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 three-year grant will be used to open a 44-bed shelter for those between the ages of 18 and 24
The Native American Agriculture Fund grant will finance educational workshops on topics such as sustainable gardening and integrated pest management to help spur stronger food systems in the region
Dr. Judy Riffle shares COVID-19 funding solutions for hard-hit K-12 schools
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.
Boston’s Mayor Tom Menino is challenging citizens to submit ideas that might get funded by a $1 million Bloomberg grant. Inside, we look at his engagement strategy, other example
IBM has started the application process for its $50 million, 100 city “Smarter Cities Challenge.” See inside for application deadlines, grants, forms, benefits, earlier winners
The Department of Labor announced nearly $147 million in grants to workforce agencies in 26 cities and towns as part of a “Pay for Success” program. Details are inside, and, yes, there is more money available.
Two cities in Washington State have received a $3 million grant to conduct traffic studies in areas where a large number of traffic-related fatalities occur. Details on the Department of Transportation’s $50 million grant program are inside.
The mayor of Louisville, KY, has created an “Innovation Delivery Team” to tackle five challenges, utilizing data analysis and innovative approaches.
The awards are part of a strategic plan to advance technology, strengthen scientific research and translate knowledge to practice in the realm of criminal justice.
Funding priorities, based on the state’s Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act, include reducing racial and ethnic disparities, child maltreatment and safe schools.
The money will support a variety of initiatives aimed at keeping children safe, including programs for missing and exploited children, youth victims of human trafficking, and more.
Learn from past school safety grants to prepare your grant applications for the next round of funding.
The State of Louisiana has announced $10 million in grant money for both its Louisiana Government Assistance Program (LGAP) and its Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) for FY 2019 to 2020.
The Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program was authorized by a 2016 federal law to supply $445 million over 10 years. But Congress didn’t fund the $10 million annual allotment for 2017 or 2018, and funded just $10 million of the $25 million authorized for 2019.
The funding, which comes via the 2018 STOP School Violence Act, will help state, local and tribal governments enhance school safety initiatives through threat assessment and reporting solutions.
A number of resources and grant opportunities exist to enhance campus safety and crime prevention.
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants will help hundreds of communities across the country hire and train fire emergency professionals
Research has consistently shown that providing substance abuse treatment both during and after incarceration helps keep inmates drug free and out of the criminal justice system upon release.
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