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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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Ben & Jerry’s Foundation

The Foundation is supporting community-based, constituent-led organizations working to confront social and environmental injustice by empowering those most directly impacted to lead meaningful change.

Deadline: February 18, 2026

https://benandjerrysfoundation.org/national-grants/

AARP Foundation

AARP Livable Communities is inviting applications for its 2026 Community Challenge funding cycle to support projects that make neighborhoods, towns, cities, and counties more livable for people of all ages, with a particular focus on residents aged 50 and older.

Deadline: March 4, 2026

https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html#listTitleTwo

Spencer Foundation

The Small Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education. The program supports research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education

Deadline: April 15, 2026

https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/small-research-grant

Brady Education Foundation

The Foundation is currently accepting Research Project (RP) proposals and Existing Program Evaluation (EPE) proposals to support projects that are consistent with a strength-based perspective and have the potential to inform future educational research, practice, major philanthropic giving and/or public policy.

Deadline: February 15, 2026

https://bradyeducationfoundation.org/application-guidelines/

Positive Action

The Positive Action is offering a new funding opportunity to support community-led and community-based organizations committed to eliminating AIDS and improving outcomes for people living with HIV, with a strong focus on pediatric and adolescent populations.

Deadline: February 17, 2026

https://viivhealthcare.com/hiv-community-engagement/positive-action/funding-opportunities/

Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation

The Foundation is providing a unique funding opportunity to accelerate the development of bold, nursing-driven interventions that improve the health and healthcare of all people, especially marginalized populations.

Deadline: February 20, 2026

https://www.rahf.org/programs

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program

Grants support community projects in small towns, villages, and territories across the U.S. T-Mobile awards up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects that foster local connections, such as technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers.

Next Deadline: March 31, 2026

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants

Clif Family Foundation

The Foundation supports nonprofits that are working to transform our food system, revitalize and safeguard the environment and natural resources, provide healthy food access, and enhance community health. Grants are provided throughout the U.S., with some emphasis on California.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

https://cliffamilyfoundation.org

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Gamma Mu Foundation

The Foundation is committed to empowering LGBTQ+ communities by supporting organizations and initiatives that create lasting, positive change and address challenges faced by rural and underserved populations, funding programs that promote health, education, social support, and equality. Grant info webinars in February and March (see website).

Deadline: March 31, 2026

https://www.gammamufoundation.org/grant-proposal-guidelines---application-info

Sparkplug Foundation

The Foundation prioritizes grassroots organizing and innovation as the key for creating change and supports projects that engage individuals who have been excluded or marginalized. Funding supports U.S. nonprofits for community organizing projects, education initiatives, and music.

Applications Accepted March 1 to May 1, 2026

https://www.sparkplugfoundation.org/apply/

AARP Foundation

AARP’s Community Challenge is accepting applications to make communities more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.  

Deadline: March 4, 2026

https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/?cmp=RDRCT-61887811-20200707

Massage Therapy Foundation

The Foundation’s Community Service Grant Program supports nonprofits that provide massage therapy to people who currently have little or no access to such services.

Deadline: March 15, 2026

https://massagetherapyfoundation.org/grants-and-contests/community-service-awards/

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF)

Support to nonprofits that empower youth ages 14–24 through leadership, project management, and career-readiness education.

No Deadline

https://www.pmi.org/pmi-educational-foundation/grantmaking

Smart Family Fund

Support to nonprofits, especially first-time applicants, focused on education, youth services, community development, and social impact.

No Deadline

https://www.smartfamilyfund.org

Roger I. & Ruth B. MacFarlane Foundation

Support to nonprofits for education, health, economic empowerment, environmental justice, and programs for women and girls.

Submit Letter of Inquiry; No Deadline

https://www.macfarlanefoundation.org/grantmaking

GM On Main Street Grant Program

Support for nonprofit and municipal-led revitalization initiatives in eligible counties near GM facilities.

Deadline: February 13, 2026

https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/gm-on-main-street-grant-program

Costco

Support to programs from nonprofits supporting children, health and human services issues, and education in the communities where they do business. Grants support larger, broader-based organizations and causes.

