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Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation Grant

Ignite Philanthropy
Association/Society
Boone County, Kentucky, Bracken County, Kentucky +22 more
Unspecified amount

Ignite Philanthropy

Through intentional listening and co-creation, Ignite Philanthropy supports the philanthropic and non-profit sectors. Our mission is simple: Maximize the power of giving. Ignite Philanthropy connects people, ideas, and capital to fuel community solutions. 

Our four core values have been developed by our team with intentionality around equity and community and how these connect to each value and the work we do each day. We believe in the merit of diverse teams and perspectives, striving to empower every voice in the creation of solutions.

Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation Grant

The Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation was created in 1997 by Cincinnati native and Boston resident, Nellie Leaman Taft, who died on December 17, 2012. Ms. Taft was an accomplished artist and committed patron of fine arts who is remembered as an independent, progressive-minded woman of great spirit and mirth, an avid gardener, and a worldwide traveler. She also was the descendant of two United States presidents, a loving friend and family member.

The Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation supports Arts Education and Environmental Education programs serving geographic areas important to Ms. Taft and to her family:

  • Greater Cincinnati, OH
  • Los Angeles County, CA
  • Boston, MA (inside the Route 495 beltway)
  • Mid-Coast Maine (defined as the towns of Bath, Belfast, Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Camden, Cushing, Damariscotta, Lincolnville, Owls Head, Rockland, Rockport, Searsport, Thomaston, Topsham, and Union)
Art Education Environmental Education

Collective Impact Grant

Parkview Legacy Foundation
Private
Riverside County, California
Approximately US $100,000

Parkview Legacy Foundation

The Parkview Legacy Foundation was created in July of 2019 by the sale of Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (a non-profit hospital) to AHMC (a for-profit hospital group). With the sale, the State of California required that the proceeds of the non-profit hospital be put to use for the benefit of the community through the creation of non-profit public charity or private foundation. The Parkview Legacy Foundation is the result of that transaction, and Parkview Legacy Foundation now exists as an independent Public Charity serving the Riverside region. With the funds endowed to the foundation, we are honored to invest back into the local community with a broader scope of ensuring the equitable probability of wellness through social determinants of health.

Parkview Legacy Foundation is committed to support organizations, collaborations, and initiatives that directly address the root causes which negatively affect the four focus areas of housing stability, social mobility, whole health accessibility, and integrated solutions, and therefore, prevent residents of the Inland Region from achieving wellness and stability. 

Collective Impact Grant

Parkview Legacy Foundation’s Impact Grants Program is driven by our core values and intended to support organizations seeking to make transformational progress in addressing needs and seizing opportunities in our four focus areas throughout the Riverside region.   

Collective Impact funding is intended to support the advancement of efforts toward specific and stated objectives (goals, outcomes, and/or impacts) being carried forth by strategically coordinated and operated multi-sector collaborations and initiatives involving multiple organizations and/or institutions. Examples of ways the Collective Impact Grant may be used include:

  • funding the operations of a backbone organization for the effort,
  • providing participation funding to the participating organizations to help sustain the effort, and
  • paying consultants or partner organizations to accomplish specific tasks on behalf of the effort.  
Health Care Access & Delivery Wellness & Healthy Living Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

Core Operations and Capacity Impact Grant

Parkview Legacy Foundation
Private
Riverside County, California
Approximately US $50,000

Parkview Legacy Foundation

The Parkview Legacy Foundation was created in July of 2019 by the sale of Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (a non-profit hospital) to AHMC (a for-profit hospital group). With the sale, the State of California required that the proceeds of the non-profit hospital be put to use for the benefit of the community through the creation of non-profit public charity or private foundation. The Parkview Legacy Foundation is the result of that transaction, and Parkview Legacy Foundation now exists as an independent Public Charity serving the Riverside region. With the funds endowed to the foundation, we are honored to invest back into the local community with a broader scope of ensuring the equitable probability of wellness through social determinants of health.

Parkview Legacy Foundation is committed to support organizations, collaborations, and initiatives that directly address the root causes which negatively affect the four focus areas of housing stability, social mobility, whole health accessibility, and integrated solutions, and therefore, prevent residents of the Inland Region from achieving wellness and stability.

Core Operations and Capacity Impact Grant

Parkview Legacy Foundation’s Impact Grants Program is driven by our core values and intended to support organizations seeking to make transformational progress in addressing needs and seizing opportunities in our four focus areas throughout the Riverside region.   

Core Operations and Capacity funding is intended to support the advancement of the organization’s mission toward specific and stated objectives (goals, outcomes, and/or impact) through use of the funding by the organization in whatever way they deem necessary to do so (excluding prohibited uses). Examples of ways organizations may choose to use the Core Operations and Capacity Impact Grant include: funding a reserves fund, covering indirect costs, covering direct costs, seeding a new program or project.  

Health Care Access & Delivery Wellness & Healthy Living Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

Allensby Charity Trust Grant

Allensby Charity Fund
Private
Marin County, California
Unspecified amount

About Allensby

Allensby Charity Trust was established in the 1990's from a generous donation by Floyd Allensby. He was a long-time San Rafael Elk member and local philanthropist in Marin County. 

For over 30 years, our mission is to streamline the grant application process, support community initiatives, and promote positive change through local charities.

Our goal is to empower organizations, amplify impact, and foster a culture of giving back.

Allensby Charity Trust Grant

Help us continue the charitable philanthropy Floyd Allensby started in Marin County. Your organization is the grass roots of what makes our support and cash donations succeed.

Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Al Lucas Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Private
United States
US $1,000

About

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia was founded in 1993 by a group of citizens interested in encouraging philanthropy and strengthening communities.

The Foundation provides donors a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. Through their funds, CFCG donors support the causes and organizations that they care about, which enhances the quality of life for the people of Central Georgia.

Our vision is a Central Georgia where philanthropy thrives, communities are strong, and citizens work toward common goals.

Al Lucas Memorial Scholarship Fund

Albert James “Big Luke” Lucas was born September 1, 1978, to David E. and Elaine H. Lucas. He passed away on April 10, 2005, from a spinal cord injury he suffered during a Los Angeles Avengers arena football game. He was married to De’Shonda, and had a daughter, Mariah.

Al was a native of Macon, Georgia, graduating from Northeast High School in 1996. Following graduation, he attended Troy State University on a full athletic scholarship, and shined as a defensive lineman for the Trojans. Throughout college Al studied hard and cherished his time on the field and in 2000 was awarded the distinguished Buck Buchanan Award as the top defensive player in Division 1-AA. He was also an outstanding member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Al went on to join the National Football League, signing as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers and later playing for the Carolina Panthers. Later he joined the Arena Football League, playing for the Tampa Bay Storm, and finally the Los Angeles Avengers.

Al was a strong athlete with a heart of gold who believed in giving back to the community that supported him over the years. He especially loved working with children and served as a substitute teacher and coach at Northeast High School during the off-season. He was a member of Steward Chapel A.M.E. Church where he first learned the responsibility and power of tithing.

Al Lucas exemplified the characteristics of a scholar-athlete. He loved athletics, but knew his studies came first. He served his community and the Lord. He expected the best of himself and others. He excelled on the football field and in life. Recipients of the Al Lucas Memorial Scholarship will reflect Al’s ideals and carry on his legacy of excellence.

Purpose

  • To honor the memory of Al Lucas by providing college scholarships to scholar athletes in Al’s hometown of Macon, Georgia.

Awards

  • Amount of Award: $1,000, non-renewable.
  • Number of Awards: 7 per year. Two awards will be given to scholar-athletes graduating from Northeast High School, Al’s alma mater. One winner shall be female and one male. The other five awards will be given to student-athletes from each of the other five Bibb County public high schools. One will be awarded at each school.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

Clifton-Whitehead Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Private
United States
US $1,000
The Clifton-Whitehead Scholarship Fund, established by Edward S. Whitehead, Jr. in honor of his relatives, supports deserving students in Middle Georgia, particularly in Bibb County. This fund aims to assist students of good character facing financial challenges in obtaining a college education. Annually, approximately 12 awards of around $1,000 are granted. Eligible recipients must maintain a minimum GPA and can renew the scholarship for up to four years, provided they meet the established criteria.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

