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DWF Foundation

The DWF Foundation funds organizations and communities to help them reach their full potential. Applications requesting up to £5,000 are due by October 31, 2024 for projects focused on:

Homelessness
Health and wellbeing
Employability
Education
Environment and sustainability

Eligibility

This grant is open to registered charities in:

Australia
Canada
France
Germany
India
Ireland
Italy
Poland
Qatar
Spain
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States

Applicants outside the United Kingdom and Ireland are asked to email the Foundation Manager at clare.beavan@dwf.law to discuss their eligibility before filling out the application.

Program Goals

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The Foundation seeks to fund organizations and projects that are:

Focusing on a specific community issue
Making voluntary and community groups more effective
Getting often overlooked and excluded members of the community involved
Helping youth develop skills to benefit themselves and their community

Funding Limitations

Grant funds may not be used for:

General operating expenses
Salaries
Startup costs for new organizations
Sponsorships
Marketing and fundraising
Activities for which a statutory body is responsible
Academic research
Higher education facilities
Animal welfare
Vehicles

Rockstart

Rockstart funds startups who are creating a sustainable future through Agrifood, Energy, and Emerging Technology. Applications are accepted from around the world on a continual basis.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to early stage startups from anywhere in the world who are focused on one of the program areas.

Program Areas

Agrifood

The Agrifood Fund supports new technologies and business models to improve the food supply system. This includes:

Restoring soil and oceans for carbon capture
Reducing food waste
Increasing access to high quality, nutritious food

They are particularly interested in companies working on:

Alternative packaging and proteins
Smart fulfillment and logistics
Bio-alternatives to chemicals and plastic
Precision food production
Data and vertical data libraries
Production capacity growth tools
Upcycled products
Carbon sequestration
Supply chain traceability
Molecular farming and genomics
Impact certification in carbon markets
Human health

Energy

The Energy Fund supports new technologies and business models to slow climate change. This includes:

Optimizing renewable energy supplies
Helping energy-intensive industries reach net zero emissions
Making cities smarter

They are particularly interested in companies working on:

Renewable energy
Energy storage
Smart grid
Energy efficiency
Smart mobility
Decentralized energy systems

Emerging Technology

The Emerging Technology Fund supports new technologies and business models to solve universal problems. This includes:

Improving production facilities
Innovations in healthcare delivery
Data privacy and security

They are particularly interested in companies working on:

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ML / AI
Computer vision
web3 and Blockchain
Biometrics
Geospatial tech
IoT and Edge computing
Additive manufacturing

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

The Inspire! Grants for Small Museums through the Institute of Museum and Library Services supports small museums in three project categories: Lifelong Learning, Institutional Capacity, and Collections Stewardship and Access.

Grants of $5,000 – $75,000 are available for 1-3 year periods. There is no matching requirement for requests up to $25,000. Larger requests must provide a 1:1 match of non-federal funds. Applications are due by November 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations
Local government entities
State government entities
Tribal government entities

Applicants must also be:

Located in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, or Palau
Either a museum or a nonprofit organization that operates a museum

Allowable Activities

Grant funds may be used for:

Staff and volunteer training
Staff salaries, wages, and fringe benefits
Materials, supplies, and equipment, including accessible technology and collection storage equipment.
Travel expenses
Publications
Program evaluation
Overhead costs
Design costs

Grant funds may not be spent on:

General operating expenses
Salaries for employees whose primary role is fundraising
Construction or renovation
Events such as ceremonies or receptions
General advertising not directly related to the project
Purchasing items for your collection
Research

Supporting Documents

You may include a reasonable number of supporting documents with your application. These can include items such as:

Exhibit design plans
Letters of support/commitment
Professional cost estimates
Relevant images
References, including links to online materials
Needs assessments

Review Criteria

All applications will be reviewed based on:

Project justification
Project work plan
Project results

Whole Kids Foundation and The Bee Cause Project: Bee Grants

Bee Grants from the Whole Kids Foundation and The Bee Cause Project fund hive observation projects in the United States and Canada. New applicants may request an Indoor Observation Hive or Monetary Grant, both valued at $2,500. Previous grantees may also request a Renewal valued at $750.

Part I (applicant registration and information) and Renewal Grants are due by October 15, 2024. Full submissions for new applicants are due by October 31, 2024.

Eligibility

This grant is open to schools and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. or Canada who serve at least ten K-12 students.

All applicants must have an experienced beekeeper to serve as their Bee Mentor. The Bee Cause Project can help with finding a mentor, if necessary.

Grant Types

Indoor Observation Hive

Grantees will receive:

A custom-made Indoor Observation Hive from The Bee Cause Project, including frames
$500 for hive maintenance and incidentals
A feeder apparatus and insulated hive cover
Support materials and videos
Educational materials

Monetary Grant

Grantees will receive:

$1,500 to purchase a hive or improve existing bee programming
Support materials and videos
Educational materials

Renewal Grant

Grantees will received:

$500
Technical support, program development, and remote consultation from The Bee Cause Project.
Educator Resources

Pay-It-Forward Fundraiser

All grantees are asked to hold a fundraiser to help fund future Bee Grants. Fundraisers are an opportunity to educate the community about the project and the importance of bees.

There are no limitations on what kind of fundraiser you hold, but The Bee Cause Project has partnered with the Savannah Bee Company who will donate jars of honey to sell.

Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Grants

The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to support Historical, Educational, and Patriotic projects. These values still drive their work today with programs such as Historic Preservation Grants.

