Grant Opportunities

grant opportunities

Connecting Organizations and People to Empower Diabetes Prevention and Treatment (Connections) — Deadline Jan. 6, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Department of Health and Human Services is funding an evaluation of effectiveness for Community-Clinical Linkage or Social Connectedness programs to reduce disparities in diabetes risk factors, incidence or complications.

Number of awards: 3
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,150,000
Award Ceiling: $350.000
Award Floor: $0  

Deadline: Jan. 6, 2025

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Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program — Deadline Jan. 13, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from The Department of Agriculture and Forest Service. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). CFP is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to establish community forests through the fee simple acquisition of private forest land.

The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forestland from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits including public recreation, environmental and economic benefits, and forest-based educational programs. Public access is required for all projects. 

Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $0

Deadline: Jan. 13, 2025

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Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, National Ground-Water Monitoring Network — Deadline Jan. 16, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from The Department of the Interior.

The Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program of the USGS is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity to state or local water-resources agencies that collect groundwater data to participate in the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network. The USGS is working to develop and administer the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network (NGWMN).

Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,700,000 
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Deadline: Jan. 16, 2025

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OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Justice for Families Program — Deadline Jan. 17, 2025 

Federal funding opportunity from The Department of Justice.

The Justice for Families Program supports activities to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving child sexual abuse. Activities should improve the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families through court-based and court-related programs; supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents; training for people who work with families in the court system; and civil legal assistance. 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $14,000,000
Award Ceiling: $700,000 
Award Floor: $600,000

Deadline: Jan. 17, 2025

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OJJDP FY25 Enhancing Youth Defense — Deadline Feb. 5, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from The Department of Justice.

This funding opportunity seeks to aid efforts that strengthen and improve the representation of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This program supports organizations providing public defense services to implement sustainable system improvements that result in improved youth outcomes, reduced recidivism, safer communities, cost savings, and increased public confidence in the juvenile justice system.

Number of Awards: 4 
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,600,000 
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $0

Deadline: Feb. 5, 2025

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OJJDP FY25 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program — Deadline Feb. 5, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from The Department of Justice.

This funding opportunity seeks to build the capacity of states, state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to implement new and innovative approaches to enhance existing juvenile drug treatment courts (JDTC) and improve outcomes for youth with substance use disorder or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including those with histories of trauma. 

Number of Awards: 5
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Deadline: Feb. 5, 2025

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Landmarks of American History and Culture — Deadline Feb. 12, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The National Endowment of the Humanities Division of Education Programs is offering funding to support a series of workshops to enhance how educators incorporate place-based instruction to humanities. 

Number of awards: 15
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $190,000
Award Floor: $1

Deadline: Feb. 12, 2025

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Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Overdose Response — Deadline Mar. 10, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The purpose of RCORP – Overdose Response is to support improving health care in rural areas by addressing their immediate and short-term needs related to the provision of substance use disorder services. RCORP – Overdose Response aims to reduce and prevent the risk of overdoses in rural areas. 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $0 

Deadline: Mar. 10, 2025

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Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) — Deadline May 2, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Energy.

This funding opportunity seeks to improve outcomes of large-scale solar development through projects that attempt to mitigate impacts on ecosystems through a variety of methods.

Number of Awards: 8
Estimated Total Program Funding: $11,000,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000 
Award Floor: $1,000,000

Deadline: May 2, 2025

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Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program Deadline ongoing

Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program

The USDA is offering funding for rural communities to improve infrastructure and provide essential facilities like public schools, courthouses and hospitals. Funding for the improvements is offered through low-interest direct loans, grants or a combination of both. Public organizations, community-based nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.

Deadline ongoing

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Water and Waste Disposal Program Deadline ongoing

Water and Waste Disposal Program

The USDA Rural Development program is offering funding for rural areas with populations of 10,000 or less in the form of loans and grants. Funds can be used for sanitary sewage disposal, clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary solid waste disposal, and stormwater drainage to households and businesses. Most state and local government organizations, private nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply. 

Deadline ongoing

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Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program — Deadline ongoing

Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program

USDA Rural Development offers funding to support rural communities to make infrastructure improvements and provide essential facilities like schools, libraries, courthouses, public safety buildings, hospitals and daycare centers. A loan guarantee program is also available. 

Deadline ongoing

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MARC Solid Waste Management District Mini-Grants Deadline ongoing

MARC Solid Waste Management District Mini-Grants

The Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District (MARC SWMD) is offering small grants of up to $2,999 for waste reduction, reuse, or recycling projects. Projects must be located within Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri.

Deadline ongoing

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