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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

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

Saucony Run for Good Grant

The Run for Good program from Saucony was founded in 2006 to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. To encourage America’s youth to engage in more active lifestyles, they provide grants of up to $10,000 to running programs for kids.

Applications are accepted during two grant cycles, ending on June 15 and December 15 each year.

Eligibility

This grant is open to organizations:

With a 501(c)3 tax exempt status
Who work with youth aged 18 and younger
Who operate programs that use running to have a positive impact on participants’ lives

Selection Priorities

Grantees will be chosen based on:

Use of running to improve health and well being of youth
Work with populations typically underserved by running programs
Adherence to the Saucony Run For Good Foundation’s mission of improving the lives of children through running

Healthy Homes Production Grant Program

The Healthy Homes Production Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds projects addressing childhood diseases and injuries due to housing-related health and safety hazards.

HUD expects to make approximately 20 awards. The maximum request is $2 million and the minimum is $1 million over a 42 month project period. Applications are due through Grants.gov by November 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

State governments
Local governments
Federally recognized Tribal governments
501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, except institutions of higher education

All housing units assisted with grant funds must have residents with income at or below 80% of the area median income level or at income levels defined in the income guidelines.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be spent on:

Administrative costs – up to 10% of project total

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Healthy Homes Direct Costs – at least 65% of project funds must be spent on activities such as:

Sampling and testing for allergens, carbon monoxide, radon and/or other housing-related health and safety hazards
Temporary relocation of residents while their home is being remediated
Soft costs like staff expenses for reviewing applications, preparing documents, and arranging temporary relocation

Purchasing/Leasing equipment with a per unit cost under $5,000

Providing resources such as training courses for contractors and other housing professionals and subsidies for low-income individuals to become certified

Conducting outreach and marketing to promote participation

Evaluation of remediation effectiveness

Program Objectives

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Program participants will be expected to:

Increase the number of vulnerable residents and houses protected from housing-related environmental health and safety hazards
Promote effective and affordable healthy homes methods
Build local capacity to continue to address housing-related environmental health and safety hazards in low- and very low-income residences
Promote collaboration, data sharing, and targeting between health and housing departments

Leveraged Funds

All applicants will be expected to leverage additional funds of at least 10% of the total program cost. Potential sources include:

State or local funds
Private donations
Costs covered by the homeowner
Discounts on products and services
In-kind contributions

Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program

The Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides funding for projects that increases food access for low-income individuals.

There are two types of grants under this program: Planning Projects and Community Food Projects. Applications for both are due through Grants.gov by October 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET.

Eligibility

Applicants to this grant program must have experience with:

Community food work, especially working with small to medium sized farms to provide for low-income residents
Job training and business development for food-related activities in low-income communities
Efforts to redue food insecurity

Program Priorities

The Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program is intended to:

Meet food needs of low-income residents through measures such as food distribution, assistance to federally funded nutrition programs, and improving access to food
Increase community self-reliance for meeting food needs of residents
Promote comprehensive responses to local food, food access, farm, and nutrition issues

Meet state, local, or neighborhood food and agricultural needs such as equipment, long-term planning, or creative marketing strategies to benefit both producers and low-income customers

Grant Programs

Planning Projects

Planning Projects provide start-up capital for new projects or funding to perform planning activities in preparation for completing a Community Food Project. Applications and projects should focus on a specific, defined community and must involve low-income individuals.

Applicants may request up to $35,000 over 12-36 months; the average award is $25,000. A 1:1 match of non-federal funding is required.

Potential projects include:

Community food assessments
Collaborative development plans
Global Information Systems analyses
Food sovereignty studies
Farm-to-institution exploration

Community Food Projects

Community Food Projects should create long-term, sustainable solutions to food and nutrition security. They should have a whole community focus, rather than supporting just one food pantry, farmers’ market, or community garden. All projects must involve low-income individuals.

The minimum award is $125,000 over 12 months; the maximum award is $400,000 over 48 months. A 1:1 match of non-federal funding is required.

Potential projects include:

Value chain projects
Farm-to-institution projects
Food hubs
Marketing & consumer cooperatives

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention State/Territory Program

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention State/Territory Program from the Health Resources & Services Administration‘s Maternal & Child Health Bureau supports state/territory-wide programs for disagnosing and serving children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This is a five-year grant for a two phase project.

The HRSA expect to have $13,865,000 annually to fund up to 59 grantees. Applicants may request up to $235,000 per year for five years to complete the program. Applications are due through Grants.gov by November 6, 2023.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

State governments
U.S. Territory governments
Federally recognized Tribal governments
Community-based, public or private nonprofit organizations
Native American Tribal organizations

Program Goals

This five year process should be undertaken with the goal of implementing the following measures.

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Screen newborns by 1 month old
Diagnose hearing impairment by 3 months old
Enroll in Early Intervention by 6 months old
Provide hearing screenings for children up to age 3
Support and engage with families with deaf or hard of hearing children or adults
Educate and train health professionals in the need for early screenings and interventions

Project Phases

Phase I: Planning

Phase I is a year-long process of assessing the state or territory’s existing infrastructure to support an Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program and achieve the above goals. At the end of Phase I, grantees will provide their statewide infrastructure plan to the EHDI National Network.

Phase II: Implementation and Building Sustainable Practices

Phase II will take place over four years as the activities in the statewide plan are implemented and made sustainable. Expected benchmarks over these four years include:

Increase by 1 percentage point per year, or achieve at least a 95% screening rate, whichever is lower, the number of infants that completed a newborn hearing screen by 1 month old.
Increase by 10 percentage points, or achieve a minimum rate of 85%, whichever is lower, the number of infants that completed a diagnostic hearing screen by 3 months old.
Increase by 15 percentage points, or achieve a minimum rate of 80%, whichever is lower, the number of infants identified as deaf or hard of hearing that are enrolled in early intervetion services by 6 months old.

