Best Grants for 501(c)(3)

The Evans Graham Preservation Award, established in 1998, supports the preservation of historic architecture in Michigan through $30,000 in annual funding. It honors David Evans, a noted preservation architect, and is awarded based on project merit by a jury. Eligible projects must be led by IRS-qualified nonprofits and involve an AIA Michigan architect. Applications open yearly on January 1st, with a submission deadline of March 17th, promoting creativity, community benefit, and preservation excellence.

The Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships, funded by the Royal Society of Biology, provide essential research opportunities for undergraduates in plant health. This program addresses skills gaps by pairing students with leading researchers for hands-on experience, while also supporting projects aligned with Defra's priorities. Students receive £400 per week for 8-10 weeks and participate in a mini-symposium to present their findings. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and innovation in plant health science through diverse research themes.

The Grace Rosness Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing a degree at the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Eligible candidates must be Montana high school graduates, full-time students with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship aims to empower students to achieve their educational goals and contribute to their communities.

The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's Community Grants Program aims to enhance oral health among Illinois residents, particularly children. With over $5 million awarded over the past decade, the foundation prioritizes programs focusing on oral health education, access to care, and workforce development. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000, and organizations can reapply yearly. Eligible applicants must be Illinois-based 501(c)(3) charities or governmental entities, addressing specific community needs in oral health.

The Twice is Nice Fund Grant, offered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, aims to empower local nonprofits to support seniors in need. This grant encourages innovative proposals that address social determinants of aging, providing up to $25,000 for creative solutions. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Charlottesville area and demonstrate leadership, capacity, and community benefit in their proposals. Partnerships among organizations are encouraged to enhance effectiveness.

The Smith Family Foundation's Odyssey Award aims to drive innovation in biomedical research by funding high-risk, high-reward projects from junior investigators in Massachusetts. Launched in 2017, this initiative seeks to empower researchers to explore impactful ideas that could lead to breakthroughs in health care, particularly for underserved communities in Greater Boston. Institutions can submit up to two applications, fostering a competitive environment to support the brightest minds in science.

The Gloria E. Wheeler Mathematics Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports students pursuing a degree in Mathematics. This scholarship is part of the university's commitment to providing accessible education and fostering academic excellence. With a limited number of awards available for incoming students, it aims to enrich the academic journey of future mathematicians at MSU, enhancing their ability to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Virginia Natural Gas is committed to supporting organizations that assist transitioning military personnel and disabled veterans through its Military and Veterans Grant. This initiative reflects the company's dedication to community service and employee involvement, aiming to make a significant impact in the lives of those who have served. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities and operate within the service area of Virginia Natural Gas, ensuring that assistance reaches those in need.

Community Foundation of Lorain County

The Community Foundation stays close to the issues that impact our community and responsive to challenges that arrive. Together with our donors and community partners, we inspire impact and action that strengthens our community.

Our Goals

• Cultivate a culture of philanthropy in Lorain County
• Grow organizational capacity, integration and leadership
• Steward and grow assets to ensure financial health and sustainability
• Unite and nurture Lorain County through innovative and responsive grant making, programming, scholarships and collaboration.

Lorain County Rapid Response Fund

Nord Family Foundation, Nordson Corporation Foundation, Stocker Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Lorain County have established the Lorain County Rapid Response Fund to help ease financial pressures on local non‑profit organizations. Grant applications will be reviewed by a panel of program staff from emergency‑assistance nonprofits.

The Glen Turney Engineering Scholarship at Montana State University supports undergraduate students pursuing a degree in engineering. It is aimed at Montana high school graduates, particularly those from Beaverhead and Broadwater counties. This scholarship reflects MSU's commitment to accessible education, fostering talent and innovation in the engineering field, and transforming lives and communities through higher education.

The Glenn H. and Lyla E. Lehrer Construction Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering Technology. With a focus on full-time undergraduate students, preference is given to graduate students, veterans, and those with dependents. This scholarship aims to help transform lives through education, reflecting MSU's commitment to accessibility and community development since its founding in 1893.

The California Botanical Society Paul Silva Student Research Grant supports undergraduate and graduate student members conducting botanical research in western North America. Grants of up to $600 are available for projects aimed at advancing Western American botany. The funding can cover research travel, supplies, and minor equipment, with the goal of producing a professional publication. Collaborative applications are encouraged, and there are no restrictions based on citizenship.

Hydro Flask's Parks for All Grants offer product donations to U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to enhancing public green spaces and recreational areas. Since its founding in 2009, Hydro Flask has supported initiatives that promote inclusivity and active lifestyles. Organizations can apply for donations in specified quantities, with applications reviewed in January and notifications sent in February. This initiative aims to foster healthier and happier communities through improved access to parks.

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's Open Spaces Program funds innovative public art projects that engage communities in Oakland and San Francisco. This initiative supports artist-driven collaborations, emphasizing community involvement, unique partnerships, and artistic excellence. Grants range from $15,000 to $175,000, depending on project stages, with a focus on accessibility and sustainability. The program prioritizes projects that are publicly accessible for at least a month and that demonstrate measurable outcomes and evaluations.

The BlueCross Healthy Place Program aims to enhance community well-being by developing accessible public spaces. This initiative focuses on creating environments that encourage physical activity and social interaction through features like playgrounds, fitness areas, and walking paths. Eligible applicants include government entities and non-profits ready to engage the community in project planning. Projects must cater to public use and demonstrate community benefits, ensuring inclusivity and active participation.

The Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program supports educators with innovative class projects that enhance student learning. Annually, 50 selected educators receive $2,000 each, with three top awards of $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000. This initiative, backed by Voya Financial, aims to empower teachers in accredited K-12 schools across the U.S. to transform their ideas into impactful educational experiences, fostering creativity and engagement in the classroom.

The Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund, established in 2001, supports innovative initiatives that enhance the mission of Orthodoxy in the U.S. This fund, part of the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, prioritizes proposals addressing critical needs within the Orthodox Church. Grants, while modest, can catalyze impactful projects, such as educational programs for clergy and resources for community outreach. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) entities, ensuring a focus on effective and mission-driven projects.

The Margo T. Petrie Spaying and Neutering Foundation Grant aims to combat pet overpopulation in North Carolina by providing funding to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations offering spaying and neutering services. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $50,000 and can be single or multi-year. Priority is given to projects with specific goals that directly promote spaying and neutering, enhancing companion animal welfare and reducing euthanasia rates.

The Learning Links Grants provide up to $800 for public schools in Western North Carolina to implement hands-on creative learning projects. Funded by the Ben W. and Dixie Glenn Farthing Charitable Endowment Fund, these grants aim to enhance student engagement and educational outcomes. Successful applications should clearly outline project plans, budgets, and expected impact on students. This initiative encourages community involvement and aims to foster a love for learning, ultimately supporting students through to graduation.

The John J. Snyder Fund for Historic Preservation supports the restoration and maintenance of historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties. With grants ranging from $20,000 to $114,600, funding is available for essential repairs such as roof replacements and electrical system updates. This initiative aims to preserve local heritage for future generations. Eligible applicants include community benefit organizations with a current 501(c)(3) designation, ensuring that grants are directed towards impactful projects.

The Genetics Society offers the Heredity Fieldwork Grant, providing up to £2,000 for travel and accommodation costs associated with field-based genetic research in the UK. Open to all Genetics Society members, including students, this grant supports projects expected to yield results suitable for publication in the Society's journal, Heredity. The Society promotes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all community sectors. This initiative aims to advance genetic research while ensuring accessibility for all qualified applicants.

CFGB Grants: LGBTQ Fund

The mission of this Fund is to cultivate one community that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning individuals and families with the belief that all people should be treated with equal respect and dignity in a welcoming and affirming community.

