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Nature Based Climate Action Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and educational institutions in East Central Illinois that implement nature-based projects to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity through ecological practices like tree planting and prairie restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants available to Advance Equity and Economic Stability
$80,000
Washington Center for Equitable Growth
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and Ph.D. candidates in studying the economic impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act, focusing on equitable outcomes in the clean energy transition.

Employment Labor and Training
Private institutions of higher education
CMT Research Foundation Funding Program
$200,000
CMT Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This funding program supports innovative research aimed at developing treatments and cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, welcoming proposals from a variety of global institutions, including academic centers and biotech companies.

Health
Nonprofits
Implementation of Synthetic Biology Principles in Immunology
$600,000
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research projects that apply synthetic biology to improve immune system diagnostics and treatments for diseases, targeting teams of researchers from nonprofit institutions.

Health
Nonprofits
Legacy Youth Alliance Grant
$2,500
Legacy Youth Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to youth-led projects and organizations serving youth in Wapello County, Iowa, focusing on educational attainment and health needs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Core Research Grants
$200,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore innovative solutions addressing the changing nature of work, social and economic inequalities, and educational opportunities for diverse groups in light of recent legal changes in college admissions.

Education
Individuals
Field Work: Health
$25,000
LOR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve mental health and social well-being in rural communities across the Mountain West, targeting local organizations and individuals with creative solutions to address mental health care challenges.

Health
Individuals
GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
$1,500
KidsGardening
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in the U.S. to create or improve youth gardens and greenspaces in underserved areas, engaging at least 15 young participants.

Income Security and Social Services
Independent school districts
Atherton Family Foundation Grant
$200,000
Atherton Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiโ€˜i that are working to improve community well-being across various sectors, including education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Safe & Stable Housing Fund-Youth Grant
$40,000
Coastal Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in North County San Diego to help youth aged 13 to 26 at risk of homelessness maintain stable housing and avoid eviction.

Housing
Nonprofits
Nature-Based Education Grants
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote equitable access to outdoor education and environmental experiences, particularly those led by historically underrepresented groups.

Education
Nonprofits
Nature-Based Approaches for Concentrate and Salinity Management
$250,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on using constructed wetlands to effectively manage reverse osmosis concentrate and salinity, targeting researchers, academic institutions, and organizations focused on water treatment solutions.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Needs Grant Program
$20,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to undertake community projects that improve the quality of life for residents in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Gray Farms Presidents Scholarship
$1,000
Community Foundation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high-achieving graduating high school seniors from specific counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky who plan to pursue higher education.

Agriculture
County governments
Catalyst Awards for Innovative Research Approaches for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
$300,000
American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, specifically targeting full-time faculty at U.S. higher education institutions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AACR-Mark Foundation Chemistry in Cancer Research Grants
$435,000
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research and the American Association for Cancer Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers focused on innovative chemistry-based projects that aim to advance our understanding and treatment of cancer.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Efficient Fertilizer Consortium 2024 Request for Applications
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that test and improve the use of advanced fertilizers to enhance agricultural productivity and reduce environmental impacts across various farming systems and climates.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
Bolivar Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program
$3,000
Bolivar Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, school districts, and churches that deliver impactful services to residents in Bolivar and Polk County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Preserving Black Churches
$500,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to historically Black churches across the United States for preservation projects that honor their cultural significance and community roles.

Community Development
Nonprofits