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SHIFT โ€“ Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts Program
$100,000
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides $100,000 in funding to Native artists and curators for innovative projects that promote social change and cultural resilience in Indigenous communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Safety Net/MOE Grant
$600,000
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Buncombe County to deliver healthcare and support services for uninsured and vulnerable populations, focusing on mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Commercial Sexual Exploitation Survivor Services in Washington
$1,700,000
City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Seattle that offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to individuals affected by commercial sexual exploitation, including survivors of sex trafficking and related issues.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism
$75,000
American Public Media Group
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This competition provides funding to innovative media startups in the U.S. that are transforming journalism through technology and new business models, with a focus on strengthening local news and promoting diversity among founders.

Community Development
Small businesses
Innovative Ideas Grant
$50,000
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance education, employment, community supports, or health outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities in Alabama.

Education
Nonprofits
Truman Lake Area Grantmaking Program
$5,000
Truman Lake Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and churches that enhance the quality of life for residents in the Truman Lake region.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Legal Education and Resources Grant
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Washington, DC, to provide free or low-cost legal services and education to vulnerable residents, including families with mixed legal status.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Arts in Health Project Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New Hampshire-based organizations in using the arts to promote healing and address public health issues through community engagement and artistic practices.

Arts
County governments
NYC Connect Grant Program
$25,000
NYC Connect
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This initiative provides seed funding to empower individuals and groups in New York City to drive community-led projects that address local challenges and foster sustainable change.

Community Development
Individuals
Juvenile Behavioral Health Competitive Grant Pilot Program
Contact for amount
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Indiana to develop and implement community-based mental health programs that help divert youth from the juvenile justice system and support their behavioral health needs.

Health
Nonprofits
Illinois Family Planning Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Development Program
$400,000
Best Starts for Kids
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in King County, Washington, to develop programs that enhance the mental health and well-being of young people through mentoring, leadership, and positive relationship-building activities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Diversity Pathway Intervention Grant Program
$300,000
AccessLex Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This program provides financial support for initiatives that help underrepresented college students and graduates prepare for law school and succeed in the legal profession.

Education
Nonprofits
Washington State Diaper Program
$250,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to diaper banks in Washington State that distribute essential baby items, primarily diapers and wipes, to low-income families, with a focus on promoting racial equity and serving marginalized communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

Science and Technology
State governments
Thriving Families Grant
$30,000
United Way of Greater New Haven
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations that help underserved job seekers in Greater New Haven overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable careers.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge
$3,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
$210,000,000
Department of Homeland Security
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, especially faith-based groups, to improve their security measures against targeted violence and hate crimes.

Safety
Nonprofits
Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
$500,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and researchers focused on advancing racial and Indigenous health equity through innovative, action-oriented research initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Opioid Prevention Funding Grant
$250,000
Carver County Health & Human Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based projects in Carver County, Minnesota, aimed at preventing opioid misuse and enhancing treatment and recovery services through collaborative and sustainable initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits