Best Private Grants for Nonprofits

The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) aims to assist veterans experiencing homelessness by providing tailored employment services. This federal initiative focuses on helping veterans transition to stable employment through job training, case management, and connections to local supportive services. HVRP aligns with national priorities to enhance career outcomes for veterans, ensuring they receive the necessary tools and resources for sustainable employment and integration into the workforce.

RFI: Hard to Decarbonize Projects

The Washington State Department of Commerce has released a Request for Information to identify potential projects that promote economic development and address hard-to-decarbonize sectors of the economy.

Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness seeks to understand prospective projects, types of technology deployments, potential impacts, and their projected costs.

These projects are intended to advance the state’s progress towards greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and bring both private investment and federal funding into the state.

Hard-to-decarbonize sectors include:

• Advanced materials, minerals, and metals manufacturing and processing
• Aerospace, space, and maritime components manufacturing
• Chemical production and processing
• Food production and processing
• Fuels production and processing
• Electronics and computer components manufacturing processing and assembly
• Other energy intensive industrial processes

The Carl Marshall and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation, established in 1997, supports local organized charities in Columbus, Indiana. Grants are aimed at nonprofit organizations focused on education, history, and the arts. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, with an emphasis on projects rather than operational costs. The foundation seeks to enhance community engagement by requiring matching funds from other sources. This commitment honors the philanthropic legacy of Mrs. Mildred Reeves, who deeply valued local community support.

The McKeen Fund Grant is dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable populations, including seniors and disadvantaged children and families. This private fund supports medical, educational, and social service programs, prioritizing initiatives that cannot secure outside funding. The Fund emphasizes grants for capital projects and specific programs aligned with its mission, while also engaging in direct charitable activities. Organizations eligible must be 501(c)(3) public charities, primarily in Florida, Massachusetts, and New York.

The SC INBRE: Mentored Student Pilot Projects (MSP) program offers undergraduate and graduate students in South Carolina funding of $3,000 for one year to conduct small, well-defined research projects under faculty mentorship. This initiative supports career development and hands-on training in biomedical research, enhancing the research capacity of member institutions. Applications are encouraged from students who have not previously held an SIRP award, fostering diversity in research participation.

Maryland Forestry Foundation

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a member of the Maryland Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards. We act as the fiscal agent for several programs of the 24 local Forestry Boards and provide important tax deductibility for their donors.

From advocating for innovative legislation that impacts Forestry in Maryland to overseeing Maryland's largest private property tree-planting operation, we're committed to making a greener and healthier future. We also actively support Urban Forestry programs, nurture the next generation of environmental leaders with the largest college fellowships in Natural Resources in the mid-Atlantic, and serve as the fiduciary agent for programs like the Natural Resources Careers Camp for high school students and the Maryland Urban & Community Forest grant program.

The PLANT Award

The Maryland Urban and Community Forestry Council (MUCFC) is a volunteer group of citizens, professionals and government officials united to protect and enhance Maryland's urban and community forested areas. Beyond their work to educate the public and to work with legislators on the issues affecting Urban Forestry in Maryland, the committee also administers a grant program that supports tree planting and tree care initiatives across the state and they manage the Maryland PLANT (People Loving and Nurturing Trees) award program.

Recognition is given to communities that have shown that they care for their trees. Communities of all types can apply for the award - schools, HOAs, parks, local governments, government facilities, scout troops and churches to name a few. The goal of the program is to provide information to communities on how they can best apply their resources to establish and maintain the health of their surrounding tree canopy.  

The Exhibit Award from the National Library of Medicine supports outreach and professional capacity building through conferences and institutional exhibits. Its mission is to enhance access to biomedical information, particularly for underrepresented populations. Eligible applicants include members of network institutions and organizations serving specific states. Projects may focus on health literacy, equity, and diversity initiatives, aiming to improve health outcomes and awareness of health resources.

The George R. Tiller, M.D. Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Health supports Kansas nonprofits focused on reproductive health. The Fund aims to empower women through comprehensive health services and compassionate support. Grants are available for medical education, testing, research, and social programs that enhance women’s reproductive health. Eligible organizations must be IRS 501(c)(3) certified and in good standing with state regulations, ensuring funds reach those in need.

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Established by law in 1978, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) serves as the justice planning and policymaking agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By bringing together a wide range of experts in the fields of criminal and juvenile justice, victim services, and related professions, PCCD coordinates the collective examination of problems, proposes solutions, and evaluates the impact of those solutions.

PACTT – PA Academic, Career and Technical Training Solicitation

Funding Stream: Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Funds

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), is now accepting applications for funding under the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Funding is intended to advance academic and career/technical training among adjudicated youth receiving services in either residential facilities or from community-based providers or from County Juvenile Probation Departments that are Pennsylvania Academic, Career and Technical Training (PACTT) Affiliates.

Funds are being made available by the ESC, DHS, and PCCD to all the existing privatelyoperated residential, community-based providers, and juvenile probation departments that are PACTT Affiliates to support efforts in Academic Instruction, Work-Related Services, and/or Job Skills Training.

Grant Tiers

Grants are awarded in tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5, as well as a Rejuvenation Grant

Rejuvenation Grant

Agencies having been affiliated with PACTT for an extended period AND have been awarded an Innovation Grant, are eligible for up to $30,000 over a 3-year period to modernize, update, expand upon, or fill service gaps related to its PACTT related programming. Specifically, this funding is intended to address ongoing expenses related to previous PACTT grant-funded purchases. Starting new programs is not eligible under a Rejuvenation Grant.

PACTT Affiliates on provisional status are not eligible to apply under this funding announcement. (See more in the attached PDF document).

The Field Hall Foundation Small Grants program supports not-for-profits and local governments in Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester Counties, NY, aiming to enhance the lives of older adults and caregivers. Grants are awarded three times a year through a Letter of Inquiry process. Focus areas include food insecurity, home-based care, and transportation. Priority is given to new projects addressing basic needs, with eligibility criteria including a $1 million budget and a commitment to direct services.

The Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program aims to support Agriculture Innovation Centers by providing grants that facilitate technical assistance to agricultural producers. This initiative focuses on enhancing the marketing of value-added agricultural products, ultimately fostering growth in the agricultural sector. Funded by the USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service, this program is designed to empower producers and promote innovation in agricultural practices.

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Established by law in 1978, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) serves as the justice planning and policymaking agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By bringing together a wide range of experts in the fields of criminal and juvenile justice, victim services, and related professions, PCCD coordinates the collective examination of problems, proposes solutions, and evaluates the impact of those solutions.

PACTT – PA Academic, Career and Technical Training Solicitation

Funding Stream: Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Funds

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), is now accepting applications for funding under the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Funding is intended to advance academic and career/technical training among adjudicated youth receiving services in either residential facilities or from community-based providers or from County Juvenile Probation Departments that are Pennsylvania Academic, Career and Technical Training (PACTT) Affiliates.

Funds are being made available by the ESC, DHS, and PCCD to all the existing privatelyoperated residential, community-based providers, and juvenile probation departments that are PACTT Affiliates to support efforts in Academic Instruction, Work-Related Services, and/or Job Skills Training.

Grant Tiers

Grants are awarded in tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5, as well as a Rejuvenation Grant

Grant Tier 5

Agencies having received PACTT Affiliate status and not on Provisional status, are eligible for a maximum award of $5,000.

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Established by law in 1978, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) serves as the justice planning and policymaking agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By bringing together a wide range of experts in the fields of criminal and juvenile justice, victim services, and related professions, PCCD coordinates the collective examination of problems, proposes solutions, and evaluates the impact of those solutions.

PACTT – PA Academic, Career and Technical Training Solicitation

Funding Stream: Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Funds

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), is now accepting applications for funding under the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Funding is intended to advance academic and career/technical training among adjudicated youth receiving services in either residential facilities or from community-based providers or from County Juvenile Probation Departments that are Pennsylvania Academic, Career and Technical Training (PACTT) Affiliates.

Funds are being made available by the ESC, DHS, and PCCD to all the existing privatelyoperated residential, community-based providers, and juvenile probation departments that are PACTT Affiliates to support efforts in Academic Instruction, Work-Related Services, and/or Job Skills Training.