Christine Riggins Shepherd Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Christine Riggins Shepherd Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, aims to support students from Lamar, Pike, Monroe, Upson, or Spalding counties attending Georgia Southern University. With at least one award given annually, the scholarship amount varies. Recipients can renew their scholarships for up to four years if they maintain eligibility. Preference is given to applicants from Lamar County, promoting educational opportunities for local students.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

Career Women’s Network Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Career Women’s Network Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, empowers non-traditional female students aged 25 and older to pursue higher education. This scholarship promotes leadership and personal development for women in the community, offering varying amounts each year. Recipients may renew their awards for up to four years, contingent on meeting eligibility criteria. The fund honors Katherine Walters, who valued education and aimed to assist women in achieving their academic goals.
Education - Higher Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Research Grants

Timothy S Y Lam Foundation
Private
United States
US $500 - US $10,000

Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation

The mission of the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation is to support research, education, and training within the hospitality industry by bestowing scholarships and grants to those seeking careers or advancement in the hospitality industry; funding education programs that promote the hospitality industry; and awarding research grants to those interested in blending academia with practical industry know-how. 

Primary Goals: To support the professional development and academic advancement of the hospitality industry by continuing to support the foundation’s current programs, promote recipients, maintain positive working relationships with associations, and provide support to underserved communities with individuals pursuing hospitality education, training, and job advancement. 

In 2024, TSYLF introduced new initiatives to support and empower underserved communities and underprivileged and underemployed individuals. We invite all hospitality associations, students, research teams, and professionals to explore how the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation can support your educational and professional endeavors in the field of hospitality. 

Research Grants

Grantmaking Focus

The foundation supports programs that are practical and directly benefit the hospitality industry. Of particular interest are efforts that apply rigorous academic research to solve practical hospitality issues. All grants are measured on the direct results of improved efficiency and efficacy for the hospitality industry. The Foundation emphasizes activities in the following areas and organizations that work in the following areas:

  • Research programs that improve employment possibilities and career advancement for those entering or incumbents in the hospitality industry.
  • Research programs that enhance efficiency in the hospitality industry.
  • Articles or textbooks that contribute to the comprehensive body of knowledge and/or promote industry practices, standards, and ethics.
  • Practical and applicable research projects with immediate benefit to the hospitality industry.

Grants are payable to the organization or institution and not to an individual.

Grant funding is dispersed in two payments. One payment will be made upon award approval and the second will be made once the research grant report has been submitted.

Research Grant funding should be used for the following:

  • TSYLF funds should be used for research facility overhead and general maintenance.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for reasonable software, computer systems or programs to organize, track and store data.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for tangible research items such printed documents, writing utensils, books, office supplies or related tools and materials needed to document research and practical observations.
  • TSYLF will fund equipment or materials used for hands-on training such as cleaning, and sanitation supplies, safety items or other personal protection, furnishings found in hotels, restaurants or other hospitality related facilities being used to observe applicable productivity or conditions.
  • TSYLF funds can be used to obtain proper permits for conducting research or staging a practical observation or production space.
  • TSYLF funds can be used be used for creating resource material and related distribution costs to hospitality professionals, businesses and educators.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for support materials or services for hosting focus groups, interviews or other activities related to the research topic.
  • TSYLF funds should be used wisely for reasonable and cost-effective accommodations for staff, research team and subjects such as meals, travel or lodging.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for reasonable mileage or transportation fees for research subjects, team and special advisors.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for reasonable travel accommodations related to research topic data collection.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for reasonable compensation to the research team for their time in collecting, analyzing and organizing data related to the funded research topic.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for reasonable compensation to the research subjects.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for expenses related to community engagement.
  • TSYLF funds can be used for fees related to attending a hospitality event that aligns with the funded research topic.
Tourism

PG Innovative Postsecondary Models Fund RFP

Panorama Global
Private
United States
US $750,000 - US $1,000,000

About Panorama GlobalPanorama Global is a social impact nonprofit that empowers changemakers through radical collaboration. We help our partners navigate the winding path from vision to impact. 

