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 near-term fit: HVRP funds job training and reintegration for homeless veterans — directly matching our dedicated veteran housing and workforce pipeline. Faith-based orgs and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) may apply.
Eligibility: Faith-based and community nonprofits are eligible — an IRS 501(c)(3) determination is NOT required to apply. Strong near-term fit while our 501(c)(3) application is pending.
NC Community Foundation — Community Grantmaking
North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)
Best immediate local opportunity: NCCF funds community impact across NC and accepts fiscal-sponsored organizations, so we can apply now while our 501(c)(3) is pending. Perfect for seed funding a Guilford County pilot.
Eligibility: Explicitly accepts organizations operating under a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor — eligible NOW, even while our own 501(c)(3) is pending. 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. We position now via partnership; strongest once our 501(c)(3) is approved.
Eligibility: Nonprofits apply through the local Continuum of Care (Guilford County). Best pursued once our 501(c)(3) is approved; partnering with the CoC now builds the relationship and positions us for future funding.
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 — pursued once our 501(c)(3) is approved.
Eligibility: Requires an active 501(c)(3) at time of award. Best pursued once our IRS determination letter is issued — file now, apply when approved.
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Your Mission, Funded
The Second Chance Yard program opens doors to grants focused on reentry, housing, and community development. These proposals position your business as a force for good.
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