Now open for applications: Public defender, prosecutor, humanities, gun violence, and library funding opportunities

Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski    September 8, 2021 | 2:38 PM

STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Public Defender Training Initiatives Grant  (Funding Source: Federal Funds)

Who May Apply: Any organization that can demonstrate a history of providing training and technical assistance to public defenders in Pennsylvania. The applicant agency must also demonstrate the ability to provide training at a statewide level.

Use: To provide training and technical assistance to public defenders in Pennsylvania.

Funds: $550,000 will be distributed in total. PCCD expects to fund one grant over the two-year project period.

Application Deadline: September 28

More Information: Click on https://www.pccdegrants.pa.gov/Egrants/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx.

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Prosecutor Training Initiatives Grant  (Funding Source: Federal Funds)

Who May Apply: Any organization that can demonstrate a history of providing training and technical assistance to county prosecutors. The applicant agency must also demonstrate the ability to provide training at a statewide level and become certified by the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Board as an accredited CLE provider.

Use: To provide training and technical assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement professionals on legal issues relevant to adults and juveniles.

Funds: $870,000 will be distributed in total. PCCD expects to fund one grant over the two-year project period.

Application Deadline: September 29

More Information: Click on https://www.pccdegrants.pa.gov/Egrants/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx.

Pennsylvania Humanities Council: PA Sharp Grant  (Funding Source: Federal Funds)

Who May Apply: PA organizations with a humanities-based mission and organizations conducting humanities programming.

Use: To support the growth and recovery of the humanities in Pennsylvania.

Funds: Up to $20,000 in flexible funding for either general operating and capacity building or program support. No match required.

Application Deadline: October 1

More Information: Click on https://pahumanities.org/pasharp.

 

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention  (Funding Source: General Fund)

Who May Apply: Community-based organizations (with or without 501c3 status), institutions of higher education, local municipalities, district attorneys, and counties.

Use: To support effective local intervening and preventative measures to stop gun and group violence in areas experiencing high rates of violent crime within Pennsylvania.

Funds: Awards will range from maximum budgets of $50,000 to $2,000,000 for project periods spanning up to two-years (24-months). Awards are tiered toward the applicant’s size and service area.

Application Deadline: October 15

More Information: Click on https://www.pccd.pa.gov/criminaljustice/GunViolence/Pages/Grants-and-Funding.aspx.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grants  (Funding Source: General Fund)

Who May Apply: Farmers and prospective farmers.

Use: Organic transition planning assistance, as well as professional services to assist with business planning, efficient transitions of farm ownership, strategic farm expansion, product diversification, and financial and technical expertise in order to enhance the long-term vitality of PA farms.

Funds: Reimbursement grants up to $7,500. Grants are limited to 75% of the total project cost. Up to $1 million is available statewide.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.

More Information: Click on https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Pages/Farm-Vitality-Planning-Program.aspx.

OTHER PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:

American Library Association: Let's Talk About It - Women's Suffrage

Who May Apply: A public, tribal, school, academic, or special library.

Use: A scholar-led reading and discussion program. The program involves reading a common series of books selected by national scholars and discussing them in the context of a larger, overarching theme. Reading and discussion groups explore the theme through the lens of the humanities by relating the readings to historical trends and events; other works of literature; and philosophical and ethical ideas.

Funds: Twenty-five libraries will be selected to receive a $1,000 stipend to support programming costs, ten copies of five themed books, access to programming guides and support materials, virtual training on the LTAI model, a suite of online resources and more.

Application Deadline: December 1

More Information: Click on https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/ltai/suffrage.

UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES:

 

American Library Association: Libraries Transforming Communities - Focus on Small and Rural Libraries Program: September 16  

  • Libraries serving small communities and/or rural communities – To develop a community engagement project.

Agriculture Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program: September 17  (Funding Source: General Fund)

  • State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. - To assist with the growth, certification of seed, and marketing of eligible crops including hemp, hardwoods, honey, and hops as well as barley, rye, and wheat for distilling, brewing, and malting purposes.

