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Award to a British Columbia individual in eligible locations to recognize community contributions in the ski sector. The award is intended to assist a person with a history of community engagement who is continuing or entering education or training in the ski indu...
Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador youth in eligible regions to travel outside the province to expand their athletic and educational experiences. Funding is intended for individuals under the age of 29 who will be participating in sports championships, competitio...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland faculty members at specific institutions of higher education to improve health outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance health and promote health equity by supporting faculty working with local agencies. Gr...
Grants to Michigan individuals to provide gifts or needed items for children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for wellness support that will benefit children between the ages of 2 and 18 living with illness or in families impacted by illness, or having spe...
Grants to Michigan individuals in eligible regions for safety and security items that assist older adults. Funding is intended to support personal supplies, medical equipment, projects, and other expenses that ensure the comfort and security of elderly residents r...
Grants of $5,000 to Maryland first-time home buyers to support costs associated with home purchases in eligible areas. Funding is intended for assistance with the purchase of a primary residence. Assistance payments will be awarded after the finalized settlement d...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario individuals and to nonprofit, charitable, or volunteer organizations for use of event space for activities and programs in eligible areas. This program is intended to contribute to the positive image of the areas by encouraging ev...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individuals and to nonprofit, charitable, or volunteer organizations to support activities and programs in eligible areas. These grants are intended to contribute to the positive image of the areas by encouraging events that respo...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio businesses and property owners for improvements to commercial buildings in eligible areas. Funding is intended for properties located in low- to moderate-income communities that are visible from the street and where no other funding...
Grants to New Hampshire K-12 educators in eligible regions for activities to enhance education for students. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote learning experiences not covered by the sc...
Grants of up to $500 to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals to promote the protection and appreciation of native plants in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and uses, including but not limited to public l...
Grants to California freight, truck, and marine vehicle owners for environmental protection activities. The purpose of the program is to incentivize vehicle owners to upgrade or replace their vehicles with combustion or zero-emission technologies. Marine and rail ...
Grants and in-kind assistance to Vermont farmers for projects that address erosion and surface runoff. Funding supports expenses related to establishing perennially vegetated grassed waterways, filter strips, critical source area seeding, and associated infrastruc...
Grants of up to $2,000 to New York military veterans to address homelessness and housing emergencies. Funding is intended to assist veterans who face critical housing needs and lack the funds to cover these immediate costs. Eligible expenses include renovations to...
In-kind assistance to Arizona individuals in eligible locations who face eviction from rental housing. The program provides free legal information, advice, and representation to tenants who are facing eviction due to nonpayment of rent. Eligible applicants are at ...
Financial assistance to Arizona individuals and families in eligible locations for electric, gas, and water bills. Funding is intended to provide income-eligible households with assistance with utility payments or deposits. Applicants must submit proof of U.S. cit...
Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia individuals and businesses for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist residents and companies who were negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene. The grant provid...
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to California small businesses and entrepreneurs in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods in eligible regions for business development activities. Funding is intended to help businesses increase their workforce, strengthe...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...
Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...
Grants of up to $500 to Texas individuals, organizations, and businesses to hold small events that will attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for first-time events in public spaces that will draw in visitors, increase money spent at local bus...
Grants to Texas owners of commercial properties in eligible locations for property improvements. Eligible expenses include painting, signage, lighting, building facade enhancements, accessibility improvements, awnings, and more. All projects must receive advance a...
Financial assistance to California advertising agencies, firms, and employees in eligible regions to meet unexpected needs that are the result of a crisis. Funding is intended as a response to a variety of crises, including but not limited to sudden illness, injur...
Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska professional writers for assistance with medical expenses. Eligible applicants are fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror writers who can verify their status as professional writers. Funding is intended to cov...
Grants and loans to Montana individuals and private contractors working in the wood industry to encourage job opportunities. Funding is intended as loans to businesses in the wood products industry, focusing on geographical locations where there is the greatest th...
