Best Grants for 501(c)(3)

BCF Community Event Sponsorships

Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) proudly sponsors community events that strengthen and celebrate the Brookline community. Through this program, BCF provides financial support to initiatives that bring residents together, promote civic engagement, and enhance community well-being.

Requests typically range from $50 to $1,500.

The 4Culture Preservation Special Projects grant supports initiatives that promote the preservation of historic places in King County, Washington. It funds research, documentation, education, and advocacy efforts, enhancing public awareness and accessibility to historic sites. Open to individuals and organizations, this grant emphasizes quality, public benefit, equity, and feasibility in project proposals. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their projects contribute to the long-term stewardship of important historic resources.

The IATSE Local 600 Emergency Industry Slowdown Relief Grant offers vital financial assistance to performing arts and entertainment professionals facing unexpected hardships. Eligible members can receive support for essential living expenses, including healthcare and housing, to prevent eviction or service shut-offs. This grant is aimed at those who have demonstrated financial need and are unable to cover basic expenses for at least two months, ensuring that members can sustain themselves during critical times.

The Microplastics Research and Resource Coordination Center aims to foster collaboration among researchers in biomedical and material sciences to understand the health impacts of micro/nanoplastics (M/NPs). This initiative will enhance research reliability by standardizing sampling, analytical practices, and data harmonization. The center will lead efforts in best practices and provide essential guidance to the M/NPs research community, ultimately advancing knowledge and methodologies in this critical area of study.

The Geir Stoner Memorial Music Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in music, emphasizing financial need and academic success. Eligible candidates must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a strong commitment to achieving their goals. This scholarship not only aids in financial support but also fosters a passion for music within the community, aligning with MSU's mission to transform lives through education.

The Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year Award, established by Coastal Community Foundation in 2003, supports Charleston County-based visual artists. This grant provides financial assistance for living expenses, enabling artists to focus on creating new works that embody the distinct culture, lifestyle, and environment of South Carolina's Lowcountry. The completed artwork remains the artist's personal property, allowing them the freedom to showcase or sell their creations as they choose.

The Arts Miles Directory Grant connects schools in Kentucky with artistic experiences through approved field trip destinations. Aimed at preschool to 12th-grade students, the grant enhances arts education by providing resources for teachers and fostering student engagement with the arts. Organizations seeking funding must ensure accessibility and demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality artistic experiences. This initiative supports the Kentucky Arts Council's mission to enrich the state's cultural landscape and promote community involvement in the arts.

The Folklife Community Grant, offered by the Nevada Arts Council, supports small community organizations in presenting folk arts and traditions. Eligible projects include festivals, concerts, and gatherings that engage traditional artists and cultural specialists. The grant aims to strengthen cultural communities in Nevada by fostering artistic expression and collaboration, ensuring that folk arts continue to thrive and contribute to the state's cultural vibrancy and economic vitality.

The Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant is available for public libraries to be able to provide services for their communities. Grant funds are available for training, hotspots, solar charging tables and Internal Connections. 

Senior Center Capital Grants

The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) is accepting applications for competitive grant funding for senior centers. The Tennessee General Assembly has provided $5 million to be distributed to senior centers throughout the state. The one-time funding is intended to support senior centers in providing older adults with access to resources, activities and social connection.

Senior centers are invited to apply for grant funding ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The grant funding is encouraged to fund the following goals:

• Capital Projects, including building improvements and equipment

The HCCF Immediate Needs Grant provides quick funding for unforeseen circumstances requiring immediate support, with grants up to $1,500. This grant is ideal for organizations in Huntington County that face sudden needs such as equipment replacement or IT support after a crisis. Eligible applicants include charitable organizations, and they may only receive one grant per calendar year. The funder, Huntington County Community Foundation, emphasizes timely requests, ensuring support is available when it is most needed.

State Board Programming Regrants (SBPG)

The Tennessee Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to provide a grant opportunity for improving the preservation of and access to Tennessee’s historical records, educate and train records custodians, and support archival program development and enhancement.

The grants will be available up to $5,000 per institution and are available to any government entity or not-for-profit organization that holds permanent, historically valuable archival collections. There is no match requirement,

Grant funds are available for the following:

Technology

• This category provides funding for hardware, software, peripherals, and other technology items used to create online digital collections.
• Items requested may not exceed $5,000.

Training

• This category provides funding for registration costs for webinars or workshops related to conservation, digitization, and digital project planning for archivists and museum personnel.

Contracted Services

• This category provides funding to hire a vendor or independent contractor for the purpose of digitization or conservation services.
• You must include a quote for these services from a specific vendor as part of your application.

Contract/Part-Time Archivist

• This category provides funding to hire a contract or part-time archivist for the duration of the grant period to scan documents and create corresponding metadata.
• This person cannot already be employed by or paid by your organization. This cannot be supplemental to an existing salary or hourly employee.

Supplies

• This category provides funding for archival shelving units, acid-free, lignin-free folders and boxes, and other necessary archival supplies or environmental monitoring devices.

The Earl and Fay Doney EHHD Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Counseling. Applicants must be Montana high school graduates and enrolled full-time. Notably, the scholarship waives these requirements for staff of the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, enhancing accessibility for those affiliated with this community. This scholarship exemplifies MSU's commitment to fostering education and development in the health and human services fields.

