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Explore 106 grant opportunities

Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards
$350,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established researchers with a Ph.D. to conduct innovative archaeological studies that enhance our understanding of past human behavior and cultural practices.

Science and Technology
Individuals
City of Anniston Fund Grants
$2,500
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Anniston, Alabama, specifically targeting elderly, disabled, or low-income residents to improve their housing and quality of life.

Housing
Individuals
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

Arts
Individuals
Cultural Anthropology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$25,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students at U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research in cultural anthropology that enhances understanding of human social and cultural diversity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Competitive Major Grants
$125,000
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This program provides funding to South Carolina organizations and local governments for projects that promote public understanding of the state's role in the American Revolution, including exhibits, educational initiatives, and historic tourism efforts.

Humanities
County governments
The Awesome Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
The Awesome Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This program provides $1,000 micro-grants to individuals and groups for creative and innovative projects that positively impact their communities.

Community Development
Individuals
Strengthening Neighborhoods Program
$5,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides small grants to community-led groups in the Metro Denver area to strengthen local initiatives and support projects that enhance neighborhood development, particularly those led by communities of color and lower-income residents.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant Program
Contact for amount
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based theater ensembles and individual artists to create and tour innovative, collaborative theater projects that reflect diverse cultural perspectives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Competitive Premier Project Grants
Contact for amount
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for large-scale projects that commemorate South Carolina's contributions to the American Revolution, targeting local governments, historical organizations, and community groups with strong ties to the state.

Humanities
Nonprofits
City of Rifle Facade Grant Program
$40,000
City of Rifle – Greater Rifle Improvement Team (GRIT)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners in Rifle, Colorado, for exterior improvements to enhance the city's architectural character and stimulate economic activity.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Literary Arts Grant
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

Arts
Individuals
Fellowship Research Grant
$5,000
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to scholars and researchers focused on exploring and documenting Louisiana's rich music and cultural heritage through the Jazz & Heritage Archive.

Humanities
Individuals
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and recognition to exceptional visual artists in the Southern U.S. to enhance their artistic practice and promote their work through exhibitions and residencies.

Arts
Individuals
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
APSA Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics
$2,500
American Political Science Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to support research on Indigenous politics and related fields, prioritizing projects by scholars and practitioners, especially those from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Good Idea Mini Grant
$500
Sauk County Arts & Culture Committee
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides financial support to artists, musicians, writers, and non-profit organizations in Sauk County to foster cultural enrichment within the community.

Arts
Individuals
Linguistics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers with a Ph.D. to conduct fundamental studies in linguistics, focusing on language properties and processing, while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and the documentation of endangered languages.

Humanities
Individuals
Worcester Community Preservation Act
$6,000,000
Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This funding program provides up to $4 million annually to support community-driven projects in historic preservation, open space and recreation, and affordable housing in Worcester.

Housing
Individuals
New Leaders Grant MACC
Contact for amount
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects led by emerging leaders in Michigan's arts and culture sector, encouraging fresh ideas and approaches.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants (formerly Local and Collaborative Grants)
$250,000
California State Library (CSL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

Community Development
Individuals