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Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Western Pennsylvania to develop and improve safe and accessible canoe and kayak access sites on local rivers and streams.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Innovation in Community Engagement Grant
$1,000,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that engage rural residents of all ages in Kansas and western Missouri, fostering community participation and strengthening local ties.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Lewisville Community Center Program Grant
$5,000
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community enrichment programs at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville, North Carolina, focusing on cultural, artistic, and educational activities for local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities - Standard Grants
$75,000
National Forest Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and rural economic development in communities adjacent to National Forest System lands.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Small Grants Program
$2,000
Portland Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Portland, Oregon, that work to improve equitable access to parks, gardens, and recreational spaces for historically marginalized groups.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Accountable Fund Grant
$75,000
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $75,000 annually for three years to organizations in Baltimore City that are led by Black and Brown individuals and focus on empowering youth aged 24 and under through impactful programs.

Education
City or township governments
Communities Transforming Policing Fund
$150,000
Communities Transforming Policing Fund (CTPF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small grassroots organizations working to combat police violence and promote community-led safety initiatives, with a focus on racial, disability, and gender justice.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
CFMJC Competitive Grant Program
$100,000
Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that implement projects benefiting the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana, with a focus on innovative, collaborative, and preventative initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
614 Beautiful Grant
$15,000
Neighborhood Design Center (NDC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-driven beautification projects in Columbus, Ohio, empowering residents and local organizations to enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood connectivity.

Community Development
Individuals
All Black Lives Grant
$20,000
Contigo Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Florida that empower Black LGBTQ+ communities through initiatives focused on racial, economic, and gender justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Fiesta Sports Foundation
$50,000
Fiesta Sports Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Arizona-based nonprofit organizations focused on youth engagement, sports participation, and educational programs.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Vermont Arts Council Creation Grant FY2026
$5,000
Vermont Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based artists and artist groups for the creation of new works of art, covering expenses such as materials, studio space, and the artist's time.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Social Innovation Fellowship for Cultural Entrepreneurs
$15,000
Brooklyn Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Brooklyn-based artists and small cultural organizations focused on social justice and community empowerment through innovative projects in the arts.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
JUSTIN Community Grants
$50,000
The Wonderful Company LLC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools and non-profits in North County to support projects that improve community welfare in areas such as health, wellness, and youth enrichment.

Health
Nonprofits
Sewall Foundation’s Animal Welfare Grants
$75,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote the well-being of cats and dogs by providing shelter, veterinary care, and resources to help keep pets with their owners, particularly in under-resourced communities.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Outdoor Equity Fund 2026
$3,000,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Mexico that create outdoor programs for underserved youth, promoting access to nature, environmental education, and career pathways in outdoor recreation.

Youth
Nonprofits
Heritage Tourism Planning Grants
Contact for amount
New Jersey Historic Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides matching grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for projects that promote historic preservation, including planning and heritage tourism initiatives.

Community Development
County governments
UMATR Municipal Grants
$10,000
Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild & Scenic Committee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities in Vermont to improve water quality and protect the scenic and natural resources of the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Atlanta Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Atlanta Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Fulton and DeKalb counties, Georgia, that focus on education, health, and community well-being initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits