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About
Who we are
The Park Public Schools & Community Foundation was formed in 2020, out of a merger between the St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation and the St. Louis Park Community & Youth Fund. The Foundation is a partnership of school, business, and community that seeks to enhance the continuing excellence of our public schools and youth programs throughout the community. The Foundation works to enrich and inspire the academic pursuits and activities of our youth in and out of the classroom.
Park Public Schools & Community Foundation is a member of the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundations (spmcf.org).
Our mission
To make a positive impact in St. Louis Park by providing grants for projects in the St. Louis Park Public Schools in reading, math, science, arts and transitions; and, providing grants to nonprofits supporting youth programs outside of the classroom.
About
Our Mission:
To acquire, manage, and distribute funds to enhance the lives of youth in the Martin County area.
The Martin County Youth Foundation (MCYF) is a permanent community endowment dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of area youth. Formerly known as the Fairmont Area Youth Foundation, MCYF was established in 2000 by a group of active citizens concerned about the area’s future.
The name was changed to Martin County Youth Foundation in 2005 to better reflect the area served. Today, MCYF exclusively supports youth-oriented programs of nonprofit organizations, schools and units of government.
The MCYF advisory board is responsible for reinvesting the endowment’s earnings into the community. MCYF offers flexible giving options that allow individual and corporate donors to support area youth now and far into the future.
About SCF
What is SCF?
The Shoreview Community Foundation (SCF) was established in 2008 by community leaders who understood that the solutions to some community needs were more suited to citizen initiative than to governmental action. Since then, SCF has awarded financial support to trusted non-profit grantees, who have then provided valuable, targeted services in the Shoreview area.
Our Mission:
To maintain, enhance and enrich the quality of life in Shoreview by connecting the generosity of our residents with the community’s evolving needs.
Fulfilling the Mission facilitates Shoreview being a more just, prosperous, enjoyable, healthy, and attractive place to live. Grants provided bring to reality opportunities to accomplish many of the following community-focused goals:
Women In Northfield Giving Support
WINGS inspires women in philanthropy, builds and strengthens community through pooled investments, and supports women and youth in the Northfield area through focused giving.
Grant Process
Overview
WINGS grants support programs that contribute to the health, safety, education, socialization, artistic growth, and economic stability of the Northfield area. WINGS grants, which are awarded to both new and existing projects, encourage innovative initiatives. In awarding grants, WINGS considers not only financial need, but also the immediate impact of the project and the ability of the project to build future capacity.
Guidelines
WINGS seeks projects with an emphasis on the following areas:
Basic Needs
Education
Physical and Mental Health
Women In Northfield Giving Support
WINGS inspires women in philanthropy, builds and strengthens community through pooled investments, and supports women and youth in the Northfield area through focused giving.
Grant Process
Overview
WINGS grants support programs that contribute to the health, safety, education, socialization, artistic growth, and economic stability of the Northfield area. WINGS grants, which are awarded to both new and existing projects, encourage innovative initiatives. In awarding grants, WINGS considers not only financial need, but also the immediate impact of the project and the ability of the project to build future capacity.
Guidelines
WINGS seeks projects with an emphasis on the following areas:
Basic Needs
Education
Physical and Mental Health
About
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the philanthropic institution dedicated to driving positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in the Greater New Orleans Region.
Our roots extend back to the Community Chest of New Orleans established in 1923. For 100 years, we’ve connected our donors and fundholders with causes that they’re passionate about to affect transformational change. It’s how we help people make the most of their investment, while helping the members of our communities that need it most.
Harold W. Newman, Jr. Charitable Trust (A total of $40,000 Available)
Funding for organizations that provide health care assistance to residents of New Orleans whose U.S. adjusted gross income for the preceding tax year, when added to any tax-exempt income and income from a spouse for that same year, is at least $75,000 but not more than $200,000. The health care assistance must be for cancer, heart disease, or Alzheimer’s.
The average grant size is $20,000; grants may be larger or smaller.
About the Daniel R. & Anne M. Harper Foundation
The Harper Foundation has a legacy of caring for the Southwest Florida community, continuing the founding couple’s legacy of quiet compassion and generosity – now and for generations to come.
Harper Foundation Grant
Is your nonprofit passionate about improving the lives of people in Southwest Florida? Apply now to be considered for a grant through the Harper Foundation. Grants range from $5,000 to $30,000.
The Harper Foundation focuses on awarding grants to nonprofits in Southwest Florida that serve the local community. Areas of interest include the advancement of science, education, youth development, and religion.
About Us
Community Foundation of White County
Your community foundation is a philanthropic, nonprofit 501c3 organization that partners with visionary donors who believe that philanthropy has power to positively transform our White County community … forever.
To strengthen and transform our White County community by fostering charitable giving, philanthropic aspirations, and leadership.
Grants Available
Women Giving Together Grants
Grant are available to non-profit organizations serving White County women and children. This year's cycle will have an added focus on early childcare initiatives.
About Us
Community Foundation of White County
Your community foundation is a philanthropic, nonprofit 501c3 organization that partners with visionary donors who believe that philanthropy has power to positively transform our White County community … forever.
To strengthen and transform our White County community by fostering charitable giving, philanthropic aspirations, and leadership.
Grants Available
Mental Wellness Grants
Through this grant cycle, $75,000 is available to non-profit organizations serving White County with a focus on mental wellness initiatives. Awards to be announced 10/30/26.
The Ludcke Foundation
Guidelines
To identify and support charitable endeavors that provide needed resources and services to children and families, with an emphasis on emotional and physical health, education, and social development.
The Foundation devotes its grants to the fields of education, health, and human services. The trustees have a special interest in programs that focus across two or three of the foundation’s areas of interest and in partnering with other donors with similar objectives to enable more ambitious projects.
Current Grantmaking Preferences
Job training for systems involved young people, job training for adults facing significant barriers, and limited support for innovative approaches to helping children in underserved New England communities overcome significant and often overlapping barriers to educational success.
Access to health programs for all ages, and behavioral health services for children and teens in underserved communities or otherwise facing significant barriers.
Homelessness prevention, housing assistance, food security, legal assistance, holistic family support, support for young people at risk, and support for victims of domestic violence.
FCU Foundation for Our Communities
People helping people…one smile at a time.
Frankenmuth Credit Union is proud of the active role its staff and board have played in impacting the communities we serve through volunteer hours, wage donations and civic group participation. We believe in “people helping people”. That’s why the Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities was formed, to provide grants to promote the betterment of local communities…one smile at a time. It’s our simple gift of friendship, our act of kindness and our pledge of devotion to friends and neighbors.
To date, over $4.6 million funds have been donated since 2014 with over $438,300 donated in 2025 alone to over 400 worthy community causes.
Foundation Grant
The Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities is a source of grants to promote the betterment of all of our communities.
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.
Detroit Lake Foundation
Established in 2015, the mission of the Detroit Lake Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for residents and establish a sustainable economic recovery to ensure that the city thrives for current and future generations.
All projects managed by Detroit Lake Foundation are projects that will improve the community infrastructure and benefit the entire community. Detroit Lake Foundation is a 501C3 organization.
Policy and Procedure for DLF Grant Request
The DLF raises funds through events that benefit the local Detroit-Idanha economy and through generous donations from individuals and businesses who want to join together to sustain the strength and future of the Detroit Lake region.
The DLF may, at its discretion, post information about the completed grant projects and programs, including grant funding amounts, on the website and in social media.
This policy and procedure as adopted by the DLF Board provides the structure for granting funding to projects and programs consistent with the mission of the DLF. This policy is reviewed annually by the DLF Board.
DLF Grant
How Grant Funds are Paid
United Way of Northeast Arkansas
United Way seeks to improve lives across Northeast Arkansas by mobilizing the caring power of our community. From strengthening local resiliency to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, United Way of Northeast Arkansas seeks to achieve a community where all can thrive.
United Way offers an opportunity for donors to unite under one umbrella in order to create change. Its mission is accomplished through data collection and measurement, initiatives and collaborations, and the funding of local nonprofit programs.
Community Impact Grant
Community Impact Grants are available to organizations that serve or operate in Clay, Craighead, Cross, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Poinsett, Randolph, and Mississippi counties.
Our Focus and Priorities
Successful applicants will present programmatic needs and demonstrate how grant funding would strengthen the work of their agency within United Way's focus areas:
In addition, grant applicants must demonstrate how their work identifies and directly impacts one or both of our target populations:
About Us
Building a better community
Part of the mission of the Suffolk Foundation is to facilitate and develop philanthropy which will allow charitable grant making to benefit the citizens in the City of Suffolk and the surrounding area. The Suffolk Foundation’s mission is to assist individuals, corporations, organizations, and other foundations in meeting their charitable goals.
Coach Ron Killmon PRLPT Fund:
The Suffolk Foundation manages the Coach Ron Killmon PRLPT Fund, supporting nonprofit organizations and projects that serve disadvantaged children and youth, and that emphasize values such as character, work ethic, and discipline. The Killmon Fund has $1,666 to award in 2025. Organizations and projects that meet the criteria for the Suffolk Foundation’s other grants may also be eligible for matching funds.
leadership and civic engagement for youth of color and 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12 to 26 living in communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. California Department of Health Care Services is seeking applications that:
FC Cincinnati Foundation
FC Cincinnati is committed to leaving a legacy, creating something bigger than ourselves, and being the embodiment of a rising Cincinnati. Through our own programs and initiatives, and the support of key partners, we aim to improve the lives of children through the game of soccer and will continue to do our part to create an inclusive community.
FC Cincinnati Foundation’s mission is accomplished primarily through five key programs: Club Ambassadorship through In-School and Out-of-School Programming, Mini Pitch Soccer Builds, West End Pride and Learning Is Cool. These programs help promote and encourage strong academic performance, and serve as catalysts to reinforce character values and improved health for children in the Greater Cincinnati region. The Foundation also serves as FC Cincinnati’s philanthropic arm, making donations and investments to Cincinnati-area organizations that have similar goals and ambitions for the area’s youth.
Donation Request
Donations are a way for FC Cincinnati to give back to local non-profit's as they are hosting fundraisers and events. These donations include, but are not limited to FCC signed merchandise items, FCC apparel items, and on special occasion, tickets to matches. Donations allow FC Cincinnati to show up across the city and support causes that are important to our fans, allowing us to connect with fans in a way that is meaningful to them. These items allow non-profits to use the donation for fundraising efforts and supporting their organization to raise money for a specific cause.
FC Cincinnati Foundation
FC Cincinnati is committed to leaving a legacy, creating something bigger than ourselves, and being the embodiment of a rising Cincinnati. Through our own programs and initiatives, and the support of key partners, we aim to improve the lives of children through the game of soccer and will continue to do our part to create an inclusive community.
FC Cincinnati Foundation’s mission is accomplished primarily through five key programs: Club Ambassadorship through In-School and Out-of-School Programming, Mini Pitch Soccer Builds, West End Pride and Learning Is Cool. These programs help promote and encourage strong academic performance, and serve as catalysts to reinforce character values and improved health for children in the Greater Cincinnati region. The Foundation also serves as FC Cincinnati’s philanthropic arm, making donations and investments to Cincinnati-area organizations that have similar goals and ambitions for the area’s youth.
West End Grants
FC Cincinnati Foundation is proud to support the West End with our Grants Program which supports community-building initiatives within the West End neighborhood. A minimum of $100,000 in grants will be invested in the West End on an annual basis through this grants program.
To qualify for a grant, the applicant’s initiative must support community-building initiatives within the West End neighborhood. Applicants should also be a 501(c)3 organization in good standing.
Organizations are encouraged to seek endorsement for their application from the West End Community Council. While this is not required, it is helpful for us to understand the priorities of neighborhood leadership as we make grant determinations.