No Deadline

https://www.costco.com/charitable-giving.html?&reloaded=true

Kars4Kids

Support to educational initiatives from nonprofits whose work is impacting children. Focus areas include youth development, mentorship, and education. Previous grantees include Girls on the Run, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Treasures 4 Teachers, and many more.

No Deadline

https://www.kars4kidsgrants.org/

NBA Foundation

Support to nonprofits that provide skills training, mentorship, professional coaching, and pipeline development to foster employment and career advancement for under-resourced youth ages 14-24.

No Deadline

https://nbafoundation.nba.com/grants/

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

The NEA’s Grants for Arts Projects support public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art. Projects are funded in the following disciplines: Artist Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Film & Media Arts, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, and Visual Arts.

Deadline: February 12, 2026

https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects

American Psychological Foundation

The Foundation is seeking applications for its Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grants to support research and research-based projects to improve the lives of cancer patients and/or cancer survivors through psychology.

Deadline: February 6, 2026

https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/chang/

DWF Foundation

Foundation grants are given to initiatives encouraging involvement of those often excluded and enabling young people to develop skills. Areas of support include a variety of community issues, including Homelessness, Employability, Education, Environment, Health and Wellbeing, and more.

Deadline: February 28, 2026

https://dwfgroup.com/about-us/dwf-foundation

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Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood

The Foundation is an incubator of promising research and development projects that appear likely to improve the welfare of young children in the U.S. from infancy through 7 years. Areas of support include parenting education, early childhood welfare, and early childhood education and play. Submit Letter of Inquiry online.

Deadline: January 31, 2026

https://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/#application-process

Parkinson’s Foundation

The Foundation funds community grants that further the health, wellness and education of people with Parkinson's disease. Programs may be new and existing grant-supported areas and/or pilot programs.

Deadline: January 30, 2026

https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/community-grants

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation

The Foundation’s Fighting Hunger Program provides grants to nonprofits that fight hunger in communities. Grantable programs may include local food pantries, food banks, meal assistance programs for children, families, seniors, and more. 

Deadline: January 31, 2026

https://alphagammadeltafoundation.org/fighting-hunger-grants/

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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Clif Family Foundation

The Foundation’s Grants Program supports general operating costs or specific projects. Priorities for funding: healthy food access, climate justice, environment, regenerative and organic farming, food production workers’ health and safety, among others.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

https://cliffamilyfoundation.org/grants-program

NextFifty Initiative

NextFifty Initiative funds new and/or ongoing projects that demonstrate innovative efforts to improve and sustain the quality of life for people in their next 50 years, specifically in the areas of ending ageism, advancing digital equity, and supporting aging in place.

2026 funding awarded on a rolling basis by quarter – see website

https://next50foundation.org/for-grant-seekers/

J.W. Couch Foundation

The Foundation supports U.S. nonprofits for programs to combat various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, bi-polar, PTSD, and more. Other funding areas available. Applications accepted quarterly.

Deadline: March 2026 – see website

https://jwcouchfoundation.org/apply

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

The NEA’s Grants for Arts Projects support public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art. Projects are funded in the following disciplines: Artist Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Film & Media Arts, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, and Visual Arts.

Deadline: February 12, 2026

https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects

American Psychological Foundation

The Foundation is seeking applications for its Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grants to support research and research-based projects to improve the lives of cancer patients and/or cancer survivors through psychology.

Deadline: February 6, 2026

https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/chang/

DWF Foundation

Foundation grants are given to initiatives encouraging involvement of those often excluded and enabling young people to develop skills. Areas of support include a variety of community issues, including Homelessness, Employability, Education, Environment, Health and Wellbeing, and more.

Deadline: February 28, 2026

https://dwfgroup.com/about-us/dwf-foundation

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Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation

The Foundation’s Fighting Hunger Program provides grants to nonprofits that fight hunger in communities. Grantable programs may include local food pantries, food banks, meal assistance programs for children, families, seniors, and more. 

Deadline: January 31, 2026

https://alphagammadeltafoundation.org/fighting-hunger-grants/

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation

The Foundation’s Fighting Hunger Program provides grants to nonprofits that fight hunger in communities. Grantable programs may include local food pantries, food banks, meal assistance programs for children, families, seniors, and more. 

