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2025-26 Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Funding Competition
$246,000
CA Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based educational agencies and non-profit organizations to deliver technical assistance and best practices for charter schools, focusing on key areas such as English Learners, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education.

Education
Nonprofits
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to support arts education initiatives for disadvantaged students and those with disabilities, focusing on professional development for educators and partnerships with cultural organizations.

Education
Independent school districts
McDonaldโ€™s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonaldโ€™s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve Kโ€“12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
McKinney Education for Homeless Children
$5,180,855
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local education agencies and organizations in Illinois to improve educational access and success for children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Education
Independent school districts
GTIA Grantmaking Program for Nonprofits Using Tech
$1,500,000
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and schools that use technology to tackle challenges in under-resourced communities, focusing on projects that enhance access to education, healthcare, and digital skills.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Residential and Community Green Stormwater Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Western Montana Conservation Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Western Montana to develop green stormwater infrastructure projects that reduce urban pollution and promote community engagement and education.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Republic Community Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Republic Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and churches that are working to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Republic, Missouri area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$1,150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in conducting research and projects that enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across various critical areas in agriculture and food sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Safe Routes to School
$7,000,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in Colorado to improve safe walking and biking routes for students commuting to school.

Transportation
State governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
$47,250,000
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Nebraska for small-scale transportation projects that improve accessibility, safety, and multimodal travel options, particularly for nonmotorized transportation.

Transportation
City or township governments
Colorado Electric School Bus Grant Program
$375,000
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to Colorado school districts and charter schools for transitioning to electric school buses and charging infrastructure, with a focus on benefiting communities most affected by air pollution.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Safe Routes to School Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides federal funding to schools and local organizations in Illinois to create safer walking and biking routes for K-12 students.

Transportation
City or township governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Central Berkshire Fund
$5,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Central Berkshire to improve the quality of life for residents through projects in arts, education, environment, and health services, with a focus on underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund 2026
Contact for amount
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Contra Costa County to enhance fish and wildlife resources through habitat improvement, public education, and scientific research projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Poetry Out Loud Registration Program
$20,000
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program encourages high school students in Kentucky to engage with poetry through a structured recitation competition, providing resources and support to enhance their public speaking skills and literary appreciation.

Arts
Independent school districts
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program
$500
Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd.
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects that create native plant gardens and landscapes, promoting environmental education and stewardship among young people across the United States.

Education
Nonprofits
Big Yellow School Bus
$500
Ohio Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and educational organizations in Ohio to help cover transportation costs for student field trips to arts and cultural destinations, promoting access to enriching arts education experiences.

Arts
City or township governments
Womenโ€™s Economic Security Act Competitive Grant in Minnesota
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help women, particularly those facing barriers, enter high-wage, high-demand jobs in nontraditional fields like skilled trades and STEM in Minnesota.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses