Grants + Opportunities
Page last updated 06/01/2023
Grants
EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant: Environmental Justice in Communities
EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant: Environmental Justice in Communities
The purpose of the Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice in Communities is to provide technical assistance to businesses (e.g., information, training, expert advice) on source reduction, also known as pollution prevention (P2). Grantees must demonstrate that the project will improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities by implementing P2 approaches.
Applications due by June 6, 2023
Applications due by June 6, 2023
EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products
EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products
The purpose of the Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice Through Safer/Sustainable Products is to provide P2 technical assistance to businesses (e.g., information, training, expert advice) in order to improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities by increasing the supply, demand and use of safer and more sustainable products, such as those that are certified by EPA’s Safer Choice program, or those that conform to EPA’s Recommendations for Specifications, Standards and Eco labels for Federal Purchasing.
Applications due by June 20, 2023
Applications due by June 20, 2023
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Request for Grant Application Announcement
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Request for Grant Application Announcement
Applications for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant (RFGA#: GR-WIOA-GOYFF-100123-00) are now being accepted. Approximately $4,000,000 will be awarded to programs throughout Arizona to implement innovative workforce development pilot programs for communities with higher unemployment and poverty rates to support building an Arizona for everyone.
First closing date is July 7, 2023
Grants for University-Nonprofit Partnerships Supporting Community-Engaged Research Designed to Address Homelessness
Grants for University-Nonprofit Partnerships Supporting Community-Engaged Research Designed to Address Homelessness
HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) announced a new funding opportunity for institutions of higher education or nonprofit entities that train and support institutions of higher education to conduct research applying community-engaged research methods to address homelessness.
Community-engaged research is an approach that meaningfully engages the community that is the subject of the research, including community groups and people with lived experience. The research funded under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will contribute to general knowledge on the topic of homelessness, as well as the programs and interventions designed to address homelessness in communities, while elevating the perspectives and insights of people with lived experience. $1,000,000 is available through this funding opportunity.
Applications due by July 13, 2023
Applications due by July 13, 2023
Common Counsel’s Grassroots Exchange Fund
Common Counsel’s Grassroots Exchange Fund
The Grassroots Exchange Fund is a rapid response small grants program which supports collaboration between grassroots social change and environmental justice organizations. A Grassroots Exchange Fund grant is typically $1,000 and is distributed twice monthly on a rolling cycle.
Next applications due by July, 2023
Next applications due by July, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Water Conservation Field Services Program
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Water Conservation Field Services Program
The goal of the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) is to proactively encourage water conservation in the operations of recipients of water from Federal water projects, to assist agricultural and urban water districts in preparing and implementing water conservation plans in accordance with the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA), and to complement and support State and other conservation programs. Eligible entities include states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, cities and towns, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located within the LCB. This allows entities to leverage their money and resources by cost-sharing water conservation planning activities with Reclamation to make more efficient use of existing water supplies.
Second closing date is October 13, 2023
Second closing date is October 13, 2023
APS Tree Program
APS Tree Program
The APS Community Tree Program – ongoing grant for community-based tree planting projects in high need areas within the APS service territory.The APS Community Tree Program will work to ensure people and neighborhoods in need across Arizona receive the many benefits trees provide. The program will reduce heat island effect by expanding the tree canopy cover in vulnerable communities within the APS service territory and support the APS Clean Energy Commitment. APS will offer grant funding to qualified organizations for community-based tree planting projects in high need areas within the APS service territory.
Through an open and competitive cycle, APS will accept only one proposal from a qualified organization per year. Proposals may be submitted for a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000, and APS funding may only be used to purchase trees, tree stakes and ties. Funding priority will be given to projects in vulnerable communities that have low tree equity and high tree prioritization map scores.
