Funding

16 articles

Exterior view of a new, modern apartment building designed to provide permanent supportive housing in Davenport, Iowa.
Real Estate

Humility Homes secures funding for 11 Davenport housing units

Humility Homes & Services has secured a $1.65 million National Housing Trust Fund grant to create 11 new permanent supportive housing units in Davenport.

Aaron Blake·July 9, 2026
Diverse group of people waiting in a crowded, underfunded community health clinic, highlighting the barriers to accessing public health services.
Services

Barriers to Accessing Local Public Health Services

From 2015 to 2018, essential local public health services received flat funding of $35.

Marco Alvarez·June 30, 2026
Diverse group of people actively tending to a flourishing community garden, symbolizing growth, collaboration, and access to resources.
Neighborhoods

How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden for Long-Term Growth

A single community garden can unlock up to $1 million in federal funding, a critical resource for local development.

Derek Molina·June 19, 2026
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approving a $2.9 billion budget, with a projection showing financial figures and a hint of future uncertainty.
Services

Sonoma County supervisors approve $2.9 billion budget

Sonoma County supervisors approved a $2.9 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a 3% increase from the previous period.

Marco Alvarez·June 18, 2026
A vibrant community center scene showing diverse individuals receiving and giving support, symbolizing effective local aid and connection.
Community

Navigating Community Services and Local Support in 2026

St. Francis House, a single Boston facility, serves over 252,000 meals and provides 13,000 showers annually. This immense, daily demand for basic community support offers immediate relief and dignity

Sophie Nguyen·May 20, 2026
Statesboro City Hall at dusk with a 'Public Services' sign, symbolizing the risk to local funding.
Community

Stable local funding for public services is at risk.

Despite approving a preliminary subdivision for a 22-unit residential development, the City of Statesboro extended the spend-down date on a $1 million Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grant

Sophie Nguyen·May 2, 2026
Community members of diverse ages and backgrounds collaborating on a park beautification project, symbolizing adaptation in local volunteerism and funding.
Community

Local Volunteerism Adapts to Shifting Funding Priorities

A single Eagle Scout in Lawton, Gage Bradford, raised over $3,200 for a ballpark service project, showcasing the enduring power of individual initiative even as new funding models emerge for community

Sophie Nguyen·April 30, 2026
An Upstate New York public transit bus departs from a rural stop at twilight, symbolizing the importance and potential challenges of regional transportation funding.
Services

How Are Upstate Public Transit Systems Funded?

Upstate New York public transit agencies are seeking an additional $75.

Marco Alvarez·April 25, 2026
A neglected bus stop in a city, symbolizing lagging transit infrastructure against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers representing urban growth.
Neighborhoods

Neighborhood transit upgrades are lagging, jeopardizing sustainable city growth.

Despite 71% of Atlanta voters approving a transit sales tax in 2016, a proposed $3.

Derek Molina·April 19, 2026
A small business owner reviews grant information on a tablet, surrounded by business essentials, symbolizing opportunity and growth through local government funding.
Business Spotlights

What Are Local Government Grants for Small Businesses?

Illinois alone committed $3 billion in capital grants for businesses as part of a 2020 infrastructure initiative, a sum that could transform countless local enterprises.

Marco Alvarez·April 19, 2026
A healthcare professional in a community center looks concernedly at funding documents, symbolizing the challenges faced by local mental health services due to state administrative cuts.
Services

MHSA Funding Challenges for Local Mental Health Services

Despite local agencies like Shasta County Health and Human Services actively seeking public feedback on mental health funding plans for fiscal years 2026-2029, 5% of the massive Mental Health Services

Marco Alvarez·April 14, 2026
Diverse community members working together on grant proposals and event plans, symbolizing successful local event funding.
Events

How to Fund Local Community Events: A Grant Guide

Many local community events rely on grants, but even the most impactful projects often hit a hard cap of $25,000.

Sophie Nguyen·April 14, 2026
A diverse team of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics standing together in front of modern emergency vehicles in a small town, symbolizing enhanced public safety and community investment in Fruita's emergency services.
Services

Fruita Voters Approve Sales Tax for Emergency Services Funding

Fruita voters have approved a new sales tax dedicated to bolstering the city's police, fire, and emergency medical services. This funding will support additional personnel and critical equipment, enhancing public safety across the community.

Marco Alvarez·April 9, 2026
National Guard soldiers and local firefighters collaborate during a simulated garage fire training exercise, demonstrating critical inter-agency coordination for community safety.
Community

Our Safety Is Not a Budget Line-Item: We Must Fund National Guard Training

National Guard training with local emergency services is a non-negotiable cornerstone of community safety and disaster preparedness. These joint exercises forge seamless coordination, ensuring a unified, life-saving response in moments of crisis.

Sophie Nguyen·April 8, 2026
Diverse community members engaging in a vibrant community center, symbolizing the impact of local services, with abstract representations of funding and management.
Services

How Local Community Services Are Funded and Managed: A Complete Guide

Local community services are vital for healthy neighborhoods, yet their funding and management are complex. This guide explores the intricate world of grants, block programs, and community engagement that powers these essential services.

Marco Alvarez·April 4, 2026
An aerial view of a bustling community center at twilight, with digital data streams subtly integrated, symbolizing the evolving challenges and innovative solutions in local community services.
Services

The Evolving Landscape of Local Community Services: A Data-Driven Analysis

Local community services are at a pivotal moment, simultaneously contracting under pressure and expanding to meet new needs like climate resilience. This article explores the major funding shifts, adaptation strategies, and innovations shaping their future.

Marco Alvarez·April 3, 2026