Grant Writing

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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Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood

The Foundation supports innovative research and development projects designed to improve the welfare and development of children from birth through seven years across the U.S.

Deadline: May 31, 2026

https://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/

Emma Carey Groh Trust

The Trust provides grants to support programs that directly benefit children, including children with disabilities, who live in group homes, orphanages, and homeless shelters.

Deadline: May 1, 2026

https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/groh-trust/

International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation

The Education Grants support initiatives that expand access to aviation education, build practical skills and create pathways for future careers in the aviation industry. Projects may include youth programs, aviation camps, mentoring activities, workforce development efforts, and more. 

Deadline: May 29, 2026

https://foundation.istat.org/Programs/Grants/Educational-Grants

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

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

ALDI

Through ALDI’s Smart Kids Program, ALDI partners with organizations that make a positive impact on kids' health and well-being, as well as programs addressing food insecurity and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Various Programs and Deadlines

https://corporate.aldi.us/corporate-sustainability/community/aldi-community-support-programs

Kars4Kids

Kars4Kids is supporting educational initiatives around the country from nonprofits whose work is impacting children. This grant program reaches more diverse populations by lending support to local charities doing great work for children in their communities. 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/

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AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps state and national funding supports organizations that engage members to strengthen communities and address pressing social challenges, including Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, and Housing.

Deadline: March 31, 2026

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361222

Department of Justice (DOJ)

DOJ will support integrated interventions addressing untreated mental illness and substance use at the intersection of mental health, substance use, and justice systems.

Deadline: April 6, 2026

http://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172486

ProLiteracy

ProLiteracy is seeking applications for its Literacy Opportunity Fund to meet the needs of U.S. nonprofits that are doing direct work with adult students. Funded by the Nora Roberts Foundation; grants awarded quarterly.

Deadline: April 1, 2026

https://www.proliteracy.org/Literacy-Opportunity-Fund

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.

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

The Fund’s Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants program supports early-stage collaborations that explore innovative ways to address the impacts of climate change on human health.

Deadline: April 23, 2026

https://www.bwfund.org/grants/climate-change-and-human-health/climate-change-and-human-health-seed-grants/

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Support to U.S. nonprofits for projects aimed at providing stable housing and empowering communities.

Deadline: Applications accepted May 18 to June 29, 2026

https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/charitable-foundation-grant-faq

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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Looking Out Foundation

Grants to nonprofits include, but are not limited to LGBTQIA2S+ support, disadvantaged youth, public health, women, the arts, those experiencing food insecurity, and the unhoused. 

Deadline: July 1, 2026

https://www.lookingoutfoundation.org/grants/

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 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/

AJ Muste Foundation For Peace And Justice

The Foundation’s Social Justice Fund supports grassroots activist projects confronting institutionalized violence against racial, ethnic, gender-based, and LGBTQ communities.

Rapid Response Grants – No Deadline

Organizing Grants – Check Website Mid-March For Details

https://ajmuste.org/apply/rapid-response-grants/

Impact Fund

The Fund provides grants to legal services nonprofits who seek to confront social, economic, and environmental injustice that affect marginalized groups. Focus areas include LGBT rights, human and civil rights, prisoners’ rights, voting rights, gender equity, and more.

No Deadline – Submit Letter Of Inquiry

https://www.impactfund.org/legal-grants/application-requirements

Health Care Advocates International (HCAI)

HCAI supports organizations and programs that further HCAI’s mission to end discrimination and support healthy lives for the LGBTQ+ community.

Deadline: Check Website For Info On Next Grant Cycle

https://www.hcaillc.com/advocacy-programs/grant-program

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Wildseeds Fund

Wildseeds Grants Program grows the power of cultural organizers and grassroots movements working to transform food and farm systems across the U.S.

Deadline: March 27, 2026

https://wildseedsfund.org/our-work/wildseeds-grants/

American Orchid Society

The Conservation Grants program supports projects that promote orchid conservation and preservation while advancing practical, hands-on approaches to protecting orchids and their natural habitats.

Deadline: April 1, 2026

https://www.aos.org/about-us/conservation-grant-application

Alstom Foundation

The Foundation supports projects that promote sustainable development and enhance living standards in communities worldwide, focusing on economic, environmental, and social improvements.

Deadline: April 10, 2026

https://www.foundation.alstom.com/submit-project

Wildlife Acoustics

This grant program supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation.

Deadline: May 15, 2026

https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The EPA is offering grant funding to support projects aimed at improving public health protection against wildfire smoke by enhancing preparedness in community buildings.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361217

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Lawrence Foundation

The Foundation is offering its grant funding to US nonprofits in the following areas: environment, human services, disaster relief, and more.

Deadline: April 30, 2026

https://thelawrencefoundation.org/application-process/

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Cigna Group

The Foundation is supporting initiatives that enhance the mental health of youth aged five to 18 and provide guidance and resources for parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals such as educators and therapists.

Deadline: March 12, 2026

https://www.thecignagroup.com/our-impact/esg/healthy-society/community/foundation/improving-youth-mental-health

Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care

Biostime’s Grant Program is accepting applications to support innovative studies in maternal and child nutrition and health.

Deadline: March 15, 2026

https://www.biostime-institute.com/research-funding/call-for-grants

Johnson and Johnson/Janssen

Funding to nonprofits for innovative programs and services in areas including therapeutic giving, immunology, oncology, and others. Projects must have measurable outcomes and address disparities using an inclusive approach.

No Deadline

https://www.jnj.com/innovativemedicine/us/grants-and-giving/charitable-contributions

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

Foundation for Financial Planning

The Foundation provides grants to nonprofits to help fund programs linking volunteer financial planners to underserved people in need to achieve better financial stability and capability.

Deadline: April 30, 2026

https://ffpprobono.org/our-work/grants/how-to-apply/

TJX Foundation

The Foundation provides support to nonprofits helping vulnerable families and children access the resources and opportunities to build a better future. Funding areas include basic needs, access to opportunities outside of school, workforce readiness training, safety from domestic abuse, and others. Must provide services within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office.

Deadline: Letters of Inquiry accepted February 1 through October 31, 2026

https://www.tjx.com/corporate-responsibility/communities/our-us-foundation

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Support to U.S. nonprofits for one of the Foundation’s funding priorities (listed below).

Basic Needs and Income Creation Projects: Applications accepted February 2 to March 2, 2026

Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Projects: Applications accepted May 18 to June 29, 2026

https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/charitable-foundation-grant-faq

Urban Awareness USA

Support for nonprofits, social enterprises, and others, to better serve urban communities. Variety of education grants available.

No Deadline

https://urbanawarenessusa.org

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Whole Foods Market Foundation

The Foundation's Garden Grant Program is supporting new or existing edible educational gardens.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

https://www.wholefoodsmarketfoundation.org/our-work/childrens-nutrition/garden-grant

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The Foundation is supporting U.S.-based nonprofit organizations in using local data to reduce inequities and improve community conditions.

Deadline: March 4, 2026

https://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/active-funding-opportunities/2026/local-data-for-equitable-communities.html

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The EPA is offering grant funding to support projects aimed at improving public health protection against wildfire smoke by enhancing preparedness in community buildings.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361217

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

The Foundation supports early-stage organizations working on innovative, scalable solutions to critical social and environmental challenges affecting underserved communities.

No Deadline

https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/what-we-fund/

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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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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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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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