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Office of the Illinois Attorney General
The Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and its people.
The job of the Attorney General is to:
Crime Victims Compensation Program
A violent crime can have a lasting impact and can bring changes that one might not expect. The Office of the Attorney General led the way for legislation that created the Crime Victims Compensation Act. This law reserved resources to help those who lives were interrupted by a violent crime. This financial assistance could include offsetting costs related to:
Barry and Elaine Nocks Scholarship
Barry and Elaine Nocks established this scholarship fund to provide educational scholarships to first generation college students who reside in Greenville County, SC.
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Program Purpose
The purpose of Locally Appropriated Funds is to meet the needs of crime victims, to engage the community regarding the social problems related to crime, and to prevent crime. These services support victims through their recovery process, as well as assist them with all stages of the criminal justice process. Victim assistance includes services such as, but not limited to, crisis intervention, case management, counseling, emergency and transitional housing, criminal justice support, and advocacy. Prevention and outreach activities may include such programs as community engagement activities, media campaigns, use of technology, focus groups, or culturally and linguistically appropriate training and engagement.
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources is the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in Virginia. As the SHPO, DHR administers a number of federal programs. DHR is also a state agency in the Natural and Historic Resources Secretariat. DHR fosters, encourages, and supports the stewardship and use of Virginia’s significant architectural, archaeological, and historic resources as valuable assets for the economic, educational, social, and cultural benefit of citizens and communities. Our programs include both the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places, Survey, Grants, Archaeology, Cemetery Preservation, African American and Tribal Outreach, the Historical Highway Marker program, 106 Review and Compliance, Conservation, Collections, Easements, and the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program.
Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program- Appalachian Southwest Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia has been awarded an additional $750,000 for another round of funding through the National Park Service (NPS)-funded Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program (PBHRGP) to support the rehabilitation of historic buildings and sites in the state’s southwestern region. In alignment with its overarching mission to ensure that Virginia’s historic places are valued and used as assets for education, tourism, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality, DHR will administer the award by establishing a subgrant program to fund approximately three preservation projects in Appalachian Virginia. Public entities and nonprofit organizations based in Southwest Virginia that steward historic places in this 25-county region for the public good will be eligible to apply for funds from the subgrant program.
The PBHRGP is funded though the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). all programs funded though the HPF must adhere to the HPF Grants Manual. All grant-funded projects must enter into a preservation agreement (short-term covenant that places restrictions on the property and runs with property deed) based on terms defined by the NPS. Please review the information linked here outlining preservation agreements before submitting an application.
Santa Ynez Valley Foundation
Founded in 1991 by Stuart C. Gildred, Sr., the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation proudly supports programs and services that benefit the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos communities. Our mission focuses on grant-making and active collaboration with nonprofits, community leaders, and grassroots projects to strengthen the social fabric of the region.
More than $7.5 million in grants has been awarded to nearly 300 local organizations, and scholarships have been awarded to 578 students pursuing higher education. By partnering with donors, we continue to fund grants and scholarships that strengthen nonprofits, empower students, and enrich community life. Every gift creates opportunities, fosters connections, and helps build a stronger, more vibrant community for all.
Santa Ynez Valley Foundation: Arts & Culture / Community Enhancement Grant
The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation (SYVF) awards grants to organizations that are certified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and provide programs and services to people in the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos.
SYVF supports organizations that do not discriminate in their delivery of programs and services based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. SYVF will consider projects from faith-based organizations, provided the projects are secular in nature and open to individuals of all faiths and/or those with no religious affiliation.
About the Foundation
Our Mission
The mission of the Greene County Foundation is to inspire individuals to engage in strengthening Greene County now and for generations to come.
As a public charity, we accomplish our mission by:
Scholarships for Current College Students & Non-Traditional Students
Helen Hunter Scholarship
Scholarships are given in the following categories:
About the Foundation
The Community Foundation of Washington County serves as vehicle for philanthropy and a powerful force in improving the quality of life in Washington County. We partner with individuals, families and businesses to create or donate to funds that meet their charitable goals and provide for the causes they care about the most. The Community Foundation of Washington County, MD offers more than 100 scholarships for graduating high school students and non-traditional students in continuing education.
