Grant Opportunities For Essential Services And Underserved Communities

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!

The Lawrence Foundation

The private family foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year. 

Deadlines: April 30 and October 31, 2026

https://thelawrencefoundation.org/application-process

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

Supports U.S. nonprofits for which a relatively small amount of funding might make a large difference. The Foundation considers requests to support museums, cultural and performing arts programs; schools and hospitals; educational, skills-training, and other programs for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other community-based organizations and programs.

Applications accepted May 11 to November 10, 2026

https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/application-guidelines

Rota Foundation

The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards is community nonprofits. Funds support organizations whose services are directed at charities that support the local communities where they live.

Deadline:  June 1 to June 30, 2026, and October 1 to October 30, 2026

https://www.therotafoundation.org

AEGON Transamerica Foundation

This corporate foundation supports community development, health, and financial well-being initiatives in areas including operational support, capital expansion, and community outreach.  Priority in NY, MD, IA, CO, MA, TX, MN, and FL.

Deadline: November 1, 2026

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

CareSource Foundation

The Foundation funds programs that improve health outcomes and conditions for low-income, underserved populations in the communities where they are located. Areas of focus include health education, maternal and child health, neighborhood and downtown redevelopment, and more.

Deadline: Rolling

https://www.caresource.com/plans/

Costco Wholesale Charitable Support

Costco’s charitable efforts focus on programs that support children, education, and health and human services in the communities where it does business.  

Deadline:  Rolling

https://forms.benevity.org/eb5f89d4-4631-4c20-8681-0186712671a0

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/

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