Funding and Resource Opportunities

New GCN Opportunity

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New Resource: Advocate for Arts and Humanities Funding

The Congressional appropriation cycle for FY2027 is now open, and Americans for the Arts is calling on nonprofits to submit funding requests in order to influence arts and humanities funding. To help, they have compiled an advocacy toolkit providing step-by-step guidance, FAQs, and a webinar explaining why your participation is so important.

Grants and Awards

▼ Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation
General Grant Program
Deadline: May 12
Grants support innovative projects that advance one or more priority areas, including patient care and safety, preventative interventions, and healthcare provider support. Details.

Department of Veterans Affairs
Grants of Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces
Deadline: May 13
Adaptive sports nonprofits may apply for grants of up to $750,000 to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs for veterans and members of the armed forces. Details.

Constellation
Community Champions
Deadline: May 15
Grants of up to $500 support community projects led by Constellation customers that are focused on education, environment, or youth engagement. Details.

Foundation for Improvement of Justice
Awards Program
Deadline: May 15 (nominations)
An award package including $15,000 goes to individuals and organizations that have contributed unique improvements to civil or criminal justice systems in the U.S. Details.

Saint-Gobain North America Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: May 15
Funding supports work near GCP and CertainTeed facilities in the areas of sustainable habitats, STEM education, workforce development, and community well-being. Details.

Wells Fargo / Enterprise
National Housing Innovation Grant Competition
Deadline: May 15
Nonprofits may submit proven, ready-to-scale solutions for increasing housing choice and access in a competition for one of five $2 million grants. Details.

National Performance Network
Creation & Development Fund
Deadline: May 16
Funding is available in two stages to support the creation, development, and mobility of new community-centered artistic work that advances racial and cultural justice. Details.

Department of Justice
Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
Deadline: May 19
Funding supports research projects addressing the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults, including program evaluation for prevention and intervention. Details.

Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care
Award program
Deadline: May 19
Awards are available for organizations and individuals developing innovative care programs that improve the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Details.

Borealis Philanthropy
Disability Inclusion Fund
Deadline: May 20
Nonprofits led by people with disabilities may apply for up to $150,000 for work that builds a more liberatory world free from ableism. Details.

Department of Labor
Indian and Native American Program
Deadline: May 22
Native-led nonprofits providing employment services, education and training assistance, or related support services for Native Americans may apply for up to $6 million in funding. Details.

Jane Goodall Institute
Roots and Shoots Project Grants
Deadline: May 24
Mini-grants of $500 support youth-led community service projects that aim to help people, animals, or the environment. Details.

Department of Transportation
Safe Streets and Roads for All
Deadline: May 26
Grants of up to $25 million are available for planning, demonstration, and implementation projects aimed at reducing traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. Details.

▼ All Points North Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: June 1 (letter of intent)
Funding supports projects that strengthen public middle school education and teacher training in underserved urban and rural communities. Details.

American College of Bankruptcy Foundation
Pro Bono Grant Program
Deadline: June 1
Grants of up to $15,000 support nonprofit legal services organizations with projects related to bankruptcy law and debtor-creditor counseling and education. Details.

Henry M. Jackson Foundation
Strategic Initiative Grants
Deadline: June 1
Funding supports nonprofits convening experts in values-based leadership, climate change, human rights, or international relations. General operating grants are also available. Details.

Herb Block Foundation
Encouraging Citizen Involvement
Deadline: June 4
Nonpartisan civic engagement initiatives, including citizen education and efforts to increase voter turnout, may be eligible for up to $25,000 in funding. Details.

Amazon Web Services
Imagine Grant
Deadline: June 5
Nonprofits that use cloud technology may apply in one of three categories: frontier AI projects, innovative machine learning initiatives, or tech and infrastructure improvements. Details.

Department of Veteran Affairs
Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Deadline: June 12
Grants of up to $750,000 are awarded to community organizations providing non-clinical suicide prevention services for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Details.

▼ Infinite Hero Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: June 15
Grants of up to $100,000 fund no-cost programs or treatments for active-duty service members or veterans for service-related mental and physical injuries. Details.

