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Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.
US $2,500 - US $25,000
Ausherman Family Foundation: Capacity Building Grant
Rolling deadline
The Ausherman Family Foundation's Capacity Building Grant aims to enhance the effectiveness of nonprofits in Frederick County, Maryland. This grant supports various activities including strategic planning, leadership development, and technology improvements, ultimately strengthening organizations' capabilities. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities located in Frederick County with a commitment to expanding their operations. The foundation prioritizes funding for initiatives benefiting children, families, health services, arts, and community development.
Ausherman Family Foundation Inc
US $1,000 - US $10,000
BNSF Railway Foundation Grant Program
Rolling deadline
The BNSF Railway Foundation provides grants to enhance community quality of life across 28 states, focusing on educational, cultural, and social service initiatives. With over $150 million contributed since 2000, the foundation emphasizes projects with strong local engagement and BNSF employee involvement. Eligible organizations include public charities, local governments, and tribal governments, while ineligible entities encompass religious organizations and those with discriminatory practices. Priority is given to environmental, health, and cultural projects.
BNSF Foundation
Unspecified amount
Del Mar Foundation Grant
Rolling deadline
The Del Mar Foundation Grant supports community projects that enhance civic pride, preserve open space, and promote cultural activities in Del Mar. Nonprofit organizations can apply for funding to support initiatives like beach improvements and community events. The Foundation encourages applications year-round, with no minimum grant amount, though individual grants cannot exceed 25% of the annual budget. Preference is given to projects directly benefiting the Del Mar community, ensuring a focus on local engagement and sustainability.
Del Mar Foundation
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US $500 - US $5,000
Windward Youth Leadership Grant
Rolling deadline
The Windward Youth Leadership Grant empowers youth in Windward Oahu to engage in community service projects that foster leadership skills and community pride. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 support initiatives that benefit groups or organizations, ensuring that projects are youth-driven. Eligible applicants include youth groups and nonprofit organizations, with the aim of encouraging creativity and growth in their service efforts. This program emphasizes the importance of planning, execution, and youth leadership in making a positive impact.
Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Unspecified amount
Perry County CF: Community Good Grants Program
Applications due Jul 9, 2026
The Perry County CF: Community Good Grants Program, administered by the Community Foundation Alliance, Inc., supports local nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies. This program seeks to enhance community well-being through funding in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth development. Organizations eligible for funding include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and projects that address community needs. By fostering diverse initiatives, the program aims to strengthen Perry County's cultural and civic landscape.
Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
Up to US $5,000
Daviess County Community Foundation: Community Good Grants Program
Applications due Aug 21, 2026
The Daviess County Community Foundation, established in 1993, offers Community Good Grants to support nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in Daviess County, Indiana. This program aims to enhance community well-being across various areas, including arts, education, health, and environment. It encourages charitable projects that address local needs, fostering civic engagement and philanthropy. Through partnerships and fiscal sponsorships, the foundation aims to make meaningful impacts for generations to come.
Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
US $5,000
Avion Takes Action
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Avion Takes Action, a charitable fund by Avion Solutions Inc, empowers community organizations by providing grants to support various quality-of-life initiatives. With a focus on basic needs, education, healthcare, environment, and veterans, the fund has awarded over $250,000 in grants over three years. Eligible non-profits can apply for a minimum of six $5,000 grants every six months, ensuring impactful contributions to local communities where Avion employees live.
Avion Solutions Inc
Up to US $10,000
TFEC Community Impact Grants
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
The Greater Harrisburg Foundation Upstream Grant aims to foster community improvement by funding innovative projects that address systemic issues at their source. This grant supports nonprofit organizations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties, allowing them to implement creative solutions in areas such as education, health, and environmental stewardship. By focusing on upstream interventions, the foundation encourages a proactive approach to social change, ultimately enhancing community resilience and well-being.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Marathon County: Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Grants
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
The Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation, established in 1977, focuses on enhancing the character and service of youth in Wausau through grants. It supports projects that foster growth in physical, social, and intellectual areas, as well as civic improvements. The foundation has awarded over $1 million to various organizations, continuing its mission through a donor advised fund managed by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, which reviews applications biannually.
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Up to US $60,000
RedRover Relief Safe Housing Grants
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
RedRover Relief Safe Housing Grants provide vital support for domestic violence survivors by enabling them to keep their pets safe during challenging times. With grants up to $60,000, nonprofit organizations can create or enhance programs that offer shelter for pets, foster care, and veterinary services. This initiative fosters collaboration between domestic violence and animal organizations, ensuring comprehensive community support. By addressing the unique needs of families, these grants promote safety and well-being for both humans and their beloved pets.
