Creative And Cultural Grant Opportunities For Nonprofits

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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U.S. Bank Foundation

The Foundation’s Community Possible Grants support nonprofits through three focus areas: Work, Home, and Play. Priority to organizations serving low- and moderate-income communities. Best fit for organizations working in community arts and culture, economic and workforce advancement, and safe and affordable housing. Organizations must be based in and serve U.S. Bank communities.

Rolling Deadline

https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/community/community-possible-grant-program.html

BNSF Railway Foundation

Supports communities served by BNSF Railway and funds organizations involved in health and human services, youth, civic services, education, and culture.

Rolling Deadline

https://bnsffoundation.org/how-to-apply

John Templeton Foundation

The Foundation supports interdisciplinary research and catalyzes conversations that inspire awe and wonder. Specific funding areas and more info on website.

Deadline: July 15, 2026    

https://www.templeton.org/grants/grant-calendar

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

The Foundation’s grant program supports nonprofits for which a relatively small amount of funding might make a large difference. The Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts programs; schools and hospitals; educational and skills-training programs; and other community-based organizations and programs. 

Deadline: November 10, 2026

https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/

Hearst Foundations

A major national funder supporting well-established U.S. nonprofits in education, health, culture, and social services. Equipment or capital expenses may be eligible when aligned with the mission. Must primarily serve large geographic or demographic constituencies. 

Rolling Deadline

https://www.hearstfdn.org/applying-reporting/how-to-apply

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Cisco

Cisco focuses on innovative, tech-enabled solutions in four social investment areas, which include disaster relief, shelter, water, and food; education; economic empowerment; and climate resilience.

Rolling Deadline

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/csr/community/nonprofits/product-grant-program.html#~overview

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.

Next Deadlines: July 1 and October 1, 2026

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

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