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State Programs: After School Programs - Non-school Districts
$18,000,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-school district organizations in Illinois to create and enhance after school programs that offer academic and enrichment activities for students.

Education
Nonprofits
Promoting Resources and Opportunities for People with Autism and Fragile X and their Families Across the Lifespan
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to improve resources and services for individuals with autism and Fragile X syndrome, along with their families, throughout their lives.

Health
Nonprofits
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Joan Ganz Cooney Center Sandbox for Literacy Innovations
Contact for amount
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant supports developers of interactive technology and media aimed at improving English literacy for children and youth, providing mentorship and research-based guidance to create effective educational products.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes—Subject Matter Expertise, Training, and Technical Assistance
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 14, 2023

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will help improve diabetes prevention and management for underserved populations by offering expertise, training, and resources to enhance health equity.

Health
Nonprofits
A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes
$3,300,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 7, 2023

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations implementing strategies to prevent diabetes and improve health equity for populations at risk, focusing on statewide, local, or multisectoral approaches.

Health
State governments
Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant
$10,000
DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Washington, D.C. that offer grief support or violence prevention services for at-risk youth and young adults.

Safety
Nonprofits
Rooted Pathways Grant Program 2025
$55,000
First Peoples Fund (FPF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to Native-led arts and cultural organizations in the U.S. to strengthen their operations and promote Indigenous arts and culture.

Arts
Nonprofits
Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

Youth
Nonprofits
Leveraging Nursing Research to Advance Healthy School Environments for All
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in conducting research to improve health and educational outcomes for youth by creating healthier school environments.

Health
State governments
Global Streets Awards
$10,000
STREETS International
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage social enterprises in the hospitality and tourism sectors that are focused on creating positive social impact and community empowerment.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to higher education institutions to improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Justice Grants 2026
Contact for amount
Office of Victim Services and JU.S.tice Grants (OVSJG)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the District of Columbia to implement programs that address juvenile and criminal justice issues, focusing on prevention, reentry services, and systemic reform for at-risk populations.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Town of Castle Rock Art and Culture Program
$10,000
Town of Castle Rock
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Castle Rock that provide artistic and cultural programming to enrich the community and stimulate creativity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Global AgriInno Challenge
$30,000
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Zhejiang University (ZJU)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to youth innovators and agri-tech entrepreneurs developing digital solutions that promote sustainable agrifood systems, particularly for smallholder farmers and marginalized communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
2025 Grow Ohio Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (via USDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools and child nutrition program sponsors in Ohio to implement farm-to-school initiatives that promote local food sourcing and agricultural education for children.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Workforce Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Massachusetts to develop workforce initiatives that enhance job skills and economic mobility for residents in low-income communities and vulnerable youth.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Mass Cultural Council’s Creative Experiences Grant
$5,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for arts, humanities, and sciences projects in Massachusetts, supporting organizations that create accessible cultural experiences for the public, especially in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Santa Cruz Special Event Grant Program
$2,500
City of Santa Cruz
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial support to community events in Santa Cruz that promote cultural vibrancy, economic activity, and community well-being.

Community Development
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to develop workforce training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Independent school districts