Safe Communities America currently has no available developmental or sustainability grants. Please check back periodically for updated information and new grant opportunities.
A variety of funding opportunities are offered by Federal and State Government agencies, public and private foundations, and businesses and corporations. Information about new and on-going funding opportunities is listed on grant listservs and funding databases maintained by a variety of public and private organizations.
The Roadmaps to Health Community Grants funding opportunity
On February 28, RWJF and Community Catalyst, the Community Grants program manager, issued a call for proposals for the second round of Roadmaps to Health Community Grants. This funding opportunity will provide up to 20 new grants of up to $200,000 to organizations working as part of a coalition or network and pursuing policy or system change that addresses key social or economic factors that influence health – such as education, income and employment, family and social support, and community safety.
Complete information on the grant program, including application processes and selection criteria, can be found in the call for proposals.Brief proposals must be submitted by May 2 using the RWJF online application system. Community Catalyst will host a series of two informational web conferences, one on March 20 and another April 10, so interested individuals can learn more about this grant opportunity.Please direct any questions to Alexis Brimage-Major at Community Catalyst, at roadmaps@communitycatalyst.org or 617-275-2865.
Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation Accepting Applications for Youth Program Evaluation Grants
The Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation has announced the availability of evaluation grants for innovative youth programs (birth to 25 years of age) to fund studies that document successful programs.
Grants are designed to fund the evaluation of innovative youth programs or services with the purpose of identifying which programs and services are most effective. The foundation seeks to support programs that are innovative and have a potentially replicable service concept…
Tom's of Maine, "50 States for Good" Initiative Offers Program Funding for Nonprofits
With a total community action fund of $100,000, Tom's of Maine's "50 States for Good" initiative is celebrating and rewarding nonprofits from across the country whose efforts are focused on lasting, positive change in the community.
Tom's of Maine is hoping to inspire participation from nonprofits of all sizes and is excited to hear about the community projects that matter most to them. This year, applicant organizations are encouraged to be bold in sharing how they can best use new volunteers to benefit the community. After finalists are selected, online voting by the public will determine which five organizations will receive $20,000 each.
Retirement Research Foundation Accepting Applications for General Grants Program
The foundation is devoted solely to serving the needs of older persons in the United States. Through its General Grants Program, RRF supports direct service, advocacy, education, and training programs for professionals working directly with elders as well as research to improve quality of life and independence for vulnerable older adults. Of special interest are proposals that address mental health, care coordination, person-centered long-term services, economic security, and affordable housing with supportive services.
Bikes Belong Offers Funding for Advocacy and Facilities Programs
Bikes Belong, a national coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers, provides grants to organizations and agencies within the United States that are committed to putting more people on bicycles more often. .
The federal government maintains a searchable database of funding opportunities at www.grants.gov.
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