Grants for Nonprofits and Municipalities

Grants to Canada teams of investigators at eligible institutions for high-risk research projects with the potential for high reward. Applicants must submit a notice of intent and a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research proje...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and groups of artists in eligible counties for arts projects, artists residencies, and general operating support. Funding is intended to support festivals, community theater projects, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, c...

Grants to Kansas government agencies for the development of recreational trails and trail-related projects. Funding is intended for the following three project categories: non-motorized, motorized, and multi-use trails. High priority will be given to projects that promote improved ADA and environmental impacts. The objecti...

Grants to Oregon cities, counties, tribal governments, and certain special districts for local planning projects. Funding is intended for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents, increase mobility and equity, support economic growth, and promote environmental stewardship. Eligible project categories i...

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for a broad range of arts programming to benefit local communities. Funding is specifically intended to bring arts activities to underserved communities in the state. Eligible proposals should focus on community-based ar...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to promote and protect the security, safety, and rights of local immigrant communities. Priority funding will be given to proposals that demonstrate coordination and partnership between entities across the region. Eligible communities are...

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities for capital enhancements to cultural buildings. Eligible uses of funding include equipment purchases, infrastructure improvements, and building upgrades. The purpose of grant funding is to improve, create, or expand the capacity of an existing building to provide...

Reimbursement grants to New Jersey government agencies and agencies collaborating with nonprofits and private firms for activities that promote clean transportation and reduce emissions. Applicants must contact and meet with program staff prior to applying. Grants are available for new projects in New Jersey counties (Burl...

Grants of up to $9,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that strengthen organizational capacity, particularly in the areas of inclusion and equity. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. In addition to monetary grants, an innovative ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for collaborative projects that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a final application. Funding is intended to support partnerships between organizations and local businesses with the goal of creati...

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological explorations that h...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for a broad range of public humanities programs. Certain applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Programs should be geared towards adults and youth, and should take place outside of the regular school or college classroom. Progr...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit arts organizations and artist collectives with nonprofit fiscal sponsorship to support local artistic projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new projects or for regular programs and series. Eligible regions include the southwestern Pennsylvania counties of Al...

Opportunity for USA organizations to receive matching funds for projects to benefit communities impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The opportunity is intended to support a wide range of community benefit projects, including but not limited to projects to benefit community members with lost income, to benefit vulnerabl...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Arkansas municipalities and unincorporated communities with small populations to develop open-air recreational facilities. Funding is intended to support the construction and installation of new facilities, as well as major renovations of existing facilities that are open to the public. An engine...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and consortia to promote healthcare-related distance learning in rural regions. Applicants are encouraged to identify how their project addresses Coronavirus (COVID-19) responses. Required registrations must be completed prio...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for a range of programs and services that meet the needs of local residents. Program areas include environment, health, special populations, mental health, human services, education, faith-based activities, community improvement, and parent education. While the majori...

Grants to Maryland rural regional councils and multi-county partnerships in eligible locations for planning and development activities that strengthen and enhance local non-urban communities. Funding is intended to enable collaboration on common interests and strategic needs.

Grants to Massachusetts municipal conservation and agricultural commissions to acquire land to protect, restore, and conserve the resources of the State. Funding is intended to support the procurement of properties such as fields, forests, habitats, and historic or cultural resources which offer passive recreational access...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities for outdoor recreational projects to benefit residents in urban areas throughout the State. Funding is intended to support projects to acquire land for recreational purposes, develop new parks, and renovate or enhance existing parks. Cities and towns of all sizes are eligible to apply.

Grants to USA Indian Tribes to address transportation safety challenges in their communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that address safety issues and hazards on public roads.

Grants to USA health care providers, faith-based organizations, and community organizations in multiple states to address public health issues related to HIV. Required registrations may take up to one month to complete. Funding is intended to benefit states with a disproportionate occurrence of HIV in rural areas: Alabama,...

Grants to Washington tribes and nonprofit organizations for capital projects. The purpose of this program is to enhance arts and cultural facilities throughout the state. Funding is intended to support the renovation, construction, and acquisition of arts and cultural facilities.

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofits, and other qualified donees in eligible locations to benefit vulnerable residents impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for services to meet the immediate needs of underserved populations due to the Coronavirus health crisis in Guelph, Wellin...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities, for educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the development of a wid...