What We Do

  • Collaboratives - Hosting and supporting collaborative efforts to achieve common goals.
  • Fiscal Sponsorship - Financial and administrative support providing lean operating models to jumpstart projects.
  • Funds - Philanthropic vehicles to manage and distribute funds that fuel global initiatives.

About  Innovative Postsecondary Models Fund

The Innovative Postsecondary Models (IPM) Fund supports innovative postsecondary education models that are rethinking how education is designed, delivered, financed, and assessed for learners in the United States.

The Fund is interested in innovations that benefit all learners, but especially learners whom the data show encounter the greatest obstacles to opportunity. The goal of this Fund is not only to provide funding to innovative models, but also to learn from selected grantees on how to reduce barriers to postsecondary access and increase student success outcomes to help inform the role philanthropy can play in supporting higher education innovation.

What We're Funding

We are seeking innovative postsecondary education models that demonstrate, or have the potential to demonstrate, meaningful improvements in how learners access, experience, and benefit from postsecondary education. We seek approaches with the potential to scale, influence the field, and inform how postsecondary education evolves nationally.

To help illustrate the types of innovations we hope to support, we have organized this opportunity around four broad themes. These themes reflect key dimensions of postsecondary innovation that have the potential to improve learner outcomes and inform broader systems change.

All four themes are grounded in a shared principle: student-centeredness. Truly innovative postsecondary models must be designed around learner needs, especially the needs of learners whom the data show face the greatest barriers to access and success in traditional postsecondary education.

Applicants are not expected to address all four themes, but should demonstrate strong alignment with at least one of the following:

Reimagining Instructional Design, Delivery, Assessment, and Student Support

  • What success might look like:
    • Innovative instructional models improve student persistence, completion, and post-completion success, particularly for historically underserved learners, while maintaining or reducing costs.
    • Learners benefit from personalized, adaptive instruction and competency-based assessments that enable them to demonstrate and document skills in ways that are recognized by employers and other educational institutions.

Advancing Affordability and Financial Sustainability

  • What success might look like:
    • Learners spend less overall, face reduced financial risk, and access high-quality education pathways that lead to credentials supporting economic mobility.
    • Successful models demonstrate affordability not only through reducing costs for learners, but also by maintaining or reducing the cost of delivering high-quality education through sustainable, efficient approaches.

Career and Workforce Alignment

  • What success might look like:
    • Work and learning are more demonstrably connected and flexible, with evidence that skills are more directly tied to credentials and real career opportunities.

Removing Barriers for Underserved Learners

  • What success might look like:
    • More learners from backgrounds and communities who the data show have faced the greatest barriers to accessing postsecondary education are able to access, complete, and benefit from high-quality credentials.
Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity

Youth Club Grant

The Usa Track & Field Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Approximately US $2,000

About  USA Track & Field Foundation IncThe USA Track & Field Foundation was established in 2002. Our Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track & field programs, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth and elite athletes.Mission: To support the development of emerging elite athletes, while fostering integration within the broader track & field community. To facilitate the physical, educational, social and character development of youth track & field athletes and to help prepare them to mature and succeed in adult life.About Youth Club GrantThe USATF Foundation considers providing opportunities for youth athletes to compete in track & field a top priority. We encourage youth track clubs and programs from all areas of the United States to apply for financial assistance.Examples of allowable expenses are as follows: equipment, uniforms, meet fees, travel, facility rental, staff and volunteer training and outreach.  

Sports & Athletics

USATF Foundation Maternity Grant

The Usa Track & Field Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The USA Track & Field Foundation was established in 2002. Our Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track & field programs, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth and elite athletes.

Mission: 

To support the development of emerging elite athletes, while fostering integration within the broader track & field community. To facilitate the physical, educational, social and character development of youth track & field athletes and to help prepare them to mature and succeed in adult life.About USATF Maternity GrantTo be considered for a USATF Foundation Maternity Grant, please begin by filling out the Elite Grant Application. Our Maternity Grant Committee will utilize the application information to consider your grant request. In addition to the Elite Grant Application please send along a formal letter for the committee to review. USATF Foundation is accepting formal letters of request for funding throughout the year. The Maternity Grant committee will consider and award grants on a quarterly basis dependent on available funding.

