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NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship
$27,500
National Academy of Education
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This fellowship provides $27,500 to doctoral candidates in any field who are conducting research aimed at improving education, along with professional development opportunities and mentorship.

Education
Individuals
2024 American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs and research aimed at improving the overall welfare of children and youth across the nation.

Health
Nonprofits
Abbey Mural Prize
$40,000
National Academy of Design
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for artists and organizations to create and restore public murals across the U.S., promoting community engagement and social activism through art.

Community Development
County governments
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust Fund
$5,000
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina, to improve community well-being through projects in education, health, arts, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Shore Community Grants
$12,000
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Yadkin County, North Carolina, to implement impactful projects that address community needs and strengthen local ties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Speedway Children’s Charities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that support children facing challenges such as homelessness, foster care, and medical needs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Newport County Fund Grants
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and municipal departments in Newport County, Rhode Island, to develop and enhance community programs that address local needs and improve residents' quality of life.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists
$15,000
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides $15,000 in funding and professional support to emerging Native artists in the U.S. to develop new projects that address community issues and promote cultural expression.

Youth
Individuals
Metrowest Women’s Fund Grants​
$20,000
Metrowest Women’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Metrowest Massachusetts that provide programs aimed at improving the lives of low-income women and girls, focusing on education, safety from violence, and support for the next generation.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Community Food Systems Fellowship
$5,000
Vital Village Network
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides emerging leaders with training, resources, and funding to promote equitable and resilient local food systems, focusing on food justice and community-driven solutions.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Schenectady Foundation Emergent Needs Grant
$500,000
The Schenectady Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Schenectady County that are addressing urgent community needs for marginalized residents through innovative projects, with a focus on sustainability and measurable impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wellik Foundation Spring Grant
Contact for amount
The Wellik Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to Arizona-based nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to support projects that enhance the western lifestyle and address community needs in Wickenburg, including education, healthcare, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Special Window Call for Proposals under Sub-Programme One
$40,000
United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to assist victims of human trafficking, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups such as women, children, and marginalized communities in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America & the Caribbean regions.

Health
Nonprofits
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant
$30,000
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Western Massachusetts that are led by or serve communities affected by racial and economic injustice, helping them to build capacity and drive systemic change through grassroots efforts and advocacy.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Women’s Fund and Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills that empower women and girls through advocacy, skill development, and services for victims of domestic violence.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant - Climate Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that work on climate justice initiatives, focusing on supporting communities of color and low-income populations in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Community Engaged Research (CEnR) Pilot Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 for faculty members at select Maryland universities to collaborate with community organizations on innovative research projects that address public health challenges and aim for measurable outcomes within a year.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Envisioning Justice Grants - Individuals
$5,000
Illinois Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals in Illinois to use arts and humanities projects to address and challenge the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.

Arts
Individuals
New York Foundation Core Grants
$47,000
New York Foundation (NYF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New York City-based organizations focused on community organizing and grassroots advocacy to promote social justice, particularly those led by and serving marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Small businesses
UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge
$125,000
Innovation Works
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to social entrepreneurs developing technology-driven solutions for pressing societal issues, with separate tracks for early-stage and advanced-stage ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses