2026 Grant Cycle - Advancing Sustained Economic Mobility for ALICE Households

2026 Grant Cycle - Economic Mobility, Housing Stability, and Access to Child Care is sponsored by United Way of Greater Cleveland. This investment strategy focuses on advancing sustained economic mobility for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) households by strengthening income, housing stability, and access to child care in Greater Cleveland.

Community Rewards Giving Program is a grant from the Nusenda Foundation that strengthens communities across New Mexico by supporting nonprofits and public schools working to improve people's lives. The program is the Foundation's primary giving vehicle and awards grants of $2,500 to $15,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools serving New Mexico communities. Applications for the most recent cycle closed March 31, 2026. The Nusenda Foundation's giving philosophy emphasizes community-driven impact aligned with the credit union's values of shared purpose and collective well-being.

The Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program 2026 includes a dedicated grant topic for artificial intelligence in cell culture media and process development, offering up to EUR 150,000 per year for up to 3 years. The program accelerates innovation through collaborative research, early engagement with industry experts, and translation of novel ideas into practical solutions. In 2026, priority areas also include in-vitro models for neuroinflammatory diseases (EUR 250,000/year for 2 years) and innovative approaches to contaminated materials remediation (EUR 150,000/year for 2 years). The two-stage application process begins with non-confidential submissions, followed by deep-dive workshops where finalists collaborate with Merck scientists and managers to jointly optimize proposals. The AI-specific grant focuses on applying machine learning and AI to optimize cell culture media formulation, bioprocess parameter optimization, and manufacturing quality control.

Connecticut Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DEMHS). The 2026 State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is a competitive state grant program for 501(c)(3) organizations that are at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack. Eligible applicants must own the building(s) seeking funding at the time of application and throughout the project.