Nonprofit Funding Opportunities For January 2026

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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