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Transition for Youth with Autism and/or Epilepsy Demonstration Projects

The Transition for Youth with Autism and/or Epilepsy Demonstration Projects grant is offered through the Health Resources & Services Administration Maternal & Child Health Bureau. It will provide funding to develop and implement systems of support for children with autism and/or epilepsy who require a higher level of assistance to transition into adulthood. The acronym YAES will be used to refer to these individuals.

This program expects to award four autism and seven epilepsy grants of up to $450,000 each. There is no cost share requirement. Applications are due through Grants.gov by March 11, 2024.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to organizations in the United States and its territories that are:

Public or private
Community-based
Tribal (governments, organizations)

Target Population

Projects under this funding opportunity should be designed for individuals aged 13-26 who:

Have co-occurring conditions
Have intellectual disabilities
Experience challenges in social cognition, communication, interpersonal skills, and/or behaviors
Require a higher level of family support and coordination.

Program Objectives

By August 2029, increase by 50% from baseline the percentage of all YAES in the project area that successfully transition to adult serving systems.
By August 2029, adopt a framework for ongoing partnership, collaboration, and consultation between agencies to support YAES and their families/caregivers in successfully transitioning from child to adult serving systems.
By August 2029, increase by 75% from baseline the percentage of all families/caregivers of YAES in the project area that report improved self efficacy with the transition process.

Program Phases

Funded projects will take place in two phases over five years.

Phase I: Planning

The first year of grant funded work will be spent collecting data and building partnerships. This should include:

Determining the population and baseline number of YAES in the project or catchment area
Conducting an analysis of existing services and supports in the catchment area
Identifying barriers to and opportunities for success in the transition process
Meeting with service providers and other stakeholders in the transition process
Developing data collection and reporting methods for evaluating the success of the project

Phase II: Implementation

Years 2-5 of the project will be spent building the system of support. Activities should include:

Adopting and implementing a framework of systems of support, partnerships, and consultation with service providers
Collecting and reporting data to evaluate project success
Devloping a sustainability plan, which should be completed by August 31, 2028
Disseminating resources, findings, and lessons learned

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Yamaha Motorsports U.S.A. established the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative in 2008 to support land access for outdoor recreation. They accept applications on a quarterly basis for projects that educate on the safe use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs), promote proper use of land for recreation and wildlife preservations, and preserve sustainable access to public land.

Award amounts will be determined by the number of applications received, the quality of the application, the impact of the proposed project, and the applicant’s need. Organizations are limited to one Outdoor Access grant per year.

The final application deadline for 2023 is December 15.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Local and state government entities
Land conservation groups
Outdoor recreation clubs.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for activities such as:

Trail, development, maintenance, and restoration
Trail signage
Trail mapping
Fencing, bridges, etc. to protect environmentally sensitive areas
Wildlife habitat maintenance
Safety education programs

Funds may not be used to purchase Yamaha vehicles.

Requests for the following will be considered, but given lower priority.

Staff salaries
Facilities that do not increase OHV access
Heavy equipment
Political lobbying

Application Requirements

All applications must include:

Documentation of tax exempt status from the relevant government agency
A letter of endorsement from the local Yamaha dealer
A copy of the previous year’s tax return or a pro forma financial statement (government agencies are exempted)
“Where to Ride” information for your area including a list of trails with any seasonal or other restrictions and maps or illustrations

Government agencies are also required to include a Letter of Support from a senior executive or elected official.

Applicants who intend to use Outdoor Access funds as a match for another grant must explain how this award will be spent in the larger context of the project.

ALDI Cares Community Grants

ALDI Cares Community Grants from the ALDI chain of grocery stores, awards grants of $250 – $5,000 to community projects in the United States that address one of their three focus areas – Children’s Health and Wellness, Food Insecurity, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Applications are accepted from February 1 – December 15 of each year and reviewed as they’re received. ALDI recommends that applicants submit their request at least 8 weeks prior to the date when funding is needed.