DEP Section 902 Recycling Implementation Grant: September 24  (Funding Source: Recycling Fund)

  • Counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, home rule municipalities, councils of governments, consortiums or similar entities established by two or more municipalities. - To fund costs associated with developing and implementing a recycling program.

CFA Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program: September 24  (Funding Source: General Fund)

  • Any nongovernmental entity with the technical, managerial, and financial expertise to design, build and operate a high-speed broadband service infrastructure within Pennsylvania. - Acquisition, construction, equipment, and site preparation costs associated with the deployment of high-speed broadband infrastructure to unserved areas.

PCCD Crisis Intervention and Pretrial Diversion Program: September 24  (Funding Source: State and Federal Funds) 

  • Counties. - To implement crisis response or pretrial diversion strategies for justice-involved individuals with Mental Illness/Co-Occurring Disorders (MI/COD), Intellectual Disorders (ID), and/or autism spectrum disorders.

DCNR ATV/Snowmobile Grants: September 30  (Funding Source: ATV and Snowmobile Registrations)

  • Municipalities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. - Planning, land acquisition, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment, and educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities.

PDE Office for Safe Schools’ Targeted Grants – 2021-22 Equipment Grant: October 1  (Funding Source: General Fund – Safe Schools Initiative)

  • A public school district, charter school, cyber charter school, or career and technical center. - Metal detectors; protective lighting; surveillance equipment; special emergency communications equipment including radios; electronic locksets, deadbolts, and theft control devices and training in the use of the security-related technology; and student, staff, and visitor swipe-card identification systems.

PDE Office for Safe Schools’ Targeted Grants – 2021-22 Program Grant: October 1  (Funding Source: General Fund – Safe Schools Initiative)

  • A public school district, charter school, cyber charter school, or career and technical center. - To fund programs which address school violence. See guidelines for list of eligible programs.

PDE Office for Safe Schools’ Targeted Grants – 2021-22 School Police Officer: October 1  (Funding Source: General Fund – Safe Schools Initiative)

  • A public school district, charter school, cyber charter school, career and technical center, or nonpublic school. - Costs associated with the training and compensation of School Police Officers.

PDE Office for Safe Schools’ Targeted Grants – 2021-22 School Resource Officer – School Entity: October 1  (Funding Source: General Fund – Safe Schools Initiative)

  • A public school district, charter school, cyber charter school, or career and technical center. - Costs associated with the training and compensation of School Resource Officers.

PDE Office for Safe Schools’ Targeted Grants – 2021-22 School Resource Officer – Municipality/Police Department: October 1  (Funding Source: General Fund – Safe Schools Initiative)

  • Municipalities and police departments. - Costs associated with the training and compensation of School Resource Officers to be placed in school districts and nonpublic schools within the municipality.

Agriculture Farm to School Grant Program: October 1  (Funding Source: General Fund)      

  • Any school district, charter school, or private school with pre-kindergarten classes, kindergarten, or elementary through fifth grade is eligible to apply– regardless of offering in-person, virtual, or hybrid instruction. -  To educate pre-kindergartners through fifth graders and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods through nutrition education in the classroom, field trips, and other activities.

PCCD Innovative Policing Initiatives Grant: October 4  (Funding Source: Federal Funds) 

  • Municipalities that are identified by the federal Office of Justice Programs as a JAG Under $10K eligible municipality. Eligible municipalities listed in announcement. - To support law enforcement accreditation, policy development, training, technologies to support transparency and information sharing between law enforcement and communities, and innovative strategies to combat crime.

DEP Driving PA Forward – Truck and Bus Fleet Grant Program: October 9   (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust - Volkswagen Emissions Settlement)

  • School districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, State agencies, nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships incorporated or registered in this Commonwealth, air quality or transportation organizations, and metropolitan or rural planning organizations. - To replace or repower fleets of 6 or more Class 4-8 trucks, port drayage trucks, school buses, shuttle buses, and/or transit buses.