Please include in your letter:

  • A detailed description of your current situation (expecting or recovering from childbirth)
  • Timeline including estimated due date and estimated time frame when your training became affected by pregnancy
  • Include your intentions and plans for after child birth
  • List your most recent competition date where you were in peak form and the time / mark of the performance
  • Were you ever ranked in the top 20 in the US or top 50 in the world within the 2 years before you became pregnant? If yes, please list the ranking, month/year and by what source.
  • How Foundation funding would benefit you personally and in your track & field/running career.
Maternal And Perinatal Health Sports & Athletics

OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking

US Department of Justice: Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $700,000 - US $1,000,000
The OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking aims to strengthen responses to human trafficking through multidisciplinary collaboration. This initiative provides essential resources for victim identification, service delivery, and case investigations, all supported by the U.S. Department of Justice. By fostering cooperative efforts, the program seeks to enhance the effectiveness of local jurisdictions in combating this critical issue and ensuring the safety and rights of affected individuals.
Human Trafficking

Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $250,000 - US $7,800,000
The Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant, offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aims to enhance career pipelines in the water utilities sector. This funding opportunity supports institutions and organizations in expanding access to water utility jobs through apprenticeship, education, and training programs. By fostering collaborations and increasing public awareness, the initiative seeks to address the workforce needs of water systems, contributing to community health and environmental protection.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Water Resource Management Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness

The Governance and Democracy Initiative- Research-to-Action Grants

John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation
Private
Los Angeles County, California
Up to US $250,000

John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation

THE HAYNES FOUNDATION has been a force for change in the Los Angeles Region (comprised of the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange) for over nine decades. The Foundation’s founders, Dr. John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes were passionate advocates of involved citizenship who believed that through social science research, the Foundation not only could identify critical social and political problems in Los Angeles but also offer solutions to them. The Foundation awards major research grants on governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region, archival grants, doctoral dissertation fellowships, and faculty fellowships.

Major Research Grants

Governance and Democracy in the Los Angeles Region

Our initiative on Governance and Democracy funds high-quality planning and research grants that:

  • Add significantly to knowledge and understanding of governance and democracy issues in the Los Angeles region (Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties).
  • Help influence policies and practices.
  • Offer promise of helping to improve the lives of people and our communities.

We expect researchers to seek opportunities to collaborate with community-based organizations and/or policymakers. We are open to all fields of study and disciplines that address governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region.

Special Foundation Focus: County Governance Reform

The Foundation particularly invites proposals focused on Los Angeles County governance reform, as well as county governance reform across the broader LA region. Applicants can view the full RFP, including suggested topics, here.

Grant Type

There are two grant types for the initiative on Governance and Democracy: Planning Grants and Research-to-Action Grants

Research-to-Action Grants

Research-to-action grants can be made for up to two years, with a third-year renewable that may be considered. The grant maximum is $250,000 per year. Depending on the nature of the research-to-action project, consideration may be given to a larger award.

Humanities & Social Science Political Science Governance & Democracy

John F Long Foundation Grants

John F Long Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Mission: A non-profit, charitable, Private Foundation established in 1959 by the Long family to support local charities, schools, education events and general community needs.

Grants

Our approach to grant requests focuses on fostering local neighborhood vitality and excellence. The John F. Long Foundation supports local non-profit organizations that promote this objective. The Foundation looks for groups who are working to help themselves, help their own communities, and help others like themselves through self-empowering, community organizing efforts. To be eligible for consideration, the grant request must meet the following criteria:

  • Funds’ use must have measurable benefits
  • Your organization must have good management, a solid financial background, well-established administration policies and Board of Directors
  • The grant request must be precise and complete, providing necessary detail
  • The Foundation Questionnaire is to be completed in its entirety
  • The grant request amount and time frame must be clearly communicated, i.e. one-time grant, ongoing support, or special project
  • If your request is for a particular event or program, providing a budget is always helpful
  • Requests for grants of $1,000.00 or more, as well as groups we have not funded within the past two years, must: (i) Provide financial reports/statements for past and current fiscal year; (ii) Provide a list of past donors going back no more than two years.
Community Development & Revitalization Educational Access & Equity

