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Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and organizations, hospitals, agencies, and other programs and service providers for projects that support female victims of violence. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt institutions, including government agencies, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions, for programs that foster strong, vibrant communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff...
Grants to Alabama IHEs, public hospitals, and qualifying nonprofits partnering with a private sector applicant for research and development projects related to economic development and employment. Funding is intended for R&D projects and activities focused on enha...
Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to Kansas and Missouri movie directors in eligible locations for short narrative film productions. Funding is intended to support production or post-production for new film, digital, and video projects by early-career director...
Award of $1,000 to a Missouri and Kansas individual in eligible locations for the development of a screenplay. Funding is intended to support an original feature film screenplay or full-length television pilot script. The purpose of the program is to encourage eme...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, law enforcement, and faith-based organizations to address judicial handling of child neglect and abuse cases. New applicants must complete the required registrations prior to submitting a full applic...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, religious entities, and government agencies for programs that help to implement state-wide systemic reform. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of environment, public e...
Fellowships and grants to USA, Canada, and International medical professionals and scientists for biomedical research related to macular degeneration. Applicants must submit an LOI and be registered prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for rese...
Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nursing and medical educators to support career development and innovative educational approaches. Funding is intended to promote the careers of promising doctorally-prepared faculty members in medicine and nursing...
Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for mental health programs that benefit police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support training, services, and programmi...
Grants of up to $60,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and community-based organizations to improve technical and career education opportunities. Funding is intended for engaging career programs that will offer students access to high...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and public and private educational organizations for initiatives to promote the insurance and risk management industry. Funding is intended to support programs that draw new, young talent to the sector and provide o...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies and educational institutions to increase access to workforce development opportunities for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that combine workforce training with wrap...
Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit or for-profit organization for training for corrections staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a training program, resources, and technic...
In-kind grants to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to improve accessibility in the workplace. The grant is intended to enhance accessibility through the purchase and distribution of portable accessibility ramps. This project will provide businesses with ramps...
Grants to North Dakota rural hospitals to purchase fitness equipment for staff use. Funding is intended to improve staff health, reduce burnout, improve job satisfaction, and improve patient care by providing adequate physical and mental health support to hospital...
Grants to Rhode Island local, tribal, and state governments to improve emergency preparedness capabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support personnel salaries, planning, trainin...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the revitalization of historic downtown commercial corridors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to facade restoration, streetscape improvements, and revamped landsca...
Award to a Wisconsin library, library system, or library network to recognize outstanding library services. The library board or administering entity, the staff, and the people or community that benefit from services are expected to be involved in the accomplishme...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services that enhance the quali...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Florida established and emerging artists in eligible locations for professional development activities or equipment purchases. Funding is intended to support the needs of local artists and to help develop a creative, vibrant, and inspirin...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts programs and projects. Funding is intended to support festivals, performances, exhibitions, arts education, artist residencies, workshops, and other community-based arts activities. Grant funds may be used ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, labor unions, employer associations, IHEs, and tribal entities to provide educational programs and training related to occupational safety. Applicants are advised that requir...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible areas. First-time applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Interest before applying. Types of support considered include general operating support, annu...
Grants to Indiana courts, legal service providers, and organizations for activities that improve outcomes for children and youth. Applicants must contact program staff to request an application. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to improve sa...
Grants to South Carolina nonprofit trade associations and educational foundations to provide training programs in a range of fields. Funding is intended to support industry-specific technical and career education programs that will increase the number of skilled w...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of basic needs, education, arts and culture, environment, animal welfare...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects serving women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended for training, education, employment, and self-development projects that will help girls and women become economically self-su...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofits to benefit moderate-income communities and vulnerable populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capacity building as well as for services and programs in education and basic needs. Applicants mus...
Grants to British Columbia First Nations organizations, communities, and schools for workforce expansion initiatives. Funding is intended to promote education and skill-building efforts, introduce youth to a wide range of career options, and help First Nations you...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and services that address the dental health needs of the community. Funding is intended to promote the oral health of adults and children. Priority areas of focu...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, libraries, museums, fire departments, emergency responders, and civic groups for capital projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects...
Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public agencies for a wide range of projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Requests for specific purposes will be given preference over requests for general operati...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...
Grants to Wyoming library employees and volunteer staff for professional development activities. Funding is intended to strengthen the library workforce through continuing education and training. Eligible applicants have 12 months of employment or volunteer time a...
Grant of $25,000 to a Maine nonprofit organization for programs to benefit young people in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support long-term and sustainable improvements to the welfare of at-risk youth throughout the state. Eligible applicants are those w...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide workforce development opportunities for military veterans in rural areas. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is...
Grants to Texas volunteer fire departments in rural locations to offset the cost of insurance policies and coverage for members. Funding is intended to protect volunteers from unforeseen expenses by enabling them to obtain insurance from local and private insuranc...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to address the needs of women and children in eligible locations. Focus areas include self-sufficiency, economic independence, and health and safety. Funding is intended for programs to benefit residents and...
Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHE's, and public bodies for economic development activities in eligible regions. Funding is inte...
Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to in...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and political subdivisions for programs to benefit communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote economic and community development opportunities. Applicants may reques...
Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic v...
Grants of up to $95,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, labor unions, employer associations, IHEs, and tribal entities to develop educational materials related to occupational safety. Applicants are advised that r...
Grants of $10,000 to Florida artists to allocate necessary resources for visual arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for established and emerging artists to use as needed to enhance or help establish their artistic careers. Artists may practice in a wide...
Grants of $5,000 to Florida K-12 teachers in eligible locations for travel experiences that lead to enhanced classroom curricula. Funding is intended for the enrichment of both the educator and their wider school community and to increase opportunities for broader...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applica...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations for capital projects that strengthen the economy in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the construction and renovation of public facilities such as airpo...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, youth, recreation, arts and culture, community development, civic and historical, ...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable activities and projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to the arts, educat...