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GA Arts: Arts Education Program Grant

Georgia Council for the Arts
State/Local Government
Georgia (US state)
US $1,000 - US $5,000
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.
Art Education

Browning Education Scholarship

Montana State University
State/Local Government
Gallatin County, Montana
Unspecified amount
The Browning Education Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, provides financial assistance to undergraduate students from Browning, Montana who demonstrate academic excellence. With a minimum 2.5 GPA requirement, this scholarship supports students pursuing their degrees and helps them achieve their educational goals. Montana State University is dedicated to making higher education accessible through various merit scholarships and waivers, ensuring a valuable educational experience for deserving students.
Academic Scholarship Programs

Columbia Community Foundation Scholarships

Columbia Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Columbia Community Foundation

Our Mission

To serve the citizens of Columbia Station, Ohio and neighboring communities through the implementation of their charitable aspirations by awarding educational scholarships and community grants.

Columbia Community Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria

  • Must be an upcoming graduate from the class of 2026
  • Must be a resident of Columbia Township or a Senior at Columbia High School

Education - Higher Education

NCAC: Grassroots Arts Program Grants - Designated County Partners

North Carolina Arts Council
State/Local Government
North Carolina
Unspecified amount
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.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation

NCAC: Grassroots Arts Program Grants - Provisional County Partners

North Carolina Arts Council
State/Local Government
North Carolina
Unspecified amount
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.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation

Haseko Scholarship Fund

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Private
Hawaii
Unspecified amount
The Haseko Scholarship Fund, established in 2004 by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, supports residents of Ewa Beach pursuing vocational education. Eligible applicants must be Hawaii residents, demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7, and enroll full-time in an AS or AAS career program within the University of Hawaii Community College system. This fund aims to enhance career opportunities for students in technical fields.
Vocational & Trade Education

Foundation for Developmental Disabilities: Program Grants

Foundation For Developmental Disabilities Inc
Private
Imperial County, California, San Diego County, California
US $500 - US $20,000
The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) offers program grants to nonprofit organizations in San Diego and Imperial Counties, focusing on innovative projects that enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Grants range from $500 to $20,000, supporting areas such as employment, family support, housing, and self-advocacy. The FDD aims to provide equitable access to opportunities that maximize the potential of IDD individuals and their families.
Disability Care & Services

Kids’ Chance of America: Emergency Grant Program

Kids’ Chance of America
Association/Society
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The Kids’ Chance of America: Emergency Grant Program aims to provide essential support to state organizations facing unexpected challenges in funding scholarships for children of injured workers. This initiative ensures that these children can continue their education despite unforeseen financial hardships. Grants can be utilized for scholarships, room, board, and educational fees, emphasizing the importance of maintaining educational support for deserving students during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Academic Scholarship Programs Nonprofit Growth & Development

IH: Historic Preservation Education Grant

Indiana Humanities Council Inc
Private
Indiana
Up to US $3,000
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.
Historic Preservation

College of Agriculture Scholarship

Montana State University
State/Local Government
Montana
Unspecified amount
The College of Agriculture Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in agriculture and related fields. Established in 1893, MSU offers transformative educational opportunities through its commitment to research and outreach. This scholarship aims to assist incoming students, facilitating their access to higher education and fostering their academic journeys in agricultural sciences.
Education - Higher Education

College of Agriculture Memorial Scholarship

Montana State University
State/Local Government
Montana
Unspecified amount
The College of Agriculture Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in agriculture. Founded in 1893, MSU is committed to providing transformative education and research opportunities. This scholarship is part of a broader initiative to enhance access to higher education for incoming students, fostering growth in agricultural disciplines and supporting the future of the industry.
Education - Higher Education

College of Agriculture Honors Scholarship

Montana State University
State/Local Government
Montana
Unspecified amount
The College of Agriculture Honors Scholarship at Montana State University is designed for incoming freshmen pursuing a degree in agriculture. Established in 1893, MSU offers transformative educational opportunities, and this scholarship supports students dedicated to advancing their knowledge in the agricultural field. With limited availability, it emphasizes the importance of fostering academic excellence and community engagement among future leaders in agriculture.
Education - Higher Education

