GrantStation Insider: June 29, 2023

Application deadline: July 31, 2023
Geographic scope: United States and U.S. territories
Grant amount: Project development and technical assistance support, as well as a $25,000 grant to support staff participation in the Accelerator
Description: The Justice40 Accelerator supports climate and environmental justice organizations in building their capacity, partnerships, and readiness to access government funding to implement community-designed solutions. The Accelerator is a 12-month long learning community that provides project development support and technical assistance to cohort members in order to competitively apply for grant funding. Cohort members also receive a $25,000 unrestricted grant to help support the organization’s staff participation during the Accelerator. Applicants must identify a project that addresses one of the following areas: climate change resilient infrastructure, clean energy and energy efficiency, clean transportation, affordable and sustainable housing, sustainable agriculture and food systems, the remediation and reduction of legacy pollution, clean water and waste infrastructure, and training and workforce development related to any of these areas. In addition, applicants must have majority BIPOC leadership and serve BIPOC-majority communities; have the ability and interest to participate in the Accelerator offerings; and intend to apply, with Accelerator assistance, for public funds.

Application deadline: August 31, 2023
Grant amount: $5,000 to $30,000 in in-kind professional trail planning and consultation services from the IMBA Trail Solutions team
Description: The mission of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is to create, enhance, and protect great places to ride mountain bikes. IMBA’s Trail Accelerator grants provide a jump-start to communities throughout the United States that have the interest and political support to develop trail systems but need assistance to get projects up and running. The grant, which requires a one-to-one cash match, offers awardees professional trail planning and consultation services to launch their trail development efforts, and results in a planning process and documentation for the project. (This is not a cash grant.) Projects that serve mountain bikers as the primary users are eligible, though multi-purpose human-powered trail uses are also considered. Local, municipal, state, or federal government agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that actively manage parks and trails may apply. Mountain bike clubs and IMBA local partners with the capacity to match and manage a grant of this scale are also eligible.

Application deadlines: Requests are reviewed quarterly.
Description: The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that support the preservation, promotion, and advancement of American Indian self-sufficiency and culture. The Foundation's specific areas of interest include the development of American Indian entrepreneurism; facilitating American Indian education, particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education; and the preservation and enhancement of American Indian culture.

Priority deadline: July 18, 2023
Final deadline: August 1, 2023
Grant amount: Training and support valued at more than $85,000 and a $10,000 implementation grant
Description: The Outschool.org Community Partner Grant Program supports innovative microschools, homeschooling cooperatives, community-based organizations, and K-12 districts and charter schools looking to provide high-quality, enriching, and learner-led education. Through the current cohort, Outschool.org seeks at least eight organizations that are aiming to close academic achievement or enrichment gaps for BIPOC and economically marginalized learners. Outschool.org is particularly interested in helping families, programs, and organizations maximize direct-to-family education funding programs such as Education Scholarship Accounts, microgrants, and tax credit programs. Support is provided throughout the United States, including rural areas, with preference given to the following ESA, microgrant, and tax credit program states: AL, AZ, FL, ID, IA, IN, KY, MS, OH, OK, NC, SC, NH, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WV. Selected partners receive training and support valued at more than $85,000, a $10,000 grant to support program implementation, and other resources.

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted from July 1 to August 1, 2023.
Geographic scope: Arizona
Grant amount: $10,000 to $30,000
Description: The Arizona Coyotes Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life throughout Arizona. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations and programs that address the following priorities: 1) education, including efforts prioritizing educational attainment for students of color, veterans, and non-traditional students and other underrepresented groups; 2) health and wellness, including promoting access to resources that improve health outcomes for underserved and underinsured populations; and 3) economic advancement, including promoting access to financial resources and facilitating economic participation for people of color and underrepresented and underemployed groups.

