Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Project Program (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). This program helps fund larger-scale bicycle and pedestrian improvements that seek to improve safety, access, and mobility for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, while also encouraging more students to walk, bike, and roll to school.

The 2025 Community Transit Grant Program is an annual competitive grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that funds transportation and mobility solutions for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The program distributes FTA Section 5310 funds, State Mobility Assistance Program funds, and State Education and Transportation Fund resources to support vehicle purchases, mobility management activities, and operating costs. Eligible applicants include municipalities, Councils on Aging, Regional Transit Authorities, and nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts. Award amounts vary by project type and available funding each cycle.

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.