Review Criteria

All applications will be reviewed based on:

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Need (10 points)
Response (40 points) – the degree to which the proposed project, including goals, objectives, and work plan, respond to the goals of the EHDI Program
Evaluative measures (20 points) – the strength and effectiveness of the proposed performance measurement and evaluation plan
Impact (15 points) – the extent to which the proposed project has a public health impact and the project will be effective
Resources/Capabilites (5 points) – the extent to which the project personnel are qualified to implement and carry out the project
Support requested (10 points) – the reasonableness of the proposed budget for each year of the period of performance

Whole Foods Market Local Giving

Whole Foods Market grocery store chain is on a mission to nourish people and the planet. Their Local Giving program supports community-based organizations that align with that mission and their core values.

The fourth quarter deadline to submit a request for awards of $100 – $2,000 is October 15, 2023.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to:

U.S. based 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Registered Canadian charitable organizations
U.K. charitable incorporated organizations

Eligible applicants must also be located in communities served by Whole Foods stores.

Funding Types

Local Giving funds may be used to support programs that focus on:

Food access
Environmental stewardship
Other closely-related topics

Funds may also support either General Operating Expenses or Specific Programs.

Notes on Application and Disbursement

In the online application form, there will be a “Select Organization” button. Only organizations registered with Benevity Causes Portal will be listed. If your organization is not listed and you have to register, the process may take a few months. This should not, however, impact your application.

Disbursements will be made through Benevity’s Versaic grant management system. All awards will be subject to a cause support fee equal to 2.9% of the award amount, up to $250.

Cornell Douglas Foundation

The Cornell Douglas Foundation was founded in 2006 to provide grants to organizations working to protect the environment. They award grants in five focus areas: Environmental Health and Justice, Land Conservation, Mountaintop Removal Mining, Sustainability of Resources, and Watershed Protection.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for awards averaging $15,000 – $50,000.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Funding Areas

Applicants may request funding for any or a combination of:

General support
Environmental Health and Justice
Land Conservation
Mountaintop Removal Mining
Sustainability of Resources
Watershed Protection

Application Requirements

All applications should include:

A brief letter of introduction
IRS determiniation letter
Most recent 990
A list of other sources of support

Hearst Foundations

Since their founding in 1946, the Hearst Foundations have awarded over $1.4 billion in grant funding to 6,300 organizations in the United States. Their focus areas are Culture, Education, Health, and Social Service.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis for awards of $100,000 or more. The Board meets to approve grants in March, June, September, and December

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations with annual operating expenses of more than $2 million.

Allowable Expenses

Allowable expenses vary by focus area. However, grant funds may not be used for:

Seed money or pilot programs
Advocacy or public policy research
Established programs without proven long-term impact
Festivals, tours, conferences, workshops, or seminars
Radio, film, or television production
Special events, tickets, tables, or advertising for fundraising events

Focus Areas

Culture

Supported organizations under Culture include arts schools, ballets, museums, operas, performing arts centers, symphonies and theaters. Grant funding may be used for programming, capital expenses, and general and endowment support, on a limited basis.

Preferred projects include:

Arts education that fills the gaps in K-12 arts programming
Artist development and training
Projects that advance learning in science, technology, engineering, environment, arts, and math

Education

Support under Education is primarily directed to higher education, but exceptional projects in early childhood and K-12, as well as professional development, will also be considered. Grant funds may be spent on programming, scholarships, capital expenses, and general and endowment support, on a limited basis.

Preferred projects include:

College access and college success programming
Higher education programs and scholarships
Programs for the next generation of health professionals
Programs that develop career pathways in STEM
Professional development for educators

Health

Supported organizations under Health include top regional hospitals, medical centers, and specialized institutions serving high-needs communities. Programs that increase the number of healthcare educators, practitioners, and researchers are also eligibile. Grant funds may be used for programming, capital expenses, and endowment support, on a limited basis.

Preferred projects include:

Increasing healthcare access for low income and/or rural populations and veterans
Providing mental health care
Scaling more efficient healthcare delivery methods
Developing and providing specialized care for the elderly

Social Service

Supported organizations under Social Service are directly addressing the roots of chronic poverty. Priority will be given to programs that have proven effective at increasing economic independence and strengthening families and that can be scaled. Grant funds may be used for programming, capital expenses, and general operating costs.

Preferred projects include:

Affordable housing
Youth development
Job creation and training
Legal aid
Assistance to domestic violence survivors

Evaluation Process

Step 1 – Program staff will review each proposal and discuss which will be forwarded to the Board. This generally takes 4-6 weeks.
Step 2 – An in-person or virtual site visit will be conducted and relevant experts will be consulted.
Step 3 – The Board meets in March, June, September, and December for final approval
Step 4 – Grants are awarded

Applicants should expect the entire process to take approximately 6 months.

The Frederick A. Deluca Foundation

The Frederick A. Deluca Foundation supports projects that allow families and communities to thrive. They award grants in three focus areas: Economic Mobility, Health, and Youth & Families.

Interesed organizations may submit an idea at any time.

Eligibility

This grant is open to organizations throughout the United States. The Foundation also funds local level projects in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties in Florida.

Focus Areas

Economic Mobility – projects that create educational, professional, and financial opportunities for individuals to improve their lives and the lives of their families
Health – projects that increase access to physical and mental health services as well as innovative ways to address health problems
Youth & Families – projects that support youth development and family strengthening

Investments Types

The Foundation prioritizes:

Piloting new projects
Unlocking potential
Catalyzing impact
Scaling proven programs