Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek support that may benefit work in Puerto Rico. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are piloting new approaches or taking their missions in new directions, including efforts that intersect with physics-related research or applications in community or human services.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Science Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, child welfare, basic needs, or scientific endeavors in Puerto Rico and beyond can apply for grants up to US $15,000. Grants from Dan Paul Foundation help programs advancing children’s health, development, environmental responsibility, and support for underprivileged or refugee youth, which may include physics-related education or research benefiting young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants
Physics-focused social impact organizations in Puerto Rico can apply for grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supporting early-stage, scalable solutions for underserved communities. Eligible independent nonprofits and impact-first for-profits may receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support to grow innovative models in areas such as education, environment, or economic mobility.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Puerto Rico Social Service Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico addressing poverty, economic development, housing, legal services, or youth development can seek large-scale social service support from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. With a mission to strengthen opportunities for underserved people, it provides U.S. 501(c)(3)s with program, capital, or general support grants over US $100,000, favoring established, high-impact efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Puerto Rico Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Puerto Rico nonprofits and other charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative health. Focused on community well-being, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible applicants to support underserved populations and promote equitable care and education.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Organizations improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth, including those in Puerto Rico, can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Grants from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation are available to qualified entities in the U.S., India, and South Africa working within these focus areas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Assistive Technology Funding for MS Patients from Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Individuals with multiple sclerosis in Puerto Rico and across the U.S. can receive assistive technology support to improve daily living and independence. Multiple Sclerosis Foundation may locate, partially fund, or fully fund devices such as mobility aids, communication tools, home or vehicle modifications, and environmental control systems to support health, safety, and participation in work or education.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Inc
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities in Puerto Rico and other countries can apply for Roche’s Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program to support humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects. Eligible projects should be innovative, locally based where Roche affiliates operate, and offer opportunities to engage Roche expertise and employees in cultural, educational, or social activities.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can seek support for marginalized communities worldwide, including Puerto Rico. Grants from Semnani Family Foundation help fund healthcare access, women and children’s health, humanitarian aid, literacy, and social services for vulnerable populations in the U.S. and internationally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for Physics
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) educational, scientific, medical, or other charitable organizations can apply for the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust’s flexible program funding, with all funds used in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. Physics-focused nonprofits conducting scientific or educational work may be eligible if they meet IRS and applicable California tax-exemption requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Community Grants in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support to strengthen local programs. Focused on housing, jobs, and hunger, Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional sponsorships may benefit physics-related initiatives that contribute to broader economic and social progress.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Empresas Fonalledas Education and Health Grants in Puerto Rico
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico offering education, arts and culture, health, or women’s empowerment programs can seek funding to expand their services and community impact. Empresas Fonalledas, through the Mano Amiga Program, supports tutoring, early childhood, vocational and college access, chronic disease and autism initiatives, and safety and self-sufficiency programs for women.
Empresas Fonalledas
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Puerto Rico Programs
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
With a mission to advance education, social justice, health, and the arts, Cowles Charitable Trust provides Puerto Rico nonprofits with funding for program or general operating support. U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations, including those whose work intersects physics-related education or research, can apply for up to US $10,000, though primary priorities are Downstate New York and South Florida.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Education Grants in Puerto Rico
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting education, children, humanitarian needs, animals, environment, or arts can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Organizations in Puerto Rico working on educational or youth programs, including physics-related initiatives, may be eligible if they meet mission and budget requirements.
Hansen Family Foundation
Puerto Rico Storytelling Funding via Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Puerto Rico nonprofits and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness can access storytelling project funding through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation. Eligible 501(c)(3) wildlife conservation organizations may apply for more than US $50,000 to share their real-world impact through compelling media and narrative campaigns.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Puerto Rico Rehabilitation Research Funding via Encompass Health
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Health care researchers in Puerto Rico studying therapies in inpatient rehabilitation facilities or home health settings can access funding via Encompass Health. Grants up to US $50,000 support studies on neurological impairments, therapy effectiveness, and implementation science, with projects completed within 12 months and conducted under U.S. human subjects and IRB requirements.
Encompass Health Corporation
Humanitarian and Education Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can seek single-year funding for humanitarian aid, education, poverty relief, health, or related services from the Robinson Foundation. Groups in Puerto Rico working in these areas, including physics-related education or outreach, may be eligible if they meet the regional and charitable requirements.
Robinson Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety services in Puerto Rico can seek support for programmatic work. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures, TJX Foundation provides invitation-only grants after an eligibility questionnaire and letter of inquiry process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in Puerto Rico
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Puerto Rico nonprofits with grants for community-based programs, cultural institutions, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife efforts, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations, including those with physics-related education or community initiatives, can request US $1,000 - US $20,000, with semiannual review cycles.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Veteran Housing Funding from THDF II
Applications due Dec 12, 2026
Puerto Rico nonprofits developing permanent supportive housing can access funding through The Home Depot Foundation’s Veteran Housing Grants for new construction or rehabilitation serving low-income, honorably discharged veterans. 501(c)(3) organizations with substantial operating budgets, veteran-housing experience, and long-term ownership stakes may be eligible for US $100,000 - US $500,000 toward hard construction costs.
Thdf Ii Inc
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Puerto Rico Campus Greening Funding via Arbor Day Foundation
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Colleges and universities in Puerto Rico that want to expand campus greening and tree care programs can apply for National Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Higher Education recognition. Funding and support help institutions build campus forests, engage students in service-learning, and promote environmental stewardship, which may benefit physics departments with sustainability or outreach initiatives.
National Arbor Day Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Physics
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Physics-related 501(c)(3) organizations in Puerto Rico seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental initiatives can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Dr Scholl Foundation primarily funds U.S. applicants, with an annual cycle running from October 1 to March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
AARP Foundation Grants for Puerto Rico Communities
Applications due Mar 4, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) organizations and government entities in Puerto Rico can seek up to US $25,000 for projects benefiting residents age 50 and older. Focus areas include public spaces, transportation and mobility, housing options, digital connectivity, and community resilience, which may intersect with physics-related infrastructure or technology initiatives.
AARP Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Puerto Rico working on youth education, family services, hunger relief, or environmental stewardship can seek funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. Grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 support programs for underserved youth, including leadership development, housing support, food security, community gardens, and related community initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Film Preservation Funding from National Film Preservation Foundation
Pre proposal due May 8, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) nonprofit film archives in the U.S., including those in Puerto Rico, can seek $5,000 to $50,000 to preserve American avant-garde films through the Avant-Garde Masters Grants. Grants from National Film Preservation Foundation fund new laboratory work, creation of preservation elements, and public access copies of historically significant experimental films.
National Film Preservation Foundation
Community Partnership Funding from Mutual of America
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can receive national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors six exemplary partnerships each year, so Puerto Rico nonprofits engaged in collaborative physics-related or STEM community initiatives may be eligible.
Mutual Of America Foundation