The ScholarshipThis scholarship is provided by the Washington County Maryland School Nutrition Association and is open to graduating high school seniors in Washington County, MD. Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree or certification in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has provided funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by state, local and territorial governments. EMD and WaTech leaders, in coordination with a planning committee that has broad-based membership, drafted a statewide strategic cybersecurity plan, which was approved by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in July 2023.The goal of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is to help states, local governments, rural areas, and territories address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems. The program enables DHS to make targeted cybersecurity investments in state, local and territorial government agencies, thus improving the security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services that state, local, and territorial governments provide to their communities.
Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.
About Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC)
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and daily operations are managed by a small, professional staff. The foundation benefits Fayette County through personalized donor services and serves as a supportive community leader, grantmaker, and scholarship provider.
What is a Community Foundation?
Community foundations are grantmaking public charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in their communities.About the Grant
The Patricia and Robert Metz Educational Fund is accepting grant requests to enhance STEM teaching and learning at the Uniontown Area School District’s middle schools or high school.An award in the amount of $500 is intended to support teacher or student activities or the purchase of classroom materials.
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Since 1969, the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation (NCCF) has been privileged to serve as the financial steward of the more than 300 philanthropic funds entrusted to us by our generous and devoted community of Northwest CT donors and fundholders.
Our goal has always been to nurture and enhance the value of these philanthropic assets over the long term—as markets allow from year-to-year—by seeking the highest possible inflation-adjusted returns directed by an asset-allocation policy that is overseen by our Board of Directors and operating at all times within a prudent level of risk as determined by the ongoing vigilance of our Investment Committee, which reports to the Board.
Russel Anderson, Carmen Brooks Anderson, and Henry Vail Brooks Scholarship
The Russel Anderson, Carmen Brooks Anderson, and Henry Vail Brooks Scholarship is a scholarship grant for Torrington High School graduating seniors and first-year college students who received this scholarship as a high school senior.
Community Foundation of Randolph County
Our mission is to bring people and resources together to strengthen the quality of life, both now and in the future, for the residents of Randolph County.
The Community Foundation’s work falls into three major categories: grant-making, donor service, and community convening. Our most visible activities are the grants and scholarships we award each year. Most of these awards come from income earned from permanently endowed funds. Scholarships and other grants come from funds that donors have established for specific purposes.
Winchester Athena Club Students Scholarship
The Athena Club was founded in 1982 as an organization where women in local businesses and professions could meet to network with one another and to learn more about the greater Winchester community. The weekly luncheon meetings were open to all working and retired women. Named for the Greek goddess of knowledge and wisdom, the club’s purpose was to gain knowledge from the weekly speakers, to promote the role of women as leaders in our community, and to contribute to the knowledge of others by giving of themselves so that others might learn. The club has provided leadership to a variety of community organizations and has given financial support to young people who wished to take advantage of educational opportunities. The Athena Club scholarship is awarded each year to a senior from one of the five Randolph County high schools. The club disbanded in 2022, but the scholarship continues to support the club’s focus on education and leadership.
United Negro College Fund
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”®
For more than seven decades, this principle has remained at the heart of UNCF, enabling us to raise more than $5 billion and help more than 500,000 students and counting not just attend college, but thrive, graduate and become leaders.
We do this in three ways: By awarding more than 12,000 students scholarships, worth more than $65 million, each year. By providing financial support to 37 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). And by serving as the nation’s leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement.
HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program
The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program is a renewable need-based scholarship open to students receiving four-year degrees at Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
United Negro College Fund
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”®
For more than seven decades, this principle has remained at the heart of UNCF, enabling us to raise more than $5 billion and help more than 500,000 students and counting not just attend college, but thrive, graduate and become leaders.
We do this in three ways: By awarding more than 12,000 students scholarships, worth more than $65 million, each year. By providing financial support to 37 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). And by serving as the nation’s leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement.