Portland Arts Project Grant Program

Regional Arts & Culture Council
Private
Clackamas County, Oregon, Columbia County, Oregon +3 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
The Portland Arts Project Grant Program, administered by the Regional Arts & Culture Council, aims to enhance artistic development and community engagement in Portland, Oregon. This program supports individual artists and organizations with funding ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for projects that foster public participation in the arts. Eligible applicants must reside or operate within Portland city limits. The program prioritizes investment in under-represented communities, ensuring equitable access to the arts.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation

Paul Green Foundation Grant

Paul Green Foundation
Private
North Carolina
US $500 - US $2,500
The Paul Green Foundation, established in 1982, continues the legacy of playwright Paul Green by supporting North Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations. It funds dramatic productions and projects that promote human rights, racial equality, and the arts. The foundation encourages proposals that creatively intertwine these themes, reflecting Green's commitment to social change through literature and performance. Notably, Green's works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "In Abraham's Bosom," highlight the struggles for education and justice faced by marginalized communities.
Art for Social Change

Pharmacy Residency Excellence Awards: New Preceptor Award

American Society Of Health System Pharmacists Research And Education Foundation (ASHP)
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Pharmacy Residency Excellence Award: New Preceptor Award aims to honor preceptors in their first 3-5 years of residency training who demonstrate excellence and innovation. Established in 2006, the award recognizes individuals who contribute significantly to residency education and serve as role models. Recipients are acknowledged at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, promoting their achievements widely. This award is part of ASHP's commitment to enhancing pharmacy education and practice.
Pharmacology

Pharmacy Residency Excellence Award: Preceptor Award

American Society Of Health System Pharmacists Research And Education Foundation (ASHP)
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Pharmacy Residency Excellence Award: Preceptor Award recognizes exceptional pharmacy residency preceptors with over ten years of contributions in training and mentoring. Established in 2006, this award promotes innovation and excellence in pharmacy education. Recipients are acknowledged at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, highlighting their achievements and serving as role models for future preceptors. This award aims to inspire others in the pharmacy field to enhance resident training and support optimal medication use.
Pharmacology

Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Facilities Grant

District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education
State/Local Government
District of Columbia
Up to US $750,000
The Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Facilities Grant provides essential funding to public charter schools in the District of Columbia. With a total of $3.5 million available, grants can reach up to $750,000 per award. This program supports renovations aimed at increasing both the capacity and quality of charter school facilities, ensuring that more students have access to high-quality educational environments. Eligible entities are encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply.
Education - K through 12

Port Planning & Marketing Fund (OR)

Business Oregon
State/Local Government
Oregon
Up to US $75,000
The Port Planning & Marketing Fund in Oregon provides grants to enhance ports' economic development through strategic business planning and marketing projects. Law mandates that ports must update their business plans every decade to qualify for funding. Grants are limited to $50,000 or 75% of project costs. Priority is given to proposals for updating strategic plans, regional collaborations benefiting multiple ports, and projects that foster economic diversification, job creation, and redevelopment.
Economic Services & Development

State General Funds for Serving Victims of All Crime

Wyoming Division of Victim Services
State/Local Government
Wyoming
Unspecified amount

In 2005 the legislature appropriated state general funds to provide resources for subgrantees across the state to provide basic services for victims of all crime.

Crime Victim Services

NH State Library Moose Plate Grant Program

New Hampshire State Library
State/Local Government
New Hampshire
Up to US $10,000

NH State Library 

The NH State Library is the oldest state library in the nation

Currently part of the NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the N.H. State Library promotes excellence in libraries and library services to all New Hampshire residents by assisting libraries and the people of New Hampshire with rapid access to library and informational resources through the development and coordination of a statewide library/information system; by meeting the informational needs of New Hampshire’s state, county and municipal governments and its libraries; and by serving as a resource for New Hampshire.

Moose Plate Grant Program

As part of the NH Conservation License Plate (Moose Plate) program, the State Library offers grants to public institutions for the preservation of historically significant documents and manuscripts.

