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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Development of Interventions to Prevent and Treat Substance Use Disorders and Overdose (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2028

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research organizations and institutions to develop and implement innovative interventions aimed at preventing and treating substance use disorders and overdose, particularly for high-risk populations.

Health
State governments
Veterans Engagement Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veteran organizations and groups that engage veterans in therapeutic activities, outdoor recreation, and green jobs training.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust Fund
$50,000
Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in New Jersey that focus on services for the visually impaired, homeless, unemployed, or substance-dependent individuals, as well as religious programs affiliated with the Protestant Episcopal Church.

Infrastructure
County governments
Greater Impact Grants
Contact for amount
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Hall County to address various community needs, including arts, health, education, and support for vulnerable populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Spark Good Local Grants
$5,000
Walmart
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community-focused projects that address specific needs in the areas surrounding Walmart stores and facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing Research
Contact for amount
Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at improving access to pet-friendly rental housing in the U.S., targeting academic researchers, policy experts, and community organizations to explore the benefits and challenges of such housing policies.

Housing
Nonprofits
DOH57815 Bureau of Health Improvement & Wellness/Health Promotion & Tobacco - Sexual Assault Services Program Special Projects Subrecipient RFP
$118,000
Ohio Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2025

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to survivors of sexual assault, particularly in underserved communities in Ohio.

Health
Nonprofits
Healthcare Foundation of Wilson Strategic Grant Program
Contact for amount
Healthcare Foundation of Wilson
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in Wilson, North Carolina, to develop or expand innovative health programs that improve access to healthcare, promote healthy living, prevent substance misuse, and support mental health for local residents, particularly youth.

Health
Nonprofits
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Health
State governments
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant
$400,000
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southeastern North Carolina that focus on improving community health and wellness through various initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Impact Grant
$40,000
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
National Center on Child Maltreatment Fatality Data Practices and Reporting
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including state and local governments and nonprofits, to improve the collection and reporting of data on child maltreatment fatalities, ultimately aiming to enhance child welfare systems and prevent future tragedies.

Information and Statistics
State governments
Norman Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Norman Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2023

This grant provides financial support to small, tax-exempt organizations in the U.S. that are working on grassroots initiatives to promote economic, environmental, and social justice for marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania’s Long Term Care Grant Program​
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and facilities in Pennsylvania to implement innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and care for residents in long-term care settings.

Health
Nonprofits
Select Student Support Services (4S) Application
$150,000
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Dec 29, 2023

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) is offering a grant opportunity called the Martin Luther King, Jr. - César Chávez - Rosa Parks (KCP) Initiative, Select Student Support Services (4S) funding. The 4S program is one of seven core programs under KCP and aims to develop retention programs for academically or economically disadvantaged legal residents of Michigan enrolled at 4-year public and independent educational institutions in the state. The goal of the program is to increase graduation rates by providing seed money that will stimulate institutional change and improve graduation rates of targeted students. The 4S funds will be awarded for a six-year grant cycle starting from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2029. The application must be completed in its entirety, and no modifications or deletions are allowed. The maximum length for the application is 21 pages. The grant guidance, requirements, assurances, certifications, and application can be found on the KCP website. The application process is competitive and aims to meet all legislative and state requirements for equal access and opportunity. Applicants with disabilities can contact the WD's KCP Office for assistance, and any questions regarding the application should be directed to [email protected].

Education
State governments
Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program
$500,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Benefit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will make grants available to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged, as well as their spouses, will benefit from receiving the services provided. Each year approximately 200,000 Service members are separated from the military. Veterans and dependents report significant challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life. These grants will be awarded to eligible organizations that provide employment-based resources and tools, to help these Veterans and spouses overcome employment and financial challenges. In accordance with P.L. 116-315, 4304, VA seeks to award grants to organizations that provide multiple forms of the following services: resume assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services, or are located in states with a high rate of unemployment among Veterans, a high rate of usage of unemployment benefits for recently separated members of the Armed Forces, or a labor force or economy that has been significantly impacted by a covered public health emergency.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Community Leaders
$250,000
Growing JU.S.tice Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to support BIPOC+ communities in the U.S. working to improve food systems and secure contracts with large institutions for sustainable food procurement.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents
$525,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing or expanding programs that help reduce reoffending among female juvenile delinquents by addressing their unique needs through direct intervention services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Mississippi Humanities Council Grant : oral history grants (Fall)
$10,000
Mississippi Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

Community Development
Nonprofits