Applications must be submitted under the closest ALDI store.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Public or private K-12 schools
Native American Tribes

Applicant organizations must be vetted through the application platform YourCause.

Focus Areas

ALDI will accept applications for projects that address one of their three focus areas:

Children’s Health and Wellness – Improving the physical, social, and mental health of youth through education, art, sports, and afterschool programming

Food Insecurity – Lack of consistent access to healthy food

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Breaking down systemic barriers and promoting equitable access to opportunities

Allowable Activities

ALDI does not limit the activities allowed under this grant beyond addressing one of their focus areas. However, they do not fund:

Individuals or families
Political candidates, organizations, or activities
Religious activities to promote any religious doctrine
Research
Fundraisers or events for individuals, colleges, or fraternities/sororities

The Awesome Foundation

The Awesome Foundation has been “forwarding the interest of awesome in the universe” since 2009. They do this through 77 chapters in 11 countries, each of which grants a $1,000 award every month.

The funds for these no strings attached grants come from donations from the chapter’s members. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eligibility

Anyone can apply for an Awesome Foundation grant.

Allowable Activities

Any type of project is eligible, as long as it’s ‘Awesome.’ Each chapter defines the term ‘awesome’ differently, but it can be interpreted to mean innovative, experimental, and inspirational.

Recently funded projects include a picture book to help kids navigate cancer, a theater performance about women who contributed to astronomy, and an accessible playground.

How to Apply

The Foundation suggests you apply to the chapter closest to you, but you can also mark ‘Any’ on the application. A few of the chapters are based around specific issues, but the majority are geographic and tend to fund projects in their area. There is also an Awesome Without Borders.

You can also apply to more than one chapter if you think they’d be interested. Most chapters meet monthly to select the recipient, but if you’re not chosen, they often keep applications for a while to review again.

Stacy’s Rise Project

The Stacy’s Rise Project supports American women entrepreneurs in the consumer package industry. Approximately 10 grantees will receive:

$25,000 in unrestricted funds
4 months of mentorship from 2 PepsiCo executives
A peer network with other women entrepreneurs
Feature on the Stacy’s brand platform
Spotlight on FoundedByHer

Applications are due by December 1, 2023 at 6 PM ET.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to women who are:

Residents of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
18 years of age or older (19 in Alabama and Nebraska)
The owner of a consumer package goods* business (sole proprietors welcome)

Business

This grant is open to for-profit businesses that:

Are based in the United States
Have annual sales of $25,000 – $1 million
Are willing to participate in the mentorship program

*Consumer package goods are defined as products produced in bulks and sold in retail stores. Examples include drinks, chips, and cookies.

Review Criteria

All submissions will be reviewed based on:

Clarity and feasibility of plan and need for mentorship (30%)
Demonstrated understanding of product/market fit (40%)
Demonstrated commitment to community (30%)

National Endowment for the Humanities Media Projects Grant

The National Endowment for the Humanities Media Projects Grant supports the creation of new media that brings the humanities to a general audience. Funding is available at two levels – Development and Production.

Development grants are available for up to $75,000 over 6-12 months. Production grants are available for up to $700,000 over 1-3 years. There is no matching requirement. Applications are due through Grants.gov by January 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. An optional draft may be submitted by November 29, 2023.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

501(c) nonprofit organizations
Public or nonprofit institutions of higher education
State and local governments
Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments

Requirments

Photo by Brett Sayles: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-talking-video-1426044/

All projects must:

Be grounded in humanities scholarship
Deepen public understanding of the topic(s)
Present a variety of perspectives
Involve humanities scholars at all stages
Involve media professionals
Be created for national or regional distribution

Grant Categories

Development

Development awards are intended for projects in the early stages and must generate a script or detailed treatment. Funds may be used for:

Meeting with scholars
Preliminary interviews
Production of a work-in-progress or trailer
Creation of partnerships for outreach and public engagement
Scholarly research

Production

Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-man-and-woman-talking-together-6883805/

Production awards must generate and distribute a finished media product such as a documentary film, podcast, television show, or radio broadcast. Products may be stand alone films/episodes or a series of programs.

