visit CKCF.

The John T. Sloper Community Fund is requesting applications to promote programs in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties, areas previously served by the Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service, by providing training and emergency medical equipment to enhance the delivery of emergency medical services to residents of those communities to improve accessibility to emergency health services in order to save lives. Donor Name: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley State: New York County: Dutchess County (NY), New York County (NY), Putnam County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Purposes Acceptable grant proposals include: Automatic External Defibrillator Devices (AED), including materials and training; Support for organizations to become First Responders in areas where none exist; Equipment to enhance delivery of emergency medical services Funding Criteria Approximately $20,000 is available annually.  One fall grant cycle will be offered annually. It is anticipated that up to $3,500 per grant will be provided for AEDs, training and support materials. Eligible Criteria  Tax exempt organizations located in and/or serving communities formerly served by Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service (Southern Dutchess County, New York and Putnam County, New York) (John T. Sloper Community Fund). Tax exempt organizations located in and/or serving communities in the Dutchess County, New York (Cardiovascular Fund). Police departments, fire companies and volunteer ambulance services. Preference will be given to organizations who had not received funding in the prior year. Ineligibility Organizations requesting funding for programs that are 100% funded through the State and/or other funding sources. Organizations requesting funding for basic EMT training. Organizations requesting funding for advanced EMT and paramedic training for individuals currently working in those professions. Organizations applying for funding for recertification programs. For more information, visit CFHV.

The Roundhouse Foundation is accepting proposals for grant program. Donor Name: The Roundhouse Foundation State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) Grant is Closed Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Roundhouse Foundation supports creative solutions to the unique challenges associated with rural culture primary focus in Oregon and federally-recognized and historic bands and tribes that occupied the land that is now known as the state of Oregon Focus Areas Arts & Culture Education Environmental Stewardship Social Services  Funding Information Grant requests between $2,501 and $50,000.  The median award is approx. $20,000. Grant Period Preferred proposals span 12-18 months. Eligibility Criteria  Provide direct benefit to Oregon’s rural and/or Tribal communities Align with Roundhouse focus areas Only one grant open at a time; make sure organization is up to date in filing final reports IRS-designated 501(c)3 non-profits, government entities or Tribal governments Roundhouse accepts applications from fiscal sponsors that become the grant partner and receive the funding if awarded.  Ineligibility Organizations outside of U.S. Endowments Scholarships Charter Schools 501(c)s that are not 501(c)3s Faith-based organizations Any public-facing material with religious or faith-based symbols or text Legislative or policy work Acquisition of land or property Not Eligible Through Open Call Multi-year grants Significant facility development or improvement projects Sponsorships / Fundraiser contributions For more information, visit Roundhouse Foundation.

The South Arts is accepting applications for its In These Mountains (ITM) initiative to support the projects that promote sharing, teaching, learning, preserving, documenting, and supporting the continuity of the folk arts and traditional culture of Central Appalachia. Donor Name: South Arts State: Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: South Arts has prioritise the following: South Arts is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. They strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led and LGBTQIA+-led organizations, and organizations led by people with disabilities. They will prioritize applications that feature BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ traditional artists and traditional artists with disabilities. South Arts is committed to funding traditional arts projects in rural communities (with populations under 50,000). This funding program is open to a wide variety of organizations, including community cultural organizations, schools/colleges/universities, libraries, museums, performing arts presenters, community festival organizations, faith-based organizations, etc. Organizations must be located within and serve at least one Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) county in Kentucky, North Carolina, or Tennessee. Funding Information Grants are awarded in the amount of $10,000. Project Period October 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligiblity Criteria Nonprofit organizations and educational organizations located in Appalachian Regional Commission counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee are eligible. Organizations must have not-for-profit, tax-exempt status, or be an official unit of local, county, or state government. Educational institutions (schools, school systems, colleges, and universities) are eligible. South Arts does not accept applications from fiscal agents for this grant program. All applicants must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Organizations that have failed to submit final reports for any previous South Arts grants by the time of this application will not be considered for funding in this grant cycle. Organizations that fail to properly acknowledge South Arts’ support in programs and press materials will not be considered for additional funding. Eligible organizations must be located within and serve at least one of the following Appalachian Regional Commission counties: Kentucky: Adair, Bath, Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Hart, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe. North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Davie, Forsyth, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey. Tennessee: Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Carter, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Cumberland, De Kalb, Fentress, Franklin, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Lewis, Loudon, McMinn, Macon, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Smith, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, and White. For more information, visit South Arts.

