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.
The more than $14,500 Firehouse Subs grant will be used to buy a LUCAS chest compression system and external power supply
Fire, EMS, police and 911 departments in Porter County are collaborating to apply for funding for the more efficient alerting system
The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California
Quality of life, increased economic vitality and improved sustainability are just a few of the many reasons to incorporate bike lanes into your streets. And, now there may be grants to help you fund the planning and implementation of a bikeway project
Bikes Belong, a national coalition of bike retailers and suppliers, is extending its grants program. To date it has invested more than $2.1M in bike-sharing programs, rail trails and other bike-centric programs. Inside we provide details on the grant program and how the group impacts federal funding
With $1.9M in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, the City of Rochester, NH, will add 8000 linear feet of water and sewage lines to accommodate economic expansion. Learn more about how you can find grant funds from the EDA
Camden, ME, recently received $490k to implement an economic development master plan. The funding, while from Maine’s DOT, originally derived from the federal DOT’s TAP Grant program. Read inside for details
The new TIGER V grant toolkit from the Ferguson Group is now available for free download on Gov1
Two recent grant awards from the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Boating Infrastructure Grant Program show how the agency is trying to help cities maintain and upgrade water-based public assets. Inside we detail grants given to Annapolis, MD and Chattanooga, TN
In an effort to lure new businesses to Beachwood, OH, population 11,953, the city is offering financial incentives in the form of grants based on a percentage of annual payroll taxes. Inside, we highlight details of this program and other effective economic development implementations around the U.S.
In Las Vegas, New Mexico, the ciy is combining USDA grants with private money to revitalize its downtown area. Read inside to learn more about the $890k in grants received have helped to launch 18 new businesses and create 180+ jobs
The Department of the Interior is providing up to $21 million in WaterSMART grants this year. Read inside for information on Las Cruses, NM’s efforts to secure funding for water conservation efforts and an outline of the Federal grant program.
The EPA recently awarded its 2012 Smart Growth Awards to four first place winners. One city created a plan to renovate its downtown corridor, sparking significant job growth and $273 million in economic output. We detail the four first place winners inside as well as EPA grants.
With its first biodiesel fueling station, Smyrna, GA, will begin fueling and converting its municipal fleet with cooking oil that has been converted to diesel. Read the details on reduced emissions, savings, vendors and the City’s plan inside
Analysis of the upcoming automatic budget cuts facing the nation in FY13 due to sequestration agreed upon when the debt ceiling was raised earlier this year. See how this important development will affect your municipal budget...
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced its first three award winners: Greensboro, Hartford, and Las Vegas, each of which won a $1 million grant as part of the Strong Cities, Stronger Communities challenge.
Retailers Amazon.com and REI are each participating in unique public-private partnerships to improve the way residents—er, employees and customers—get around. Details on both approaches are inside.
The National Endowment for the Arts recently awarded $4.9 million for its “Our Town” grants. Inside, we provide details and funding examples, with tips on how readers can be more successful during the NEA grant application process.
There are more than 7,000 farmers markets in the U.S., and about half accept food stamps through “Electronic Benefit Transfer” cards. Does yours? Financial benefits, details, and recent experiences in Philadelphia and elsewhere are inside.
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