Grants to USA individuals battling breast cancer to assist with expenses. Applicants must be part of the design and furnishings industry. Funding may be used for medical bills, household expenses, transportation costs, and more. The purpose of these grants is to r...
Grants of $1,000 for Pennsylvania veterans or individuals currently serving in the US military to repay costs expended for agricultural cost-share projects. Funding is intended for individuals who are owners of property and spend a significant amount of time worki...
Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia equity-seeking individuals, organizations, groups, and collectives for arts and cultural activities that unite communities in eligible regions. Priority will be placed on activities that benefit Indigenous, Black, and Peopl...
Forgivable loans to Oklahoma income-eligible households for housing rehabilitation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that focus on energy efficiency upgrades, structural safety improvements, handicap accessibility, and sanitary conditi...
In-kind grants to Oklahoma homeowners in eligible regions for tree pruning and removal services. The purpose of the program is to improve the health and safety of urban forests in the area. Eligible applicants are those who cannot afford tree removal or trimming s...
Grants to New York children from low-income families in eligible regions to cover expenses related to medical treatments. Requests for assistance must be submitted by the family's social service worker or school employee. Funding is intended to cover counseling, m...
Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia individual artists, community-based organizations, and small businesses for arts activities and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with getting original art projects off the ground. Grants are desi...
Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, clubs, artists, cultural and neighborhood groups, schools, and event organizers to support community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety ...
Opportunity for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana individuals and entrepreneurs from tribal communities to participate in a business development program that will assist in commercializing a food product. The opportunity is intended to help...
Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to California homeowners in eligible regions to compensate for anticipated damages caused to local groundwater wells. Funding is intended to assist with repairs and replacement necessitated by proximity to a hard ...
In-kind support services for USA Latino hospitality workers to help manage work and life responsibilities. Spanish-speaking applicants can apply for online counseling sessions to help them handle issues related to migration, workplace mistreatment and abuse, subst...
Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuit...
Grants of up to $300 to Indiana school teachers in eligible locations for projects to enhance learning in the classroom. Funds may be used to support lessons, materials, learning equipment, special programs, and teacher education. Teachers may also collaborate on ...
Grants to California musicians for disaster relief. The purpose of funding is to provide immediate assistance to professional musicians who have been affected by sudden natural disasters including a fire, tornado, hurricane, earthquake, flood, or volcanic eruption...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...
Grants to Quebec artists with disabilities in eligible regions for assistance in receiving grant funding and completing arts projects. The purpose of the grant program is to cover the costs of artists with disabilities or hearing loss who are seeking funding or ha...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, and farmers to improve nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance agricultural education and increase procurement at the local education level....
Grants to Alabama qualifying individuals in eligible regions for financial relief while undergoing cancer treatment. Funding is intended for a variety of daily living expenses, including but not limited to utilities, groceries, medication, medical supplies, copays...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable organizations to respond to a variety of issues with the community. Focus areas include hospital and nursing assistance, professio...
Grants to Connecticut dental organizations, individual dentists, and their immediate family members for financial support during times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide support and financial aid to dental professionals and their families who ho are experie...
Grants of $2,500 to USA hospitality workers diagnosed with cancer to cover medical and living expenses. Funding is intended to help those individuals with the most pressing needs meet medical bills, related expenses, and the unexpected loss of income. Applicants m...
Grants to Alabama and Georgia families in emergency situations to meet expenses. This funding aims to support those children and their families facing unexpected emergencies such as accidents or tragedies or dealing with terminal or life-altering diseases. Grants ...
Grants of up to $500 to Alberta and Saskatchewan residents for programs to benefit and engage the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities including block parties, organizing community meals, celebrating diversity, and im...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee individual homeowners for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help with repair, rehabilitation, and restoration activities related to significant exterior architectural elements of residential bui...
Opportunity for New Hampshire individuals and ensembles to participate in a roster for state artists and arts education professionals. Enrolled artists will receive opportunities to participate in educational residencies, STEAM education programs, and arts integra...
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