Funding Opportunities
Addressing Unanticipated Threats
The Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) program deploys urgent funding to support research and outreach in response to emerging or unanticipated threats to the nation’s food supply or agricultural systems.
Plant and animal pests and pathogens can strike quickly, devastating crops, livestock and livelihoods. When such events occur, it often takes months before an effective response can be mounted. Researchers must first understand these pests and pathogens before developin an effective solution. While the initial period after pest or pathogen detection is critical to stopping the threat, conventional research funding opportunities take significant time and effort to pursue.
To address these outbreaks quickly, FFAR’s ROAR Program funds rapid research related to response, prevention or mitigation of new pests and pathogens. ROAR’s one-year funding fills urgent research gaps until traditional, longer-term funding can be secured.
ROAR grants are swift, diverse and far-reaching. In the past, we have awarded ROAR grants to combat invasive weevils, lettuce wilt, swine viruses and cattle ticks, among other pests and pathogens.
ROAR applications are subject to a rigorous scientific review process and matching funding requirements. We encourage applicants to form broad-based coalitions to increase research collaboration and maximize the adoption of new knowledge and practices by the agriculture sector.
What to know when applying
The ROAR program is open year-round to eligible applicants. FFAR awards one-year grants, up to $150,000, in response to an outbreak for the development of diagnostics, monitoring and mitigation strategies. Matching funds are required for this opportunity.
Applicants are required to submit a one-page concept note via FFAR’s Grants Management portal outlining:
The research team members;
The source and amount of matching funds; and
A brief description of the pest or pathogen threat and why it should be considered for rapid funding.
Based on the concept note, FFAR may invite applicants to apply for the ROAR program. Upon invitation, applicants will have eight weeks to apply.
Submit a ROAR concept note
The purpose of the Landscape Scale Restoration competitive grant program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes. This program supports high impact projects that lead to measurable outcomes on the landscape, leverage public and private resources, and further priorities identified in science-based restoration strategies.
This funding opportunity is for Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/Villages, and Tribal organizations as defined in 25 USC 5304. For projects where the applicant is a nonprofit (not a Tribal organization), university, State agency, town, or county, view the funding opportunities for Northeast and Midwest, South, and West.
Overview
The Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Competitive Grant Program supports high impact projects that promote collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and advance priorities identified in a State Forest Action Plan or other restoration strategy.
The objective is to focus competitive LSR funds on activities that address priority areas, challenges and opportunities facing western lands. Funding for the LSR Competitive Process is made possible through the USDA Forest Service.
WFLC is charged with delivering the LSR competitive grant process in the West. Our LSR grants team reviews, scores, and makes recommendations on project proposals from western states and Pacific Island territories, which are passed along to the WFLC membership for approval. Proposed projects recommended for funding are then sent to the Forest Service.
General Information
All proposals must be submitted online at www.forestrygrants.org. Passwords are provided to each Western State and Pacific Island Forester.
States will sometimes have a pre-proposal process that may have an earlier due date and details. We encourage you to contact the state point of contact for more information.
Past proposal submissions, scores, and comments are posted at www.forestrygrants.org. For archived applications from 2010-2014, click here.
Priority Projects
Priority will be given to project proposals that include any of the following bulleted
prioritization factors. Please see the scoring rubric at the end of this document to see the
specific sections in which one or more of these priority factors should be detailed to receive
priority points.
➢ Promote cross-boundary collaboration:
○ By their proximity to other land ownerships; or
○ By their inclusion of a combination of land ownerships, including tribal,
State and local government, and private lands (such as, but not limited to,
multiple private landowners; private and state landowners; state and
federal landowners; state and local government; or state and Tribal
landowners).
➢ Coordinate with or are in proximity to other complementary landscape-scale
projects on NFS lands or lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior
or a state that are carried out:
○ Under the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (16 U.S.C. 7303).
○ In landscape areas designated for insect and disease treatments under section 602
of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591a).
○ Under the Good Neighbor Authority (16 U.S.C. 2113a).
○ Under the stewardship end result contracting and agreement authority (16 U.S.C.
6591c).
➢ Coordinate with or are in proximity to other complementary landscape-scale projects on
State land.
➢ Coordinate with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs
and appropriate state-level programs.
➢ Leverage funding from multiple entities.
➢ The term disadvantaged communities is used in Executive Order 14008, Tackling
the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. The Interim Implementation Guidance for
the Justice40 Initiative, released by OMB in July 2021, provides definitions on
community and disadvantaged. Projects must include a description of the benefiting
community or recipient and how the project benefits or engages underserved
communities or people.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) 319(h) Nonpoint Source Grant Program provides funding to qualifying counties, conservation districts, higher education institutions, regional agencies, and nonprofit organizations to improve conditions of Nevada’s watersheds and protect against nonpoint source (NPS) water pollution.
