State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grants support programs in the United States with a long-term, sustainable impact. Their three focus areas are Safety, Community Development, and Education.
Grants are by invitation only, but interested organizations may submit Support Requests.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
501(c)4 volunteer fire departments
Educational institutions
Municipal, county, state, and federal government entities
Focus Areas
Safety
Safety grants are awarded to projects focusing on:
Auto safety
Home safety
Disaster preparedness and mitigation
Disaster recovery
Community Development
Community development grants are awarded to projects focusing on:
Affordable housing
Commercial/small business development
Job training
Neighborhood revitalization
Financial literacy
Sustainable housing and transportation
Food insecurity
Education
Education grants are awarded to projects focusing on:
The Rural Business Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides assistance to rural areas and small towns for economic development and job creation. Funds are available for two types of projects – Opportunity Grants and Enterprise Grants.
There is no maximum request amount, but smaller requests will receive priority consideration. Awards are typically between $10,000 and $500,000. There is no cost share requirement.
Final applications are due February 28, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. local time. Applications are submitted through state offices which may have additional requirements and an earlier deadline.
Eligibility
Applicant
This grant opportunity is open to:
Nonprofit entities
Public bodies
Government entities
Federally recognized Native American tribes
Community
Only rural areas are eligible to benefit from this grant. The USDA defines a rural area as any area other than:
A city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants
The urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such a city or town, as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census using the latest decennial census of the United States.
Opportunity grant applicants must also demonstrate a reasonable expectation for economic development as a result of the project.
Allowable Expenses
Enterprise Grants
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Enterprise grant funds may be used for activities such as:
Rural business incubators
Distance learning for job training
Leadership and entrepreneurship training
Long-term strategic business planning
Feasibility studies and business plans
Training and technical assistance (i.e. business counseling, market research, technical reports)
Capital improvements – land acquisition and development, construction, equipment
Revolving loan funds
Pollution control and abatement
Opportunity Grants
Opportunity grant funds may be used for:
Rural business incubators
Leadership and entrepreneurship training
Long-term strategic business planning
Feasibility studies and business plans
Evaluation
Applications will be evaluated on
Evidence of local business job creation
Economic need in the area
Applicant experience with similar projects
Consistency with local economic development priorities
Percentage of non-federal funding already committed
Application Requirements
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All applications must contain:
Evidence of Legal Authority and Good Standing (i.e. organization bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, letter from Secretary of State)
Financial statements for three most recent years
Documentation of non-federal funds committed to the project
Letters of Commitment from the business to receive assistance
The Addax & Oryx Foundation is a Swiss-based nonprofit that supports projects to help communities in Africa and the Middle East escape from poverty in a sustainable way. Their efforts are focused on four core areas: Health, Education, Community Development, and the Environment.
Applications for assistance are accepted on a continual basis and reviewed 3-4 times per year. Submitted projects should have a clear beginning and end.
Eligibility
This grant is open to registered nonprofit, nongovernment organizations:
With experience and competence in the proposed area of work
With a demonstrated ability to effectively use funds
Who are working to eradicate the root causes of poverty in Africa and the Middle East
Who focus on at least one of the four core areas*
Who create a measurable impact
Who establish a sustainable operation through empowerment and skill building
*Preference is given to projects that address two or more core areas.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may not be used for:
Ongoing programs
Religious or faith-based projects, programs, or organizations
Research as the project’s sole purpose
Professional conventions, conferences, or seminars
The Sorenson Legacy Foundation was founded to improve the lives of other people and the world we live in. They fund projects in four focus areas: Education, Innovation, Health Care, and Community.
Applications are accepted on a continual basis and reviewed quarterly. Deadlines each year are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Municipalities
Public schools
Preference is given to applicants in Utah.
Focus Areas
Education
Promoting education and job training
Fostering the arts, including arts education in schools
Supporting performing arts organizations
Helping young artists
Innovation
Protecting and enhancing the environment
Advancing work in science, culture, and recreation
Developing parks and green spaces
Enhancing quality of life for everyone
Health Care
Medical research
Developing innovative medical technology
Easing pain and suffering
Community
Promoting community development and security
Promoting adequate, affordable housing
Helping disenfranchised members of society
Providing youth with alternatives to destructive behavior
Application Requirements
All applications must include:
A list of the Board of Directors and Officers
A copy of the organization’s 501(c)3 determination letter from the IRS (if applicable)
The most recent audited financial statement, balance sheet and annual operating budget
Relevant pamphlets or brochures
At least two letters of support
Photographs and/or and 8 1/2 x 11 architect’s rendering for construction or restoration projects
The Build Strong and Indigneous Community Legacy programs from TC Energy provide grants to community and Indigenous organizations throughout North America. Awards are made in four focus areas: Safety, Education, Environment, and Resilient Communities. Applications are due by November 8, 2024.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
Nonprofits
Registered charities
Associations
Municipalities
Indigenous groups
Social enterprises
Foundations
Preference is given to organizations within 20 miles/30 kilometers of their operations, but applications that align with one of their focus areas are also eligible.
