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NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET)

The Bay Watershed Education and Training program from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides funding for projects that expose youth to meaningful watershed educational experiences.

To place these experiences within a local context, the program is administered through seven regional NOAA offices: California, Chesapeake, Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii, New England, and Pacific Northwest. All applications should be submitted through Grants.gov, but deadlines and award amounts vary by region. No matching funds are required.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

K-12 public and independent schools and school systems
Institutions of higher education
Nonprofit organizations
State or local government agencies
Interstate agencies
Native American tribal governments

Regional Offices

California

The California B-WET program is not being offered in 2024.

Chesapeake

The Chesapeake office serves states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed which includes Maryland, the District of Columbia, and parts of Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. Projects should advance the environmental literacy goals of both the NOAA Education Strategic Plan and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

Applications are due by February 16, 2024 for requests of up to $150,000.

Great Lakes

The Great Lakes office serves New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Projects are separated into Conventional and Indigenous Communities.

Conventional applications are due by February 29, 2024 for requests of $30,000 – $150,000. Indigenous Communities applications are due by March 1, 2024 for requests of $50,000 – $100,000.

Gulf of Mexico

The Gulf of Mexico office serves Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Applications are due by February 5, 2024 for requests of $25,000 – $100,000.

Hawaii

Applications to the Hawaii office are due by January 31, 2024 for requests of $50,000 – $150,000.

New England

The New England office serves Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Applications are due by February 20, 2024 for requests of $25,000 – $150,000.

Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest office serves Oregon and Washington. Applications are due by February 1, 2024 for requests of $60,000 – $150,000.

Every Kid Sports

Every Kid Sports provides grant funding to pay youth sports registration fees through their Every Kid Sports Pass program. To be eligible, youth must be enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC.

Requests are submitted seasonally for Fall, Winter, and Spring sports. The Winter 2023 season is currently open and the Spring 2024 season will open on January 23, 2024. Applicants will receive a decision within 7-10 business days.

Eligibility

Applicants must be the parent or legal guardian (including foster parents) of a child who is:

4-18 years old
Currently enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC
Participating in a recreational sports league

Registration fees must be unpaid at the time of application. Every Kid Sports will not reimburse for payments that have already been made.

Youth are eligible to submit one application per season each year.

Proof of Enrollment

Applicants must provide documentation showing that their child is currently enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC. Qualifying documents must have the child’s name, date of benefits, and the program name.

To obtain this documentation, Every Kid Sports suggest that applicants:

Log in to their online account and take a screenshot or picture that includes the required information
Log in to their provider’s app and take a screenshot that includes the required information
Contact their provider and request an active enrollment document

Eligibile Sports

Every Kid Sports has helped youth participate in 70 different sports including baseball, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, and pickleball. A noncomprehensive list can be found on their website.

Activities that are paid for on a month-to-month or annual basis can be paid for by applying for the cost of 3 months as the equivalent of a season.

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation is a venture philanthropy firm that invests in new, but potentially transformational, social enterprises. They support organizations in Africa, Europe, India, Latin America, and the United States who are addressing urgent social and environmental problems.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis for $300,000 investments disbursed over three years.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
International organizations with their country’s equivalent of a 501(c)3
B corporations
C corporations
Hybrid organizations

Organizations with fiscal sponsors will be accepted in select cases.

Priorities

Organizations that are capable of making a large scale impact
Projects based on data to achieve social change
Leaders who know their communities and are continuously learning to be able to serve those communities better
Newer organizations, 3-5 years old

Timeline

Submission (8-10 weeks)

A member of the Foundation staff will review applications on a rolling basis. Approximately 25% of submissions will advance to the next phase of the process.

First Interview (1-2 Months)

Interviews are conducted either in person or by phone to discuss the applicant organization and the proposed project. Approximately 25% of interviewees will advance.

Due Diligence (1-2 Months)

This phase involves research on the proposed project as well as the market and contacting people in the applicant’s network. Additional interviews may be required. Approximately 15% of submissions will advance.

Planning and Scheduling (1-2 Months)

During this phase, the applicant and staff member will establish guidelines for measuring the organization’s ability to succeed with the proposed project. These standards will also be used to assess progress over the three year funding period.

Grant Awarded (3-6 Months)

Payments are disbursed twice a year over the three year funding period. A Foundation staff member will also join the organization’s Board of Directors to provide more hands on support.

Youth Homelessness System Improvement Grant

The Youth Homelessness System Improvement Grant is a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development which supports programs to create or improve response systems for youth homelessness. HUD expects to make about 35 total awards in the categories of:

Planning and Partnerships – up to $400,000
Data – up to $300,000
Coordinated Entry – $200,000
Racial and Gender Equity – $200,000

These maximums will be doubled for projects that cover two or more Continuums of Care or if the CoC covers the entire state. All requests must be $200,000 – $2 million per project period for up to 30 months. Applications are due through Grants.gov by February 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

Nonprofit organizations
Units of state, county, and municipal government
Special district governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Public housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations

Objectives

The objectives of this program are to:

Improve the capacity of youth in the community
Establish partnerships
Improve the centralized or coordinated assessment system also known as the Coordinated Entry Systems
Improve data collection and use between systems that work with youth at-risk of and experiencing homelessness.
Assess, address, and improve equity in youth homeless response systems

Potential Project Activities

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Funded projects may work to create or improve response systems for youth homelessness through activities such as:

Developing peer support models
Training for communities and Youth Action Boards
Collecting and analyzing data
Building partnerships with groups who work with youth in unstable housing like the public school system and child welfare

Review Criteria

All applications will be reviewed based on:

Proposed Project Activities – 40 points
Budget – 10 points
Youth Involvement – 20 points
Project Outcomes and Evaluation – 15 points
Regional Approach – 15 points

Partnerships for Local Agriculture & Nutrition Transformation in Schools (PLANTS)

Partnerships for Local Agriculture & Nutrition Transformation in Schools (PLANTS) supports projects working to change school food systems. The program is administered by the Chef Ann Foundation and funded by the USDA Food & Nutrition Service Healthy Meals Incentives for Schools.

Grants of $500,000 – $600,000, with no matching requirement, will be awarded to eight projects. Applications are due by January 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to groups of local partners:

With 3-5 partners, including the Lead Partner
Which include at least one School Food Authority
With a Lead Partner who has a demonstrated history of working with school nutrition programs
Who are all located within 250 miles of the Lead Partner
Who are all located in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands

Other potential partners might include:

Food producers
Cooperative Extension Services
Local government entities
Community-based food support organizations

Objectives

The objectives of the PLANT program are to:

Build and strengthen relationships
Improve school food supply chain coordination
Increase awareness of and access to K-12 markets
Expand scratch cooking operations in K-12 schools
Establish a sustainable approach and best practices

Additional Benefits

In addition to financial support, grantees will receive technical assistance, tools, training, and resources from:

Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant

The Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant is a joint program of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mid-America Arts Alliance. The program funds projects that improve the health and well being of service members, veterans, and their families and caregivers through participation in the arts.

Applications are due by January 17, 2024 for all project types and funding levels:

One year emerging projects – up to $10,000
One year advanced projects – up to $25,000
Two year advanced projects – up to $50,000

All projects have a required 1:1 match of cash and/or in kind resources.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Units of state and local government
Federally recognized Native American tribes

who:

Are located in the United States including Washington D.C. and U.S. territories
Have at least three years’ experience with either programming for military communities or presenting arts based projects

Expected Outcomes

Participants

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Participants in funded programs are expected to achieve gains in one or more of these areas:

Creative expression
Social connectedness
Resilience
Independence and successful adaptation to civilian life

Applicants and their partners are expected to achieve gains in one or more of these areas:

Building networks to support the creation and evaluation of improved programming
Strengthening their capacity to create and evaluate programs to better meet participants needs
Increased understanding of the value and impact of the arts

Program Requirements

Funded programs must work with at least one of the following populations:

Active-duty service members
Guardsmen and/or Reservists
Veterans
Family members of any of the above
Military Caregivers (family, residential and clinical)
Health care workers serving military-connected populations

Programs must also:

Be accessible to people with disabilities
Include the perspective of one or more local members of the target group in project design, planning, and implementation

Allowable Activities

Project Types

Projects may include:

Arts instruction
Creation of a work of art
Concert/performance or exhibition
Recording/filming/taping
Apprenticeship/internship/residency
Military/veteran family, and caregiver support

Delivery Models

Services may take the form of:

In-person or virtual classes that meet regularly
“Drop-in” style programs where no reservation/or enrollment is required
Participant cohort performance or exhibition showcasing the cohort’s work
Community or network building
A single, one time event

Art Disciplines

Participants may engage in creative pursuits including:

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Crafts
Dance/movement
Design arts
Folk/Traditional Arts
Humanities
Literature
Media arts
Music
Musical Theatre/Opera
Oral Traditions
Theater
Visual Arts

The Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant

The Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant provides funding to painters, sculptors, and printmakers from anywhere in the world who have worked in a mature phase of art for 20 years or more.

Twenty grants are awarded each year; in 2023 each grant was for $25,000. Applications and tax information are due by January 17, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to individual painters, sculptors, and printmakers from anywhere in the world who have:

Maturity – In this context, maturity is measured as both a length of time (20 years) spent as an artist and intellectual, technical, and creative growth over that time. Art must have been the artist’s primary pursuit.
Financial Need – Financial need is determined based on the overall household income as shown by tax filings.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funding can used in whatever way the artist feels will best support their career. However, it is not intended for funding exhibitions or specific projects.

Required Attachments

Financial Documents

All applicants must submit a complete 2022 tax return for all members of their household. Documents must be in English and include all countries in which the applicant and/or other members filed. Sensitive information should be redacted.

