Grants for Nonprofits - Local

The City of Boulder's Human Relations Fund (HRF) offers grants between $10,000 to $100,000 to nonprofit organizations and individual organizers for community-led projects that promote civil rights, human rights, or equity issues, foster diversity and inclusivity, and provide free, public events within Boulder, particularly benefiting marginalized communities.

The Town of Bladensburg Community Grant Program aims to support non-profit organizations through operating and/or capital grants. Operating grants provide funds for the day-to-day costs of running an organization, while capital grants assist with the purchase of equipment, supplies, or capital improvements. The program's mission aligns with enhancing community well-being by funding initiatives that empower youth, families, and individuals towards an improved quality of life and self-sufficiency, preserve and enhance community character, contribute to a vibrant economy, and promote community revitalization, economic development, and environmental sustainability. The target beneficiaries are non-profit organizations that provide services to the Bladensburg community. The program seeks to impact youth, families, and individuals by improving their quality of life and fostering self-sufficiency. Additionally, the program aims to benefit the community at large through programs that preserve local character, stimulate the economy, and promote revitalization and sustainability. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate administrative and financial capacity, align with the outlined criteria, provide maximum public benefit in relation to cost, and leverage additional funds. While the grant size can range from $1,000 to $10,000, the maximum funding available per applicant is up to $2,000, subject to the final FY24 approved budget. Expected outcomes include improved quality of life and self-sufficiency for residents, enhanced community character, a more vibrant local economy, and successful community revitalization and environmental sustainability initiatives. Measurable results would be determined by the specific projects funded, but generally relate to the number of individuals served, improvements in community assets, economic growth indicators, and environmental impacts. The Town of Bladensburg's strategic priorities for this grant program are clearly rooted in fostering a thriving and sustainable community. Their theory of change is that by investing in non-profit organizations that align with their core criteria—empowering individuals, enhancing community character, contributing to the economy, and promoting revitalization and sustainability—they can achieve significant public benefit and drive positive, lasting change within Bladensburg. This approach emphasizes leveraging local organizations' expertise to address critical community needs.

The Trans Resilience Fund, a grant program of Gender Justice Fund, aims to bolster regional trans communities through a participatory grantmaking process. While the Gender Justice Fund's overarching mission isn't explicitly detailed, the Trans Resilience Fund's focus on supporting trans communities directly aligns with a mission of promoting gender justice and equity. This initiative is a pooled fund, supported by several external funding partners, including the Claneil Foundation, Collective Future Fund, Homeless Assistance Fund, Patricia Kind Family Foundation, and Valentine Foundation for 2024. The collaborative nature of this funding mechanism suggests a strategic priority of collective impact and shared responsibility in addressing the needs of trans individuals. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are trans communities, with specific prioritization given to groups working in Philadelphia, those serving BIPOC trans communities, groups with trans and/or BIPOC leadership, and organizations serving trans youth, disabled, and/or elderly trans individuals. The impact goal is to provide crucial financial and service-based support to these communities. For instance, smaller organizations exclusively serving trans communities can use funds for direct financial support (food, cash, transportation, medical, housing, utility costs), service provision, organizing, advocacy, and general operating support. This broad range of uses indicates a holistic approach to supporting the well-being and empowerment of trans individuals and groups. The grantmaking committee, comprised of trans and non-binary community members, sets the guidelines and makes funding decisions, embodying a strategic priority of community-led development and self-determination. This participatory approach ensures that funding decisions are informed by the lived experiences and most pressing needs of the target beneficiaries. Organizations with budgets under $250,000, even those not exclusively serving trans communities, can apply for funds for direct financial support, service provision, organizing, and advocacy, while larger organizations (over $250,000 budget) are limited to direct financial support for trans individuals, with 10% of the grant usable for administrative costs. This differentiated approach reflects a strategic awareness of organizational capacity and impact potential across various scales. Expected outcomes include improved health and safety for trans individuals through direct financial assistance, enhanced community support through services, and greater advocacy for trans rights and needs. While specific measurable results are not explicitly outlined, the program's focus on tangible support (e.g., covering medical, housing, or utility costs) and organizational activities (e.g., organizing and advocacy) suggests that success would be measured by the reach and effectiveness of these interventions. The program's theory of change appears to be that by empowering trans and non-binary community members to lead the grantmaking process and by providing flexible funding to a diverse range of organizations, significant positive change can be achieved within trans communities, particularly for those facing compounded vulnerabilities due to race, age, or disability.

The City of Culver City offers grants to support dance, music, and theatre performances, aiming to bring performing arts to the community and make them accessible to everyone. This program aligns with the city's broader mission to support a variety of cultural experiences for all Culver City residents, businesses, artists, and visitors. The grants specifically help achieve the goal of ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience and enjoy the arts. The target beneficiaries for this grant program include dance, music, and theatre organizations of any size, particularly those that are non-profit (501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored) and based in Los Angeles County. The program specifically prioritizes supporting a wide variety of artists and organizations, especially those who have historically had limited opportunities, encompassing individuals from diverse races, ethnicities, ages, abilities, orientations, genders, and backgrounds. The impact goal is to enrich the cultural landscape of Culver City and ensure broad access to the arts. The program's priorities and focuses are clear: to support public missions centered on dance, music, and/or theatre, and to ensure performances are accessible and ADA-compliant. Applicants must have an outreach plan to attract Culver City residents to their shows, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement. The grants are not intended for fundraisers or classes, and each organization can apply for only one project, distinct from any Special Events Grant. Expected outcomes and measurable results include an increase in accessible performing arts events within Culver City, a greater diversity of artists and organizations being supported, and enhanced cultural experiences for the community. The requirement for a Project Budget and SMU DataArts Funder Report suggests a focus on financial accountability and data-driven impact assessment, though specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information. Performances must occur between January 1 and December 31, 2025, providing a clear timeframe for evaluating program effectiveness.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos to help residents save money on energy bills, improve local air quality, and promote environmental sustainability through outreach and education initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports registered non-profit organizations that provide essential services and programs to enhance the wellbeing of residents in Twentynine Palms, California.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and groups in Philadelphia that engage in a variety of artistic and cultural activities, including arts education, community art, and historic preservation.

