Rural Development Fund Grants is a grant from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) that funds rural economic development, agricultural advancement, and community resilience projects across Michigan. The program encompasses multiple grant categories including underserved and value-added food systems, wastewater infrastructure, and farmland preservation, administered through the Rural Development Fund Board. Eligible applicants include governmental entities and other organizations; specific eligibility requirements vary by program. Award amounts are not specified; applicants should check program-specific guidelines for details and current deadlines.

Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants is sponsored by Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD). This grant provides funding to establish, retain, expand, attract, or develop value-added agricultural processing in Michigan, or to expand or develop regional food systems or access to healthy food. Focus areas include urban agriculture, value-added food production/processing, food hub development, and food access.

Regenerative Agriculture Education and Outreach Grants (Michigan) is sponsored by Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD). These grants support education and outreach programs focused on regenerative agriculture in Michigan. MDARD aims to sustain environmental stewardship and promote practices like those in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).

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.