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.
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The Philadelphia Police Department is using a $320,000 federal grant to research a new crime fighting strategy known as hypothesis testing
San Diego recently approved a 20-year water recycling program that will purify up to 15 million additional gallons of drinkable water per day by 2023
Portland’s City Council approved a $699,464 DOJ grant awarded to the city’s Police Bureau to conduct a hot spot policing program
Evanston is approaching its grant allocation process more efficiently with streamlined applications and a coordinated effort from public agencies
Topeka is using a $91,000 federal grant to fund an Alternative Sentencing Court is designed to reduce the financial burden of overpopulated prisons
Municipalities are taking advantage of grant programs to increase pedestrian safety and improve their walkability scores
LiveWell Greenville was awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to build out its healthy play and healthy foods initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $27 million in competitive grants to expand urban agriculture through the new Local Food Marketing Promotion Program
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will distribute federal grant money to 21 cities, conservation districts and other organizations throughout the state to support urban forestry projects
The University of Buffalo has launched a food policy database to help local governments access information and resources
New York and New Jersey are investing in storm-proofing measures to be better prepared for inclement weather
A $75M Treasury Department grant will be divided among 12 Michigan cities looking to redevelop vacant or dilapidated buildings. Learn how federal funds continue to support recoveries from the housing crisis
DOJ’s COPS grant program helps local police departments deploy community policing principles with a focus on mental health issues. Are your law enforcement officers trained to handle mental health issues in the field?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is committing $4.9M to 50 rural business and transportation projects designed to spur economic growth. Read about the different resources available to growing rural economies
The Senior Manager of the Denver Office of Economic Development told Gov1 how the agency uses industry-specific workforce data and employer discussions to identify specific needs
The Senate is consider a bill to allocate some federal transit funding to be redistributed to localities directly on a competitive basis. What would you do with faster access to federal grant dollars?
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