September Grants Newsletter

Good afternoon 4th District Officials & Nonprofit Organizations,

We've had an exciting time together last month, as we celebrated our Week of H.O.P.E., August 12th-17th. Let's take a look at some of the wonderful memories we've created while making our district great!

Week of H.O.P.E.
(Helping Other People Elevate)

I hosted a 4-Series Grant Workshop that provided organizations with the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about how to apply for federal funding. To review the recordings and educational materials, please click the links below:

Recordings

Educational Materials

To commence “ A Day in My Shoes," I visited Kate's Club and listened to the tremendous impact their services have on grieving children and families who have lost loved ones.

Throughout my visit, I took note of the positive impact that Kate's Club has had on grieving parents, and listened intently to their kids, as they described the emotional hurdles they face daily since losing beloved family members. The resiliency that I witnessed from meeting such fine young people gives me assurance that through their fortitude, they will inspire others, and spread hope to those that have lost it.

To close out this amazing week, I had the pleasure of honoring six nonprofit organizations during the 2024 Ceremony of H.O.P.E. CareNow Community Development Center (CareNow CDC), The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT), More Than Conquerors, Inc. (MTCI), Still Waters Sinfo-Nia, Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS), and The Latin American Association (LAA) have all made meaningful contributions to Rockdale, Newton, & DeKalb Counties.

It was a privilege and honor to meet not only the leaders that spearhead these outstanding organizations, but it was also joyous to celebrate the occasion with their nonprofit staff and those that heavily rely on their services.

Last month was centered around hope, yet as we transition into a new season, September offers a perfect opportunity to reset physically, mentally, & emotionally. There is a distinct connection between helping other people elevate and improving one's self. To serve others effectively, whether through caregiving or community involvement, it is crucial to remember that you cannot pour from an empty cup. Therefore, we must strive daily to take care of our mental and physical health. It is for this reason that we are celebrating Self-Improvement Month. For the remainder of the month, let's set goals, create healthy boundaries, and acknowledge the small steps of improvement.

In an effort to continue supporting the well-being of our communities, please find below potential grant opportunities that you may find beneficial, as we all continue to serve this amazing district.

Grant Opportunities

Agency
National Institutes of Health/Department of Health and Human Services

Program
Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Opportunity Number
PAR-23-112

Eligibility
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Public housing authorities

Description
The purpose of this initiative is to support intervention research that addresses structural racism and discrimination (SRD) to improve minority health or reduce health disparities.

Funding:
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: N/A

Deadline
Jan 07, 2026

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Agency
Department of Health and Human Services

Program
Advancing Learning Health Care Research in Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Settings (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)

Opportunity Number
PAR-24-118

Eligibility
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Small businesses
County governments
Special district governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages pilot effectiveness, implementation, data science, and services research studies that will advance data-driven learning health care in behavioral health treatment settings, leading to better knowledge and tools for implementing, sustaining, and optimizing evidence-based, high quality, and equitable mental health services in community settings.

Funding
Award Ceiling: $450,000
Award Floor: N/A

Deadline
Jan 07, 2026

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Agency
Department of Health and Human Services & Centers for Disease Control - OPHPR

Program
Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Number
CDC-RFA-TP22-2201

Eligibility
County governments
Special district governments
City or township governments

Description
CDC seeks to enhance the nation’s ability to rapidly mobilize, surge, and respond to public health emergencies (PHEs) as identified by CDC by establishing a roster of approved but unfunded (ABU) applicants that may receive rapid funding to respond to PHEs of such magnitude, complexity, or significance that they would have an overwhelming impact upon, and exceed resources available to, the jurisdictions. Applicants will undergo an objective merit review process, and entities that successfully meet the requirements for approval will be placed on the ABU list. CDC will use this ABU list for emergencies that require federal support to effectively respond to, manage, and address identified public health threats.

Funding
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Deadline
Nov 19, 2024

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Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities

Program
Dialogues on the Experience of War

Opportunity Number
20240905-AV

Eligibility
County governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments

Description
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is accepting applications for the Dialogues on the Experience of War program. This program supports the study and discussion of important humanities sources about war and military service, in the belief that these sources can help U.S. military veterans and others think deeply and in dialogue about the issues that they raise. Dialogues discussion groups may include exclusively veterans (including a subset of veterans such as students or residents of a group facility); nonveteran students or members of the public; military-affiliated persons; or any mix of these groups.

Funding
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $1

Deadline
Sep 17, 2024
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Agency
Department of Health and Human Services

Program
Maternity Group Home

Opportunity Number
HHS-2025-ACF-ACYF-YZ-0005

Eligibility
County governments
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
City or township governments
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education

Description
The Maternity Group Home (MGH) program provides safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent child(ren) for 18 months and, and up to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Service providers must accommodate the needs and safety of the dependent children to include facility safety standards for infants and children on the premises.

Funding
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Estimated Post Date
Feb 28, 2025

Estimated Deadline
Apr 28, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m.

*This is a Forecasted Opportunity

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Agency
Department of Commerce

Program
2024 Build to Scale

Opportunity Number
EDA-B2S-2024

Eligibility
Special district governments
State governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Description
EDA invites organizations that support technology- and innovation-centric, high-growth companies (including but not limited to startups) as they develop, demonstrate, and deploy the next generation of critical and emerging technologies to apply for Build to Scale funding. The Build to Scale program aims to:

build public and private capacity for entrepreneurs and innovators to invent, improve, and bring to market new products and services in critical, emerging, and transformative sectors and industries;
accelerate the growth of regional economies that are focused on industries of the future;
empower communities to provide proof-of-concept and commercialization assistance to technology innovators and entrepreneurs; and
equitably and inclusively increase access to capital for technology-enabled entrepreneurs.

This grant program supports organizations that may be operating initiatives to unlock investment capital across a region or sector, operating programs to accelerate company growth, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, or otherwise enabling technology commercialization. Frequently, entrepreneurs working in one or a set of related industries and technologies benefit from complementary resources, facilities, and labor markets. Awards made under Build to Scale may only fund operational and programmatic costs related to developing and supporting regional innovation initiatives.

Funding
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Deadline
Oct 28, 2024

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Agency
Department of Labor

Program
Department of Health and Human Services

Opportunity Number
HHS-2025-ACF-OCS-EEP-0123

Eligibility
An applicant must meet three conditions:1. Applicant must be a private, non-profit CDC with 501(c)(3) status;2. Applicant must have articles of incorporation or bylaws demonstrating that the CDC has, as a principal purpose, the planning, developing, or managing of low-income housing or community economic development activities; and3. The Board of Directors must have representation from each of the following: community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders.Note: The CDC designation does not need to be specified on any official documents as long as the three requirements stated above are met. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

Description
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) will solicit applications to award approximately $1.5 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) to stimulate new CED project development through administrative capacity building. OCS aims to align this funding opportunity with the following priority areas: (1) Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and the Justice40 Initiative, which underscore funding support for energy communities, (2) increased equity in geographic distribution of CED funds, in accordance with the CED statute, and (3) breaking down service silos and leveraging existing partnerships across OCS programs to reduce poverty through a wraparound services model for communities with low incomes. The objective of the CED Planning Grants is to stimulate new projects in underserved and under resourced communities.

Funding
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $75,000

Estimated Post Date
Feb 28, 2025

Estimated Deadline
May 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

*This is a Forecasted Opportunity
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If you have any questions or would like information on how to obtain a letter of support, please reach out to Kandice Williams, Grants Coordinator at kandice.williams@mail.house.gov.

Sincerely,

Hank Johnson
Member of Congress