Grants

Grants are essential financial tools local, state, and federal government agencies provide to support a wide range of public projects, services, and initiatives. These funds help organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions achieve their goals, from infrastructure development to community programs. Understanding how to apply for and manage grants is crucial for maximizing their impact. This directory offers articles on grants and related topics like Gov1 Grants Help, which delves into best practices for tracking, reporting, and effectively utilizing grant funds.

Dr. Judy Riffle shares her top 10 must-know books for professional grant writers looking to hone their craft
The fire departments will use the grant money to replace older, failing firefighter radios and improve communication between departments
Apply by January 17, 2025, to receive funding for innovative traffic safety projects
Will cities and states have to leverage private investment instead of federal transportation funding for the next wave of transportation projects?
Municipalities can partner with schools and others to apply for matching grants for outdoor fitness equipment purchases through Greenfields Outdoor Fitness.
Columnist Diane Leonard covers the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly habits of successful grant professionals.
President-elect Trump could use federal tax credits or gas tax increases for transportation funding, but Congressional voices want the Fed out of projects.
New Markets Tax Credits will fund projects accountable to low-income communities nationwide and leverage $1.4 billion for non-metropolitan counties.
Linking state and local health information exchanges to create a nationwide network has been a federal goal since 2004.
The California Highway Patrol received a $1 million federal grant to improve pedestrian and cyclist traffic safety in order to reduce annual fatalities.
The federal Second Chance grants program for technology career training has awarded $750,000 to Sacramento County.
Schools and non-profits can apply for 2017 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grants beginning in December.
Since 2009, Praetorian Digital’s Grants Division has assisted more than 50,000 municipal departments in their grant funding efforts.
Our columnist has advice on how to ensure that the expenses in your grant application make sense and are consistent with your proposal.
Columnist Jerry Brant provides tips for personal protective equipment grant applications and summarizes rules for funding interoperable communications.
Our columnist Robert Avsec offers alternative strategies for EMS funding.
About 4,000 events nationwide mark Safe Routes to School’s 20th Walk to School Day. Grants are available for community walking and biking projects.
Colorado schools can apply for bullying prevention grants up to $40K. About 50 schools will receive grants, funded by the state’s pot tax, in January.
Our columnist addresses this dilemma facing fire departments as they prepare for the imminent AFG grants round, and advises on factors to consider.