Best Grants for 501(c)(3)

The Georgia Arts: Arts Education Program Grant aims to enhance arts education for K-12 students by supporting programs from Georgia organizations, schools, and agencies. With grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, it funds both one-time events and ongoing programs that align with Georgia Learning Standards. The initiative promotes a cohesive artistic experience, encouraging applications for virtual programming options, ensuring that the transformative power of the arts can reach diverse student populations.

Syringe Service Program Supply Hub NOFO

This funding will support a single grantee in operating and maintaining a Syringe Service Program (SSP) Supply Hub. The grantee will create a catalog of IDPH-approved supplies informed by a statewide needs assessment and the laws governing this work, set up a secure website for IDPH-authorized SSPs in Illinois to request SSP supplies, and establish distribution and monitoring infrastructure to deliver supplies to IDPH-authorized SSPs.

This project is funded by the Illinois General Revenue Funds.

The Syringe Service Program (SSP) Supply Hub is a two-year grant cycle, competitively awarded in year one (1) with the option of one (1) year of non-competitive renewal applications. Total base award is $1,500,000 for the chosen grantee, with the remainder of the total grant distributed to the chosen grantee upon the beginning of the second grant year. Program funds granted must be allocated based on the following areas:

• Contractual Services, Direct Administrative Costs, Consultant Services, Fringe, Grant Exclusive Line Items, Miscellaneous Costs, Occupancy/Rent & Utilities, Personal Services (Personnel), Subawards/Subgrants. Supplies, Telecommunication, Training and Education, Travel

Anticipated Number of Awards 

• 1

Estimated Total Program Funding 

• 1500000.00

Single Award Range 

• $0 - $1500000

The North Carolina Arts Council offers Grassroots Arts Program Grants to support local arts councils across the state. These grants provide essential funding for arts programming, ensuring communities have access to diverse cultural experiences. Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for funding to support their arts initiatives, while funds must be allocated to reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of North Carolina's population. This program aims to enhance community engagement through the arts.

The NCAC Grassroots Arts Program Grants provide essential funding for arts initiatives in all 100 counties of North Carolina. These grants aim to enhance community access to the arts through partnerships with local arts councils and provisional county partners. Eligible organizations must be nonprofit and demonstrate a commitment to quality arts programming. The program encourages diverse cultural representation and supports various arts-related projects, ensuring that all communities can experience the richness of local arts.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Colonial Bank Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Eligibility

• Graduating high school senior from Palm Beach Lakes or Santaluces High School
• Must have maintained a 2.5 GPA or better while in high school
• Preference to minority students
• Demonstrate financial need

Coral Gables Community Foundation

Led by community leaders, the Coral Gables Community Foundation provides the philanthropic conduit to connect individuals and corporations looking to positively impact the success of the community. Now in its 33rd year, the Foundation has been at the forefront of the evolving needs of Coral Gables while effectively bringing together beneficiaries and benefactors to fund programs with the greatest impact and benefit to “The City Beautiful.”

Fain Scholarship

Royal Caribbean Scholarship offers tuition support for children of Royal Caribbean Corporation employees.

TERM: Scholarships are available for undergraduate studies of one to four years and graduate studies of up to two years.

The Chicago Community Trust

As our region’s community foundation, The Chicago Community Trust is a platform for change that connects philanthropy to impact. We bring together generous donors, committed organizations, and caring residents to effect lasting change that moves our entire region forward.

Community & Civic Leadership – Collective Power & Policy Change

This funding opportunity will support organizations and leadership programs that cultivate community and public sector leaders who are ready to advance efforts that build wealth and improve opportunities for all Chicagoans.

Priority Strategies & Activities

This funding opportunity will support organizations or programs that identify, train and promote leaders within all sectors—public, private and nonprofit—at “grassroots” and “grasstops” levels. Organizations that receive grant support under this funding opportunity will train and support the following types of leaders:  

• Emerging community leaders that include, but are not limited to, parents, young adults, low-wage workers, community organizers, and early career professionals.
• Established leaders working in nonprofit, civic, policy, or public-serving roles who are no longer considered early career professionals.   
• Leaders with lived experience who represent communities most proximate to the issues or have experienced the systems in need of reform first-hand. 

GFO-25-303 - Improving Net Load Forecasting Models by Integrating Data on Behind-the-Meter Resources

Purpose

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund research that improves the accuracy and operational value of tools used to forecast Behind-the-Meter (BtM) resources. These improvements will enable grid operators and electricity market participants to more effectively plan their generation reserves, capacity, and real-time operations, supporting a more reliable, efficient, cleaner, and cost-effective energy system for California ratepayers.