Awards of up to $10,000 are available for projects that preserve historical resources from any chapter in American history. Applications are accepted August 1st – October 31st of each year.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. All applications must be sponsored by a DAR local chapter or state society.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for projects such as:

Restoration of historic buildings
Restoration, rededication, or relocation of historical markers
Cemetery headstone and monument conservation
Preservation of historic artifacts
Digitization or preservation of historic documents

Grant funds may not be spent on:

General operating expenses
Designs or plans
Research
Travel
Fundraising
Exhibits or performances

Application Requirements

All applications must include:

501(c)3 determination letter from the IRS
Sponsorship letter from DAR local chapter or state society
Project manager resume

WSA Young Innovators Award

The WSA Young Innovators Award provides funding to young entrepreneurs and teams from UN Member States who have created a mobile or web-based solution. Products must have already launched and address a local issue while also meeting at least one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2024. The five winners will be announced during the WSA Global Congress, April 6-9, 2025 in Telangana, India.

Eligibility

This award is open to entrepreneurs, companies, student groups, and project teams from UN Member States. Teams may have up to 28 members.

At least one founder and the majority of team members must have been born on or before January 1, 1998.

Project Examples

Eligible projects may include:

Phone/tablet apps
Web pages
Apps for wearables
Kiosk installations
SMS based products
Games
Interactive productions

Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing

Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing is a program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support communities actively removing barriers to affordable housing.

HUD expects to make 30 awards of $1 million – $7 million for a 6 year grant period. Applications are due by October 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Cost sharing is not required but points will be awarded for leveraging funds.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

Municipal and county governments
State governments
Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Multijurisdictional entities

Barriers to Affordable Housing

Projects should focus on removing barriers such as:

Outdated zoning, land use policies, or regulations
Inefficient procedures
Gaps in available development resources
Deteriorating or inadequate infrastructure
Lack of neighborhood amenities
Challenges to preserving existing housing stock including threats from natural hazards, redevelopment pressures, or expiration of affordability requirements

Program Priorities

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who:

Have demonstrated a commitment to increasing affordable housing through new laws and regulations
Have an acute need for housing for households with incomes below 100 percent of the area median income
Are committed to promoting desegregation through their housing efforts
Are committed to promoting affordable housing for protected classes in areas where they have previously been excluded
Are committed to increasing housing choice and making affordable housing less concentrated

Allowable Activities

Grant funds may be used for activities related to:

Planning and policy
Development
Infrastructure
Preservation

Public Comment Requirement

All applicants are required to publish their application for public comment for 15 days and hold at least one public hearing with reasonable notice. Grantees will also be required to provide ongoing public access to information about how funds have been used.

NDN Collective Community Action Fund

NDN Collective supports Indigenous communities, organizers, and movements to defend Native rights and protect their natural resources. Their Community Action Fund provides one-time, short-term urgent response funding for direct action.

Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until October 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT. The average grant is $15,000 for up to 6 months, but can be as much as $40,000.

Eligibility

Location

This grant is open to applicants from:

The United States
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
Guam
The Northern Mariana Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands

Applicant

Applicants must be:

Indigenous-led non-profit organizations
U.S. based Tribes, tribal non-profit entities, or tribal programs
Alaska Native Villages or their non-profit entities
First Nations or Inuit/Metis communities, groups, and organizations based in Canada
Indigenous communities, groups, and organizations based in Mexico
Individual Indigenous people leading direct action or movement building work

Applicants may work with a fiscal sponsor.

Allowable Activities

Grant funds may be used to engage in non-violent direct action, such as marches, camps, or boycotts. They may also be used for community-based response to climate connected natural disasters such as flooding, fires, and earthquakes.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for:

Travel
Climate response items
Supplies
Equipment
Consultants
Contractual services
Staff

Wish Local Empowerment Program

The Wish Local Empowerment Program provides funding to Black-owned businesses in the United States. Applications for $500 – $2,000 are accepted on a continual basis.

Wish Local membership is not required to apply, but grantees will be required to join this free platform.

Eligibility

This grant is open to Black business owners in the U.S. who:

Are 18 or older
Have a physical, brick and mortar shop in the U.S.
Have 20 or fewer employees
Have an average annual revenue of less than $1 million

Allowable Expenses

Wish Local does not restrict the use of grant funds, but suggests it be used for:

Paying rent, operational, or inventory costs
Keeping workers employed
Connecting with new customers
Providing opportunities in the community

Versacare Foundation Grants

The Versacare Foundation supports programs that fit with their mission and that of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Priority is give to organizations working in the geographic regions where the Church has a presence.

They provide funding through three grant programs:

Catalyst Grant: $2,500 to $10,000
Venture Grant: $10,001 to $40,000
Impact Grant: Over $40,000

Impact Grants are by invitation only. Interested applicants must submit a Concept Note by October 31st to be considered. If invited, the final application will be due by December 31st. Catalyst and Venture Grant applications are also due by the end of the calendar year.

Eligibility

This grant is open to faith-based organizations and other 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. Priority will be given to organizations located or operating in:

North America
Central America
Caribbean Islands
Colombia
Venezuela
Micronesia

Applicants must also have been in continuous operation for at least two years prior to the application due date.

Grant Programs

Catalyst Grants are intended to give organizations and programs a financial boost when needed. This is also the most appropriate grant for schools.
Venture Grants are for financially stable programs with clearly stated goals and objectives as well as mechanisms for objectively assessing results.
Impact Grants are for creative programs with a proven track record of success and outside partners.

Project Priorities

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Versacare is particularly interested in supporting programs that address:

Church community engagement
Disadvantaged or underserved communities
Youth and young adults
Women and children’s efforts
Social justice
Humanitarian efforts
Health and wellness
General education and science education