Grant funds may be used for:

Additional script development
Meeting with scholars
Purchasing rights to material
Filming, recording, and editing
Distribution
Development of supplemental materials such as websites and curricula
Outreach and public engagement

Review Criteria

All applications will be reviewed based on:

Humanities content and significance
Creative approach, script, and resources
Project personnel
Submitted work sample
Work plan, budget, and likelihood of success
Audience reach and distribution

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Capacity Building Grant

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation was founded in 2007 to address the gap in services for disabled and at-risk veterans. The Capacity Building Grant program provides funding to organizations across the United States assisting veterans with their physical and mental health recovery.

Letters of Intent for requests of up to $25,000 will be accepted November 1 – 30, 2023. Applicants will receive notification of approval on December 31 and full applications will be due on January 31, 2024.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
501(c)4 nonprofit organizations
Insitutions of higher education

Allowable Expenses

DVNF allows both direct and indirect expenses, but only in certain percentages.

General programming projects – indirect costs of up to 15% of direct costs
Professional development projects – indirect costs of up to 7.5% of direct costs

Direct costs may include:

Salaries, fellowships, and benefits
Consultants
Subcontractors
Equipment
Travel

Indirect costs include overhead and administrative costs that cannot be directly attributed to a single project

Potential Projects

All proposed projects must directly benefit veterans of the U.S. military. These might include:

Service animals
Equine therapy
Yoga
Art therapy
Recreational therapy

Review Criteria

All LOIs will be reviewed based on:

Meeting Foundation criteria
Aligning with the Foundation’s mission, vision, and funding focus areas
Furthering the Foundation’s philanthropic mission and strategic plan
Complying with the Foundation’s Conflict of Interest Policy

Global Fund for Children

The Global Fund for Children was founded in 1993 after Maya Ajmera was inspired by an Indian organization feeding, clothing, and educating the local children. Like that group, GFC aids children build new lives for themselves by helping them develop confidence and self worth.

GFC believes in bold moves and often ally themselves with organizations that other funders won’t. Their work is focused on Education, Gender Equity, Youth Empowerment, and Freedom From Violence & Exploitation. They partner with nonprofits in Africa, The Americas, Asia, and Europe & Eurasia each of which has specific initiatives.

Interested groups are encouraged to submit an organizational profile at any time. Forms are available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Eligibility

GFC seeks to partner with organizations who:

Have their country’s version of nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor
Know their communities
Are working to improve the lives of children
Embrace the process of learning to become better at what they do
Address any of their thematic focus areas

Priority will be given to organizations who:

Focus their work on children who have been marginalized due to factors such as race, gender, social class, sexual orientation, or gender identity
Were founded or are led by youth
Measure their progress and have seen positive impacts
Are willing to take risks and be creative to solve problems in new ways
Understand the power of connections with a broad array of partners
Believe that young people can and must speak up to claim their rights and change their lives
Understand the power of advocacy to change minds, norms, and policies

Focus Areas

Education

GFC currently partners with 125 groups in 31 countries to support activities such as:

Addressing historical disadvantages for girls
Prioritizing inclusive programs that meet the unique needs of each student
Building life skills
Teaching entrepreneurship

Gender Equity

GFC currently partners with 58 groups in 11 countries to support activities such as:

Redefining masculinity
Supporting girls’ reproductive rights
Ending child marriages
Providing shelter for LGBTQ+ youth

Youth Empowerment

GFC currently partners with 60 groups in 17 countries to support activities such as:

Advancing political and civil participation
Augmenting youth voices
Leadership development
Social empowerment

Freedom from Violence & Exploitation

GFC currently partners with 45 groups in 22 countries to support activities such as:

Securing children’s legal identities
Caring for survivors of trafficking
Advocating for laws and policies to protect children
Educating the public