The Historic Preservation Education Grant, offered by Indiana Humanities, aims to educate citizens about the importance of preserving historic places in their communities. The grant funds various educational formats, including workshops, presentations, and digital projects like webinars and online exhibits. In 2025, Indiana Humanities plans to award nine or ten grants, encouraging projects that foster community engagement and raise awareness of historic preservation's value.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live.

Grants & Scholarships

Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. 

The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships.

Claire B. Schultz Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Eligibility

• Graduating high school senior from any Palm Beach or Martin County high school.
• Funds to be used for tuition only.
• Preference to those who self-identify as a member of a minority group and those with disabilities.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA.

Jacob L. and Ella C. Loose Foundation Grant 

The Jacob L. and Ella C. Loose Foundation supports organizations working to strengthen the lives of children and families across Kansas City and Jackson County, Missouri.

Grant Focus:

In 2026, the Loose Foundation’s Board will be considering local nonprofits for the Empower Together event. This special gathering creates space for connection—bringing the Loose Foundation together with organizations to learn more about their work and to celebrate a shared commitment to helping children and families thrive in Kansas City.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible applicants include organizations that focus on serving children and families within Kansas City, Missouri and/or Jackson County, Missouri.

The Community Arts Access Tier 1 & 2 Grants offer funding up to $4,000 for arts activities to both arts and non-arts organizations, as well as unincorporated groups. This program supports diverse projects such as art festivals, exhibitions, and performance series. First-time applicants are encouraged to consult with the program officer to ensure eligibility and refine project ideas. This initiative aims to enhance community engagement through the arts.

The James P Geiss And Margaret Y Hsu Foundation offers subvention awards to support not-for-profit academic presses in publishing books that align with its mission. Awards range from $5,000 to $7,500, with the possibility of exceeding this for projects requiring additional resources. Eligible applicants include publishers with not-for-profit tax status. The Foundation prioritizes applications that support first-time authors and enhance publications with visual elements like maps or illustrations.

Duke Energy Foundation

Duke Energy Foundation powers the vitality of the communities we serve by building vibrant economies; strengthening local resiliency; and promoting community opportunity.

More than $30 million in charitable grants each year drives impact and improvements in our communities. Additionally, Duke Energy volunteers donate nearly $4M worth of their time in nonprofit service.

Senior Economic Vibrancy

The Duke Energy Foundation seeks to support nonprofit organizations that strengthen stability for seniors, particularly families and individuals who are experiencing financial need in the communities we serve. The Foundation will invest $500,000 in organizations that help seniors age in place, maintain access to essential services and reduce financial strain through this grant opportunity.

Opportunity

Applications should demonstrate how investments will expand access to essential services for older adults and reduce financial strain associated with aging for families and individuals who are experiencing financial need in the communities served by Duke Energy. Examples of potential proposals include:

• Capacity to support critical home repair, safety modifications, or aging-in-place services.
• Strengthening organizations that help seniors access housing stability, food security, healthcare navigation, or benefits.
• Expanding organizational capacity to reach isolated older adults.
• Improving service coordination for seniors at risk of financial insecurity.

The Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant, managed by the Maryland State Arts Council, offers funding for the creation and installation of new public art projects. This initiative supports local artists and organizations by facilitating community engagement in the arts. Grants cover the planning, design, and installation phases, ensuring that the resulting artworks are accessible to all. This program champions creative expression and enhances the cultural landscape of Maryland.

The SDAC Technical Assistance Grant offers matching funds to South Dakota nonprofit arts organizations for specialized consultation on technical, programmatic, and administrative issues. This funding supports 50% of the consultant's fees and related expenses, ensuring organizations have access to expertise not available in-house. Eligible applicants must provide a clear description of their needs, the qualifications of their chosen consultant, and a budget demonstrating a realistic cash match. Notably, colleges and universities are ineligible for this grant.

Community Foundation of Mendocino County

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations.

Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarship program provides scholarship opportunities for local students to help pursue their educational goals and achieve their higher education dreams.

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County provides scholarships for all seven regions of the county, as well as for specific academic and professional goals.

Jack and Chatter Bishoff’s Mendocino Study Club Scholarship Fund

Created by the Mendocino Study Club in honor of Chatter Bishoff and the Club’s 110-year history of service on the Mendocino Coast to support high school, college, and reentry students to pursue their educational dreams.