This Conservation License Plate Grant Program is made possible by the sale of "Moose License Plates." Grants are available to public institutions with publicly owned documents that are significant to the history of New Hampshire. For more information on the Moose License Plate program, visit www.mooseplate.com

Historical Records & Archives

Oregon Port Revolving Fund (OR)

Business Oregon
State/Local Government
Oregon
Unspecified amount
The Oregon Port Revolving Fund provides essential loans to port districts for the planning and construction of vital infrastructure and facilities. This state program, managed by Business Oregon, supports economic development through responsible investments, allowing ports to finance up to $3 million. Eligible projects include pre-project planning, construction, and maintenance, with flexible repayment terms based on project completion. This initiative underscores the significance of ports in enhancing Oregon's economic landscape.
Economic Services & Development

WV Culture: Arts in Education - Mini-Grants

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History
State/Local Government
West Virginia
Up to US $1,000

WV Culture: Arts in Education - Mini-Grants

What is an Arts in Education Mini-Grant? The Arts in Education Mini-Grant program is a funding opportunity of the West Virginia Commission on the Arts (WVCA) providing direct support to projects that present West Virginia artists in performances, workshops, and other arts education experiences serving PK-12 students.

Art Education

Col. Arthur C. and Shim Post Scholarship

Montana State University
State/Local Government
Montana
Unspecified amount
The Col. Arthur C. and Shim Post Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree while demonstrating financial need. Established as part of MSU's commitment to higher education since 1893, this scholarship reflects the university's dedication to transforming lives and communities. With limited availability for incoming students, it encourages academic advancement and helps alleviate financial burdens, enabling recipients to focus on their educational journey.
Education - Higher Education

Cobleigh Scholarship

Montana State University
State/Local Government
Montana
Unspecified amount
The Cobleigh Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering. Established as part of MSU's commitment to educational excellence since 1893, this scholarship is available to incoming juniors and above, aiming to empower future engineers. By providing necessary financial assistance, it helps transform lives and communities through education, aligning with MSU's mission to foster innovation and leadership in engineering.
Education - Higher Education

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Eta Chapter Scholarship

Chester County Community Foundation
Private
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Unspecified amount

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Eta Chapter

Mission Statement

The Fund has been established for the primary purpose of providing educational scholarships to students at St. Joseph’s University (formerly Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia).

Education - Higher Education

DC Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Program (DC)

District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education
State/Local Government
District of Columbia, Maryland +1 more
Up to US $24,000
The DC Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Program provides need-based funding for District of Columbia residents pursuing their first associate or bachelor’s degree at select colleges. As a last-dollar award, it helps cover tuition gaps after other financial aid. Eligible applicants must have been DC residents for at least a year, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and have household incomes below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. Funding caps are $4,000 annually, with limits on total awards.
Education - Higher Education

Cobb Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Montana State University
State/Local Government
Montana
Unspecified amount
The Cobb Foundation Nursing Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in nursing. This scholarship is available to Montana residents who demonstrate financial need. As one of the original land-grant colleges, MSU offers transformative educational opportunities, ensuring students can access the resources needed for a successful nursing career. With a limited number of scholarships available, applicants are encouraged to apply early to secure their chance at this valuable financial aid.
Education - Higher Education

Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Highlights

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.


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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

8,000+ Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

3,000+ Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations over $25K in average grant size

3,000+ Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations over $50K in average grant size

1,000+ Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations supporting general operating expenses

7,000+ Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Large grants for Nonprofit Organizations?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
29.8%
Q2
23.8%
Q3
23.9%
Q4
22.6%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Large Grants for Nonprofit Organizations?

Grants are most commonly $34,887.

$0 $0 Min.
$34,887 $34.9 K Median
$655,609 $655.6 K Average
$188,250,000 $188.3 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

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:

  • Create a detailed proposal – Make sure your proposal clearly outlines the project plan, timeline, and measurable results you expect to achieve.
  • Highlight past achievements – Give examples of how your organization has managed similar projects in the past and made a lasting difference.
  • Build partnerships – Collaborate with organizations or businesses that can help boost your project’s success and impact.
  • Have a clear long-term funding plan – Prove how you’ll sustain the project after initial grant funds run out, whether through partnerships, revenue, or other sources.

Need help writing a strong funding request? Follow our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.

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.

See how Sleep in Heavenly Peace doubled their grant revenue from $1 million to $2 million within a year.