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Opportunity Fund - Arts and Social & Economic Justice
$18,690,750
Opportunity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized arts organizations and initiatives in the Greater Pittsburgh area that promote social and economic justice, focusing on civil rights, the arts, and essential safety net services.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
America250 Mississippi Public Art Grant
$12,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Endowment for the Arts) and Mississippi Arts Commission.
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for Mississippi-based nonprofits and government entities to create original public artworks that celebrate the state's cultural narratives and engage local communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD), FY 2026
$540,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, or tribal entities to facilitate collaborative workshops that help mayors tackle urban design challenges and improve city livability and equity.

Arts
State governments
ArtsNEXT Grant
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations and educational institutions in Ohio to develop innovative and experimental arts projects that engage the community and push creative boundaries.

Arts
Nonprofits
Knight Foundation Fund Grant
$100,000
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve social cohesion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ArtsWave Catalyzing Impact Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to develop arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, diversity, and educational enhancement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Classics for Kids Foundation Matching Grants
Contact for amount
Classics for Kids Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to schools and nonprofit organizations to help integrate string instruments, like guitars and ukuleles, into K-12 music education programs, enhancing musical opportunities for children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transformative Art for Public Spaces Grant
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for local governments, nonprofits, schools, and community groups to create artistic enhancements in public spaces, promoting community engagement and economic growth.

Arts
City or township governments
Public Programs in the Arts
Contact for amount
Idaho Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports established arts organizations in Idaho that engage the community through public arts programs, promote education, and maintain high standards of artistic excellence.

Arts
Nonprofits
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in southwestern Pennsylvania to support community development, health, education, and civic engagement initiatives that enhance the quality of life for local residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Big Yellow School Bus
$500
Ohio Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and educational organizations in Ohio to help cover transportation costs for student field trips to arts and cultural destinations, promoting access to enriching arts education experiences.

Arts
City or township governments
Ignite Valley Center Grant
$25,000
Valley Center Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community entities in Central Kansas for innovative projects that address urgent local needs and improve the quality of life in Valley Center.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Carpenter Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Carpenter Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects in human services, education, the arts, and public interest issues that benefit residents of Jackson and Josephine Counties in Oregon.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cooper Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Cooper Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and governmental units in Nebraska that aim to improve community life through projects in arts, education, human services, and more, with a focus on measurable impact and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Cultivating Healthy Environments – Region 4
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-based organizations, local and tribal governments in eight southeastern states to address environmental justice issues and promote healthier environments.

Environment
City or township governments
2027 Capacity Building
$5,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help Ohio-based arts and cultural organizations strengthen their internal operations by providing resources for strategic planning, staff development, and evaluation through external expertise.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
FY25 Consulting Grant
$1,100
Idaho Commission on the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and informal arts groups in Idaho to enhance their organizational development or artistic initiatives through professional consulting services.

Arts
Nonprofits
School Arts Support Grants
$2,500
South Carolina Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools in South Carolina for acquiring arts supplies, professional development, and creative services to enhance student learning through innovative arts practices.

Arts
Independent school districts
Humanities North Dakota Quick Grants
$2,000
Humanities North Dakota
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 to support small-scale humanities projects, such as public discussions and local history initiatives, making cultural programming more accessible in communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits