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NFWF Long Island Sound Futures Fund
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in the Long Island Sound region to implement projects that restore and protect the environment, improve water quality, and engage communities in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
City of Austin Urban Forest Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Austin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

This grant provides funding for tree planting, care, and education projects that improve the urban forest in Austin, benefiting civic properties and engaging the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
Untold Stories Grants
$5,000
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering the Untold Stories Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to institutions in Coles County that aim to preserve, educate, and disseminate stories of historically underrepresented individuals, thereby promoting racial equity and social justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Water Conservation Grant Fund (WCGF) C7
$3,000,000
Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and communities in Arizona for projects that promote water conservation and sustainability initiatives.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Mentored Pilot Grant
$5,000
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to support research projects in orthotics and prosthetics, aimed at trainees and clinicians working under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Health
Individuals
Paint the Town Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides free paint to eligible nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in southern Minnesota for community beautification projects that foster local pride and volunteer engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits
IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2027

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen biomedical research capabilities in specific U.S. states by supporting collaborations between research-intensive institutions and primarily undergraduate colleges, enhancing training and mentorship for faculty and students in the biomedical sciences.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
William T. Grant Foundation’s Institutional Challenge Grant
$650,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports university and community partnerships focused on reducing youth inequality through collaborative research and institutional change in areas like education, justice, and mental health.

Education
Nonprofits
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Connie Saylor Johnson Wilderness Education Grant
$2,000
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for educational projects that promote wilderness values and stewardship among youth and adults in Idaho, Montana, and Iowa.

Education
Independent school districts
Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy Program
$300,000
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S. public charities for projects that promote interfaith dialogue and enhance understanding of diverse religious traditions to foster cooperation and community engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Research and Development Grants
$15,000
California Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals to develop nonfiction media projects that highlight California's diverse cultures and histories, requiring collaboration with humanities experts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Damon Runyon Fellowship Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This fellowship provides funding to promising postdoctoral scientists and physician-scientists to advance innovative cancer research and therapies.

Health
Individuals
Institutional Support Grant Program 2026
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established arts nonprofits and cultural organizations for general operating expenses, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality programming and services in the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
Term Arts Education Project Grants
$15,000
South Carolina Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, colleges, and government units in South Carolina to enhance arts education programs for preschool and K–12 students, particularly in underserved areas.

Education
City or township governments
New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC)
$375,000
New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that support out-of-school youth aged 16-25 in New Jersey, helping them earn a high school diploma and gain skills for sustainable employment.

Youth
Nonprofits
Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants
$1,000
Vernier Science Education
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to innovative STEM educators in the U.S. who are using Vernier technology to engage students in hands-on science learning.

Education
Individuals
Lapeer County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Lapeer County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding for future projects that benefit organizations serving Lapeer County, Michigan, including non-profits, educational institutions, and government entities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Childhood Cancer Research
$70,702
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $70,702.27 to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for research projects focused on childhood cancers affecting children from birth to age 14, emphasizing health equity and social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grants
$400,000
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 assist adults facing employment barriers in Minnesota by offering training, support services, and pathways to high-wage jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits