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Solid Waste Management Grant Program
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, and tribes to improve solid waste management in rural areas, focusing on reducing pollution and enhancing sustainability practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Louisiana Project Grants (LPG)
$7,500
Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

May 20, 2024

The Louisiana Project Grants (LPG) program, funded by The Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) and administered by The Acadiana Center for the Arts for Region 4, aims to cultivate innovative arts projects with lasting impact. Replacing the Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program that began in 1995, LPG supports arts projects that address local needs and provide artistic value within communities. The program offers funding for a wide variety of arts initiatives that meet specific community requirements. Applications for the FY25 cycle open on May 1, 2024, and must be submitted online by June 28, 2024. Eligible applicants include nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, local government agencies, and colleges and universities within Acadiana’s Region 4. The funding period spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with grant amounts ranging from $2,500 to $7,500.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Investment Grants
$100,000
United Way Quad Cities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance youth education, promote financial stability, and improve community health.

Recreation
City or township governments
Ocean Innovation Network Program
$3,000,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development of ocean technology testing facilities and to enhance the ecosystem for ocean innovation in Massachusetts, targeting nonprofits, universities, and research institutions with at least three years of operational experience.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Native American Heritage Fund Grant
Contact for amount
The Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and local governments in Michigan in enhancing educational programs about Native American history and culture, revising offensive mascots, and promoting mutual respect.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Delaware PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Delaware-based organizations in raising public awareness about the health risks and environmental impacts of PFAS chemicals, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services- Bureau wide
$70,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance recreational access and visitor experiences on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, targeting state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

Recreation
State governments
Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grant
$3,000
State of Alabama Department of Human Resources
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2024

Date Added

May 6, 2024

9th Round of Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grant (CCWS) The Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce the 9th round of the Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grant (CCWS). These grants have been issued to child care providers since the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic in March 2020, aiming to stabilize the child care community. The CCWS grants have significantly contributed to supporting recruitment and retention efforts in the sector. Grant Details: Grant Type: CCWS Grant Grant Amount: Bonus payment up to $3,000 to eligible child care staff Purpose: Staff retention and recruitment support Eligibility Requirements: Specific eligibility requirements outlined in the grant guidance accessible at https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-care/ Application period: April 17, 2024, to May 22, 2024 No late applications will be accepted All eligible providers must complete the initial application for this round

Youth
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CTIA Catalyst 2025 Grant Program
$100,000
CTIA Wireless Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to social entrepreneurs using innovative mobile technology to address societal challenges, particularly for underserved communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Gulf Futures Challenge
$20,000,000
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2024

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

The National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program is investing $50 million in the Gulf Futures Challenge to fund projects addressing critical challenges in the Gulf region. The Challenge aims to discover and promote innovative and transformative solutions by leveraging the talent and knowledge of the Gulf's people. The competition focuses on three main areas: energy transition, environmental change along the coast, and healthy and resilient communities. Up to ten finalists will receive up to $1 million in project development support, with two finalists awarded $20 million each to implement their solutions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state, local, and tribal governments, and academic institutions from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas, with projects located within 100 miles of the Gulf coastline. The registration deadline is August 20, 2024, and the application deadline is September 20, 2024.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community-Academic Collaborative Program Award
$15,000
Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative cancer prevention and education programs in Indiana, specifically targeting high-burden cancers and underserved communities, with a focus on reducing risk behaviors and improving health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Open Voucher Call
$100,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Technology Transitions)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This initiative provides up to $100,000 in technical assistance vouchers to businesses and organizations seeking to commercialize scientific innovations through collaboration with experts at U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM)
$300,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions in the U.S. to advance aquaculture research and technology, aiming to improve seafood production and sustainability.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Arizona Veterans' Hall Of Fame Grant
$50,860
VSA - Programs
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 11, 2024

The purpose of this program is to support programs, projects, and events that will benefit Arizona's veterans. Through this program, the funding agency intends to engage the community and veterans services organizations in the efforts to inform Arizona's 600,000 veterans about benefits and lawfully assist them in their claims for benefits. Generally, supported initiatives must be compatible with the following objectives: Veteran Employment Veteran Health/Mental Health Legal Women/Minority Veteran-Specific Issues Veteran Homelessness Tribal or Rural Transportation Social Determinants of Health Financial Notes: Total Funding for this grant is $50,860.00

Community Development
Nonprofits
Immigration and Immigrant Integration - Presidential Awards
$50,000
The Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small research projects that explore how immigrants integrate into American society, focusing on their legal status and economic advancement.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Strategies To Support Children Exposed to Violence
$830,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and governments to develop and implement trauma-informed services for children affected by violence in their homes, schools, and communities.

Youth
State governments
FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program Collaborative Services
$399,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions with experience in international exchanges to enhance the operational and logistical aspects of a professional exchange program for emerging global leaders.

International Development
Nonprofits
Spring Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Heartland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

About the Fund The Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan, KS, partners with the Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF) and the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation (GNWKCF) to help improve the quality of life for communities in 26 counties of Northwest Kansas. GSCF and 11 of its affiliate foundations are allocated funding for grants to distribute to 14 counties for charitable projects through a competitive application process. What do the funds support? Grants will be awarded to projects or programs that address the following areas: Education: Enhances the learning environment and expands opportunities for students. Provides increased self-reliance on personal life skills and workforce capability. Health Care: Ensures access to quality health services and promotes healthy life practices. Community Social Services & Security: Enhance access to social services needed for individuals of special needs and supports systems to provide community disaster relief and general community emergencies. Conservation & Environment: Support efforts to improve and maintain high air and water quality, appreciation for our natural environment and enhances economic and social benefits of outdoor resources. Arts & Culture: Provide cultural and artistic opportunities to enhance the quality of life for local residents and to encourage tourism and the exchange of ideas. Community Beautification: Support efforts to improve and maintain public spaces to enhance community pride and encourage socialization among residents. Preference will be given to applications that include community involvement and volunteerism. Grants may not be awarded to: reduce or replace regular budgetary needs for programs or projects that are tax-supported support endowment or operational expenses Grant renewed every year. Grant Spring annual opening/ closing deadline: March 15th to May 15th

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives
$75,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 4, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between accredited universities in the U.S. and Côte d’Ivoire to promote academic exchange, joint research, and professional development initiatives that foster mutual understanding and sustainability.

Education
Nonprofits
The Angel Fund
$500
Angel Fund.
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2023

- Qualified fiscal sponsors, such as social service agencies or medical providers, must apply on behalf of clients for medical or health care related needs in Humboldt County. - The Angel Fund does not provide reimbursements and seldomly approves grants exceeding $500. Most grants fall within the range of $50 - $300. - The committee meets every Tuesday to review applications, with a two-week turnaround time required for application review and check processing. - Eligible expenses include items such as air purifiers, counseling for mental and behavioral health, eyeglasses and vision services, local bus passes, medical and dental travel expenses, prescriptions, and physical therapy equipment. - Ineligible expenses include adult dental care, car payments, childcare, counseling (long-term), hearing aids, rent, utility bills, weight loss programs, and more. For more information about the application process, potential applicants can refer to the virtual tutorial provided at the following link: [Application Process Tutorial](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QOBWzmykC21vYwyo2GSnegsfAp9B9k6Y/view?usp=share_link)

Health
Nonprofits