National Endowment for the Humanities
Media Projects
Deadline: June 25
Grants of up to $700,000 support the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films. Details.

Department of Agriculture
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
Deadline: June 30
Funding and loans are available for Microenterprise Development Organizations to support microloans for rural microenterprise startups and growth. Details.

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Housing Stability Grant
Deadline: July 1 (recommended), September 30 (final)
Grants fund services for people experiencing or exiting homelessness, eviction prevention programs, and work in related policy or advocacy. Details.

Elevance Health Foundation
Maternal/Infant Health
Deadline: July 31
Funding is available for nonprofits working to improve outcomes for maternal and infant health among socially vulnerable populations. Details. 

Norfolk Southern
Thriving Communities and Safety-First Grants
Deadline: August 3
Two funding opportunities are available for nonprofits operating within 30 minutes of a Norfolk Southern route and working either to improve community life or promote safety. Details.

Black Voices for Black Justice Fund
Grant program
Deadline: Open (nominations)
Unrestricted grants support Black social entrepreneurs advancing racial justice in any of a number of fields, including criminal justice, education, health equity, the arts, and more. Details.

The Home Depot Foundation
Path to Pro Education Grants
Deadline: Open
Nonprofits offering vocational training in the construction industry are eligible for in-kind support of up to $10,000 in the form of Home Depot gift cards. Details.

Previously-listed OPEN deadlines

• 1 FUR 1 Foundation | Animal-assisted therapy. Details.
• Abbott Cardiovascular | Heart conditions. Details.
• The Americana Foundation | Art and history of underrepresented groups. Details.
• AKC Humane Fund | Animal shelter for domestic abuse victims. Details.
• All Kids Play | Youth sports. Details.
• American Heart Association | Social drivers of health. Details.
• Andrew Family Foundation | Youth impact. Details.
• Anthem Foundation | Social drivers of health issues. Details.
• Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation | Assistance animals and wildlife conservation. Details. 
• Arthur N. Rupe Foundation | At-home dementia care. Details.
• Auto Club Group Foundation | Traffic safety, financial literacy, driver education. Details.
• Awesome Foundation | Arts, tech, and community development. Details.
• Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s | Conservation, outdoor recreation, sportsmen’s rights, military/veteran support. Details.
• Believe in Reading | Adult literacy, ESL, and Braille projects. Details.
• Ben & Jerry’s Foundation | Grassroots social and environmental justice. Details.
• Bigglesworth Family Foundation | Legal services. Details.
• BoatUS | Safe and clean boating practices. Details.
• Bob Woodruff Foundation | Service members and veterans. Details.
• Bob Barker Company Foundation | Reentry post-incarceration. Details.
• Brinker International | Kids, hunger, or education. Details.
• Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation | Education, arts, outreach. Details.
• CareSource Foundation | Health, workforce development. Details.
• Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Civic engagement, childhood education, environment. Details.
• Chatlos Foundation | Educational and social service work. Details.
• CHS Foundation | Next generation of agricultural leadership. Details.
• Cisco | Internet-enabled education, fiscal empowerment, crisis response. Details.
• The Climate Initiative | Youth-led and -serving climate solutions projects. Details.
• Community Heart & Soul | Community programs for small municipalities. Details.
• Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Shovel-ready housing. Details.
• Craig Newmark Philanthropies | Grassroots efforts. Details.
• CSX | Work in CSX communities. Details.
• D’Addario Foundation | Free or low-cost music education. Details.
• DICK’s Foundation | Youth sports. Details.
• Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | Social and environmental problems. Details.
• Easton Foundations | Archery programs. Details.
• ECMC Foundation | Postsecondary student success. Details.
• The Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation | Vulnerable communities. Details.
• Ferguson | Housing, trade workforce, clean water and sanitation. Details.
• First Horizon Foundation | Atlanta-area arts and culture, education, leadership, environment, financial literacy, health, human services. Details.
• Four Freedoms Fund | Immigrant community protection. Details.
• FundPlay Foundation | Youth sports. Details.
• Georgia’s Own Foundation | Local youth. Details. 
• Genesis Inspiration Foundation | Arts for children. Details.
• Giant Steps Foundation | Animals, environment, more. Details.
• The Glaser Progress Foundation | Measuring progress, independent and unheard voices. Details.
• Glenn W. Bailey Foundation | STEM education programs. Details.
• Good360 | Access surplus goods. Details.
• The Goodness Web | Youth mental health. Details.
• Google | In-kind search advertising. Details.
• Hearst Foundations | Employment, health, academics, arts, sciences, more. Details.
• Incyte | Access to healthcare information. Details.
• Indian Land Tenure Foundation | Native homelands. Details.
• Invest Atlanta | Low-interest loans for small nonprofits. Details.
• Jason Debus Heigl Foundation | Services for pets. Details.
• Karma for Cara Foundation | Young volunteers. Details.
• Kars4Kids | Education, mentoring, youth development. Details.
• The Kroger Co. Foundation | Hunger relief and food waste elimination. Details.
• Labcorp Charitable Foundation | Health, education, or well-being. Details.
• The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation | Breast cancer initiatives for youth. Details.
• Life Comes From It | Land-based projects. Details.
• The Lisa Libraries | New children’s books for underserved families. Details.
• Lundbeck US Charitable Fund | Brain health. Details.
• The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation | America’s core institutions. Details.
• MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger | Food insecurity. Details.
• Milbank Foundation | People with disabilities. Details.
• MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation | Youth baseball and softball. Details.
• MrBallen Foundaiton | Victims of crime. Details.
• MUFG Union Bank Foundation | Atlanta-area affordable housing, economic development. Details.

