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Holiday giving often peaks in November and December, but the need for nonprofit support doesn’t end when the decorations come down. In fact, continued generosity after the holidays is vital as organizations work to sustain programs and meet growing community needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The curated funding opportunities below make it easy to stay in the spirit of giving year-round by connecting nonprofits with grants, loans, technical assistance, and in-kind support. GrantWatch<\/strong><\/a> also helps to refine your funding search by listing hundreds of active opportunities across key categories, including Financial Assistance<\/strong><\/a>, Homeless<\/strong><\/a>, Housing<\/strong><\/a>, and Nutrition and Food<\/strong><\/a> Security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants, Loans, Technical Aid, and In-Kind Support for Nonprofit Giving<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
1. Grants to Youth Leaders for Projects Addressing Childhood Hunger<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants of $1,000 to youth leaders for community service and fundraising projects addressing childhood hunger. Projects will engage at least 100 youth volunteers and focus on prevention strategies developed by local young leaders. Eligible applicants are ages 5 to 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Funding for Nonprofits to Support At-Risk Military Veterans<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There will be funding for nonprofits to improve the lives of injured and at-risk military veterans and their families. Supported services include shelters for the homeless, mobility equipment, and other essential support programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Grants for Programs and Projects to Alleviate Hunger in Communities<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants of up to $10,000 will support nonprofit programs focused on hunger relief. Eligible activities include nutrition education, food rescue initiatives, and direct food assistance. In addition, support will be provided for community meal programs, along with food pantry support for children, families, and seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Funding for Healthy Food Access and Regenerative Agriculture<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Funding will be provided to Nonprofits for operational and project support to advance healthy food access, regenerative farming, and organic agriculture. The funding will be for general operations or specific initiatives to improve access to affordable, culturally appropriate food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Grants to Nonprofits for Projects to Reduce Food Insecurity<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Project grants will be for nonprofits to address hunger. This will be addressed through direct services or capital improvement projects to reduce food insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Nutrition Research Funding to Address Children’s Health and Well-Being<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to nonprofits, government agencies, and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) will support research projects. The focus will be to improve the health and nutrition of young children. Priority consideration will be for programs serving children from birth to age three, particularly those in underserved populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Grants for Programs Benefiting Military Veterans<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants of up to $10,000 for events and programs to assist veterans experiencing homelessness. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, IHEs, and veterans service organizations. Services will include employment training, health support, and social services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Project Funding to Nonprofits for Nutrition and Agriculture Initiatives<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants will support nonprofits for projects addressing nutrition education and regenerative agriculture. The funding will be for annual operations, capital needs, and program development. Additional community-responsive grants will be awarded at the board\u2019s discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Grants, Loans, and Technical Aid to Improve Food Access in Underserved Regions<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In addition, grants, loans, and technical support will be for projects expanding food access in underserved regions. Applicants will demonstrate how funding will help create, expand, or sustain food retail or food enterprise models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Funding for Food Security, Waste Reduction and Agricultural Education Initiatives<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Support grants of up to $10,000 for initiatives to enhance food security, reduce food waste, and promote agricultural education. The funding will leverage partnerships to create long-term, community-wide impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Grants to Nonprofits for Programs to Address Food Inequities<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There will be grants for Nonprofits to address food inequities affecting underrepresented populations. The program will emphasize long-term solutions, including urban farms, nonprofit grocery stores, and food banks to ensure equitable access to nutritious food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. In-Kind Donations for Enhanced Food Access Addressing Critical Nutrition Needs<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In-kind donations will be for nonprofits to provide programs benefiting local communities. The purpose of the program will be to support organizations addressing key focus areas, including food access and other critical nutrition needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Holiday giving plays a crucial role in sustaining nonprofit programs, but continued support throughout the year is also vital. By exploring available grants and resources, nonprofits can start the year with greater stability, confidence, and momentum to more effectively serve their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Libby Hikind<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, founded GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 10,000 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 60 funding categories. Additionally, it lists grants for <\/strong>nonprofits<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, grants for <\/strong>small businesses<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, grants for <\/strong>government agencies<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, and grants for<\/strong> Individuals<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the AI Grant Writing Tool<\/strong>, AI Grant Searching Tool<\/strong>, and My Grant Calendar<\/strong><\/em>, making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. Members can upgrade to MemberPlus+<\/strong><\/em><\/a> for complete grant details, eligibility criteria, and application information. With 21 powerful features, live customer support, and weekly GrantTalk<\/strong><\/em><\/a> podcast episodes, GrantWatch is the go-to resource for finding grants and turning funding opportunities into awarded grants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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