Grants to Illinois community organizations, LEAs, tribes, and other entities for educational programs that improve student success. Grants may be used to support a wide range of after-school programs and services. Funding is primarily intended to benefit students from low-performing schools. Eligible activities may focus o...

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA and territories state and local governmental entities to develop financial wellness programs. Funding may be used to expand existing programs or to implement new efforts. Eligible programs should improve knowledge, raise awareness, and change employees’ financial wellness behaviors.

Grants to Westchester, New York nonprofits, agencies, and school districts for programs that strengthen the community and improve the lives of local residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of promising futures and thriving communities.

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits, religious organizations, and educational and vocational institutions in eligible locations for programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to promote social welfare and lessen the burden of government. Eligible applicants should serve the people of Adams County.

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible regions to benefit the local community and address urgent needs due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. First-time applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Proposed programs must benefit the re...

Cooperative agreements to USA and Territories nonprofits and agencies for organic waste processing projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that increase the national capacity for anaerobic digestion through enhancements of existing in...

Grant to Illinois organizations in eligible locations to promote social change through a collaborative community partnership. Funding is intended to support a multi-organizational, multi-issue social movement to advance racial equity and economic justice. All proposals must be submitted as a movement building collaborative...

Grants to USA faculty at IHEs or individuals at nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research. A preliminary proposal must be submitted prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support community partnerships that will improve science-based management, to protect and restore the Long ...

Grants to USA and Virgin Islands nonprofit historically Black colleges and universities in multiple states to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the study and teaching of the humanities by developing new...

Grants to USA community colleges and two-year IHEs for projects to augment humanities programming and curricula. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage the schools' efforts to teach students about different educational and career paths and to ...

Grants to Ohio government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and churches in eligible regions for projects that benefit girls and women. Applicants should contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that promote the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, cultural, and econ...

Grants to USA tribal IHEs to augment the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the study and teaching of the humanities by developing new programs, courses, and resources in the humanities, or by enhancing existing one...

Grants to USA IHEs to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, such as planning, course revision, resource development. Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities strengthen t...

Grant to a Maryland nonprofit organization in eligible locations to create a program to benefit urban youth who are not working and not in school. Funding is intended to help remove barriers, increase access to opportunities, and leverage community assets for 16-24-year-olds. Proposals should focus on activities that inclu...

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve watershed quality in eligible locations. Priorities include enhancing habitat quality, improving public access, and expanding green stormwater infrastructure. Projects should take place in the Chicago and Ca...

Grants to Nebraska municipalities in eligible regions to support the economic revitalization of downtown business areas. Funding is intended for the implementation of projects that will redevelop or revitalize downtown infrastructure, address safety and health concerns, and develop a greater capacity for commercial growth....

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to increase their capacity to measure and evaluate project outcomes. Funding is intended to help strengthen local organizations’ ability to collect and utilize data for planning, adapting, and improving programs and services. Preferenc...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Indian Tribes to meet the transportation needs of people with disabilities and elderly populations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to purchase transit vehicles for this population.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and state-funded universities that serve senior citizens for capacity building initiatives. Funding is intended for activities that provide long-lasting improvement in the management, organizational capacity, and governance of recipient organizations.

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit disadvantaged and low-income populations. Funding is intended for the development of community centers and facilities purposed for the delivery of social services. Eligible initiatives should improve the economic, social, and educational climate in distressed communit...

Grants to Georgia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and constituted recreation authorities for preservation projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to protect lands that are essential to clean water, outdoor recreation, and wildlife. Gr...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to reduce the risk of wildfires on public lands. Funding is intended to identify and manage risk factors of severe wildfires in priority project areas. Eligible projects are those that identify and fund fuels management projects...

Grants to UK businesses and organizations to provide training and support to workers in eligible locations who were impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applicants must submit a preliminary form prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of this program is to help workers gain new or improved skills for j...

Grants to USA nonprofits, federal, state, and local government agencies, educational institutions, and Indian tribes in eligible regions for bird habitat protection and restoration. Eligible states include Alaska, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for water improvement projects. Funding is intended to support both small and large restoration projects with a focus on reducing sediments and nutrients. Eligible projects benefit the residents of Lancaster County. Grants will cover...