Funding Your Second Chance
Ready-to-use grant proposals tailored for Schoolyard Community Greensboro N.C. LLC. Each proposal is written to highlight our unique business model and social mission.
Ready-to-Submit Grant Proposals
These proposals are customized for Schoolyard Community Greensboro N.C. LLC. Copy the content and adapt for your specific application.
USDA Rural Business Development Grant
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Exceptional fit: 40-bus hospitality enterprise with integrated nonprofit reentry program, 10 dedicated Second Chance buses, 6 development programs, and 60+ direct jobs per location.
True Inspiration Awards
Chick-fil-A Foundation
Near-perfect alignment: Faith-based mission, 10 dedicated nonprofit buses at $0/night, 6 personal development programs, and a vision to show people they have a second chance — by God's will.
Second Chance Act Grants
U.S. Department of Justice
Direct, powerful alignment: 10 dedicated reentry buses per location, comprehensive 6-program development model, proven employment pathway, and measurable recidivism reduction.
Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP)
U.S. Department of Labor — Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS)
Excellent fit: HVRP funds job training and reintegration for homeless veterans — directly matching our dedicated veteran housing and workforce pipeline. We are an IRS-approved 501(c)(3), fully eligible to apply.
Eligibility: Faith-based and community nonprofits are eligible — and we now hold IRS-approved 501(c)(3) status (EIN 42-2116740). Fully eligible to apply.
NC Community Foundation — Community Grantmaking
North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)
Strong local opportunity: NCCF funds community impact across NC. As an IRS-approved 501(c)(3), we can apply directly. Perfect for seed funding a Guilford County pilot.
Eligibility: Open to IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charities — which we now are (EIN 42-2116740). Eligible to apply directly. Ideal first local grant.
HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Major long-term housing funding: HUD's CoC program funds transitional and permanent supportive housing through local Continuums of Care. As an approved 501(c)(3), we can partner and apply.
Eligibility: Nonprofits apply through the local Continuum of Care (Guilford County). We now hold IRS-approved 501(c)(3) status (EIN 42-2116740) — eligible to partner and apply.
VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Purpose-built for veteran transitional housing: VA GPD funds beds and daily operating costs for homeless veterans. A perfect fit for our dedicated veteran buses — and we are now an eligible 501(c)(3).
Eligibility: Requires an active 501(c)(3) at time of award — which we now hold (EIN 42-2116740, approved 4/21/2026). Eligible to apply.
Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO)
U.S. Department of Labor — Employment & Training Administration
Purpose-built for our model: REO funds workforce services for adults returning from incarceration. Our paid vocational training, Each One Teach One pipeline, and direct job placement are exactly what REO rewards.
Eligibility: Open to community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving justice-involved individuals — which we are (EIN 42-2116740, approved 4/21/2026). Applicants must demonstrate financial controls and capacity to deliver workforce services. Fully eligible.
Treatment, Recovery & Workforce Support (TRWS)
SAMHSA — Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Strong fit for the recovery dimension of our work: TRWS funds programs that combine recovery support with employment services. Our faith-based life transformation, sobriety support, and paid job training align with SAMHSA priorities.
Eligibility: Open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits delivering substance-use and recovery support in partnership with local/state stakeholders — which we are (EIN 42-2116740). Requires partnership documentation. Eligible to apply.
Recovery Housing Program (RHP) / CDBG
HUD / NC Dept. of Commerce (CDBG authority)
Dedicated recovery-housing capital: RHP funds stable, temporary housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. Our converted-bus units can be brought online faster and cheaper than traditional construction — ideal for a state subrecipient award.
Eligibility: States are the primary grantee and may direct funds to nonprofit subrecipients. As an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) (EIN 42-2116740), we are eligible to apply as a subrecipient through the State of North Carolina.
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