The Mick Burt Award, presented by the Canadian Society of Zoologists, honors the best student poster presentation in the PIE section at the Annual Meeting. This $300 cash prize encourages students to excel in scientific research and communication. To qualify, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, be members of the PIE Section, and present their posters at the conference. The award is given annually, contingent on the quality of submissions.

South Dakota Department of Public Safety

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety includes 14 agencies with the mission to keep South Dakota a safe place in which to live, work, visit and raise a family.

Victims' Assistance Program Grants

The Victims' Assistance Program provides grant funding for agencies that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and other violent crimes. The Victims' Assistance Program funding includes: VOCA, FVPSA, STOP, SASP and DASA Grants.

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant

Funds are awarded by the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. The funds come entirely from fines and penalties assessed against convicted federal criminals. Funds are awarded to provide direct assistance to innocent victims of violent crime.

Agencies who are currently not funded with Victims’ Assistance grants, but who are considering applying for a grant(s) are strongly encouraged to contact the Victims’ Services Program director prior to grant announcements being released for the upcoming funding cycle.

The Dylan Honnoll Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports undergraduate students pursuing their degrees. Established to honor Dylan Honnoll, it encourages applications from active members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. The scholarship reflects MSU's commitment to providing transformative educational opportunities that enhance students' lives and communities. With limited availability, it serves as a vital resource for incoming students seeking financial assistance during their academic journey.

The PDF Travel Award to the Annual CSZ Meeting is designed to support post-doctoral fellows in attending the Canadian Society of Zoologists' Annual Meeting. This need-based award offers up to $500 to assist with travel expenses, with a preference for applicants outside Canada. To qualify, candidates must be CSZ members for at least two years and present as first authors at the meeting. The award aims to foster participation and collaboration in zoological research.

The Canadian Society of Zoologists offers Conference Travel Grants to support students and postdocs presenting at their Annual Meeting. This initiative aims to alleviate travel and lodging expenses for participants, fostering educational and research opportunities in zoology. Eligible candidates must be actively presenting their work, ensuring that the funds are utilized effectively to promote knowledge exchange within the scientific community. The amount of funding is contingent upon available resources and the distance traveled.

The Culture Forward Grant, initiated by the Svane Family Foundation, allocates $5 million to support arts and culture projects that engage families, students, and young professionals in Downtown San Francisco. Open to individual artists and organizations, this initiative emphasizes community revitalization and collaboration, ensuring projects are completed within a year. The Foundation prioritizes projects that demonstrate potential for impactful engagement in the local cultural landscape.

The Druyvestein, Johnson and Anderson Company Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. Established as part of MSU's commitment to education since 1893, this scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to incoming students in the Engineering fields. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for engineering and a commitment to their academic journey, ensuring a brighter future for both themselves and their communities.

The Skills Capital Grant Program will award reimbursable contracts for the purchase and installation of capital equipment and for renovations necessary for the use of such equipment. The program is intended to enable qualified programs to purchase training equipment. Minor one-time installation costs may be included in the request, as well as requests for minor facility renovations (less than 10% of the total) necessary for the successful installation and use of the equipment. The objective of this funding is to support quality hands-on instruction by providing funding for the purchase and installation of vocational training equipment.

The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund supports literacy and information access projects for Marion County residents through competitive grants, media center enhancements, and professional development funds. Eligible libraries include the Indianapolis Public Library and local universities' libraries. The fund aims to foster innovative programming, such as bilingual story times and digitalization of archival collections, with the goal of enriching community engagement and educational resources.

The ROSES25: B.2 Heliophysics Foundational Research program invites proposals for foundational research in heliophysics. The submission deadline for Step-1 proposals is May 1, 2026, with Step-2 deadlines announced 60 days prior. Amendments include an increase in Step-1 proposal length from two to three pages and clarification on budget expectations per award. Individuals may serve as Principal Investigators for only one proposal, with exceptions for specific institutional requirements.

The Dr. Jean Robinson Scholarship at Montana State University supports undergraduate students pursuing degrees from the College of Letters and Science. It is aimed specifically at rural Montana high school graduates, reflecting MSU's commitment to accessible education. This scholarship is part of a broader initiative to provide financial aid to incoming students, enhancing their educational opportunities and fostering community growth.

The Dr. Harry A. and Mary G. Crecelius Medical Scholarship at Montana State University supports Montana residents pursuing a medical education. Applicants must be juniors or seniors or enrolled in the WWAMI Program, demonstrate financial need, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship aims to foster future healthcare professionals by providing essential financial support for their education.

The Folger Institute Long-term Fellowship offers a $70,000 stipend for one academic year to support scholars conducting research on early modern humanities using the Folger's extensive collections. Open to international scholars, applicants must hold a Ph.D. and may propose flexible research schedules, including virtual months. This fellowship encourages projects that enhance understanding of Shakespeare and the cultural history of the early modern world, promoting inclusive histories and addressing inequities.

The SOMA Foundation Grant supports Christian organizations aligned with its Statement of Faith, focusing on the West Central Georgia Health District and Russell County, Alabama. Established in 2014, it aims to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ through effective, collaborative, and sustainable ministries. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)3 organizations. Ineligible entities include endowments, social clubs, and those outside the U.S. or its territories. The foundation seeks ministries that document outcomes and align with its priorities.