Opportunities for Funding
Within the U.S., Sony focuses the majority of its charitable giving on art, culture, technology and the environment, with a particular emphasis on education in each of those areas. While support in other areas may also be considered, the Company seeks to apply its financial, technological and human resources to the encouragement of the creative, artistic, technical and scientific skills required of tomorrow's workforce.
STRATEGY
General Motors accepts and considers Letters of Inquiry (LOI) to support programs and
initiatives aligned to two Social Impact Pillars: STEM Education and Transportation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Grant funding is only available to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good
standing with the relevant state(s) and the Internal Revenue Service.
Grant applications are evaluated for social impact alignment and to ensure they will
successfully:
• Align with GM’s strategic business objectives
• Measure impact through defined measurable key objectives
• Demonstrate innovative approaches to address a defined social issue
• Create opportunity and expand access for underrepresented, diverse populations
• Advance GM’s core value of serving and improving communities
Additionally:
• No multi-year commitments will be considered
• Requested funds may not be used retroactively
• Organizations that have previously received grant funding will not be
reconsidered until all previous reporting requirements have been met
FUNDING RANGE
GM does not limit the request amount and evaluates each request on its own merit.
Grant size varies depending on the needs, program proposed by the organization and
available funding by GM.
GEOGRAPHY
GM prioritizes grant funding in communities near GM facilities.
TIMING
Please allow up to six weeks for the review process. If there is a need for additional
information, GM will contact the organization directly.
No Letters of Inquiry will be accepted after September 30, annually.
EXCLUSIONS
Funds are not available for the following projects, organizations, or purposes:
• Capital campaigns, endowments, or private buildings
• Faith-based organizations for religious purposes
• Government/tax-supported entities including schools
• Hospitals and medical-related facilities
• Individual requests, such as personal scholarships
• Vehicle donations or funds to purchase a vehicle
• Individual K-12 schools, school districts or school clubs/teams
• Athletic endeavors or scholarships designated for athletes
Other foundations for purposes of building endowment
• Political candidates, campaigns, or organizations
• Private clubs, fraternities, or sororities
• Robotics, sports, or race teams
• Organizations that do not share GM's values
• Organizations that discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin,
age, marital status, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression
501(c)(3) status required. Applicants must first submit a Letter of Inquiry; these are accepted January-September each year.
Our Mission is to impact the lifesaving capabilities, and the lives of local heroes and their communities. This is accomplished by providing lifesaving equipment and prevention education tools to first responders and public safety organizations. All requests must fall within our Foundation's funding guidelines which can be found on our website via firehousesubsfoundation.org/about-us/funding-areas. See below for information regarding items that are not supported by our grants program.
Applications open quarterly and close after receiving 600 applications. Next two applications open at 10am ET on 7/11/24 & 11/10/24.
Call for Recreational Trails Program Project Pre-applications -The Nevada Division of State Parks is currently accepting grant project pre-applications in anticipation of the 2025 Federal Highway Administration funding of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Submittal of a pre-application is required to determine project eligibility. Eligible pre-applicants will be invited to submit full applications this fall and to participate in the annual RTP proposal presentation meeting in December 2024.
RTP funding may be awarded to counties, municipalities, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribal governments for the purpose of constructing and/or maintaining motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreational trails, trailhead amenities, and trailside signage. Funds can also be used to support outdoor education programs and eligible project planning and clearance activities. Previous RTP projects have included the development of the Flume Trailhead parking area in Washoe County, construction of the Capital to Tahoe Trail near Carson City, design and printing of Lincoln County Development Authority Trail Brochures, and environmental resource surveys for the Las Vegas Loop OHV Trail.
Pre-applications due 7/26/24. Funding amount determined by advisory committee. Funding expected every year.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) 319(h) Nonpoint Source Grant Program provides funding to qualifying counties, conservation districts, higher education institutions, regional agencies, and nonprofit organizations to improve conditions of Nevada’s watersheds and protect against nonpoint source (NPS) water pollution.