The grants support water quality improvement projects, education and outreach efforts, and the development and implementation of watershed based plans that focus on reductions in NPS pollution. Proposals are reviewed by a Technical Advisory Committee and ranked on project merit. Projects located in watersheds with approved watershed based plans, and that are anticipated to measurably reduce pollutants released to streams, rivers, and lakes are given priority. Nonpoint Source Grant Program funds originate from a US Environmental Protection Agency grant pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
Project proponents are encouraged to work with NPS Program staff prior to submittal of a proposal to ensure that it is eligible, complete and competitive. Ongoing and past CWA section 319(h) projects can be found within the Nonpoint Source Management Program Annual Report.
All proposals must follow the guidelines for application outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP), which is available for download at Clean Water Act 319(h) Grants. State, local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions are eligible to apply. A non-federal match (cash and/or in-kind) of at least 50% of the total project cost is required.
Focused giving
BOK Financial and the BOKF Foundation contribute an average of $6 million to more than 600 nonprofit organizations each year. Our giving is focused on enhancing the quality of life and economic wellbeing in the communities where we operate in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Our charitable contributions are focused on four pillars of giving.
Pillars of giving
Basic needs
We provide volunteer and financial support to organizations serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Our efforts largely focus on organizations providing direct services addressing such issues as poverty, hunger, healthcare, housing and safety.
Education
An equitable, robust educational system drives long-term community growth. We support local nonprofits whose primary mission is promoting basic education, including public school foundations, early childhood education, financial literacy, and institutions of higher education.
Economic development
Actions that raise the standard of living and economic health of our communities make them better places to live and work. We provide support to local chambers of commerce; nonprofits focused on workforce development, job training, etc.; and public/private partnerships investing in our communities.
United Way
Our focus on strategically investing in the community aligns perfectly with United Way’s approach to achieving its mission of mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good.
Ineligible organizations/activities:
Individuals
Programs outside the geographic markets we serve
Fraternal organizations
Political organizations/activities/candidates
Public schools (K through 12) unless in partnership with BOK Financial "Partners in Education Schools" and "Adopt-a-School"
Industry and trade groups
Athletic programs
Religious organizations promoting a specific doctrine
STRATEGY
General Motors accepts and considers Letters of Inquiry (LOI) to support programs and
initiatives aligned to two Social Impact Pillars: STEM Education and Transportation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Grant funding is only available to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good
standing with the relevant state(s) and the Internal Revenue Service.
Grant applications are evaluated for social impact alignment and to ensure they will
successfully:
• Align with GM’s strategic business objectives
• Measure impact through defined measurable key objectives
• Demonstrate innovative approaches to address a defined social issue
• Create opportunity and expand access for underrepresented, diverse populations
• Advance GM’s core value of serving and improving communities
Additionally:
• No multi-year commitments will be considered
• Requested funds may not be used retroactively
• Organizations that have previously received grant funding will not be
reconsidered until all previous reporting requirements have been met
FUNDING RANGE
GM does not limit the request amount and evaluates each request on its own merit.
Grant size varies depending on the needs, program proposed by the organization and
available funding by GM.
GEOGRAPHY
GM prioritizes grant funding in communities near GM facilities.
TIMING
Please allow up to six weeks for the review process. If there is a need for additional
information, GM will contact the organization directly.
No Letters of Inquiry will be accepted after September 30, annually.
EXCLUSIONS
Funds are not available for the following projects, organizations, or purposes:
• Capital campaigns, endowments, or private buildings
• Faith-based organizations for religious purposes
• Government/tax-supported entities including schools
• Hospitals and medical-related facilities
• Individual requests, such as personal scholarships
• Vehicle donations or funds to purchase a vehicle
• Individual K-12 schools, school districts or school clubs/teams
• Athletic endeavors or scholarships designated for athletes
Other foundations for purposes of building endowment
• Political candidates, campaigns, or organizations
• Private clubs, fraternities, or sororities
• Robotics, sports, or race teams
• Organizations that do not share GM's values
• Organizations that discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin,
age, marital status, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression
PeopleForBikes’ Bike Industry Community Grant Program supports bicycle infrastructure projects and targeted initiatives that make it easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities to bike. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $10,000. Please review the following information before submitting a Letter of Interest. Requests that are incomplete or do not fall within our funding priority areas will not be considered.
Our 2024 grant cycle opens on September 1, 2024. Letters of Interest will be accepted until October 11, 2024, through a simple online form accessed via a link on this page. Select applicants will then be invited to submit a full application. Final applications will be due November 29, 2024, and grants will be awarded in early January 2025.
