Grants for City or township governments - Youth

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects in Pajaro, California, aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness, social services, economic development, healthcare access, language services, and community beautification for local residents.

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Safer Portland Grant, a community-based initiative designed to reduce gun violence. This grant program directly aligns with the mission of fostering safer communities by empowering local organizations to implement preventative measures. The overall objective is to mitigate gun violence through a variety of community-led efforts, focusing on proactive intervention and support. The grant targets a broad range of community members within Portland, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable neighborhoods known for high rates of gun violence. Specific prioritized areas include Cully, Hazelwood, Eliot, and Powellhurst-Gilbert, although organizations city-wide are encouraged to apply. The beneficiaries are individuals and families who will benefit from increased safety, access to supportive services, and participation in programs designed to deter violence. The impact goals are to reduce incidents of gun violence, provide support for victims' families, and build capacity within smaller contractors to deliver essential services. The Safer Portland Grant prioritizes several key areas to achieve its objectives. These include preventative programs, workshops, camps, and events aimed at addressing root causes of violence. Flexible funds are also provided for direct community assistance and services, ensuring immediate support where needed. Youth and adult mediation and mentoring programs are a core focus, aiming to foster positive relationships and conflict resolution skills. Furthermore, the grant supports arts and culture or recreational violence prevention programs, recognizing the role of creative and recreational outlets in community well-being. Aftercare support funds for families of victims and capacity building for small contractors providing services are also crucial priorities. Expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in gun violence rates within targeted neighborhoods and across Portland. Success will also be measured by the increased participation in preventative programs, the number of individuals receiving direct community assistance, and the enhanced capacity of local organizations to deliver effective violence prevention services. The grant's strategic priorities are to invest in community-led solutions, foster collaboration, and provide flexible funding that can adapt to the unique needs of different communities. This approach operates on the theory of change that by empowering and resourcing local efforts, sustainable reductions in gun violence can be achieved, leading to safer and more resilient communities for all Portland residents. A total of $500,000 is available, with individual grant awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.

This program provides financial support and product donations to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and youth activities in communities where Shaw Industries associates live and work, focusing on education, workforce development, and local partnerships.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii that enhance the lives of foster children and their caregivers through targeted programs and services.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local entities in New York State to implement programs that promote mental wellness, resilience, and healing from trauma.

This grant provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Eastern Los Angeles County to support innovative arts projects that meet community cultural needs.

The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs offers an annual Community Impact Grant of $15,000 to a local non-profit organization in Routt County. The grant aims to create lasting, measurable impact on the community, particularly for projects benefiting youth and seniors, although it is not limited to these groups. Applications that serve the entire community are also considered. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: May 1st

This funding program provides financial support to organizations in Cicero, Illinois, to improve housing, enhance public facilities, and expand services for low- and moderate-income residents.

This funding opportunity supports K-12 arts education programs in Georgia, providing financial assistance to schools, nonprofits, libraries, and government agencies to enhance student learning through creative initiatives.

This program provides funding for individuals and organizations to create projects that strengthen U.S.-Dutch relations through cultural exchanges, educational initiatives, and collaborative activities, particularly in support of democracy and security alliances.

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in King County that address systemic issues affecting children from prenatal to age five and their families, with a focus on equity and anti-racism.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Ohio that promote access to the arts for historically underrepresented communities, enabling them to create inclusive and culturally relevant programming.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lee County for human service initiatives focused on health, education, financial stability, and youth development.

This grant provides financial support to place professional artists in community-based after-school and summer programs across Arkansas, enriching the lives of K–12 students through arts education.

This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations and government entities that provide programs for at-risk and underserved youth in the Augusta Judicial Circuit, focusing on education, mentoring, health, and self-sufficiency.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified government agencies that serve the Village of Milan, Illinois, focusing on youth development, community improvement, cultural activities, and support for underprivileged individuals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations in King County, Washington, to deliver community-based parenting programs, home-based family services, and developmental screening for families with children from prenatal stages to age five.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Texas that promote financial literacy and consumer credit education, helping communities improve their financial stability at little or no cost.

This grant provides funding to County Offices of Education and their consortia to train educators as literacy coaches and specialists, focusing on improving literacy for high-need student populations, particularly English learners and multilingual learners, across California.