Michael L. Lomax Endowed Scholarship
The Michael L. Lomax Endowed Scholarship program was established by Tench and Simone Coxe in honor of Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President, and CEO of UNCF, in partnership with UNCF. The scholarship program is designed to provide scholarship support to deserving students attending one of the 37 UNCF member institutions.
Michael L. Lomax Endowed Scholarship program is annually renewable based on availability of funds and provided students continue to meet the eligibility requirement.
About Judy Tyree Obaugh
For decades, Judy Tyree Obaugh served her community with warmth, creativity, and professionalism as a skilled hairdresser. She learned her craft under the tutelage of Boyd & Rose Thompson, founders of the Staunton School of Cosmetology in 1956. She worked for Boyd’s Hairdressers both in Staunton and Waynesboro for over thirty years until Mr. Thompson closed the Waynesboro shop. Judy is currently working and has done hair for residents at Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro for over 20 years.
Judy Tyree Obaugh Scholarship ScholarshipThe Judy Tyree Obaugh Scholarship supports students from Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County who are enrolled in the Staunton School of Cosmetology and demonstrate financial need to complete their training. By removing financial barriers, this scholarship helps aspiring cosmetologists carry forward Judy’s legacy of service and style.
United Negro College Fund
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”®
For more than seven decades, this principle has remained at the heart of UNCF, enabling us to raise more than $5 billion and help more than 500,000 students and counting not just attend college, but thrive, graduate and become leaders.
We do this in three ways: By awarding more than 12,000 students scholarships, worth more than $65 million, each year. By providing financial support to 37 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). And by serving as the nation’s leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement.
Dr. Mable V. Jones ScholarshipThe Dr. Mable V. Jones. Scholarship is a need-based OR merit-based scholarship for incoming freshmen who are enrolling at any accredited UNCF Member Institution or other accredited four-year HBCU.
Missouri Arts Council
The Missouri Arts Council supports the arts that strengthen the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our state.
Established as a state agency in 1965, the Missouri Arts Council is a division of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The Council is funded through the Missouri General Assembly, Missouri Cultural Trust, and National Endowment for the Arts.
The Missouri Arts Council is the state agency dedicated—as public leader, partner, and catalyst—to broadening the growth, availability, and appreciation of the arts in Missouri and fostering the diversity, vitality, and excellence of Missouri’s communities, economy, and cultural heritage. The grants we award make possible quality arts programming to communities both large and small throughout the state. We provide grants to arts projects that meet our strategic goals:
In addition to funding, we provide technical assistance in community development, fundraising, marketing, grant writing, arts education, artistic disciplines (visual arts, music, literature, theater, dance, festivals, and film/media) and more.
Express Grants
Express Grants are designed to encourage small and emerging arts organizations and organizations based in rural communities to seek financial assistance for arts activities.
Express Grants are designed for first-time applicants to Missouri Arts Council or smaller budget projects. They have a simpler application, more flexible deadline schedule, and quicker turnaround. The funding is smaller and corresponds with an easier application process. Also, Express Grants receive a higher amount of their request amount (ranging 60-100%) based on their average score. For example, an organization that requests $2,500 may receive a grant for $1,500 or more for an acceptable project scoring 60%. Higher scores would receive proportionally more funding.
Express Grants include the following programs: Arts Council Basic; Arts Education; Big Yellow School Bus; Organizations of Color; Project; and Touring – Community or School
Touring – School
Supports hiring artists on MAC’s Missouri Touring Performers Directory to perform in schools
Missouri Arts Council
The Missouri Arts Council supports the arts that strengthen the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our state.
Established as a state agency in 1965, the Missouri Arts Council is a division of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The Council is funded through the Missouri General Assembly, Missouri Cultural Trust, and National Endowment for the Arts.