L&I PAsmart Apprenticeship Grants - Building, Supporting, and Expanding Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs: October 13  (Funding Source: General Fund)      

  • Organizations that serve as sponsors or intermediaries of registered apprenticeships, including businesses, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, industry associations, labor organizations, local education agencies, local workforce development boards, nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, public libraries, and STEM ecosystems. – To build, support and expand registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs.

L&I PAsmart Apprenticeship Grants - Supporting Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship through Ambassador Networks : October 13  (Funding Source: General Fund)      

  • Organizations that serve as sponsors or intermediaries of registered apprenticeships, including businesses, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, industry associations, labor organizations, local education agencies, local workforce development boards, nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, public libraries, and STEM ecosystems. – To support the statewide Apprenticeship Ambassador Network

OSFC Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program: October 15  (Funding Source: Unconventional Gas Well Fund)

  • Fire companies, rescue companies and emergency medical services throughout the 40 counties in which unconventional gas wells are located, or counties that directly border those counties. – Training, professional certification or the acquisition of specialized equipment for emergency responses relating to natural gas production from unconventional gas wells.

DEP Coastal Zone Grants: October 18  (Funding Source: Federal Funds)

  • Counties, municipalities, county and regional planning agencies, incorporated nonprofit organizations, school districts, intermediate units, universities and colleges, incorporated conservation and educational organizations, conservation districts, port authorities, and public authorities.  Projects must be located within the boundaries of the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone or the Lake Erie Coastal Zone. - To address hazards, wetlands, public access, intergovernmental coordination, ocean resources, and nonpoint pollution. Typical projects range from studies, planning, design, and research to land acquisition and minor construction projects. Activities must take place within the Coastal Zone boundaries of Pennsylvania.

L&I PA Industry Partnership Grant: October 22  (Funding Source: General Fund)

  • Local workforce development boards, non-profit and non-governmental entities, community-based organizations, educational and post-secondary educational organizations, labor organizations, business associations, and economic development entities. - To identify workforce, education & training, and economic development needs, coordinate regional teams to support industry needs, identify public and community resources to address industry identified needs and increase collaboration among businesses within a targeted industry sector.

PA Office of Commonwealth Libraries Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities: October 29  (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund)

  • Municipalities. - To plan, acquire, construct, or rehabilitate public library facilities including, but not limited to: ADA upgrades, new roof, replacement windows, energy efficient upgrades to HVAC systems, facility expansion and new construction. 

DEP Driving PA Forward – Onroad Rebate Program – Trucks and Buses: November 12  (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust - Volkswagen Emissions Settlement)

  • School districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, other State agencies, nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships incorporated or registered in this Commonwealth, air quality or transportation organizations, and metropolitan or rural planning organizations. - Rebates for projects that replace or repower fleets of 5 or fewer class 4-8 trucks, port drayage trucks, school buses, shuttle buses, and/or transit buses with new clean diesel, electric, natural gas, propane or other alternative fuels vehicles.

DEP Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant: December 17  (Funding Source: General Fund)

  • School districts, municipal authorities, municipalities, nonprofits, private businesses. - Purchase or retrofit vehicles to operate on alternative fuels, purchase and install refueling equipment, and research or develop new technologies.

DEP 2020 Recycling Performance Grants: December 30  (Funding Source: Environmental Stewardship Fund)

  • Any municipality with a recycling program in 2020. - Municipal recycling programs.

DEP Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates: Until funds are expended.  (Funding Source: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants Fund)

  • Pennsylvania residents who purchase/lease a new or used alternative fuel vehicle with a purchase price of $50,000 or less.  Businesses are not eligible. - To defray costs of purchasing a battery electric vehicle (BEV), hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (HFCV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric motorcycle, natural gas vehicle, or propane vehicle.

DEP Small Business Advantage Grant Program: Until funds are expended.   (Funding Source: Recycling Fund & Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund)

  • Registered Pennsylvania for-profit businesses with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees and which are taxed as a for-profit business. - To purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes.

DHS Indoor Air Management Strategies for Long Term Care: Until funds are expended.    (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act Funds)

  • Long term care nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and personal care homes. - Indoor air management strategies in long-term care facilities aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of and occupant exposure to COVID-19.
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