• Nathan Cummings Foundation | Racial, economic, and environmental justice. Details.

• National Geographic | Remote learning in science, social studies, or geography; COVID-related. Details.
• Nasdaq Foundation | Diverse entrepreneur support; quarterly. Details. 
• NBA Foundation | Black youth transitioning to workforce. Details.
• NIVF Foundation | 
  Emergency relief for arts venues. Details.
• ONEOK Foundation | Quality of life where ONEOK operates. Details.
• Open Technology Fund | Human rights, internet freedom, open societies. Details.
• Park Foundation | Democracy, public interest media, environment, animal welfare. Details.
• Patterson Foundation | Marietta-based dental care. Details. 
• PEDIGREE Foundation
  Disaster relief for animal welfare groups. Details.
• PenFed Foundation | Military communities. Details.
• PNC Foundation | Early education efforts. Details.
• Pulitzer Center | Local newsrooms. Details.
• Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People | Relief for systemic oppression and poverty. Details.
• REDF Accelerator | Accelerator business program. Details
• Regions Bank | Community work. Details.
• Roddenberry Foundation | Original projects with global impact. Details.
• Rural Technology Fund |
  Rural technology education projects. Details.
• Rural Technology Fund | Assistive Technology equipment. Details.
• School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network | School-based telehealth programs; COVID-related. Details.
• Share Our Strength | Children hunger relief. Details.
• The Skatepark Project | Public skatepark construction. Details.
• Smart Family Fund | Early-stage ventures for world impact. Details.
• Sony Electronics | STEAM education, workforce development, underserved groups. Details. 
• South Arts | Touring artists in rural communities. Details.
• South Arts | Professional development for arts organizations. Details.
• South Arts | Touring artists in rural areas. Details.
• T-Mobile | Small-town community projects. Details.
• Tee It Up for the Troops | Military personnel and families. Details.
• Vadon Foundation | Healthy, thriving Indigenous nations. Details.
• Viiv Healthcare | HIV and AIDS. Details.
• Walmart | Community service near Walmart facilities. Details. 
• Wells Fargo Foundation | Create and preserve homes. Details. 
• William Talbott Hillman Foundation | Creativity, democracy, ending gun violence. Details.
• Wish You Well Foundation | Literacy skills for adults. Details.
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation | Vulnerable children. Details.
• WM | Environment, sustainability education, workforce development, community vitality. Details.

These opportunities have been sourced from Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest, GrantStation, and Grant Gopher, as well as grantmakers’ online notices.

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