Deadline: January 31, 2026

https://alphagammadeltafoundation.org/fighting-hunger-grants/

U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation

The Foundation awards grants to empower disadvantaged communities, enhance quality of life, and foster stronger, more connected communities. 

Deadline: January 23, 2026

https://www.usventure.com/giving-back/us-venture-schmidt-family-foundation/program-grants/

Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood

The Foundation is an incubator of promising research and development projects that appear likely to improve the welfare of young children, from infancy through 7 years, in the U.S. Areas of support include parenting education, early childhood welfare, and early childhood education and play. Submit Letter of Inquiry online.

Deadline: January 31, 2026

https://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/#application-process

Parkinson’s Foundation

The Foundation funds community grants that further the health, wellness and education of people with Parkinson's disease. Programs may be new and existing grant-supported areas and/or pilot programs.

Deadline: January 30, 2026

https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/community-grants

Light A Single Candle Foundation

The Foundation provides funding support for impactful community-based initiatives addressing food security, poverty relief, and sustainable livelihoods. Applications must be a U.S.-based nonprofit serving Central America or the Caribbean., or be located in West Central Illinois or St. Louis.

Deadline: January 17, 2026

https://www.lightasinglecandle.org/apply-for-grant/

National Endowment for the Arts

The NEA’s Big Read Program awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to nonprofits to support community reading programs designed around a single NEA Big Read book. Programming for 2026-27 centers around the theme of America 250 and applicants can choose a book from the 24 titles available in the program.

Deadline of Intent to Apply: January 15, 2026

https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read

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PADI Foundation

The Foundation provides funding to projects that expand understanding of underwater ecosystems, promote their protection, and deepen knowledge of the human relationship with the ocean. Through these grants, the Foundation fosters research and education for nonprofits that contribute to both scientific advancement and environmental stewardship.

Deadline: January 15, 2026

http://www.padifoundation.org/guides-deadlines.html

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

AEGON Transamerica Foundation

The Foundation supports community development, health, and financial well-being initiatives. Focus areas include operational support, capital expansion, and community outreach for nonprofits improving the quality of life. Focus on communities where company employees live and work.

Deadline:  Throughout the Year (starts over Nov 1)

https://www.transamerica.com/about-us/foundation-grant

Hearst Foundations

A national funder supporting U.S. nonprofits in education, health, culture, and social services. Must primarily serve large geographic or demographic constituencies. 

No Deadline

https://www.hearstfdn.org/faq

Costco

Costco’s charitable efforts specifically focus on programs from nonprofits supporting children, health and human services issues, and education in the communities where they do business. Grants support larger, broader-based organizations and causes.

No Deadline

https://www.costco.com/charitable-giving.html?&reloaded=true

T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program

Grants support community projects in small towns, villages, and territories across the U.S. T-Mobile awards up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects that foster local connections, such as technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers.

Next Deadlines: December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants

Dr. Seuss Foundation

The Foundation’s grants aim to improve literacy and learning as these are essential to succeeding in the multi-layered worlds of the arts and humanities, health and well-being, animal welfare, and the environment. Programs focus on inspiring learning, sparking imagination, and expanding opportunities for children.

No Deadline; Submit Letter of Intent Online

https://drseussfoundation.org

Playworld

Every child deserves a safe, engaging place to play. Playworld’s grants provide funding to help fund the playground that meets communities’ unique play needs.

No Deadline

https://playworld.com

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The Foundation supports communities, children, and families as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success. Funding priorities include programs focused on thriving children, working families, and building equitable communities. Submit letter of inquiry.

No Deadline

www.wkkf.org

 
Popeye's Foundation

The Foundation’s Food Love Grants program focuses on supporting nonprofits that provide food to those in need.  Food Love Grants range from on-site feeding programs, mobile kitchens, homebound food delivery programs, out-of-school meals, and disaster-related food support. Support is directed to nonprofits that are pre-qualified and invited to apply by the Popeye's Foundation.

No Deadline; Pre-Application Required

https://www.popeyesfoundation.org/programs/food-love-grants

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