The grants support water quality improvement projects, education and outreach efforts, and the development and implementation of watershed based plans that focus on reductions in NPS pollution. Proposals are reviewed by a Technical Advisory Committee and ranked on project merit. Projects located in watersheds with approved watershed based plans, and that are anticipated to measurably reduce pollutants released to streams, rivers, and lakes are given priority. Nonpoint Source Grant Program funds originate from a US Environmental Protection Agency grant pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
Project proponents are encouraged to work with NPS Program staff prior to submittal of a proposal to ensure that it is eligible, complete and competitive. Ongoing and past CWA section 319(h) projects can be found within the Nonpoint Source Management Program Annual Report.
All proposals must follow the guidelines for application outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP), which is available for download at Clean Water Act 319(h) Grants. State, local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions are eligible to apply. A non-federal match (cash and/or in-kind) of at least 50% of the total project cost is required.
Non-federal match (cash and/or in-kind) of at least 50% required. $200,000 is available for this opportunity and will close when funds are exhausted.
Nonpoint source pollution is the primary cause of water quality impairments throughout Nevada and the nation. Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, unlike pollution from industrial and sewage treatment plants, comes from many diffuse sources (See NAC 445A.309). NPS pollution is caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over and through the ground. As the runoff moves, it picks up and carries away natural and human-made pollutants, finally depositing them into lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and ground water.
The overall aim of the federal Nonpoint Source Program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is to restore and protect waters across the nation. The focus of the federal NPS Program is the removal of waters from the state’s 303(d) impaired waterbodies list. This is primary accomplished through the issuance of Clean Water Act 319(h) funds to designated states and tribal agencies to implement their approved nonpoint source management plans. Within Nevada, most of this grant funding is passed on to proponents seeking to implement actions to improve water quality.
USEPA guidance prioritizes 319(h) funding be utilized on implementation efforts within watersheds with approved watershed-based plans (WBPs). To gain approval, WBPs should, at a minimum, include the following nine elements:
1. Pollutant sources or causes
2. Management measures to be implemented to address pollutant sources/causes
3. Load reduction estimates for management measures to be implemented
4. Estimate of technical and financial assistance needed
5. Stakeholder information and engagement component
6. Implementation schedule
7. Measurable implementation milestones
8. Indicators to measure progress
9. Monitoring component to evaluate progress.
Application remains open until funds are spent.
On April 10, 2024, the Office of Hawaii Affairs (OHA) will launch the OHA Kanaaho Grant for Lahaina and Kula to provide direct financial assistance to impacted Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula. The grant funds will support the empowerment of impacted Native Hawaiians to determine their own greatest needs, to meet those needs in the face of disaster, and improve the economic stability of Native Hawaiians.
ELIGIBILITY
The OHA Kanaaho Grants will provide critical support to Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula.
It is the first disbursement of the $5 million in disaster aid funding that the OHA Board of Trustees approved to support wildfire survivors.
A $9,000 grant will be awarded to eligible homeowners who experienced hardship; while a $4,000 grant will be awarded to eligible renters who experienced hardship.
Applications will be accepted for 6 months following opening date of 4/10.
The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) leads California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program (SB 630, 2013) is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities and projects, particularly projects that manage aquatic invasive species or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe.More specifically, such projects manage aquatic invasive species, or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe, including planning and site improvement or reconstruction projects on public land, and land acquisitions from willing sellers. SB 630 (2013) allocates the Conservancy approximately $350,000 annually. Please contact staff at robert.larsen@resources.ca.gov and 916.402.7508 for more information.
The Active Transportation Plan include, but are not limited to, increasing the proportion of trips accomplished by walking and biking, increasing the safety and mobility of non-motorized users, advancing efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, enhancing public health, and providing a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of users including disadvantaged communities.
These projects must be consistent with the State’s climate adaptation strategy (Safeguarding California Plan), contribute to the carbon sequestration goals of AB 32, and support WCB’s Strategic Plan. In addition, projects will be consistent with other statewide plans and priorities, including the California Water Action Plan and California State Wildlife Action Plan 2015 Update.
Program funding is directed toward projects that:
Protect and restore ecosystems on natural and working lands to provide climate change adaptation and resilience for wildlife.
Assist natural and working lands managers in implementing practices that provide climate adaptation and resilience.
Increase carbon sequestration in natural and working lands, and provide additional social, economic, and environmental benefits, or "co-benefits".