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Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence
$1,000,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations conducting research that improves the use of evidence in decision-making for programs affecting youth aged 5 to 25 in the United States.

Youth
Nonprofits
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Contact for amount
Bucks County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in Bucks County to improve housing, public services, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Small businesses
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fred and Jean Allegretti Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Southwest Florida that support the well-being of children, adults, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and animals through various humanitarian efforts.

Health
Nonprofits
FISA Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
FISA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania that work to improve the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities by promoting equity, health, and safety.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Elevate Youth California: Cohort 7 Standard Track
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in partnership with Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based community organizations that empower youth, particularly those affected by the war on drugs, to engage in civic activities and promote substance use disorder prevention through mentorship and social justice initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Health
State governments
Justice Portfolio Grant
$50,000
The Field Foundation of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that empower communities to advocate for social justice and address issues like housing, immigration, criminal justice reform, and environmental justice.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
SpartanNash Foundation Grant
$15,000
SpartanNash Foundation (SpartanNash)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Michigan, Minnesota, and Virginia that focus on addressing hunger, supporting military heroes, and promoting community engagement and career training.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Webster Foundation Grants
$5,000
Webster Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, churches, and local service groups in the Ripon, Wisconsin area for educational and humanitarian projects that promote Christian values and community engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Global Media Defence Fund: Call for Partnerships
$50,000
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to protect journalists and promote media freedom worldwide, particularly in high-risk environments.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
EmpowerHer Fund Grant
$1,000
Women’s Empire
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding initiative supports grassroots, women-led projects in New York City that empower women and girls, particularly those from marginalized communities, by providing financial resources for initiatives in education, health, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Alabama Power Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Alabama for projects that enhance education, community development, arts, health services, and environmental initiatives, with a focus on benefiting underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Advocacy for Child-serving Systems
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Pennsylvania that advocate for increased public investment in early childhood education, K-12 education, home visiting programs, and out-of-school time services to address funding inequities.

Education
Nonprofits
B. Braun’s Product Donation program
Contact for amount
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This program provides support and product donations to non-profit organizations that serve local communities and promote awareness, study, or treatment in specific medical areas of interest.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Creative Shorts Fellowship for Filmmakers
$25,000
Vision Maker Media
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship to emerging Native filmmakers for creating innovative short films that reflect Native cultures and contemporary issues.

Arts
Individuals
Journalism & Storytelling Grant
$50,000
The Field Foundation of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local news organizations and storytellers in Chicago to promote diverse and equitable media representation while addressing underreported community issues.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant
$400,000
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southeastern North Carolina that focus on improving community health and wellness through various initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Cleveland Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund
$25,000
Cleveland Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Cleveland that promote LGBTQ+ community empowerment, advocacy, and visibility through collaborative initiatives and storytelling efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
BFF Legal Services Grant
$30,000
Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and public organizations in California that deliver legal services, focusing on improving access to justice for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harry Chapin Foundation Grant
$10,000
Harry Chapin Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to small nonprofit organizations in the U.S. focused on food, arts, education, and environmental initiatives, with annual budgets of $750,000 or less.

Community Development
Nonprofits