Application deadline: None
Geographic scope: Appalachian counties of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia
Description: The Appalachian Community Fund (ACF) provides grants to community-based organizations working for social, economic, racial, and environmental justice in Central Appalachia, including the Appalachian counties of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. ACF’s LGBTQ Fund is dedicated to expanding resources for LGBTQ organizing efforts in Appalachian communities. Support is primarily focused on growing LGBTQ communties’ institutional resources, building capacity in LGBTQ efforts, and assisting organizational development. Special priority will be given to new and emerging efforts, particularly among LGBTQ youth. Nonprofit organizations and organizations with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply.

Application deadline: Applications for the fall 2023 cycle will be accepted from July 1 to August 1, 2023.
Geographic scope: Vermont and New Jersey (specifically Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties)
Description: The Turrell Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations serving the youngest and their families in Vermont and New Jersey (specifically Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties). Support focuses on early childhood, prenatal to age three, with an increased emphasis on policy and advocacy initiatives. Additional focus areas for funding include arts and music education, K-12 education, and direct social services for children and families. Priority is given to proposals serving areas where quality services and supports are limited and the concentration of children and families facing systemic barriers is high, as well as organizations pursuing systemic change and addressing racial disparities through policy change and advocacy.

Application deadline: Applications for the second round of funding in 2023 will be accepted from August 1 to August 31.
Geographic scope: South Dakota
Grant amount: $5,000 to $100,000 per year
Description: The South Dakota Community Foundation’s Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) Program, a partnership with the Bush Foundation, will award $1.2 million each year for six years to support community-based problem solving in South Dakota. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for projects to develop, test, and spread ideas that make the region better for everyone and inspire, equip, and connect leaders to more effectively lead equitable change. Projects should be community-based and demonstrate support in the community. Nonprofit organizations and organizations with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply. 

Optional draft deadline: August 9, 2023
Application deadline: September 14, 2023
Description: The Climate Smart Humanities Organizations program supports comprehensive assessment and strategic planning efforts by humanities organizations to mitigate physical and operational environmental impacts and adapt to a changing climate. Projects will result in climate action and adaptation planning documents or similar detailed assessments, including prioritized, measurable actions and their expected outcomes. Strategic planning projects might include, but are not limited to, reduction of the institution’s carbon footprint or greenhouse gas emissions, climate-related threats to physical facilities, continuity of operations, staff and visitor safety, financial sustainability, and the role of humanities organizations as community leaders before, during, and after climatic events.

Application deadline: July 31, 2023
Description: The Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning program is intended to help families avoid the dangers of lead in their homes. Funded projects are expected to find and work with community partners, improve access to resources and services, and teach about the dangers of lead poisoning and how to avoid it. By working with others, the organizations can create a tailored approach to reducing lead exposure based on communities’ unique circumstances, including factors like race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geography.

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Webinar date: July 6, 2023, 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Description: Public funds can benefit your organization in many ways. Unfortunately, many community organizations shy away from pursuing public funds because it requires competition with larger organizations or because of the complexities of the application process. But if you provide value to your community and can be a good steward of public money, then you should consider competing for public dollars. During this webinar, Mindy Muller of Community Development Professionals will arm you with the information you need when considering public funding.

Webinar date: July 11, 2023, 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Description: Is your fundraising a blend of art and science? You can leverage data and new technologies with the art of successful solicitation in order to improve the outcomes of your major-gift fundraising efforts. Using a proven process informed by both art and science can help you better identify, qualify, educate, and cultivate major-gift and capital campaign donors, leading to greater fundraising success. During this webinar, Melissa Sais and Kevin Wallace of CampaignCounsel.org will explore the art and science of the major-gift fundraising processes.

Webinar date: July 13, 2023, 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Description: There are many myths about grantseeking in challenging times. Unfortunately, these myths may be slowing down your grants success—without you even realizing it. In this fast-paced, high-takeaway live training, longtime grantmaking officer Maryn Boess will bust big grantseeking myths while taking you on an eagle-eye view and ant-level view of the grantseeking landscape. You’ll learn the five best practices which are essential for healthy, authentic, sustainable grants success in challenging times.

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