The Recycling Partnership has been working since 2014 to expand and improve recycling in the United States. Through their Residential Curbside Recycling Cart Grant, they provide financial and technical assistance for the creation of publicly sponsored, cart-based recycling programs.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and applicants should receive a decision within 90 days. Award amounts vary by program strategy. There isn’t a mandatory cash match, but applicants will be responsible for any program costs above the grant amount.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
Local governments
Solid waste authorities
Federally recognized Native American tribes
Under certain conditions, for-profit businesses or non-profit organizations may be eligible. Contact Vincent Leray at vleray@recyclingpartnership.org to see if you meet those conditions.
Provide recycling carts to the public without any costs added to solid waste or recycling fees.
Provide carts of 60 or more gallons for weekly pick up programs.
Provide carts of 90 or more gallons for pick up every other week.
Use The Recycling Partnership’s outreach materials to educate the public about the program.
Commit to implementing a data tracking system. Grantees will be required to report tonnage of trash and recyclables on a monthly and annual basis.
Program Strategies
Funding is available at five levels for five different program strategies. Funding for education and outreach is available at a rate of $1 per household served.
Universal
All households eligible for municipal garbage services automatically receive a recycling cart.
Funding Per Cart: $15
Cart Funding Cap: $750,000
Education Funding Cap: $75,000
Phased In
All households eligible for municipal garbage services automatically receive a recycling cart, but they are distributed gradually. Distribution must be completed within four years.
Funding Per Cart: $12
Cart Funding Cap: $600,000
Education Funding Cap: $50,000
Opt Out
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All households eligible for municipal garbage services automatically receive a recycling cart except those that have explicitly chosen not to.
Funding Per Cart: $10
Cart Funding Cap: $500,000
Education Funding Cap: $50,000
Partial
All households within a designated sector of the community receive a recycling cart. Applicants must demonstrate the method by which this sector was chosen and show that this method does not disenfranchise or discriminate against any minority populations.
If partial implementation of the recycling program is successful, applicants may seek an additional grant of up to $200,000 to expand it.
Funding Per Cart: $8
Cart Funding Cap: $400,000
Education Funding Cap: $50,000
Opt In
Only those households which specifically request a recycling cart will receive one. The program must be widely advertised and the households that opt in recorded.
Funding Per Cart: $5
Cart Funding Cap: $250,000
Education Funding Cap: $50,000
Selection Criteria
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Ability to carry out all required parts of the program
The amount of additional recyclable materials expected to be collected
The number of households that will receive new or expanded recycling services
Ability to leverage financial support from other sources to support the program
Priority will be given to projects that can be rolled out in their entirety within 18 months of signing the grant agreement.
Applications must include letters of support from (A) The highest elected or appointed official in the community, (B) the Materials Recovery Facility responsible for handling recyclables, (C) the state recycling office.
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
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.
The Sony Create Action Grant supports social justice and community focused nonprofits in the United States.
Applications are due by September 30, 2024 for submissions including an Action Plan describing how they will address social justice issues through photography, videography, filmmaking, or a related field.
Eligibility
This grant is open to social justice and community focused 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations who received less than $500,000 in annual donations in 2022 and 2023.
Highways or other surface transportation facilities that limit community connectivity such as:
Limited access highways
Viaducts
Transit lines
Rail lines
Funding
Community Planning grants are available for up to $2 million, which can make up no more than 80% of the project cost. Applicants must provide at least 20% of the expenses in matching, non-federal funds.
Capital Construction grants are available for $5 – 100 million, which can make up no more than 50% of the project cost. Additional federal funds may be used to make up an additional 30%; applicants must provide at least 20% in matching, non-federal funds. Grantees who don’t receive their full requested amount will be given a ‘Reconnecting Extra’ designation to facilitate access to additional DOT discretionary funding.
Allowable Activities
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The Kroger Family of Companies support organizations working to make their communities better. Through their Community Donations, they back projects that create a positive social impact.
Nonprofit organizations can request donations of money, products, or gift cards on a rolling basis.
Project Areas
Kroger supports projects that focus on:
Zero Hunger / Zero Waste
Diversity & Inclusion
Health & Nutrition
Education & Youth Development
Disaster Relief
Stronger Communities
Allowable Expenses
Donations may be used to fund:
General operating support
Specific program support
Events (e.g. galas, conferences, races)
Application
Applicants must make their request through the store closest to their location. This can be done through any of the stores in the Kroger Family:
Baker’s
City Market
Dillons
Food 4 Less
Foods Co
Fred Meyer
Fry’s
Gerbes
Jay C Food Store
King Soopers
Kroger
Mariano’s
Metro Market
Pay-Less Super Markets
Pick’n Save
QFC
Ralphs
Ruler
Smith’s Food and Drug
Applicants should allow at least four weeks for a response to their request.