RedRover
Unspecified amount
The Young Family Foundation Grant
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
The Young Family Foundation Grant supports higher education by providing scholarships to graduates of specific Texas high schools. It also funds youth activities and community projects through local organizations. The Foundation seeks to promote goodwill by assisting various charitable initiatives and aims to ensure that applicants are qualified, tax-exempt entities committed to benefiting the community. This grant fosters educational and social development within the YK Communications service area.
Young Family Foundation
Up to US $35,000
New Hampshire Conservation Grant Program
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
The New Hampshire Conservation Grant Program, managed by the State Conservation Committee, provides competitive grants for projects aimed at protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources. Focus areas include water quality, wildlife habitat, soil conservation, and land protection. Eligible applicants include municipalities, nonprofits, and schools. Projects should be completed within two years and do not require matching funds, although additional financial contributions may strengthen applications.
New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
Unspecified amount
Holle Family Foundation Grant
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
The Holle Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofits in central Alabama that address societal needs, promote leadership, and celebrate culture. It aims to empower vulnerable populations, foster youth leadership through service, and enhance community appreciation of art and history. Grants are focused on specific needs such as educational opportunities and physical improvements for nonprofits. The Foundation prioritizes innovative solutions to community challenges and looks for measurable impacts from its funding.
Holle Family Foundation
US $3,000 - US $5,000
The NRA Foundation: Florida Grants
Applications due Oct 22, 2026
The NRA Foundation supports the future of shooting sports through grants that fund educational and public service programs. Eligible organizations include IRS-recognized entities and government agencies, while applicants must not discriminate based on protected classes. Grants cannot be used for administrative costs or projects requiring NRA membership. The Foundation emphasizes public benefit in funded projects, fostering community engagement and safety in shooting sports.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Unspecified amount
The NRA Foundation: North Carolina – East NCE Grants
Applications due Nov 4, 2026
The NRA Foundation: North Carolina – East NCE Grants provides funding to support charitable purposes as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3). Eligible organizations must possess a Federal Employer Identification Number and can include IRS-recognized entities or state-recognized nonprofits. The Foundation aims to promote firearms safety, educate the public about firearms, and support related activities. Ineligible organizations include labor groups and private businesses. Grant requests must demonstrate public benefit and align with the Foundation's mission.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Unspecified amount
The NRA Foundation: North Carolina – West NCW Grants
Applications due Nov 4, 2026
The NRA Foundation: North Carolina – West NCW Grants provide funding to support charitable purposes as defined by the IRS under section 501(c)(3). Eligible applicants include recognized nonprofits, government entities, and organizations that can demonstrate a public benefit. The grants aim to promote firearms safety, educate the public about firearms, and support competitive shooting activities. Ineligible organizations include labor groups and private businesses, and the funding cannot be used for deficit financing or administrative costs.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
US $3,000 - US $5,000
The NRA Foundation: Arizona Grants
Applications due Nov 12, 2026
The NRA Foundation: Arizona Grants provide funding to organizations that promote firearms safety, education, and shooting sports in accordance with IRS regulations. Eligible entities include 501(c)(3) organizations, government bodies, and state-recognized nonprofits. The Foundation supports projects that deliver public benefits and advance charitable purposes but excludes funding for commercial ventures, administrative costs, and fundraising activities. Grant requests must align with the Foundation's mission to enhance community engagement and safety in shooting sports.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
US $3,000 - US $5,000
NRA Foundation State Fund Grant: Alaska
Applications due Nov 25, 2026
The NRA Foundation State Fund Grant in Alaska aims to promote firearms safety, shooting sports, and hunting education. It is designed to support charitable projects that align with the foundation's mission, including educational initiatives and research on firearms safety. Eligible applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) entities or governmental organizations, ensuring that funds are directed towards public benefit activities. Ineligible projects include those seeking deficit financing or associated with commercial ventures.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
US $3,000 - US $5,000
The NRA Foundation: Illinois Grants
Applications due Dec 3, 2026
The NRA Foundation provides funding for charitable purposes as defined under IRS section 501(c)(3). Eligible organizations include government entities and IRS-recognized nonprofits. Grant requests must align with the Foundation's mission, which promotes firearms safety, education, and research. Ineligible organizations include labor unions and private businesses. The Foundation aims to support programs that enhance public benefit, particularly in the shooting sports and related educational activities.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Unspecified amount
Perot-Fiero Foundation Fund
Applications due Dec 15, 2026
The Perot-Fiero Foundation Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, aims to enhance community welfare by supporting 501(c)(3) organizations and churches in Macon-Bibb County. Focus areas include tutoring, meal programs, transportation, and assistance for the physically or mentally disabled. With a total of approximately $40,000 available per grant cycle, the fund seeks to empower local organizations committed to fostering strong, thriving communities through targeted philanthropic efforts.
