Upcoming Nonprofit Funding Opportunities For March 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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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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