Money Monday Newsletter! - June 17, 2024
Explore this week’s Money Monday Funding Opportunities newsletter from the Chugachmiut Grant Department for June 17! Discover the latest grant opportunities available. If you find a grant you’d like to pursue, please contact us at grants@chugachmiut.org or (907) 562-4155.
MONEY MONDAY NEWSLETTER
NOTE: Grants listed below are at least 6 weeks away from deadline to allow adequate time to prepare an application. If you see a grant you would like to pursue or want more information, email us at grants@chugachmiut.org.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Rural Housing Preservation Grant
Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
DEADLINE: July 29, 2024
AWARDS: Award ceiling not specified; Approximately $12.2 million is made available to eligible participants with 80-120 awards anticipated. No match.
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits, state and local governments, faith-based and community organizations
The HPG program grants funds to very low- and low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes in rural areas. In addition, the HPG program assists rental property owners and cooperative housing complexes in repairing and rehabilitating their units if they agree to make such units available to low- and very low-income persons. Approximately $2.2 million of FY2024 funding is available for disaster assistance with a $50,000 maximum award. (Link to grants.gov synopsis here.)
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program
Department of Housing and Urban Development
DEADLINE: Aug. 29, 2024
AWARDS: $500,000-$7,500,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Under the program, eligible Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) receive grants to carry out a range of affordable housing activities. Grant funds may be used to develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on Indian reservations and in other Indian areas and carry out other affordable housing activities. Grant funds must be used to primarily benefit low-income Indian families. (Link to grants.gov synopsis here.)
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program
Environmental Protection Agency
DEADLINE: Nov. 21, 2024
AWARDS: Track I grants are expected to be $10-$20 million; Track II grants are expected to be $1-$3 million each. No match.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible, applicants must be a partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations or a partnership between a CBO and one of the following: a federally recognized Tribe, a local government, or an institution of higher education.
The Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant program (Community Change Grants)
will fund community-driven projects that address climate challenges and reduce pollution while strengthening communities through thoughtful implementation. The EPA will consider applications under two separate tracks:
• Track I applications – Community-Driven Investments for Change will focus on multi-faceted applications with Climate Action and Pollution Reduction Strategies to meaningfully improve the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. Awards under Track I are expected to be $10-20 million each and cannot exceed $20 million. Examples of projects include Green infrastructure development, Energy efficient housing, Microgrid installation, disaster preparedness “community resilience hubs,” landfill work, workforce development, and more.
• Track II applications – Meaningful Engagement for Equitable Governance will facilitate the engagement of disadvantaged communities in governmental processes to advance environmental and climate justice. Awards under Track II are expected to be $1-3 million each. Track II applications should focus on breaking down systemic barriers to community participation in government processes impacting environmental and climate justice. This can be done by creating engagement and feedback mechanisms with two-way communications between community members and government decision-makers. Applications should focus on ways to provide disadvantaged communities with information about issues that directly impact them, while simultaneously creating mechanisms for the government to gather input to ensure community needs inform decision-making and are integrated into government processes and policies. (Link to grants.gov synopsis here.)
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program for Indian Tribes
State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Home Energy Rebates, U.S. Department of Energy, State and Community Program, Golden Field Office
DEADLINE: Rolling and open until May 31, 2025
AWARDS: Allocated by formula
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized), non-profits, other
Eligibility: Indian tribes, a consortium of tribes or a tribally authorized third party agent
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs has up to $225 million to grant to Tribal governments and Alaska Native entities for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. This program will provide up to $14,000 per eligible household for energy efficiency and electrification home upgrades. It’s recommended to submit letter of intent to apply by May 15, 2024. To learn more information about the program and see a list of allocations, visit https://shorturl.at/mtBLX.
HEALTH
MIPPA Medicare Beneficiary Outreach and Assistance Program: Funding for OAA Title VI Native American Programs
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living
DEADLINE: July 31, 2024
AWARDS: $2,000-$15,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized), non-profits, other
Eligibility: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
These funds will be used to coordinate at least one community announcement and one community outreach event to inform and assist eligible Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elders about the benefits available to them through Medicare Part D, the Low-Income subsidy, the Medicare Savings Program, or Medicare prevention benefits and screenings. Where possible, we will maximize resources by collaborating with local providers, the Indian Health Service, Tribal Health Services and others involved with these programs. (Link to grants.gov synopsis here.)
NATURAL RESOURCES
National Fish Passage Program Base Funding Fiscal Year 2024
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted continuously between March 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024
AWARD: $500-$1,000,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments, County governments, institutions of higher education, school districts, others
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a voluntary program that provides direct technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic organism passage and aquatic connectivity for the benefit of Federal trust resources. Activities proposed under this award may include project planning and feasibility studies, engineering and design, permitting, on-the-ground fish passage restoration, near-term implementation monitoring, project outreach, and capacity to manage these project-related activities. (Link to grants.gov synopsis here.)
