Best Unrestricted Grants for Nonprofits

The Paradise for Good Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, provides financial support ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 for initiatives that enhance the lives of local residents. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and faith-based organizations serving the Florida Keys. The foundation seeks projects aligned with its strategic vision, addressing community needs with measurable outcomes, and demonstrating sustainability beyond the grant period.

The Comprehensive Cancer Control Program NOFA, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance cancer prevention and screening services through grants awarded to various organizations. This initiative supports outreach and education across cancer care, including primary prevention, early detection, survivorship, and palliative care. Eligible applicants include county governments, tribal entities, educational institutions, hospitals, and non-profits, emphasizing community health promotion and policy change strategies.

The Immunization Program NOFA, administered by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance immunization rates across the state. This initiative supports local and state efforts to provide immunization services, particularly in at-risk and low socioeconomic communities. Eligible applicants include municipal and county governments, recognized Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations with relevant experience. The program prioritizes outreach and education in diverse settings to ensure public health and safety.

The MI Volunteer Fire Assistance program aids rural fire departments in obtaining essential firefighting equipment. It targets communities with populations of 10,000 or less, ensuring they have the necessary resources to protect publicly-owned forested lands. Applicants must fulfill a 50/50 matching grant requirement and be registered with the State Fire Marshall's office. Projects focused on personal protection gear and foam equipment are prioritized, promoting safety for both firefighters and the communities they serve.

The New Jersey Emergency Medical Shock Trauma Air Rescue (JEMSTAR) program, overseen by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance public health response through a dedicated helicopter service. This initiative serves both residents and visitors, ensuring timely medical assistance across the state. To qualify for funding, applicants must be established helicopter or communication centers in good financial standing. This program addresses critical healthcare needs and reinforces New Jersey's emergency medical services framework.

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties. In 2025, more than $1,000,000 was awarded to local students to help them achieve their educational dreams.

The Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to help students who have permanent residence in Carroll County, Ohio or had a permanent residence on the date they began their post high school education.

The State Grants for the Sexual Assault Program, administered by the North Carolina Council for Women & Youth Involvement, offer vital funding to eligible NC agencies dedicated to combating domestic violence and sexual assault. These grants are supported by various state and federal funds, ensuring that organizations can provide crucial services to those affected. The program aims to enhance support systems and foster community resilience against violence, thereby promoting safety and well-being for all.

The Joyce Foundation's Journalism Grants support independent, nonpartisan reporting to address critical issues in the Great Lakes region. By investing in high-quality journalism, the Foundation aims to promote informed decision-making and strengthen community cohesion. Eligible applicants include nonprofit journalism organizations and projects that enhance local news and support early career journalists, particularly those from diverse backgrounds. The application process requires advance planning, with funding decisions made quarterly.

The Boating Access Grant Program, managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, aims to enhance recreational boating access across California's waterways. This program funds various projects, including the construction of access facilities, amenities for boaters, and educational outreach. Grants cover up to 75% of project costs, requiring at least 25% funding from non-Federal sources. Eligible projects include ADA-compliant facilities, launching areas for non-motorized boats, and maintenance of existing boating access.

The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants support music education initiatives in Illinois, primarily benefiting nonprofit organizations. Grants are awarded for specific projects, emphasizing collaboration and diverse funding, with a preference for local organizations. Applicants can reapply in subsequent cycles if not funded. The foundation prioritizes impactful projects that address unmet needs in music education, while ensuring that funds are not used for religious purposes, advertising, or political campaigns.

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley 

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals through the establishment of charitable funds that support the needs of Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties. With over $100 million in assets, CFHV manages nearly 600 charitable funds and has distributed more than $777 million in grants and scholarships since January 2000. We lead initiatives to address urgent community needs such as food insecurity and educational challenges, offering both immediate relief and long-term support.

Acacio “Roger” Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship

Established by the Rodrigues family, in memory of Acacio “Roger” Rodrigues, scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate who reside in Dutchess, Putnam or Westchester County, New York or Fairfield County, Connecticut and who plan to study in a field which will lead to a career in the building/construction industry. These fields include but are not limited to engineering, construction management, electrical construction technology, plumbing and heating, welding and fabrication, etc. The scholarships will be awarded to individuals who are or will be full time students at any accredited vocational school, college or university in the United States.

Renewable for up to three additional years and payable to the school.

Current High School

Any high school in Dutchess, Putnam or Westchester County, New York or Fairfield County, Connecticut

The Phoebe Apperson Hearst Awards honor excellence in family engagement by recognizing PTAs that achieve top rankings through the National PTA School of Excellence program. These awards celebrate PTAs that effectively engage families in student success and school improvement initiatives. By participating, PTAs can develop best practices, create inclusive communities, attract action-oriented members, and gain national recognition as leaders in building strong family-school partnerships.

The HCF: Health Services Endowment Fund Grant aims to support health services and education in Southwest Ohio. Established in 1998, this charitable fund assists organizations addressing health needs in the Hamilton community. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, with a focus on local services. The fund prioritizes projects that benefit area residents and encourages collaboration among agencies. For further inquiries, contact the Hamilton Community Foundation.

About Us

As the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, we partner with people who want to improve their communities and make the world better. We work together to identify and respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, help those in need, and leave a lasting impact.

Scholarship

Each year, Innovia awards over $500,000 in scholarships to deserving students like you who are college-bound or pursuing vocational or technical training. Single scholarship awards range between $500 and $10,000.

Willard and Patricia Hennings Scholarship

The scholarship is open to any graduating senior or graduate of Lind-Ritzville, Washtucna, Connell, or Kahlotus High Schools. Homeschooled students from the region of the listed high schools are also eligible to apply. The scholarship may be applied to all levels of post-secondary education, including 2- and 4-year college and technical/vocational schools, with full-time enrollment status required. Financial need, academic excellence, and evidence of good personal character are considered.

Previous recipients of this award are eligible to reapply provided they have maintained a minimum 3.2 college GPA and are enrolled full-time.

The Linda Neville Trust Grant provides funding to charitable organizations that support services for the blind and visually impaired in Kentucky. This private foundation, administered by JPMorgan, focuses on health and medical research as well as human and social services. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, as individual applications are not accepted. For more details, please refer to the foundation's website.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Opal M. Huffman Charitable Trust

Opal M. Huffman, a long time resident of Bates County, Missouri, established the Opal M. Huffman Charitable Trust for the purpose of providing scholarships to residents of Adrian and Butler, Missouri communities.

$2,500 for the fall semester; may be renewed for $1,000 for the spring semester if all criteria are met.

To be eligible for renewal, the recipient must:

• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.5
• Be enrolled as a full time student by the standards of the institution in which you are enrolled
• Provide your past semester transcript and a copy of your upcoming class schedule.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Mel Brown Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide post-secondary scholarships to graduating seniors from Chillicothe High School, in Chillicothe, Missouri, or Gardner Edgerton High School, in Gardner Kansas, who were members of the golf team and who plan to continue their education at a two-year or four-year college or university or at a technical school.

The type and amount of aid may include, but is not necessarily limited to a non-renewable $1,000 scholarship for a female student and a non-renewable $1,000 scholarship for a male student meeting the criteria above to be used for tuition, fees, room and board, textbooks and/or required course-related materials. Scholarship assistance will generally be disbursed in equal payments (e.g., one-half in the fall semester and one-half in the spring semester), as long as the recipient provides proof of full-time enrollment.

The Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports music education in Raleigh County. Established with a $1.1 million seed gift, the fund currently has $1,000 available for projects or programs that must be completed by February 28, 2026. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and public institutions dedicated to advancing music education, ensuring the continuation of cultural enrichment in the community.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Mary J. Weber Memorial Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Mary J. Weber Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to high school graduates who intend to further their education at a two-year or four-year college or university or trade/technical school. Preference will be given to graduates of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and Andale High School in Andale, Kansas. The Fund is established in memory of Mary J. Weber, a 1960 graduate of Andale High School.

Scholarships are not automatically renewable, however scholarship recipients may re-apply in years after their initial receipt of the scholarship.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Marvin Brooks Educational Fund

The Marvin Brooks Educational Fund continues Marvin Brooks’ dream of compassionate service to others through education. He devoted his life to education as a teacher, principal and leader in the Kansas City School District. The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools in Jackson County, Missouri, who intend to further their education at a two-year or four-year college or university or technical school.

Scholarships will be supplemental for students who have already earned other scholarships.

The scholarship is renewable provided students reapply annually, continue to attend classes and demonstrate academic progress on their transcripts.

PLTW Launch offers a rolling grant for schools across the U.S. to implement the PLTW Launch program for the upcoming academic year. All schools, especially those serving low-income and minority populations, are encouraged to apply. The grant covers participation and training fees, with requirements to implement multiple PLTW modules over time. This initiative aims to enhance STEM education, ensuring diverse access to innovative learning opportunities.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology Fund

The Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology Fund provides an annual scholarship to a graduating female high school senior or returning female college student who intends to further their education at a two-year or four-year college or university or at a vocational or technical school who share Kris Paper’s love of technology and will be seeking a degree in a technology related field.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Kilgore Family Pancreatic Cancer Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide post-secondary scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools in the Greater Kansas City area who have personally been affected by pancreatic cancer and who plan to continue their education at a two-year or four-year college or university or at a technical school.

The CIRI Foundation offers the Career Technical Education Scholarship to support Alaska Native beneficiaries pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship provides up to $9,000 per year for educational expenses, including tuition and required supplies. Eligible applicants must be CIRI original shareholders or descendants, possess a high school diploma or GED, and maintain a minimum GPA. The foundation aims to promote self-sufficiency and the cultural legacy of Alaska Natives through education.

The Community Facilities Grant Program in Louisiana provides crucial funding for the development of essential community facilities in rural areas. Eligible projects include healthcare, public safety, educational, and utility services, as well as community support systems. The program supports rural communities with populations up to 20,000, offering varying levels of grant assistance based on income criteria. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life in underserved areas, ensuring access to vital services and resources.

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.

The Youth Sports- Salina Youth Baseball Fund Grant, established in 2000 by Larry Britegam, aims to support children in Saline County, KS who wish to participate in baseball but face financial barriers. Grants are available for individual players covering costs such as registration, uniforms, and equipment. Preference is given to players qualifying for free or reduced lunches. The fund is sustained by generous donations, ensuring continued support for youth baseball each year.