Storefront Activation Grant Program (City of Milwaukee) is sponsored by City of Milwaukee, Department of City Development (DCD). This grant offers financial incentives to recruit new businesses to vacant commercial/retail tenant spaces in commercial buildings within Milwaukee's commercial corridors. The grant is up to $10 per square foot and may not exceed 50% of the total eligible project costs.

Everyone Plays! Scholarships is a grant from Milwaukee Recreation (City of Milwaukee) that funds recreational program participation for children from low-income families in Milwaukee. Awards of up to $100 per child per school year enable youth age 17 and under to enroll in Milwaukee Recreation classes, including sports, fitness, arts, and enrichment programs. Eligibility requires that the child's parent or legal guardian be a Milwaukee city resident receiving SNAP/Foodshare, Wisconsin Shares, Foster Care, Medicaid, or another qualifying state or federal benefit. Applications are submitted by a parent or legal guardian on the child's behalf.

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.