Earth Raising Foundation provides grants to promote bold, bottom-up action on climate change, funding projects in a range of focus areas; please see the Programs section of the site for more details on current programs. The next application submission period will run from April 1 through June 30, 2025.
The Trees for Schools program is offering a new cycle of $4.5 million in grants to New Jersey public school districts, county colleges, and state colleges and universities to fund the planting of trees on campuses across the state.
Competitive grants of $10,000 to $250,000 will fund costs associated with planning, site preparation, trees, planting, and two years of maintenance. An informational webinar will be held on March 19th, 2025 at 3:00 pm register here.
Water quality restoration grants are awarded by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to fund watershed restoration activities and initiatives around New Jersey that address nonpoint source pollution (NPS), which is water pollution that is generated by everyday activities. Learn more here.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program provides grants to local, regional, and Tribal communities for implementation, planning, and demonstration activities as part of a systematic approach to prevent deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways. The program provides $5 billion over 5 years to fund community-led projects that incorporate safety features into local road infrastructure and vehicles, support intersection improvements, provide pedestrian safety education, and improve post-crash care. Approximately 60% of funds will benefit underserved communities, providing equitable investment to places that need funding the most.
The Department of Transportation is hosting upcoming informational webinars for the FY25 Grant Opportunity.
The review cycle deadline for the Flourishing in Community Grants has been extended from March 31, 2025, to June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EST). During this extended period, Fordham will continue accepting applications, hosting weekly office hours, and offering bi-weekly application workshops. Find resources here.
Office Hours:
English: Thursdays at 11:00 am
Spanish: Thursdays at 12:00 pm
Application Workshops:
English: Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
Spanish: Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
Join this two day workshop presented by the EAGLE TCTAC. Participants will receive hands-on training in developing federal grants proposals on the following topics:
Identification of sources of federal funds on the internet
Organizational preparation for federal grants
Analysis of the proposal guide for competitive writing
Work plan outline of the proposal
Techniques to present objectives and measurable results as a requirement in every proposal
Federal form (Federal Request 424 and Budget 424)
Proposal submission process on grants.gov
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a resource in the preparation of proposals.
Current Fordham University Flourishing in Community Funds (EPA Community Change Maker)
3 T’s (3 Tips, 3 Tabs, and 3 Templates)
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