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Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania individuals serving as first responders in eligible regions for mental health support. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to counseling and treatment for mental health issues. Eligible applicants must be currently ...
Grants of up to $2,000 to California early childhood educators for training and professional development programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to allow early childhood teachers to attend advocacy-related workshops, conferences, or training that advance...
Grants to North Carolina individuals for emergency and medical needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for those requiring assistance due to a house fire, as well as families dealing with serious illness. Assistance can be in the form of shelter, clothing,...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community projects and assist members facing unexpected hardships, such as illness, injury, job loss, house fires, or n...
Grants to Alabama individuals to address emergencies. Funding is intended to assist US Marines or their immediate family members who are facing unexpected hardship. The grant program aims to honor Alabama-connected Marines who are experiencing a financial emergenc...
Grants of up to $500 to Ohio students for philanthropic projects in eligible locations. Eligible projects are conducted by students in grades K-12 and are community-based or humanitarian in nature. Eligible applicants are encouraged to have a project mentor. Proje...
Opportunity for Kansas home-based childcare providers in eligible counties to participate in a mentorship program and receive grant funding. Mentors will be paired with new providers and receive training, one-on-one guidance, and a start-up grant of $5,000. Progra...
Grants of up to $20,000 to New York homeowners in eligible locations for home improvements and repairs. Funding is intended to benefit income-eligible applicants. Eligible repairs include, but are not limited to, windows, plumbing, heating, and accessibility accom...
Grants to New Jersey individual property owners and businesses to develop the downtown area in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of residential units available, make use of unused commercial spaces, and promote local businesses. El...
Grants of up to $500 to Colorado individuals and community groups for community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support community building events such as neighborhood block parties, movie nights, and social gatherings. Events should be open to c...
Grants to USA families for healthcare expenses related to children's health issues. Funding is intended to help with critical expenses, including clinical care, medical equipment, and travel-related costs, so families can focus on their child’s health and not on...
In-kind support to Florida graduate students, college seniors, and career changers for assistance in becoming classroom teachers in eligible locations. Awardees will receive a stipend, coverage for certification and exam costs, testing support, mentorships, and te...
Grants of up to $450 to Vermont early childhood educators for Program certification costs. Funding is intended to assist registered providers and licensed center staff with the cost of the Child Development Associate credential fees for a first CDA, and/or the sec...
Grants of up to $120 to Vermont individual residents working in childcare to assist with education costs. Applications will be prioritized, and priority will be given to those who have not received a grant in the current fiscal year. Funding is intended to assist ...
Grants of up to $500 to Vermont early childcare center providers and staff for costs associated with certification fees. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need. Priority will be given to those who have not received a grant in the current fiscal year. ...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin individuals for community-centered projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that bring residents together for the betterment of the community. Eligible expenses may include refreshments, materials, and on-t...
Scholarships to USA and Canada unpaid caregivers of family members to attend a retreat. The purpose of the grant is to provide caregivers of ill or disabled family members with a much-needed break from their duties. Eligible applicants are the primary caregivers o...
Grants to California blind and visually impaired individuals and organizations that serve these individuals in eligible regions to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended for a variety of expenses, including technological devices, braille equipment, hom...
In-kind support and grants to USA and Canada primary caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's or other dementias for relief and to address emergency situations. The purpose of the program is to provide caregivers with alternate supervision opportunities for t...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri legally blind individuals for adaptive technology. Applicants who are members of the funder's organization receive a greater discount. Funding is intended to assist legally blind residents obtain adaptive technology, such as soft...
Opportunity for Arizona and Utah individuals and teams to participate in a business development program and earn up to $3,000. The program enables participants to connect with experienced business mentors who can guide early-stage entrepreneurs through key develop...
Grants to Texas individuals and organizations for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for items, training, and the funding of projects in the focus areas of philanthropy, the arts, parks, and nature. Projects must...
In-kind donations of beds to Illinois underprivileged children and youth in eligible regions. Children must be nominated by a charitable organization, school, case manager, or church. The purpose of the program is to assist families that are impoverished, experien...
Grants to California organizations and individuals for emergency support and to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, to respond to local disasters, and for disaster preparedness activities. ...
Opportunity for New York nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties to participate in professional development programs. Priority is given to organizations that provide safety net and other human services or youth development programming. Organ...
