Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (Texas) is a grant from Texas A&M Forest Service that funds recognized non-profit volunteer fire departments in Texas for firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, dry-hydrants, firefighter training, and volunteer recruitment resources. The program also provides emergency assistance following catastrophic events and declared states of disaster. Established by the 77th Texas Legislature in 2001, the program serves departments that could not otherwise access needed vehicles and equipment. Eligible applicants are non-profit volunteer or part-paid/part-volunteer fire departments with 20 or fewer paid members, located within a designated primary protection area in Texas. Equipment Round 4 awards are tentatively scheduled for May 15, 2026.

Prescribed Fire Grant (Texas) is sponsored by Texas A&M Forest Service. This program supports the implementation of prescribed burning to reduce hazardous fuel loads and protect communities across Texas. Reimbursement rates range from $22. 50 to $30 per acre, and all grants require the use of a certified and insured prescribed burn manager.

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.