Del Rey Yacht Club (310) 823-4664 or visit the DRYC Junior Program website
California Yacht Club (310) 823-4567 or visit the CYC Junior Program website
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club (31) 827-7692 or visit the SMWYC Junior program website
About
The Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation (SMBSF) began in 1990, as a 501(c)(3) corporation, committed to changing lives within the Santa Monica Bay area through the sport of sailing and other boating activities.
Over the past three decades, the SMBSF has partnered with several local charities and raised over $1,000,000 to help the general sailing public.
The Foundation is proud of its ability to develop and fund innovative programs promoting the sport of sailing for qualified participants of all ages and abilities, thereby making it one of California’s leading sailing community support groups. SMBSF funds summer scholarship programs as well as competitive sailing teams at DRYC, CYC, SMWYC, WYC and KHYC.
SMBSF Scholarship Grants
This foundation provides funds for young people who demonstrate need to participate in sailing classes and clinics throughout the year.
The Kirby Smart Family Foundation
The Kirby Smart Family Foundation enthusiastically supports those battling misfortune so that they can become victors over their circumstances.
Mary Beth and Kirby Smart have always exhibited the focus and work ethic required to become champions on and off the field. They bring that same passion to the opportunity to help children and families who are facing adversity. Working to be champions and help those in need in their home state of Georgia means so much to their family.
Our Mission: To be champions in our community by supporting and giving back to needy children and families facing adversity.
Grant Applications
During our annual Grant Application process, The Kirby Smart Family Foundation has the privilege of learning more about the incredible organizations in our community. Applications are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that the organization's needs align with our mission statement.
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.
Foundation of Greater Plymouth County
The Foundation of Greater Plymouth County was formed in 2005 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Plymouth County. The CFGPC is an affiliate of the Iowa Community Affiliate Network, a collaboration of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and the Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation. Each year the Foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects located in the county that are identified through this community grant application process.
Foundation of Greater Plymouth County Grants
Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Plymouth County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Plymouth County. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community. Our areas of emphasis include:
About CU Schools FoundationSince 1990, CU Schools Foundation has accepted applications from educators in the Champaign and Urbana public schools, and awarded MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS based on these proposals. We fund a broad spectrum of projects to help children of all ages and all levels of accomplishment.Be Like Bennett GrantThis grant, in honor of the late State Senator Scott Bennett, helps the community by empowering youth with initiatives that embrace and celebrate diversity. Two $500 grants will be awarded each year.
Grants for youth programs provide funding to support education, recreation, and mentorship initiatives that empower young people. The following grants help nonprofits address critical needs, foster personal growth, and promote positive outcomes for children and teens.
Discover 467 funding opportunities for youth programs, with $167.1M available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits with funding sources, offering grant-matching tools, deadline alerts, and funder research to strengthen programs for young people.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Youth Programs?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Youth Programs?
Grants are most commonly $15,000.
Nonprofits eligible for youth program grants include youth-focused organizations, after-school programs, mentoring initiatives, and educational institutions dedicated to youth development. These grants aim to empower young people, foster resilience, and support positive outcomes for children in need. Many funders prioritize programs that offer leadership training, academic support, and recreational activities.
Grants for youth programs typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.3% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Grants for youth-focused programs support initiatives in mentorship, career readiness, mental health, sports and recreation, and educational enrichment. These grants help nonprofits address critical needs, foster personal growth, and promote positive outcomes for children and teens. Funders aim to create safe, engaging environments where young people can develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Funding for youth program grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $200 to a maximum of $40,331,313. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $15,000, while the average grant awarded is $594,751. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
The $89.9 million in available funding for youth-focused programs comes from federal organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Afterschool Alliance, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and many local community foundations dedicated to supporting youth initiatives.
To improve their success rate, organizations seeking grants for youth-focused programs should collaborate with schools and local organizations to strengthen their applications. Additionally, they should consider incorporating the following elements in their proposals:
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