Empowering Equality at the LGBTQ Fund

The LGBTQ Fund is a charitable endowment at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham that supports programs in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker counties :

• Strengthen the infrastructure of organizations led by or serving LGBTQ persons
• Support the provision of services to LGBTQ youth, individuals and families
• Provide educational opportunities that highlight the needs of the LGBTQ community
• Advance collaboration between LGBTQ organizations and other community organizations
• Support nonprofit partners working on public policy and social justice issues that intersect with LGBTQ concerns

Funding Overview

Our responsive grants program is designed for you to propose your best ideas to achieve impact within one or more of our focus areas. The program is intended to respond to an urgent community need; address emerging opportunities; test innovative approaches or breakthrough ideas; or implement proven programs. At each funding deadline (Feb. 15, June 15, Oct. 15), we will identify specific objectives for our responsive grants program, which may change from deadline to deadline. Grant funding is highly competitive across all objectives open for the responsive grants program in a funding cycle. Organizations that apply for funding in the responsive grants program for this funding cycle will have to compete across the following objectives: Adult Recovery Supports, Caregiver Resources, Food Program Efficiency, Food Program Participation and Housing Financial Assistance.

Adult Recovery

Focus Area: Advance Health and Well-Being

The Colorado Health Foundation believes recovery is possible for those experiencing mental health and substance use issues.

We envision a Colorado where adults on their recovery journeys can access culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate recovery services close to their homes.

Why It Matters

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines recovery as “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.”

Additional services beyond clinical treatments and traditional substance use interventions are useful for beginning and maintaining the process of recovery. Nonclinical, evidence-based supports and tools, including peer-support groups, employment services and more, help bring recovery closer. These services are most effective when they align with a person’s background, culture and values.

Mental and behavioral health conditions affect Coloradans across socioeconomic levels and ethnicities. However, barriers to accessing recovery-related services persist for certain groups of Coloradans. Obstacles include a shortage of available services, especially those tailored to Coloradans of color, concerns about affordability, and stigma associated with mental health services.

31Heroes

On August 6, 2011, a tragedy shook the military community and Americans everywhere. In a single instance, America lost 30 military service members, many of whom were members of the Navy SEAL community—and one military K9– when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was downed in Afghanistan.

Established to honor the 31 Americans killed in action on August 6, 2011, 31Heroes serves to impact the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families, while remembering the fallen, through athletic endeavors and competitive fundraising events.

Our Mission: The mission of 31Heroes is to raise money and awareness through social and athletic events to support the families of Extortion 17 and honor their legacy by funding treatment for Veterans suffering from mental health issues.

Our Focus

Our goal is to create opportunities for the families of Extortion 17 to create healthier lifestyles and to provide financial relief in times of need. We consider it our responsibility to make a positive impact in the lives of each family. Whether through grants we provide, or through partnering with other non-profit organizations that offer programs or services that we do not, we are devoted to the families and creating a legacy the men of Extortion 17 would be proud of.

Guidelines

• Individual limits will not exceed $3750 annually
• Family Grants range from $750 to the maximum range of $1500
• Family members must submit an online application for consideration
• Applications may be submitted at any time during this funding cycle
• Priority and funding will be based on the Primary Next of Kin list

Travel Grants

Travel Grants are aimed at assisting with costs of travel for family members to memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, anniversary events, events surrounding the 31. Limit for this grant is $1500.

IDACORP’s Employee Community Funds is a long-standing initiative established over 50 years ago to support local 501(c)(3) agencies providing essential health and human services. Funded by both the company and employees, this employee-governed organization allows approved agencies to reapply for funding every two years, ensuring continued support for vital community services. Through these efforts, IDACORP demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the well-being of the communities it serves.

The Growing and Sustaining Pathways Scholarship at Montana State University aims to support American Indian students pursuing degrees in the College of Agriculture. This scholarship promotes access to quality education while fostering the development of future leaders in agriculture. By focusing on students from federally recognized tribes, the program not only helps individuals but also strengthens communities and cultural ties. Eligible applicants can benefit from this vital financial support to achieve their academic goals.

The Gregg R. Carlson Memorial Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports students pursuing degrees in Animal Science or Crop Science. Applicants must be Montana residents with sophomore, junior, or senior status and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to students from Hill or Cascade County. This scholarship reflects MSU's commitment to providing transformative educational opportunities to local communities.