ASPCA Shelter Grants: Critical Shelter Infrastructure

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Private
United States
US $25,000 - US $100,000

2026 ASPCA Grants for Shelters and Spay/Neuter Clinics

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) is offering up to $14 million in grants to support shelters and spay/neuter clinics in meeting the needs of vulnerable animals throughout the United States, including addressing the shortfall in available spay/neuter surgeries. We will fund qualified proposals that support:

  • Critical shelter infrastructure
  • Strengthening shelter essentials
  • Increasing the number of spay/neuter surgeries year-over-year 
  • Major capital projects that increase spay/neuter capacity
  • Special projects that increase spay/neuter capacity

Shelter Grants

Critical Shelter Infrastructure

Only one application per agency/organization will be considered. 

Applicants may choose only one of the five funding categories. Our interest is in meeting your most pressing needs in one of the offered categories; we do not have our own preference for funding one category over another. We will fund the most compelling proposals, regardless of category chosen.

Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

ASPCA Shelter Grants: Strengthening Shelter Essentials

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Private
United States
US $25,000 - US $100,000

2026 ASPCA Grants for Shelters and Spay/Neuter Clinics

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) is offering up to $14 million in grants to support shelters and spay/neuter clinics in meeting the needs of vulnerable animals throughout the United States, including addressing the shortfall in available spay/neuter surgeries. We will fund qualified proposals that support:

  • Critical shelter infrastructure
  • Strengthening shelter essentials
  • Increasing the number of spay/neuter surgeries year-over-year 
  • Major capital projects that increase spay/neuter capacity
  • Special projects that increase spay/neuter capacity

Shelter Grants

Strengthening Shelter Essentials

Only one application per agency/organization will be considered. 

Applicants may choose only one of the five funding categories. Our interest is in meeting your most pressing needs in one of the offered categories; we do not have our own preference for funding one category over another. We will fund the most compelling proposals, regardless of category chosen.

Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

ASPCA Spay/Neuter Grants: Increasing Spay/Neuter Surgeries

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Private
United States
US $10,000 - US $100,000

2026 ASPCA Grants for Shelters and Spay/Neuter Clinics

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) is offering up to $14 million in grants to support shelters and spay/neuter clinics in meeting the needs of vulnerable animals throughout the United States, including addressing the shortfall in available spay/neuter surgeries. We will fund qualified proposals that support:

  • Critical shelter infrastructure
  • Strengthening shelter essentials
  • Increasing the number of spay/neuter surgeries year-over-year 
  • Major capital projects that increase spay/neuter capacity
  • Special projects that increase spay/neuter capacity

Spay/Neuter Grants

Increasing Spay/Neuter Surgeries

Only one application per agency/organization will be considered. 

Applicants may choose only one of the five funding categories. Our interest is in meeting your most pressing needs in one of the offered categories; we do not have our own preference for funding one category over another. We will fund the most compelling proposals, regardless of category chosen.

Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

ASPCA Spay/Neuter Grants: Major Capital Projects

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Private
United States
US $100,000 - US $500,000

2026 ASPCA Grants for Shelters and Spay/Neuter Clinics

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) is offering up to $14 million in grants to support shelters and spay/neuter clinics in meeting the needs of vulnerable animals throughout the United States, including addressing the shortfall in available spay/neuter surgeries. We will fund qualified proposals that support:

  • Critical shelter infrastructure
  • Strengthening shelter essentials
  • Increasing the number of spay/neuter surgeries year-over-year 
  • Major capital projects that increase spay/neuter capacity
  • Special projects that increase spay/neuter capacity

Spay/Neuter Grants

Spay/Neuter Major Capital Projects

Only one application per agency/organization will be considered. 

Applicants may choose only one of the five funding categories. Our interest is in meeting your most pressing needs in one of the offered categories; we do not have our own preference for funding one category over another. We will fund the most compelling proposals, regardless of category chosen.

Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

ASPCA Spay/Neuter Grants: Special Projects

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Private
United States
US $10,000 - US $100,000
The ASPCA is offering up to $14 million in Spay/Neuter Grants for shelters and clinics across the U.S. to enhance spay/neuter services for vulnerable animals. Proposals can address critical infrastructure needs and major capital projects to increase spay/neuter capacity. Only one application per organization is permitted, and applicants must choose one funding category. The focus is on compelling proposals that meet the most urgent needs.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund Grant

Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund
Association/Society
Canada, United States
Unspecified amount

The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund

The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a Princeton, New Jersey-based endowment fund providing grants to individuals, young adults who volunteer or intern for progressive social action projects or programs in an area of their interest and commitment. The Amy Adina Fund also sponsors a lecture each year on a relevant and timely topic related to its educational mission.

The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund was started in 1987 one year after Amy Adina, 20, died suddenly while a student and activist at Rutgers University. It is a realization of her family and her communities’ desire to celebrate her life, to fulfill her dreams and her potential. Since its inception, almost 1,500 grants have been awarded for work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States—nearly $1,000,000 in total. The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

About Our Grants

Small grants (depending on length of service), are awarded to as many applicants as possible rather than giving larger amounts to fewer individuals. The number of awards has grown each year thanks to annual contributions as well as to gifts sent to the Fund to honor special occasions and life cycle events.

Social Justice / Human Rights Environment Poverty Alleviation & Services +4 more

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $75,350
The Fiscal Year 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition invites communities to apply for funding aimed at engaging adults aged 55 and older in addressing pressing local needs. Through national service and volunteerism, AmeriCorps strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement. This open competition spans all states and territories, encouraging organizations to harness the skills and expertise of older adults to enhance community well-being and promote a culture of service.
Community Services Senior Services Volunteerism & Philanthropy

OVC FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking

US Department of Justice: Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $1,600,000
The OVC FY 2026 grant aims to improve outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking by integrating policies at state and Tribal levels. This funding opportunity focuses on developing strategic plans to address the challenges faced by minor victims, enhance coordination among systems like child welfare and juvenile justice, and ensure effective identification and prosecution of traffickers. By fostering multidisciplinary approaches, the program seeks to provide comprehensive support and services to these vulnerable populations.
Youth Services Crime & Justice Child Welfare Services +2 more

DoW Breast Cancer, Clinical Research Extension Award (363671)

US DOD: U.S. Army Medical Command
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The FY26 Breast Cancer Research Program's Clinical Research Extension Award aims to enhance breast cancer clinical studies by extending data collection and follow-up. This funding mechanism emphasizes the importance of patient participation and addresses challenges from early trial terminations. Notably, applications must include two breast cancer consumer advocates and can feature either a single Principal Investigator or a duo. This initiative seeks to improve outcomes through comprehensive data analysis and patient engagement.
Breast Cancer

Grants for Museums in California Highlights

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grants for Museums in California

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

400+ Grants for Museums in California grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

200+ Grants for Museums in California over $25K in average grant size

200+ Grants for Museums in California over $50K in average grant size

38 Grants for Museums in California supporting general operating expenses

300+ Grants for Museums in California supporting programs / projects

200+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Museums & Cultural Institutions

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Environmental Conservation

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Museums in California?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
28.4%
Q2
25.9%
Q3
23.3%
Q4
22.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Museums in California?

Grants are most commonly $100,000.

$0 $0 Min.
$100,000 $100 K Median
$2,138,462 $2.1 M Average
$150,000,000 $150 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for California?

Grants are most commonly $145,539.

$145,539

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Grants for Museums in California year over year?

In 2024, funders in California awarded a total of 256,564 grants.

2022 237,186

2023 236,635

2024 256,564

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Grants for Museums in California given out in California, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Grants for Museums in California changing over time?

Funding has increased by -1.38%.

2022 $34,364,756,699

2023 $37,770,770,141
9.91%

2024 $37,247,795,891
-1.38%

California Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, and San Mateo County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Los Angeles County $10,841,756,858
San Francisco County $5,409,542,294
San Mateo County $5,358,878,304
Santa Clara County $3,811,026,208
Alameda County $3,749,322,182

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