Grants and in-kind support to Wisconsin business owners and entrepreneurs in eligible locations for startup and expansion assistance. Applicants may choose from either a six-month cohort program for early-stage businesses or individualized support for existing bus...
Grants to Montana property owners, tenants, and developers in eligible locations for infrastructure projects. Applications must be reviewed by local officials prior to submission. Funding is intended to stimulate the local economy and reduce blight in the area. Pr...
Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to Canada youth and young adults for projects that encourage civic engagement. Funding is available to high school and university students, as well as to young professionals. The purpose of the program is to promote a mo...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-used downtown properties in eligible regions for new business signage. Funding is intended for façade, fascia, or flat storefront signs that help encourage customers and showcase local d...
Grants of up to $750 to Ontario downtown businesses in eligible regions for perpendicular signage improvements. Funding is intended to assist property owners and tenants with signage enhancements such as blade, perpendicular, and projecting signs. Buildings must b...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for awning improvements to local businesses. Funding is intended for projects to enhance awnings above doors, windows, and/or takeout windows. ...
Grants of up to $4,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for outdoor patios. Funding is intended to aid local bars, restaurants, and cafes to improve decking, fencing, railings, flooring, bricks, and ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario agriculture-related businesses in eligible regions for business innovation and expansion. Funding is intended for infrastructure investments that expand markets, improve efficiency, and introduce new services and products. Busines...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario property owners and businesses in eligible regions for accessibility improvements. Funding is intended to enable local businesses to complete renovations and upgrades that reduce barriers for individuals with disabilities. Busines...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario businesses and property owners in eligible locations for projects to improve the visitor experience. Funding is intended for enhancements and upgrades to services and products that attract tourists and improve the local economy. B...
Grants of up to $4,000 to Ontario owners of commercial mixed-use downtown properties in eligible regions for rental housing expansion projects. Funding is intended for projects to renovate or upgrade mixed-use buildings to add new units and/or increase occupancy i...
Grants to New York individuals in eligible regions to offset costs associated with cancer treatments. Funding is intended to help patients suffering from bone marrow and other forms of cancer and to assist the patient's family during the course of the patient's tr...
Grants to Tennessee and Mississippi nonprofit organizations and individuals to meet community and individual needs in eligible regions. Funding for nonprofits is intended to support programs in the focus areas of youth, veterans and elder assistance, mental health...
Grants of up to $300 to California dental school students for wellness events. Eligible activities must assist with enduring wellness skills, integrate into student life or the school curriculum, and focus on professional development and education. Initiatives are...
Grants of up to $2,500 to California individuals for skilled trade training. Eligible vocations include, but are not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and construction management. Funding may be used for tuition, fees, supplies, computer equipment...
Financial assistance to USA surviving spouses of first responders who were killed on or died as a result of illness related to 9/11. The purpose of funding is to help the surviving spouse pay off their mortgage to ensure that they and any young children are provid...
Grants of up to $500 to Indiana clubs, nonprofit organizations, and churches to improve communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help residents come together to fix things, clean up empty lots, plant gardens, or create community gathering spaces. ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida residents, nonprofit organizations, and groups for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that encourage citizen engagement and participation. Grants can be used for small-scale projects that ...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Pennsylvania residents, organizations, and groups for revitalization projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small-scale projects that address community needs, encourage teamwork, and result in sustainable improvements. Pr...
Grants of up to $500 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, schools, and individual artists in eligible locations for arts projects. Grants are intended to assist new and established organizations, as well as schools for arts-related progra...
Grants of $2,000 and in-kind services to Pennsylvania artist entrepreneurs for business creation and management in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. In addition to funding, awardess will receive access to mentorships...
Grants to Colorado individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet urgent needs. Funding is intended for a wide range of charitable purposes including food, healthcare, clothing, the arts, shelter, education, and more. All applicants must be ...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Colorado non profit organizations and individuals for crisis-related financial assistance in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to provide short-term support to community members experiencing urgent hardship. Funding is intende...
Grants to Colorado organizations and individuals in eligible regions to provide financial assistance and address urgent situations. Eligible uses of funds include mortgage payments, purchasing a new furnace, rental fees, and buying adaptive sports equipment. Fundi...
Grants to Colorado organizations and individuals for education-related support in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include offsetting the cost of class trips for individual students and assisting in community and school-led projects. Eligible applicants ar...
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