The South Arts is seeking applications for its 2025 Cross-Sector Impact Grants. Donor Name: South Arts State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Cross-Sector Impact Grants are open to all art forms for partnership projects taking place in South Arts’ nine-state region. For FY24, eligible projects will continue to feature “Arts & …”, for example, arts and the military, arts and equity, arts and aging, arts and community revitalization. Applicants may be organizations, units of government, higher educational institutions, or artists. South Arts’ mission is advancing Southern vitality through the arts. This program addresses two of South Arts’ strategic goals: Connect artists and arts professionals in the South to resources that will increase opportunities for success within and outside the region Advance impactful arts-based programs that recognize and address trends and evolving needs of a wide range of communities in the South Project Requirement Projects must utilize the arts as a tool in creative approaches to address and advance an issue that is of importance in their community. Projects should also establish or advance relationships across at least two different sectors, one being in the arts. Arts disciplines may include, but are not limited to: Performing arts, including dance, music, theater, musical theater, opera Literary arts, including fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry Visual arts, including craft, drawing, experimental, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media Film or media Traditional and folk arts, including music, craft, storytelling, dance; or Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary artforms. Community impact areas may include, but are not limited to: Education, including literacy, youth development Environment, including sustainability, weather impact Health and human services, including aging, prisons and rehabilitation, military Infrastructure, including housing, community revitalization, food and nutrition or Social justice, including immigration, community activation, equity and accessibility. Funding Information These grants of up to $15,000 Project Period January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Eligibility Requirements  The following is a top-level list of the main eligibility requirements necessary to be considered for a Cross-Sector Impact Grant. Two partners are required (one from the arts sector and one from the non-arts sector) – both partners must be located/reside in South Arts’ nine-state region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee) A minimum of one of the two partners must be a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, an official unit of local, county, or state government (including an institution of higher education), or a federally recognized tribal community that has a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number Provide a 1:2 match Partnership Eligibility  Examples of eligible partnerships include: A non-profit arts organization or unit of government and a non-profit organization or unit of government from a non-arts sector An individual artist or ensemble and a non-profit organization or unit of government from a non-arts sector A non-profit arts organization or unit of government and an organization from a non-arts sector A university arts department and an organization from a non-arts sector Ineligibility Examples of ineligible partnerships include: An artist and/or arts organization without a non-arts partner A university department partnering with another university department For more information, visit South Arts.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Connecticut that provide teacher training programs aimed at improving children's living standards and educational outcomes.

The Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities (CCP) is a new program that builds capacity within and across collaborative groups to achieve forest stewardship goals in ways that are most inclusive and equitable. Donor Name: National Forest Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: intro:: The Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities (CCP) is a new program that builds capacity within and across collaborative groups to achieve forest stewardship goals in ways that are most inclusive and equitable. detaisl ka first para hata kar sirf ita rakhna The program views collaboration as a cornerstone for sustained and adaptive forest restoration, recreation, and wildfire resilience projects.  Through funding, technical assistance, and peer networking, the CCP program uses a holistic approach to provide capacity for successful collaboration and to encourage, amplify, and distribute new and innovative practices. The National Forest Foundation’s new Collaborative Capacity Program financial awards will provide resources, invest in skills and tools, and support activities that make Tribal co-stewardship and collaboration for forest stewardship successful. Eligible collaborative efforts must describe how investments in collaboration will support a long-term strategy for achieving stewardship outcomes into the future and these outcomes must seek to benefit National Forest System lands. There are two funding pathways — one for Tribal Applicants and one for All Applicants. In addition to benefiting National Forest System lands, the CCP has three main objectives: To increase and improve the capacity for collaboration between Tribes and other strategic partners and the Forest Service to achieve long-term stewardship outcomes that benefit National Forests and Grasslands. This capacity will support equitable and inclusive planning for watershed and/or landscape-scale stewardship projects. To ensure more inclusive and equitable collaboration by centering Tribal Nations and historically excluded and underserved communities in their efforts to participate, lead, and design collaborative efforts with the Forest Service and other strategic partners. To support the exchange of information and amplify lessons and best practices for equitable and inclusive collaboration, increasing collaborative capacity, storytelling and measuring success, and more, with the broader collaborative stewardship field of practice. Funding Information $10k to $150k per award. Performance Period  Activities funded in this round will begin in early September 2024 and may run for up to two years, through September 2026. Geographic Restrictions Proposals will be accepted from throughout the United States and must demonstrate a future benefit to National Forest System lands. Eligibility Criteria The CCP provides two funding pathways — one for Tribal Applicants and one for All Applicants. For Tribal Applicants Pathway Organization Type- Applications for the Tribal Applicant pathway will be considered from federally recognized Tribal governments and Tribal organizations. Tribal Resolution or Letter of Support- All proposals to this pathway must include a letter of support from Tribal leadership (e.g., Tribal Council, Tribal department staff) with application materials and, if awarded, a Tribal resolution. Please reach out to the NFF with any questions related to letters of support. For All Applicants Pathway Organization Type- Applications to this funding pathway will be considered from nonprofit organizations, local governmental entities, state-recognized Tribal governments, and colleges and universities. If your organization or collaborative group does not meet this eligibility criteria requirement, it must utilize an eligible fiscal sponsor. For more information, visit NFF.