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Erie County, New York, to help sustain and enrich local cultural initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits in LaGrange County, Indiana, for projects that benefit the Stroh community, such as parks, youth sports, schools, and community events.

The Cultural Coalition of Washington County in Oregon is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support arts, culture, and humanities projects that promote cultural diversity, community partnerships, and public engagement, with priority given to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that serve the residents of Washington County.

United Way of Dane County is offering 2025-2026 Impact Grants, an open and competitive funding opportunity for organizations working in Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Healthy Communities. This grant program is deeply aligned with United Way of Dane County’s Plan for Community Well-Being, which seeks to measurably increase individual and family well-being in Dane County, ensuring every person leads a healthy, thriving, and secure life unimpacted by systemic racism, discrimination, and poverty. The total investment available is approximately $2-$3 million, with minimum awards of $15,000 per year for a two-year funding cycle (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026), contingent on Campaign results. The target beneficiaries of these grants are individuals and families in Dane County, particularly those impacted by systemic racism, discrimination, and poverty. The impact goals are centered on fostering healthy, thriving, and secure lives for all residents. United Way of Dane County is looking to support organizations whose work aligns with their collective vision and demonstrates the greatest potential for impact in helping to achieve these community goals. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly defined through a multi-generational approach. This includes engaging in sustainable, long-term work on systems change with a clear focus on youth opportunity, financial security, and healthy communities. Furthermore, the grants emphasize modeling equitable, anti-racist practices across all aspects of work, including investments, partnerships, innovation, public policy advocacy, data and research, and connection to resources. Another key priority is cultivating a stronger nonprofit ecosystem through trust-based collaborations to drive positive community change. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in individual and family well-being throughout Dane County. This involves supporting organizations that directly contribute to the defined goals of the Plan for Community Well-Being, ultimately aiming for a community where experiences of systemic racism, discrimination, and poverty no longer impact a person's ability to lead a healthy, thriving, and secure life. The foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change are rooted in a holistic approach to community well-being, focusing on systemic change and equitable practices to achieve lasting positive impact.

This funding opportunity supports community and faith-based organizations in Maryland to implement programs focused on preventing opioid misuse, promoting harm reduction, and aiding recovery efforts.

The Delaware County Foundation's Community Grant Program aims to bolster numerous non-profit organizations dedicated to community improvement within Delaware County, Ohio. This program aligns with the foundation's mission to support initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government entities with projects that directly benefit Delaware County residents. The foundation strategically partners with organizations that demonstrate a commitment to addressing critical community needs, operating under a theory of change that by investing in key focus areas, they can foster a healthier, more vibrant, and prosperous community. The grant program targets a broad spectrum of beneficiaries, including animals through welfare initiatives; individuals enriched by arts and cultural activities; low-income residents combating food insecurity, seeking affordable housing, or facing barriers to transportation, childcare, and education; students of all ages through innovative educational programs; and the broader workforce through economic opportunity initiatives. The impact goals are comprehensive, aiming to promote proper animal care, enrich lives through arts, combat basic needs deficiencies, provide quality education, build prosperity, create jobs, and foster a healthier and more sustainable environment. The foundation's priorities and focuses are clearly delineated across six key areas: Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Basic Needs, Education, Economic Opportunity, and Environment. Within these broader categories, preference is given to programs specifically addressing recovery, housing, mental health, basic needs (such as food insecurity and utilities), ESL, and workforce development. This targeted approach ensures that funding is directed towards areas identified as having the most pressing needs and potential for significant positive change within the community. Expected outcomes include improved animal well-being, increased participation in cultural activities, reduced food insecurity, enhanced access to affordable housing, removal of transportation and childcare barriers, improved educational outcomes, greater economic prosperity, and tangible improvements in environmental health. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the qualitative descriptions of impact, the grant duration of one year suggests that projects are expected to achieve their objectives within this timeframe, allowing for regular assessment of progress and impact by the foundation. Grants are expected to range from $2,500 to $20,000, providing crucial support to qualifying organizations.

This grant provides financial support to educational institutions, local governments, and non-profit organizations for projects that promote recycling, composting, and waste reduction in the Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca District.

This program provides federal funds to non-profits and local organizations to improve housing, economic opportunities, and living conditions for low- and moderate-income residents in Federal Way.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that serve Native American communities in Portland, aiming to improve digital skills and access to technology-related careers.

This funding opportunity is designed to support community organizations in Cecil County, Maryland, in their efforts to improve health equity and address social needs related to substance use, mental health, childhood trauma, and access to health services.

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve and promote the cultural heritage and natural resources of South Park, Colorado, encouraging applications from individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing the community's historical landscape.

The HealthCare Foundation for Orange County is offering a grant for 501(c)(3) organizations and hospitals in selected cities of California, aimed at improving the health of underserved women and children by empowering caregivers, providing culturally relevant services, removing healthcare barriers, and addressing community health gaps.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York and Massachusetts that enhance their capacity to serve young people with intellectual and learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.