Grants for Nonprofits - Health

This grant provides funding to researchers for developing and improving animal models that can advance HIV/AIDS research and benefit multiple areas of health science.

The City of South Bend's IGNITE Grant Program is designed to enhance South Bend neighborhoods through innovative, resident-led projects that foster community engagement and development. This program aligns directly with the city's mission to empower its residents and cultivate vibrant, self-sustaining communities by offering financial support and encouraging active participation from within the neighborhoods themselves. The grants, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, are specifically structured to ignite grassroots efforts and address localized needs, reinforcing the city's commitment to community-driven progress. The target beneficiaries of the IGNITE Grant Program are exclusively neighborhood associations and the residents residing within those neighborhoods in South Bend. The program's core impact goal is to facilitate tangible improvements in the quality of life and community spirit in these areas. By requiring neighborhood associations to identify boundaries and form a committee of at least five residents, the program ensures that initiatives are truly representative of and directly beneficial to the local population, promoting a sense of ownership and collective responsibility for neighborhood betterment. The IGNITE Grant Program prioritizes projects falling into several key categories, reflecting a holistic approach to neighborhood development. These include Beautification (e.g., wildflower gardens, tree planting), Public Art (e.g., murals, sculptures), Food Security/Access (e.g., community gardens), Public Safety (e.g., sidewalk connections, lighting), Health & Wellness (e.g., walking paths, outdoor exercise equipment), Public Space Enhancement (e.g., picnic areas, shared spaces), Neighborhood Signage, and Capacity Building and Training (e.g., Neighbor Works training, strategic plans). The program also welcomes other creative, neighborhood-generated project ideas, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to fostering innovation at the local level. Expected outcomes and measurable results include visible improvements in public spaces, increased access to resources, enhanced safety, and a stronger sense of community identity and cohesion. For example, beautification projects could lead to more aesthetically pleasing and inviting environments, while public safety initiatives could result in a reduction of incidents and a greater feeling of security among residents. The focus on capacity building and training suggests an emphasis on developing sustainable leadership and organizational skills within neighborhood associations, leading to long-term community resilience and continued development efforts beyond the grant period. While the document does not explicitly outline the "foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change," the program's structure strongly implies that the City of South Bend's strategic priority is to invest directly in its neighborhoods as the primary agents of change. The theory of change appears to be that by empowering and funding resident-led initiatives, the city can achieve more effective, relevant, and sustainable improvements than through top-down approaches alone. This fosters a collaborative environment where residents are both the beneficiaries and the drivers of positive transformation in their communities.

City of Phoenix Community Canopy Grant is offering up to $2,000 in funding to improve tree canopy coverage in neighborhoods within Qualified Census Tracts throughout Phoenix. The grant aims to assist communities in increasing their tree canopies and creating a more resilient, sustainable, equitable, healthy, and thriving environment. Eligible applicants include neighborhood associations, community nonprofits, multi-family residential sites, non-residential sites, and community members. The grant covers trees, supplies, and support for tree planting projects. The maximum number of trees that can be requested is 200 for neighborhoods and two for individuals. Additionally, the grant supports event expenses such as food and beverages for planting events. All project locations must be within the City of Phoenix and a Qualified Census Tract. For more information and to apply, visit the City of Phoenix website.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Health Center Programs Service Area Competition (SAC). The purpose of this funding is to ensure continuity of care in the communities and populations currently served by the Health Center Program.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that operate a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic and dating violence, ensuring accessible and confidential assistance nationwide.

This grant provides funding to Colorado nonprofits and schools to enhance access to arts education for historically marginalized youth through collaborative projects with professional artists.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and city departments in Tucson to implement human service projects that address homelessness, health improvement, poverty reduction, and equitable neighborhood development for vulnerable populations.

This grant provides funding for researchers to study how various stressors experienced during adulthood affect the biological mechanisms of aging and related health outcomes in experimental model systems.

This program provides funding to community-based food banks in Illinois to improve access to nutritious food for adults by enhancing food offerings and implementing nutrition-focused policies.

This funding opportunity is designed for Illinois-based nonprofit organizations to provide asthma education and support programs for children, caregivers, and school staff, while also evaluating emergency asthma medication access in schools.

The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem offers annual grants up to $15,000 to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that are dedicated to building economic security for women and girls. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to address systemic barriers contributing to gender and racial disparities within the community. The grants are designed to support programs that enhance economic, educational, physical health, and emotional well-being, ultimately improving the overall quality of life for women and girls in the region. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are women and girls in Forsyth County, NC, particularly those served by smaller, newer, or women of color-led organizations. The program aims to increase economic security and mobility for these target groups. Impact goals include fostering opportunities that lead to improved economic, educational, physical health, and emotional well-being. The Women's Fund prioritizes funding for organizations with an annual revenue of $250,000 or less, those led by women of color (with more than 50% of decision-makers identifying as such), and organizations that actively involve women or girls in the design or implementation of their programs. These priorities reflect the foundation's strategic approach to addressing the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in securing funding. Eligible grant proposals must focus on increasing economic security and/or mobility for women and girls, benefit and positively impact women and girls, and be implemented in Forsyth County, NC. The grants are open to 501(c)(3) organizations, government or public agencies, and faith-based organizations, with provisions for fiscal agents for organizations without 501(c)(3) status. This framework reflects the foundation's theory of change, which posits that by supporting these specific types of organizations and focus areas, they can create measurable positive outcomes for women and girls in the community.

This grant provides funding to strengthen India's public health systems at the district, state, and national levels to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.

This grant provides funding for innovative educational programs that enhance research skills and training for individuals in biomedical and behavioral sciences, particularly in areas related to human development and health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and government entities for community development projects that assist low- and moderate-income residents in Beaumont, California.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is inviting proposals for its Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund, aiming to restore and enhance critical forest, grassland, and freshwater habitats within the Cumberland Plateau region. This initiative aligns with NFWF's broader mission to sustain, restore, and enhance the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. The program's core strategy involves increasing the voluntary adoption of conservation practices on working agricultural lands, which contributes to NFWF’s strategic priority of supporting wildlife and improving ecological health through sustainable land management. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are the diverse habitats and species within the Cumberland Plateau, as well as landowners and communities in the region who will adopt conservation practices. The impact goals are multifaceted, seeking to improve soil health, water quantity and quality, and carbon sequestration. Ultimately, the program aims to foster resilient ecosystems that support both wildlife and sustainable human activities. The foundation's theory of change is predicated on the idea that by providing financial and technical assistance, they can incentivize conservation practices that lead to measurable environmental improvements and long-term ecological benefits. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly outlined through its program strategies. These include restoring previously mined lands, increasing the adoption of conservation practices on grazing and croplands, establishing, enhancing, and maintaining forest habitats, and restoring instream habitats to support aquatic species. A significant focus is also placed on expanding and coordinating technical assistance and outreach to landowners, recognizing the importance of local engagement and support for successful implementation of conservation efforts. Expected outcomes and measurable results include an increase in acres of restored habitats, improved water quality metrics, enhanced soil health, and greater carbon sequestration. The program anticipates awarding approximately $2.8 million in grants in 2024, with individual grant awards ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. Projects are expected to have a completion time of 24-48 months. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations, state and local governments, Tribal Governments, and educational institutions, with a preference for projects within identified focal areas of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. The program’s success will be measured by the extent to which these conservation practices are adopted and the subsequent environmental benefits realized across the Cumberland Plateau.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County for projects that enhance arts, basic needs, economic opportunities, health, and youth development.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage researchers in the U.S. who are pursuing innovative and high-impact projects in infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases, without requiring extensive preliminary data.

The Logan County Charitable & Educational Foundation makes annual discretionary grants to charitable organizations in the Logan area for the benefit of the community in areas of education, health and human services, public recreation, civic beautification, and artistic endeavors. These grants are made from the Foundation’s unrestricted fund, as are used to address the community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities.

The Hancock Family Foundation, in partnership with the Albuquerque Community Foundation, provides grants to support community-based charitable activities throughout New Mexico. The foundation's core mission is to elevate health and welfare, promote literacy, enrich cultural arts, and address food insecurity. This statewide grant program aims to foster leadership and encouragement within these vital areas, with a preference for organizations with operating budgets under $2 million, and a maximum award of $5,000 per grant. A key focus for the Hancock Family Foundation is education, specifically targeting children’s literacy programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) education, and primary education enrichment. In the realm of health and welfare, the foundation supports shelters for women and children, individuals seeking safe havens during medical procedures, survivors of domestic violence, and women’s health and family planning services. Through these efforts, the foundation strategically addresses critical needs and works towards a theory of change that empowers vulnerable populations and improves their overall well-being. The foundation also strongly values the transformative power of the arts. It embraces community-based arts initiatives, with a particular emphasis on youth programming that nurtures creativity and self-expression. By investing in cultural arts, the Hancock Family Foundation seeks to enrich the lives of young people and foster a vibrant creative community. The expected outcomes of the Hancock Family Foundation's grant program include improved literacy rates, enhanced access to healthcare and safe environments for women and children, reduced food insecurity, and increased participation in and appreciation of the arts among youth. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the foundation's strategic priorities are clearly aligned with creating tangible positive impacts in these key areas across New Mexico.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by new and early-stage investigators in the fields of engineering, physical sciences, and biomedical sciences, encouraging exploration and development of transformative technologies without the need for preliminary data.