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Community Development Block Grants: Planning Grants is sponsored by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) via U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program leverages Community Development Block Grant funding to help Indiana communities plan for long-term, holistic improvement.
Grants are available for comprehensive plans, COVID-19 economic recovery plans, broadband readiness plans, and environmental assessment plans, aiding in land use, government capacity, public services, placemaking, economic development, housing, transportation, agriculture, natural resources, broadband access, and historic resources.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Units of local government in Indiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $60,000 for communities over 10,000 population; up to $50,000 for communities under 10,000 population (Comprehensive Plans); up to $50,000 (COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan); up to $50,000 (Broadband Readiness Plans for single community) or $70,000 (Broadband Readiness Plans for regional applicants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Development Block Grants: Planning Grants is funded by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) via U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.
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