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Find similar grantsDowntown Public Safety Grant Fund (DPSG) is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration. Provides grants to local governments and Business Improvement Districts to enhance public safety and reduce crime in downtown areas.
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Local jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies may apply for funding from the $75 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and the new $100 million Downtown Public Safety Grant Fund. Both funds were included in the governor’s 2026 budget proposal and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly.
The intervention fund supports local law enforcement efforts to develop and implement strategies to reduce violent crime and improve public safety infrastructure. The downtown fund was established to increase public safety, reduce blight, enhance economic development infrastructure and curb crime in downtown business and commercial areas. Eligible agencies should have received application instructions by Oct.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible local governments and Business Improvement Districts in Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100 million allocated. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Downtown Public Safety Grant Fund (DPSG) is funded by Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Higher Education Safety Grant (Tennessee) is a Tennessee state program distributing 30 million dollars in campus safety funding to public and private higher education institutions, including University of Tennessee system schools, Tennessee Board of Regents institutions, and Tennessee Lottery Scholarship-eligible schools. Funding amounts are formula-based on Fall 2023 in-person student enrollment. Eligible uses include physical security improvements (perimeter and access control, surveillance, visitor management, signage), school resource officers, emergency operations planning, violence prevention programs, conflict resolution, and staff safety training. The deadline for the current cycle is January 3, 2027. Applications are administered through the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration.
Evidence-Based Programming (EBP) Project is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP). The EBP project provides funding to local jails to implement evidence-based programming for inmates. The goal is to improve access to knowledge, skills, and resources for successful reentry, reduce recidivism, and increase collaboration between jails and community partners.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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