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Explore 103 grant opportunities

ND250 Community Initiatives Grant
$10,000
North Dakota 250th Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in North Dakota for community projects and events that celebrate the state's contributions to American history and promote democratic values in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism
$2,500
Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This award recognizes and honors individuals and organizations that provide critical analysis and evaluation of media coverage, aiming to improve journalistic standards and practices in the United States.

Arts
Individuals
America250KY: Exploring 250 Years Through the Arts
$10,000
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to artists, cultural organizations, and community groups in Kentucky to create artistic projects that celebrate and reflect on the state's diverse history and narratives as part of the national 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Arts
Individuals
Medford PASC Partnership Grants
$5,000
Medford Public Arts Selection Committee (PASC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations in Medford to create community-based art projects that engage residents and promote access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Assembling Voices Fellowship
$25,000
Incite Institute at Columbia University
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and resources to U.S.-based individuals and collectives working on innovative public initiatives that unite communities to tackle pressing social issues.

Arts
Individuals
Iowa Cultural Leadership Cohort Program
$4,500
Iowa Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Historical & Archival Records Care Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofits and local government entities for the preservation and accessibility of historically significant original documents.

Humanities
Nonprofits
NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program
$7,500
New York State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance for the professional conservation of historically and culturally significant objects held by nonprofit museums and cultural organizations in New York State, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
Idaho State Historical Society’s Community Enhancement Grant Program 2026
$2,500
Idaho State Historical Society
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Idaho-based nonprofits and local governments for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical heritage through community engagement and educational initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts in Education Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects
$2,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations in Arkansas to host short-term arts residencies that engage veterans through hands-on artistic activities led by professional artists.

Arts
City or township governments
FY 2026 Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for History and Humanities Organizations
$40,000
New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey-based nonprofit organizations focused on history and humanities, helping them address specific operational challenges and enhance their stability through targeted projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants (formerly Local and Collaborative Grants)
$250,000
California State Library (CSL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments
Choose Life
Contact for amount
Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer essential services to pregnant women planning to place their children for adoption.

Health
Nonprofits
Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program
$75,000
Dept of Veterans Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This program provides funding for New York-based nonprofit organizations that support veterans, enabling them to improve their facilities through construction, renovation, or durable equipment purchases.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
14(c) to Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Grant
Contact for amount
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Kansas organizations transitioning employees with disabilities from subminimum wage jobs to competitive, integrated employment opportunities.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Hospital Safety Net Grant Program
$1,315,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Minnesota hospitals for high-cost emergency medical services provided to low-income patients, helping to offset the financial burden of underpayments for these services.

Community Development
County governments
Supportive Housing Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer housing and essential services to individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living with chronic disabilities in Illinois.

Community Development
State governments
East Arts Grant Program 2026
$35,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote arts and humanities initiatives in the Northeast and Southeast quadrants of Washington, D.C., enhancing cultural access and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
$20,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia to create and present arts and humanities projects that benefit local communities and enhance cultural experiences.

Community Development
County governments