Geographic Regions

Africa

Initiatives

Ending Violence, Empowering Girls
Educating and Empowering Girls in West Africa

The Americas

Initiatives

Girls Experiencing Migration
Promoting Youth Leadership for Gender Justice
Supporting Early Education and Development in Honduras
Supporting Educational Recovery in Central America

Asia

Initiatives

Combating Child Trafficking in India
Countering Trafficking and Exploitation in Bangladesh
Fostering Youth Leadership in Thailand
Increasing Opportunities for Children with Disabilities

Europe & Eurasia

Initiatives

Exploring Masculinities in England
Investing in Youth Social Action in England
Reducing Violence Against Migrant Children in Southeast Europe
Supporting Children Affected by the Ukraine Conflict

The Pollination Project

Since January 1, 2013, The Pollination Project has awarded a $1,000 grant to a different project every day. This is how they do their part to create a more just and compassionate world. TPP supports projects at the community level to build a more sustainable society from the grassroots up.

They accept applications on a continual basis from anywhere in the world, but submissions must be in English. Applications are reviewed during the month following the one in which the last of the application materials is received. For example, if you submit your application in full in February, it will be reviewed in March and you will receive notification in early April.

Eligibility

Grants from TPP are open to individuals, groups and startup not-for-profit organizations based anywhere in the world. Applicants must have:

An annual budget of less than $50,000
No paid staff
The ability to receive wire transfers or PayPal payments
A project already under way
No one involved with the project, including the organization, representatives of the group, and partners, who has received a TPP grant before or has a proposal under review.

Applicants are limited in the type of work they can do in general, not just what grant funds will be used for. Based on TPP’s strict code of ethics, grantees cannot:

Do any work on political campaigns
In any way attempt to affect the outcome of an election
Evangelize or pressure individuals to engage in any religious practice
Promote animal agriculture

Allowable Activities

TPP’s objective is to support projects that build a kinder, more sustainable world for everyone. That is, of course, a rather broad goal so they prefer to be led by their applicants rather than restrict their grant to specific issues. However, they do specify what types of projects they don’t fund. These include:

The purchase of animal products such as meat, honey, milk, and leather
Beekeeping projects where the honey will be used for human consumption
Health and nutrition programs that do not promote reducing meat consumption in favor of a plant based diet.
Gardening and farming activities that use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides of any kind
Research projects

TPP recognizes that food banks may have limited or no options regarding the purchase of animal products. They cannot fund the purchase of those products but can pay for shelving or other logistical costs.

Funding Considerations

All applications will be evaluated on multiple factors, such as:

Applicant’s connection to the community and the issue being addressed
Community support for the project
Clarity of the application
Applicant’s alignment with Heartivism
Project alignment with TPP’s mission
Project’s potential to expand and endure

Application Requirements

All applicants are required to provide a reference with a professional or organizational email address. Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc. will not be accepted. TPP will send a request to fill out an online reference form, which must be completed within 3 weeks of your submission.

American Trails Legacy Trails Grant Program

The American Trails Legacy Trails Grant Program is offered in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and funds projects on National Forest System trails and trail bridges.

Up to $100,000 is available for a 2 year grant period. A match of at least 50% of the requested amount is required, but this can include in-kind donations of time and equipment. Applications are due by December 1, 2023 and must include a letter of support from the local Forest Service office.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

Nonprofit organizations
For profit businesses
Non-federal agencies

Program Goals

The Legacy Trails Program is intended to improve acquatic habitat and improve resilience to natural disasters by:

Building trail bridges
Converting roads to trails
Relocating trails
Decommissioning unauthorized trails
Decommissioning closed trails following a public comment period

Program Priorities & Preferences

Priority consideration will be given to proposals that protect or restore:

Water quality and watershed function
A watershed that supplies a public drinking water system
The habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or a species of conservation concern
A watershed for which the Forest Service has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan.

Preference will also be given to proposals that include:

Volunteer participation which may be included as an in-kind match
Indigenous and traditional ecological knowledge in project design
Partnerships to identify risks to critical infrastructure and social, cultural, and economic values