The GRANT Program is available for eligible recipients to support the local match requirement when applying for a federal government grant. Applications open June 1, 2024 and will continue on a rolling monthly basis thereafter until funds expire.
Supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations to build vibrant communities that offer stable jobs, homes, and communities connected through culture, recreation, and play.
Funding through the Implementation Pathway will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of construction and non-construction projects to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued in 2023 and 2024.
NACo’s Counties for Housing Solutions will provide free virtual technical assistance to help counties assess and update their zoning codes to increase affordable housing development and overall housing supply. These fast-paced technical assistance sprints are designed to be high-intensity and implementation-focused, with a county being on track to formally adopt an amendment to their zoning code at the conclusion of the sprint.
NACCHO, NLC, and other subject matter experts will provide technical assistance to help each awardee strengthen local violence prevention efforts. Each awardee will be matched with a TA lead based on their community’s goals, readiness, and priorities.
During the project period, up to eight (8) participating sites will complete the following activities to strengthen partnerships, identify priorities and develop community-wide strategies for preventing youth and community violence.
At a glance: What each site will do
• Participate in a kick-off meeting to launch the project.
• Attend ongoing technical assistance sessions with their assigned technical assistance lead.
• Join administrative check-ins with NACCHO
• Complete three core technical assistance activities tied to their selected focus area.
• (Optional) Host an in-person site visit with their TA lead.
• (Optional) Attend a relevant conference identified by NACCHO
• Submit one brief feedback form at the end of the project.
Local health departments, community-based organizations, local government agencies, or any other entity that is appropriate to serve in the role of the contracting entity are eligible to apply.
This funding opportunity is open to jurisdictions with high rates of youth and community violence.
Applications must be submitted using NACCHO’s online application portal no later than January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, and selections will be made on or around January 30, 2026.