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Kessler Foundation Community Employment Grants is a grant from Kessler Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations promoting employment and workforce inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Kessler Foundation is dedicated to advancing rehabilitation research and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities — including those affected by traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, autism, and other neurological conditions — to engage actively in their workplaces and communities.
The Community Employment Grants support nonprofits that create pathways to employment and economic independence for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Georgia. Grants are available up to $250,000; check the Kessler Foundation website for current deadline and application information.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Georgia promoting employment for individuals with disabilities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Kessler Foundation Community Employment Grants is a grant from Kessler Foundation that funds programs in New Jersey focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The program supports research, workforce development initiatives, and employment services that help individuals with disabilities gain meaningful employment in competitive, integrated settings. Kessler Foundation operates the Center for Employment and Disability Research and conducts ongoing employment and disability surveys to inform grant priorities. Eligible applicants are organizations in New Jersey working on disability employment, workforce development, and related health equity issues for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Kessler Foundation Signature Employment Grants is a national grant program from the Kessler Foundation that funds non-traditional, innovative pilot initiatives, demonstration projects, and social ventures aimed at increasing employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Priority is given to projects that overcome specific employment barriers related to long-term dependence on public assistance or advance competitive employment in a cost-effective manner. Organizations may apply for up to two years of funding, with annual awards ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 and maximum project funding of $500,000. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofits, public or private schools, and public institutions based in the United States with operating budgets greater than $3,000,000.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.