Next applications due by October 15, 2023
Next applications due by October 15, 2023
Urban Equity Climate Compact
Urban Equity Climate Compact
The Institute for Sustainable Communities’ Urban Equity Climate Compact began as a pilot program in 2021 to unite community organizations and local governments in Cincinnati, Baton Rouge, and Tampa Bay to address this issue and develop equitable, community-driven climate solutions.
The Urban Equity Climate Compact is now accepting applications for its new 2024 cohort. This two-year project funded by the Kresge Foundation seeks to scale equitable climate adaptation solutions by building the capacity of regional climate collaboratives to work with communities of color. ISC is in the process of recruiting teams for the next cohort, which will run from May 2023 to April 2024.
No Submission Deadline
No Submission Deadline
LISC Phoenix + the Arizona Housing Fund Grants for Permanent, Supportive Housing Projects in Arizona
LISC Phoenix + the Arizona Housing Fund Grants for Permanent, Supportive Housing Projects in Arizona
The APS Community Tree Program – ongoing grant for community-based tree planting projects in high need areas within the APS service territory.The APS Community Tree Program will work to ensure people and neighborhoods in need across Arizona receive the many benefits trees provide. The program will reduce heat island effect by expanding the tree canopy cover in vulnerable communities within the APS service territory and support the APS Clean Energy Commitment. APS will offer grant funding to qualified organizations for community-based tree planting projects in high need areas within the APS service territory.
Through an open and competitive cycle, APS will accept only one proposal from a qualified organization per year. Proposals may be submitted for a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000, and APS funding may only be used to purchase trees, tree stakes and ties. Funding priority will be given to projects in vulnerable communities that have low tree equity and high tree prioritization map scores.
No Submission Deadline
No Submission Deadline
Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pioneering Ideas programs has a call for proposals that address health equity in one of four areas: Future of Evidence; Future of Social Interaction; Future of Food; and Future of Work. Pioneering Ideas also welcomes ideas outside of these focus areas that offer unique approaches to advancing health equity. Scientists, anthropologists, artists, urban planners and community leaders are encouraged to apply.
Rolling Admission (Last updated 04/26/2023)
Rolling Admission (Last updated 04/26/2023)
$6 million appropriation for FY24 for the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund
$6 million appropriation for FY24 for the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund
On Friday, May 12, 2023, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that she signed an $17.8 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year that features heavy investments in education, transportation, and tax rebates. The budget also includes $6 million for the State Parks Heritage Fund and $500,000 for the Arizona Trail. Check out the grant opportunities below.
Various deadlines
Various deadlines
EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Programs
EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Programs
Economic Development Administration solicits applications from rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works and EAA programs. Grants and cooperative agreements are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. The award range is between $100,000 – $30,000,000 with required match based on per capita income and unemployment rate.
No submission deadline
No submission deadline
Keep America Beautiful Community Restoration and Resiliency Fund
Keep America Beautiful Community Restoration and Resiliency Fund
Keep America Beautiful’s Community Restoration and Resiliency Fund benefits Keep America Beautiful Affiliates that serve communities directly affected by natural and environmental disasters. The fund provides immediate and long-term support for initial and ongoing cleanup efforts and helps rebuild vital public spaces: parks, greenways, community gateways, main street/downtown areas, open spaces and more.
Rolling Admission
Rolling Admission
Events
SCN Climate & Resilience Workgroup Meeting
SCN Climate & Resilience Workgroup Meeting
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
The Climate & Resilience Workgroup meets to educate cities and towns on climate action planning, resilience, and adaptation and mitigation strategies. It will also feature a presentation with Matei Georgescu, Director, Urban Climate Research Center.
2023 National Brownfields Training Conference
2023 National Brownfields Training Conference
August 8-11, 2023 in Detroit
August 8-11, 2023 in Detroit
The National Brownfields Training Conference is the largest event in the nation focused on environmental revitalization and economic redevelopment. Held every two years, the National Brownfields Conference attracts over 2,000 stakeholders in brownfields redevelopment and cleanup to share knowledge about sustainable reuse and celebrate the EPA brownfields program’s success.
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