If it’s not possible to submit a tax return, alternative documentation may be submitted with permission from the Foundation.

Documents may be uploaded as attachments to the application or sent as hard copies, but all documents must be submitted in one way. Hard copies should be sent to:

Individual Support Application

Gottlieb Foundation

380 West Broadway

New York, NY 10012

Photos

Applicants are required to attach 6 images of work done over the past year and 20-34 images from over the past 20 years. Images should be:

Arranged chronologically
Uploaded as .jpg files
A maximum of 2 MB each
Saved as LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_ FILE NUMBER

Green Our Planet Garden Grants

Green Our Planet is on a mission to teach youth in the United States to love and protect the environment through garden-based STEM activities. These gardens become living laboratories where they learn about topics like conservation, nutrition, and financial literacy.

The garden building program is only available in Las Vegas, but the Garden Connect STEM Program and Hydroponics STEM Program are open to schools throughout the US.

Garden Connect STEM Program

Grants for this program are available for $2,500; schools are expected to provide an additional $1,000 to cover the full cost of the program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility

This grant is open to public, private, and charter schools in the United States.

Requirements

Applications must include:

A signed letter of support from the school principal
Three digital photos of the garden or garden space

Grantees will also be expected to:

Commit to at least one year of participating in the Garden Connect STEM Program
Participate in monthly surveys and quarterly reports to assess the program

Program Elements

Program participants will receive:

STEMWorks accredited Outdoor Garden STEM Curriculum for grades K-5, MS & HS Health Curriculum, and K-12 Financial Literacy Lessons
1-on-1 Virtual Consulting with Garden Connect Coordinators
Access to Resource Library
Access to Virtual Academy
Online community through Green Our Planet’s Magic Garden Portal

Hydroponics STEM Challenge

Grants for this program are available for $8,000; schools are expected to provide an additional $2,000 to cover the full cost of the program. Applications from schools outside Nevada are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications from schools in Nevada are currently under consideration.

Eligibility

This grant is open to

Public, private, home, and charter schools
Libraries
Community centers

Requirement

Applications must include a signed letter of support from the administrator.

Program Elements

Program participants will receive:

Hydroponics systems for 20 classrooms
Seed germinator
Nutrient fertilizers
pH measurement tool
Total dissolved solids (TDS) measurement tool
The Green Our Planet Hydroponic Manual
Support from a Green Our Planet Hydroponic Coordinator

Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge

The Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge from The Families & Workers Fund will provide financial and technical assistance to infrastructure and clean energy projects in the United States. Projects must have or be applying for funding from climate, infrastructure, or other government funding.

Round One applications for $150,000 – $1.5 million in direct funding or technical assistance over 1-3 years are due by January 19, 2024. Invitations to apply for Round 2 will be issued to a select number of Round 1 applicants. Finalists from Round 2 will be invited to interview with the Fund who expects to award 10-20 grants total.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Public agencies
Native American Tribal governments
Public-private partnerships, such as workforce development boards

Applicants must also:

Have or intend to apply for climate, infrastructure, or other government funding
Be committed to advancing career opportunities and improving economic mobility, especially for underinvested communities

Funding Tracks

Projects may fall under both of these tracks, but they must be under at least one.

Training & Career Pathways

Projects in this track will be working to train, place, support, and retain a diverse workforce to meet growing demands in the clean energy, infrastructure, and related industries.

Appropriate applicants for this track include:

Nonprofit organizations
Institutions of higher education
Workforce agencies
Employer partnerships
Other training providers

Government Planning & Implementation

Projects in this track will support partners with workforce data analysis and planning, procurement, and job quality efforts.

Appropriate applicants for this track include government agencies and nonprofit organizations on Native land or in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Wisconsin.

Government Funding Sources

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Applicants may be leveraging funds from:

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
CHIPS and Sciences Act
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), including State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
Private investment or contracts from businesses receiving federal funds
Other (must specify)

T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program

The T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program is a partnership with Main Street America and Smart Growth America. Through 2026, they are awarding grants of up to $50,000 to small towns in the U.S.

Twenty-five awards will be made per quarter for shovel-ready projects that can be completed within 12 months. Applications must be submitted by the last day of the quarter.

Spring: January–March
Summer: April–June
Fall: July–September
Winter: October–December

Eligibility

Grant applications may be submitted by:

Elected officials
Municipal employees
Tribal leaders
Non-profit community leaders

Towns must have a population of 50,000 or fewer to be eligible.

Allowable Expenses

T-Mobile supports projects that foster local connections, such as:

Community centers
Outdoor spaces
The Arts
Technology upgrades

Grant funds may not be used for:

Engineering and architectural plans or fees
Salaries
Annual operating expenses
Work done prior to the award

Application Materials

All applications must include:

Proposal with detailed budget and timeline
Details on permits needed or obtained
Examples of other funding sources
Up to 5 letters of support

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

Community need
Community impact
Partners, engagement, and resources leveraged
Feasibility
Alignment with T-Mobile’s small town strategy