Reclamation and Development Grants Program 2014 Applications Now Available 

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) announces the release of grant applications for the 2014 grant cycle. Applications are due on May 15, 2014. Up to $500,000 are available per project to any city, county, Tribe, conservation district, or other local or state government subdivision in Montana. The RDGP is a state-funded grant program designed to fund projects that compensate Montana citizens for the effects of mining and other development on Montana lands and that serve the public interest and the State of Montana. Examples of projects include: · Abandoned Mine Reclamation · Brownfields Cleanup · Abandoned Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup · Abandoned Oil and Gas Well Cleanup · Erosion Control (mining related) · Crucial State Needs The grant application form and instructions, including eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria, are available electronically on the following website: http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/cardd/ResourceDevelopment/rdgp/ReclamationDevelopmentGrantsProgram.asp or by contacting Alicia Stickney at 406-444-0547. Application deadline: Applications must be delivered or postmarked by Thursday, May 15, 2014. RDGP Planning Grants The RDGP program is also offering planning grants to help communities prepare RDGP applications or to fund planning and assessment for natural resource projects eligible under the larger RDGP. Up to $50,000 are available per project. Planning activities may include: problem analysis, site assessment, feasibility studies, environmental monitoring, remedial action plans, technology demonstration, research, grant writing or other related actions that lead to a full-scale project. The RDGP has already awarded planning grants to more than 18 local governments in 2013.

THE COCA-COLA FOUNDATION is offering grants to nonprofit organizations that address community needs and priorities in a meaningful way. The Foundation supports programs that focus on one of the following four categories: water stewardship; healthy and active lifestyles that lead to physical activity and nutritional education programs; community recycling; and education. Online applications may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the Foundation’s websitehere to review guidelines and application procedures.

WELLS FARGO AND THE NATIONAL FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATIONS are accepting applications for the Environmental Solutions for Communities grant program. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded in support of highly visible projects in regions where Wells Fargo operates that link economic development and community well-being to the stewardship and health of the environment. Deadline: 12/16/2013. Visit the website by clicking here.  

THE NOTAH BEGAY III FOUNDATION offers capacity building grants to support projects focusing on the prevention of childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes among Native American children. Preference will be given to organizations from the Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico), the Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin), and the Southern Plains (Oklahoma, Texas); however, applications will be accepted from anywhere in the United States. Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate strong community engagement and a readiness to develop key strategies and an action plan. U.S. based Native American-controlled nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and Native American community-based groups with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply. The application deadline is: 12/16/2013. Click here to visit the Foundation’s website for guidelines and to download the Request for Proposals.  

AMERICORP STATE AND NATIONAL GRANTS deadline has been extended. Programs should focus on some of the most pressing challenges facing America; disaster services, education, environmental awareness, healthy futures, economic opportunity, or veterans and military families. Deadline: Letter of Intent 12/11/2013; Proposal Deadline extended to 1/22/2014. For more information and to apply click here.

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY has issued a NOFA for the 2014 funding round of economic development grants through the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, and the Native American CDFI Assistance Program Grants. Deadline for both programs: 12/23/2013. Click hereto read the NOFA for economic development grants.  Click here to read the NOFA for the Native America CDFI Assistance Program.

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is accepting proposals for the 'Our Town' grant program. Grants ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 are available to partnerships of nonprofits, government entities, and other organizations working on arts-based creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities. Deadline: 1/13/2014. Click here to learn more about this program and to apply.  

BLACKSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is accepting proposals from nonprofits serving veterans and active servicemen and women transitioning to civilian life. Deadline: 1/14/2014. Click here to visit the Foundation’s website.

THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is offering grants to nonprofits and LEAs in California for after school programs that provide educational enrichment and recreation for public school students in California. Maximum grant size is $150,000/school served. Deadline: 1/17/2014. Click here for guidelines and to apply.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) is offering grants to nonprofit and public agencies for both assessment and cleanup work at a specific Brownfield site. Deadline: 1/22/2014. Click here for more information about these grants.  

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR is offering WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants to states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the western United States. Deadline: 1/23/2014. For more information, clickhere.

THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR is offering grants to nonprofits, LEAs and others to provide high school students with education and training that combines rigorous academic and technical curricula focused on specific in-demand occupations and industries. Deadline: 1/27/2014. Click here for guidelines and an application.

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND ARTS MIDWEST is offering grants to nonprofit and public agencies through the Big Read program for reading programs that serve large geographic areas. Deadline: 1/28/2014. Click here for more information and to apply.  

WILLIAM G. AND MARIE SELBY FOUNDATION is accepting applications from nonprofits for capital grants for the construction, acquisition and/or renovation of facilities, as well as the purchase of equipment or software. Projects focusing on education, human services, arts and community projects including history, science, and/or the environment will be given top priority. Deadline: 2/1/2014. Click here to visit the website for guidelines and an application.

LOWES CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION is accepting applications for the 2014 Toolbox for Education Grant Program. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded in support of facility improvement projects that have a permanent impact on a K-12 school community. Deadline: 2/14/2014. Click hereto visit the website and review program guidelines.  

THE KAZANJIAN FOUNDATION is offering grants to nonprofits for projects with national impact that address issues of economic education. The average grant is approximately $22,000, however grants as small as $3,500 and as large as $150,000 have been made. Occasionally, multi-year grants are made for larger projects.Deadline: 2/15/2014. Click here to go to the Foundation’s website for guidelines and an application.  

THE OPEN MEADOWS FOUNDATION supports projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls; reflect the diversity of the community served by the project; promote building community power; and encourage racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. The Foundation provides grants of up to $2,000 to cover start-up expenses or to support ongoing projects and also administers a number of special funds that are targeted to specific groups or activities.The next application deadline is: 2/15/2014. Funding guidelines and application instructions are available on the Foundation’s website here.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) is also offering grants to nonprofit and public agencies for developing inventories of Brownfield sites, prioritizing sites, conducting community involvement activities, and conducting site assessments and cleanup planning related to Brownfield sites. Deadline: 2/21/2014. Click here for guidelines and to apply.

USDA has announced the availability of nearly $10.5 million in grants through the Value-Added Producer Grant program. Grants are available to help agricultural producers create new products, expand marketing opportunities, support further processing of existing products or goods, or to develop specialty and niche products. The maximum working capital grant is $200,000; the maximum planning grant is $75,000. Deadline: 2/24/2014. Click here to read the NOFA for more information.

Temper of the Times Grants

The Temper of the Times Foundation is offering grants from $5-10,000 to non-profit 501(c)3 organizations.

The grants will provide funding for projects that lead to measurable outcomes for wildland ecosystem conservation and restoration in the U.S. Grants may be used to fund the production of print, radio or television ads; to pay for advertising space or airtime; or to produce or distribute pamphlets, books, videos, or press packets.

Applications are due by December 15.

For more information on this funding opportunity, click here.