Our top priority is funding infrastructure projects that improve a community’s City Ratings score by building connections in a low-stress bikeway network or improving access to recreational amenities. Grants should support the material costs of infrastructure construction or non-material costs directly related and necessary to getting infrastructure built. Our grants range from $5,000 to $10,000. Our priority is supporting efforts where grants make a difference, especially in support of communities impacted by historic disinvestment.
Costs related to the development of permanent bike infrastructure, including trails, shared-use paths, bike parks, pump tracks, bicycle playgrounds, neighborhood greenways/bike boulevards, and protected bike lanes
Costs related to “quick-build” or “demonstration projects,” provided that any temporary infrastructure is part of a strategy to subsequently develop permanent infrastructure
Land or easement acquisition costs for bike infrastructure
Events or programs that support cultural acceptance and support of specific planned or recently constructed bike infrastructure projects, like “bike buses” or “community bike rides.” Such events or programs must show a connection between the event and organizing for permanent infrastructural improvements and must show a likelihood of permanence beyond the term of the grant.
What we don’t fund
Planning or engineering studies
Maintenance or operating costs, except for one-time costs of operating an event designed to bring attention to an infrastructure project
Cycling education programs, unless education is an element of an event designed to bring attention to an infrastructure project
Bike giveaway programs
Enforcement programs
Races, clinics, or classes
Bike recycling, repair, or earn-a-bike programs
Start-up costs for businesses
Projects outside the United States
Priority will be given to the following types of projects
Funding that closes a financial gap that allows a project to move forward
Funding that leverages additional funds
Projects that address historical inequities in low-income communities and communities of color
Projects that are part of a larger strategy to build a network of bikeways and bike facilities that enable people of all ages and abilities to access bicycling as transportation or recreation
Grant Overview
The federal government has embarked upon an era of co-stewardship of public lands as directed by Joint Secretarial Order 3403 and other authorities. States have also launched new policies consistent with this approach. These efforts to restore tribal stewardship can help to advance ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and adaptation to climate change. Central to this work is restoring buffalo and fire to grasslands.
This grant will provide Tribes with resources to build necessary capacity to negotiate, implement, and monitor co-stewardship agreements with the U.S. Forest Service in the Great Plains Region. This includes technical assistance, trainings, and networking opportunities all centered in the space of co-stewardship. The ultimate goal is to strengthen and increase tribal co-stewardship on National Grasslands in the Great Plains region, allowing Tribes to serve as anchors in promoting greater ecological connectivity to grassland protection and health.
First Nations is now accepting applications under our Stewarding Native Lands program to support the development of tribal co-stewardship agreements and related capacity building. First Nations expects to award six grants up to $125,000 each to eligible Tribes.
Grant support is made possible through funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Grant Period
The grant period for this funding opportunity is October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2026.
Grant Award Ceiling
Total requested funds in project budgets under this funding opportunity should not exceed $125,000.
Grant Submission Deadline
Applications are due MONDAY, September 16, 2024 no later than 5 pm Mountain Time.
First Nations recognizes that some of our most rural and remote applicants may have limited access to high-speed internet. Any exceptions to use of the online system must be made at least two weeks in advance of the application deadline by submitting a request to grantmaking@firstnations.org. Please include your name, organization, contact information and the name of the RFP for which you are applying. If you do not have access to email you can call our office at (303) 774-7836 and ask to speak with a member of the Grantmaking Department.
Unfortunately, First Nations cannot make any emergency exceptions to application deadlines. Partial applications, incomplete applications due to user error, or faxed/emailed/mailed applications will not be considered unless they have received prior approval.
Download instructions for First Nations’ Online Application System here. Access First Nations’ Online Application system here.
The purpose of this grant program is to build community colleges’ capacity to meet the skill development needs of employers and equitably support students in obtaining good jobs in in-demand industries. Grantees will enhance sector-based career pathways programs using strategies rooted in evidence and designed to build further evidence on the effectiveness of sector-based career pathways programs in leading to positive employment outcomes. Successful applicants will use the diverse strengths of their SCC Partnership members to accomplish and sustain systems change.
About the Small Grants Program:
WDA Small Grants are intended to support non-research activities ≤$5,000. Grants are awarded for projects that have defined and measurable goals that support the WDA mission; “The mission of the Wildlife Disease Association is to promote healthy wildlife and ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and environmentally sustainable solutions to One Health challenges”
Examples include: publication of manuals, production of educational materials, translation of information sources, public outreach, geographic section recruitment drives, or development of newsletters apps or other media.