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Up to US $40,000
HC Rally Grant
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
The Hill Country Rally Grant aims to support children in need within the Texas Hill Country by redistributing funds to 501(c)3 organizations or directly assisting youth. Through its annual event, the foundation raises awareness and meets essential needs for kids, including education, healthcare, and recreational opportunities. The grant prioritizes support for organizations helping vulnerable children while maintaining a commitment to renewal grants for ongoing projects that show significant progress towards their goals.
Hill Country Rally for Kids
Unspecified amount
CF: Challenge Grants
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
The Champlin Foundation offers Challenge Grants to Rhode Island-based nonprofits to leverage funding for matching donations. These grants are limited and require organizations to discuss their plans with the Foundation before submitting formal requests. Since its inception in 1932, the Foundation has invested nearly $725 million in capital projects, enhancing various sectors such as healthcare, education, and the arts, while fostering community engagement and supporting marginalized populations.
The Champlin Foundation
Approximately US $2,000
Leona Gruber Trust Grant
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
The Leona Gruber Trust Grant aims to support charitable organizations in Lehigh County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, that provide significant benefits to humanity. Established by Leona Gruber's Last Will and Testament, this trust focuses on funding hospitals and educational institutions, with an average grant size of $2,000 and a commitment to help high-risk youth and local community programs. Eligibility requires organizations to be 501(c)(3) compliant.
Leona Gruber Trust
Unspecified amount
Conservation Innovation Award
Full proposal due Feb 10, 2027
The Conservation Innovation Award, presented by the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), honors exemplary efforts that advance soil, water, and natural resource conservation. Eligible candidates include organizations that align with SWCS's mission and demonstrate significant impacts in conservation practices. This award recognizes initiatives that enhance public understanding of conservation issues while fostering sustainable practices, aiming to inspire a broader community engagement in environmental stewardship.
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)
Approximately US $10,000
Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust Grant
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
The Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust, established in 1979, aims to enhance the quality of life in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It provides grants to educational, health-related, youth, and religious organizations that meet specific criteria. With an average grant size of $10,000 and around 20 grants awarded each year, the Trust prioritizes support for local public high schools, non-profit hospitals, and organizations focused on the welfare of mentally disabled children.
Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Zollner Foundation Grant
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
The Zollner Foundation Grant aims to support educational and charitable organizations in Fort Wayne, IN and Golden Beach, FL. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities, with preference given to local initiatives. The foundation prioritizes funding for education, health, and human services, while typically excluding liberal arts, fine arts, and certain religious organizations. Overall, the foundation seeks to enhance community well-being through targeted philanthropic efforts.
Zollner Foundation
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Grant Availability
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
800+ Scouting Organization Grants grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.
200+ Scouting Organization Grants over $25K in average grant size
100+ Scouting Organization Grants over $50K in average grant size
200+ Scouting Organization Grants supporting general operating expenses
700+ Scouting Organization Grants supporting programs / projects
2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Youth Services
800+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Youth Development & Leadership
Grant Deadline Distribution
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Scouting Organization grants?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Q1
29.3%
Q2
22.5%
Q3
27.1%
Q4
21.0%
Frequently asked questions
Nonprofit organizations eligible for scouting grants are committed to youth development and outdoor eduction. The type of programs eligible for scouting grants provide leadership training and conduct character-building activities. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and related youth-based organizations can receive funding as part of this initiative.
Grants in scouting 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.
Scouting grants serve to develop leadership abilities among youth. Programs that include teamwork and outdoor skills also have a high chance of receiving funding. Scouting donors aim to endorse programs that help participants develop essential skills. Service work and sustained educational development are sought-after skills that are also important to donors.
Funding for scouting grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $75 to a maximum of $5,012,500. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $8,500, while the average grant awarded is $81,604. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Popular donors for scouting include outdoor brands like REI and Patagonia offer funds to make the outdoors inclusive for everyone. Private foundations and local businesses also provide financial backing for scouting organizations that are looking to strengthen leadership and work-based skills.
There are over 700 grants available for scouting, totaling $60 million in award opportunities.
To secure grants for scouting initiatives, follow these important steps:
- Develop well-rounded proposals. Ensure your proposal includes scouting values such as leadership, community service, and outdoor education.
- Showcase youth development impactInclude measurable data on how your programs contribute to youth growth and skill-building.
- Form Community partnerships.Collaborating with local businesses, volunteer programs, and outdoor education groups will strengthen your proposal and increase program sustainability.
Need help writing a strong funding request? Follow our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
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