Grant Tiers

Grants are awarded in tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5, as well as a Rejuvenation Grant

Grant Tier 4

Agencies having received PACTT Affiliate status and not on Provisional status, are eligible for a maximum award of $10,000.

The James R. Thorpe Foundation provides support for youth-focused organizations in Minneapolis, prioritizing those that serve low-income communities. With a commitment to fostering self-awareness, academic skills, and artistic engagement, the Foundation aims to assist youth aged 12 to 18 in their transition to adulthood. Grants are typically awarded for general operating costs or program support, ensuring impactful aid reaches smaller nonprofits with budgets under $3 million.

Disease Prevention and Chronic Disease Management

Hospital Disease Prevention

• Support critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals as designated by CMS in the development, implementation, and monitoring of chronic disease management programs coordinated by or located in the relevant CAHs and rural hospitals as a means to improve patient outcomes and promote population health initiatives in rural communities.
• Participating hospitals are expected to identify local health priorities using resources such as Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) or county I-PLANs, which contain data on chronic disease prevalence and high-risk populations.
• Partnership with the facility’s local health department is expected.

Overall Goals of Disease Prevention Grant

Improve patient health outcomes and quality of life through better disease control

Reduce healthcare costs via decreased utilization of high-cost services

Increase access to preventive services in community settings

Empower patients through education and self-management support

Establish sustainable healthcare delivery models aligned with national benchmarks such as Healthy People 2030

Support the identified needs of each region/identified populations

Reduce redundancy

Disease Prevention and Chronic Disease Management

Hospital Disease Prevention

• Support critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals as designated by CMS in the development, implementation, and monitoring of chronic disease management programs coordinated by or located in the relevant CAHs and rural hospitals as a means to improve patient outcomes and promote population health initiatives in rural communities.
• Participating hospitals are expected to identify local health priorities using resources such as Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) or county I-PLANs, which contain data on chronic disease prevalence and high-risk populations.
• Partnership with the facility’s local health department is expected.

Overall Goals of Disease Prevention Grant

Improve patient health outcomes and quality of life through better disease control

Reduce healthcare costs via decreased utilization of high-cost services

Increase access to preventive services in community settings

Empower patients through education and self-management support

Establish sustainable healthcare delivery models aligned with national benchmarks such as Healthy People 2030

Support the identified needs of each region/identified populations

Reduce redundancy

The VCA General Operating Support program provides vital funding for medium and large arts organizations in Virginia, aimed at supporting their operational needs. Eligible organizations must have a minimum cash income of $150,000 from the previous year and meet specific criteria to ensure they can deliver quality arts programming. This funding aims to strengthen the cultural fabric of Virginia by enabling these organizations to expand and enhance their services for the community.

Disease Prevention and Chronic Disease Management

Hospital Disease Prevention

• Support critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals as designated by CMS in the development, implementation, and monitoring of chronic disease management programs coordinated by or located in the relevant CAHs and rural hospitals as a means to improve patient outcomes and promote population health initiatives in rural communities.
• Participating hospitals are expected to identify local health priorities using resources such as Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) or county I-PLANs, which contain data on chronic disease prevalence and high-risk populations.
• Partnership with the facility’s local health department is expected.

Overall Goals of Disease Prevention Grant

Improve patient health outcomes and quality of life through better disease control

Reduce healthcare costs via decreased utilization of high-cost services

Increase access to preventive services in community settings

Empower patients through education and self-management support

Establish sustainable healthcare delivery models aligned with national benchmarks such as Healthy People 2030

Support the identified needs of each region/identified populations

Reduce redundancy

Tennessee Department of Health

Mission: Protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Health's highly talented and dedicated professionals reflect a standard of performance in its effective and engaging public health efforts and collaborative commitment to providing compassionate service to people in all 95 counties of the state. TDH provides health care and wellness services daily to Tennesseans through a statewide network of 89 rural and six metropolitan county health departments at 117 physical locations.

Rural Healthcare Access Modernization Program (RAMP)

Description

The Rural Healthcare Access Modernization Program (RAMP) is intended to strengthen healthcare access in rural Tennessee by funding targeted capital improvements at rural hospitals and supporting the establishment or expansion of rural primary care practices. The opportunity seeks to increase service capacity, improve operational efficiency and quality of care, modernize healthcare facilities, and address critical provider shortages, particularly in pediatrics and obstetrics.