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project
Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
DEADLINE: Sept. 4, 2024
AWARD: $75,000-$400,000; 25% match
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized tribal governments), housing authorities, school districts, local governments
This program provides financial assistance to projects that carry out food waste reduction and composting objectives. The goals and objectives of this program include: reducing food waste, generating compost, improving soil quality, increasing rainwater utilization (capture, infiltration, or absorption). (Link to grants.gov synopsis here.)
Alaska Good Neighbor Authority
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
DEADLINE: Oct. 18, 2024
AWARD: $5,000-$750,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized tribal governments), state and county governments
The Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) is intended to facilitate partnerships with states, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes to plan and implement forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration projects. The GNA authority specifically authorizes noxious weeds and invasive species treatments; treating insect-and disease-infested trees; reducing hazardous fuels; any other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, and watershed health, including fish and wildlife habitat. (Link to grants.gov synopsis here.)
LANGUAGE & CULTURE
NEA Our Town, FY 2025
National Endowment for the Arts
DEADLINE: Aug. 1, 2024
AWARDS: $25,000-$150,000; match required (see below)
ELIGIBILITY: Institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized); nonprofits; State and city governments; others
Our Town is the National Endowment for the Arts’ creative placemaking grants program. Through project-based funding, the program supports projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities over the long term. Successful Our Town projects demonstrate a specific role for arts, culture, and design as part of strategies for strengthening local communities, ultimately centering equity and laying the groundwork for long-term systems change tailored to community needs and opportunities. Cost share/matching grants range from $25,000 to $150,000, with a minimum cost share/match equal to the grant amount. (Link here for full list and synopsis.)
National Endowment for the Humanities
DEADLINE: Aug. 14, 2024
AWARDS: $1-$1 million; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized); nonprofits; State and city governments; others
This program supports collaboration between media producers and scholars to develop content grounded in humanities scholarship and prepare documentary films and television, radio programs, and podcasts that engage public audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. NEH makes Media Projects awards at two levels: Development and Production. (Link here for full list and synopsis.)
Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights- Preservation Grants
Department of the Interior, National Park Service
DEADLINE: Aug. 20, 2024
AWARDS: $15,000-$750,000; match required (see below)
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized tribal governments), non-profits, state and local governments, school districts, others
The National Park Service’s (NPS) History of Equal Rights Grant Program (HER) will preserve sites related to the struggle of all Americans to achieve equal rights. HER grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund a broad range of preservation projects for historic sites including: architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation to structures. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match. (Link here for full list and synopsis.)
Historic Preservation Fund – Underrepresented Communities Grants
Department of the Interior, National Park Service
DEADLINE: Aug. 29, 2024
AWARDS: $15,000-$75,000; match required (see below)
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized tribal governments), non-profits, state and local governments, institutions of higher education
The National Park Service’s Underrepresented Communities Grant Program (URC) is intended to diversify listings in the National Register of Historic Places to include communities that are currently underrepresented. URC grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund, and are administered by the NPS. Projects include surveys and nominations of historic sites associated with communities underrepresented in the National Register. Every URC grant project MUST result in at least one new or amended nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. (Link here for full list and synopsis.)
Forecast: Climate Smart Humanities Organizations
National Endowment for the Humanities
DEADLINE: Sept. 12, 2024 (estimated)
AWARD: Up to $300,000; 1:1 match required
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), nonprofits, state, town and city governments, and more.
The Climate Smart Humanities Organizations program supports comprehensive assessment and strategic planning efforts by humanities organizations to mitigate physical and operational environmental impacts and adapt to a changing climate. Projects will result in climate action and adaptation planning documents or similar detailed assessments including prioritized, measurable actions and their expected outcomes. Full funding announcement expected in June 2024. (Link here for full list and synopsis.)
Publishing Historical Records Collaborative Digital Editions
National Archives and Records Administration
DEADLINE: Nov. 2, 2024
AWARD: Up to $125,000 with match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), nonprofits, state governments, institutions of higher education, others.
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to publish online editions of historical records. All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio. Projects may focus on broad historical movements in U.S. history, including any aspect of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American history, such as law (including the social and cultural history of the law), politics, social reform, business, military, the arts, and other aspects of the national experience. Projects that center the voices and document the history of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are especially welcomed. (Link here for full list and synopsis.)
Archival Projects
National Archives and Records Administration
DEADLINE: Nov. 7, 2024
AWARDS: Up to $150,000; 25% match required
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized only), non-profits, state and local governments, institutions of higher education
The NHPRC seeks archival projects that will significantly improve online public discovery and use of historical records collections. We welcome projects that engage the public, expand civic education, and promote understanding of the nation’s history, democracy, and culture from the founding era to the present day. The Commission encourages projects focused on collections of America’s early legal records, such as the records of colonial, territorial, county, and early statehood and tribal proceedings that document the evolution of the nation’s legal history. (Link here for full list and synopsis.)
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