Frontier Statehood Preservation Fund

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia announces $500,000 in special grant funding through the Frontier to Statehood Preservation Fund. This historic preservation grant program is dedicated to the rehabilitation and adaptive or continued use of certified historic buildings constructed as of 1871 – when, in a case called Virginia v. West Virginia (1871), the U.S. Supreme Court recognized the legitimacy of the creation of the state of West Virginia in 1863.

Grant funds will support up to ten grant awards for the preservation and restoration of buildings that tell the story of colonial settlement in the Appalachian Mountains, the American Revolution, and the road to statehood, with a focus on creating, advancing, and/or sustaining service/amenity providers and cultural heritage tourism destinations in West Virginia. All properties must be individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places or included as a contributing structure in a National Register Historic District. Grant funding is made possible through the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant via the National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

This is a competitive grant program open to members of the public. 

The EGLS Student Travel Scholarship, offered by the American Physical Society, provides financial support for eligible undergraduate students attending APS EGLS meetings. Limited to one scholarship per institution, it covers up to $100 of travel costs for students traveling from outside the local area. Applications are reviewed by the Executive Committee based on need, encouraging collaboration among attendees for travel and lodging. Awards are presented in person at the meeting.

The MSAC Arts in Education Grant, offered by the Maryland State Arts Council, supports Maryland-based non-profit organizations and government entities through matching funds for educational programs led by Teaching Artists. This initiative aims to enhance arts education in schools and communities, ensuring financial support is available for engaging artistic experiences. By acting as a financial intermediary, MSAC streamlines payments to Teaching Artists, ensuring they receive the full budgeted amount while fostering a vibrant arts education ecosystem across Maryland.

The MSAC Folklife Network Grant, administered by the Maryland State Arts Council, supports organizations that function as regional folklife centers throughout Maryland. This funding aims to identify, document, and present the living cultural traditions of the state’s diverse communities, fostering collaboration and cultural engagement. Established following recommendations from folklife experts, this program highlights the importance of preserving Maryland's rich cultural heritage through various artistic initiatives.

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts offers Project Grants in Education to foster artistic engagement in schools and communities. These grants support schools, arts educators, and nonprofits in delivering high-quality arts education experiences. Aiming to enhance students' learning through art, the program encourages collaboration and creativity while ensuring equitable access for diverse communities. With funding up to $10,000 for organizations and $3,000 for individuals, these grants empower teaching artists and enrich Rhode Island's cultural landscape.

The South Dakota Community Development Block Grants for Urgent Need provide essential funding for local governments to address pressing community issues. This rolling application program, managed by the Governor's Office of Economic Development, focuses on enhancing infrastructure and services that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Eligible projects aim to improve public health and safety, while fostering economic opportunities through job creation. Applications are continually accepted until funds are fully allocated or the year ends.

Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)

The Phoenix UASI program funds addressed the unique risk driven and capabilities-based planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas based on the capability targets identified during the THIRA process and associated assessment efforts; and assists them in building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.

Arizona Department of Homeland Security

Mission Statement

To protect Arizona by providing strategic direction and access to resources that will enable all of the State’s homeland security subrecipient stakeholders to achieve our collective goals of preventing terrorist attacks in Arizona, enhancing border security, heightening cybersecurity efforts, reducing Arizona's vulnerability to all critical hazards, building the resiliency of Arizona, and enhancing the capacity and expertise to plan for, mitigate, respond to and recover from all critical hazards that affect the safety, well-being and economic security of Arizona.

AZDOHS administers and manages federal homeland security grants related to terrorism prevention and protecting Arizona from all hazards.

State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP)

The SHSGP assists state, tribal and local preparedness activities that address high-priority preparedness gaps across all core capabilities and mission areas where a nexus to terrorism exists. SHSGP supports the implementation of risk driven, capabilities-based approaches to address capability targets set in urban area, state, and regional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRAs). The capability targets are established during the THIRA process, and assessed in the State Preparedness Report (SPR) and inform planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.

The METCO Supplemental Special Education Grant aims to provide crucial support to districts serving Boston and Springfield students with significant special education needs. This competitive grant enhances educational access and fosters diversity by allowing these students to attend schools in participating communities. With approximately $325,375 available, the funding can cover costs like specialized transportation and one-on-one support as outlined in students' IEPs, ensuring equitable educational opportunities.

Community Foundation of Mendocino County

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations.

Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarship program provides scholarship opportunities for local students to help pursue their educational goals and achieve their higher education dreams.

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County provides scholarships for all seven regions of the county, as well as for specific academic and professional goals.

Kai Logan Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Fund

Created by Sara and John Shepherd in memory of their son, to support students with baseball or wrestling experience, including extracurricular through clubs, city leagues, or other pathways.