Funding is allocated to the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to support three investment goals through RAMP.

Goal 1: Rural Capital Investment

Goal 2: Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Competitive Grant Extension Subsidiary of Goal 1

Goal 3: Rural Primary Care Seed Grants

Rural Health Transformation Program Competitive Grant Extension

Support for eligible projects aligned with Rural Health Transformation priorities that require additional funding to continue or complete implementation.

This investment goal is intended to build upon and extend successful models emerging from Tennessee's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

Through this approach, TennCare Shared Savings funding may provide additional support for high-quality projects that align with RHTP priorities and demonstrate the potential to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities. This strategy helps maximize the impact of innovative projects and supports continued progress toward rural healthcare transformation goals..

The NEA Federal Rescue Implementation Network Grant provides up to $100,000 per year for two years to state affiliates for hiring a coordinator to implement the American Rescue Plan in support of public education. This funding is specifically for backfilling a position that must remain filled for at least ninety days, ensuring effective oversight of federal recovery initiatives within the affiliate.

Our Mission

Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

STEM and CTE Grants for Your School

PLTW provides STEM and CTE-aligned curriculum grants for elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools to implement or expand PLTW Launch, PLTW Gateway, PLTW Computer Science, PLTW Engineering, and PLTW Biomedical Science STEM programs.

We work with companies and foundations across the U.S. to make these grants possible.

PLTW Launch

Caterpillar Foundation understands the importance of equipping individuals and communities with the skills, resources and services they need to thrive in our changing world. Investments in workforce readiness and STEM aim to create human infrastructure through an empowered, prepared and skilled workforce. 

Caterpillar Foundation has worked with PLTW to expand access to STEM education. Through this collaboration, Caterpillar Foundation is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

: PLTW Launch

: New Program

The Aflac Charitable Fund Competitive Grant supports local nonprofit organizations in South Carolina, focusing on health and education. Priority is given to programs aiding pediatric cancer patients and their families, as well as life skills initiatives. Organizations must comply with state regulations and can only submit one application per cycle. Previous applicants can reapply in future cycles, but declined applications do not carry over automatically. This initiative is managed by the Central Carolina Community Foundation.

Disease Prevention and Chronic Disease Management

Hospital Disease Prevention

• Support critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals as designated by CMS in the development, implementation, and monitoring of chronic disease management programs coordinated by or located in the relevant CAHs and rural hospitals as a means to improve patient outcomes and promote population health initiatives in rural communities.
• Participating hospitals are expected to identify local health priorities using resources such as Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) or county I-PLANs, which contain data on chronic disease prevalence and high-risk populations.
• Partnership with the facility’s local health department is expected.

Overall Goals of Disease Prevention Grant

Improve patient health outcomes and quality of life through better disease control

Reduce healthcare costs via decreased utilization of high-cost services

Increase access to preventive services in community settings

Empower patients through education and self-management support

Establish sustainable healthcare delivery models aligned with national benchmarks such as Healthy People 2030

Support the identified needs of each region/identified populations

Reduce redundancy

The CDBG Planning Grant - Economic Development Plan, administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, supports local governments in developing strategic plans for long-term economic growth. This grant utilizes Community Development Block Grant funding to facilitate comprehensive planning efforts that address community needs, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible applicants include counties and cities, promoting collaborative initiatives to enhance economic resilience.

The Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation Grant supports programs for low-income infants, toddlers, and preschoolers transitioning to kindergarten, emphasizing quality improvement and service expansion in high-need neighborhoods. The Foundation aims to build a robust network of education, health, and social services for children from birth through college. With an annual grant budget of approximately $2 million, it prioritizes local organizations in New York City while focusing on high-poverty areas and community-driven strategies.

The Arts Performance and Exhibition Spaces (APEX) Grant supports arts and culture nonprofits in the Bay Area, offering flexible funding for operations and artist compensation. Grants range from $10,000 to $15,000, aimed at organizations with budgets between $500,000 and $2 million. The program prioritizes diverse artistic expressions and supports historically marginalized groups. Applications are due annually by January 15, with letters of inquiry due by December 1, promoting the production of new works by local artists.