The Missouri Arts Council is the state agency dedicated—as public leader, partner, and catalyst—to broadening the growth, availability, and appreciation of the arts in Missouri and fostering the diversity, vitality, and excellence of Missouri’s communities, economy, and cultural heritage. The grants we award make possible quality arts programming to communities both large and small throughout the state. We provide grants to arts projects that meet our strategic goals:
In addition to funding, we provide technical assistance in community development, fundraising, marketing, grant writing, arts education, artistic disciplines (visual arts, music, literature, theater, dance, festivals, and film/media) and more.
Express Grants
Express Grants are designed to encourage small and emerging arts organizations and organizations based in rural communities to seek financial assistance for arts activities.
Express Grants are designed for first-time applicants to Missouri Arts Council or smaller budget projects. They have a simpler application, more flexible deadline schedule, and quicker turnaround. The funding is smaller and corresponds with an easier application process. Also, Express Grants receive a higher amount of their request amount (ranging 60-100%) based on their average score. For example, an organization that requests $2,500 may receive a grant for $1,500 or more for an acceptable project scoring 60%. Higher scores would receive proportionally more funding.
Express Grants include the following programs: Arts Council Basic; Arts Education; Big Yellow School Bus; Organizations of Color; Project; and Touring – Community or School
Touring – Community
Supports hiring artists on MAC’s Missouri Touring Performers Directory to perform in the community
United Negro College Fund
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”®
For more than seven decades, this principle has remained at the heart of UNCF, enabling us to raise more than $5 billion and help more than 500,000 students and counting not just attend college, but thrive, graduate and become leaders.
We do this in three ways: By awarding more than 12,000 students scholarships, worth more than $65 million, each year. By providing financial support to 37 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). And by serving as the nation’s leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement.
NEESA Last Dollar Grant
NEESA Last Dollar Grants are designed to provide need-based, last-dollar gap scholarships for graduating high school seniors facing barriers to college enrollment. Students may receive up to $1,000.00 for their freshman year attendance.
Mission The mission of the Grants Linking University–wide Expertise (GLUE) awards is to support “the planning and team building across campuses to develop of large multi-investigator and/or multi-project, milestone-driven, translational research teams who are planning to eventually submit a multi-year extramural grant applications with annual budgets of $300K or higher in direct costs per year”.
IU Grant Linking Universitywide Expertise (GLUE) Award
Large grants for nonprofit organizations provide significant funding to expand programs, enhance infrastructure, and scale operations. The following grants empower nonprofits to address large-scale challenges, foster sustainability, and create meaningful community impact.
Discover 8,000+ funding opportunities for nonprofits, with $3.43B available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits to tailored large-scale grants, offering tools for tracking deadlines, customized searches, and insights to achieve transformative growth.
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Large grants for Nonprofit Organizations?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations?
Grants are most commonly $34,887.
Nonprofits eligible for large grants typically have a proven track record of success and are ready to take on big projects with a lot of financial backing. Organizations with solid programs, strong financial management, and the ability to show long-term impact tend to receive these types of grants. Nonprofits working on large-scale initiatives in areas like healthcare, education, the environment, or economic growth are often prioritized. It’s important to show that your organization can handle the size of the project and funds required.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for large grants, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 29.8% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Large grants exist to support projects that need significant financial resources. Funders want to invest in initiatives that lead to long-term impact, often focusing on areas like public health, education, climate action, and economic growth. The goal is to support projects that have the potential for wide reach, solve big problems, and continue making a difference long after initial funding runs out. Large grants focus on creating long-lasting, sustainable solutions.
Funding for large grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $34,887, while the average grant awarded is $655,609. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Large grants are most commonly funded by government agencies, major foundations, and large corporate programs. Government agencies provide funding for public service projects in areas like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Major foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Ford Foundation offer grants for projects focused on systemic change and social impact. Corporations also support large initiatives, especially those aligned with their corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.
To improve the chances of receiving large grants, nonprofits should:
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Instrumentl simplifies the process of applying for large grants by offering an intuitive platform that helps nonprofits discover relevant funding opportunities, track deadlines, and analyze funder-giving patterns. The platform's automated alerts ensure users never miss a deadline, while detailed funder insights help organizations tailor their applications to align with grantor priorities.