2026 Grants (The Women's Fund of Essex County)

2026 General Grant Cycle is a grant from The Women's Fund of Essex County that funds Essex County nonprofit organizations addressing systemic social inequities impacting women and girls. All 2026 cycle grants are multi-year awards of ,000 each over three years, distributed through a competitive process to programs focused on economic empowerment, equitable healthcare access, equity and social justice, or other gender-specific needs. The fund prioritizes organizations with annual operating budgets under million and has granted .4 million to 328 programs over 23 years. Funded organizations are eligible for consideration only every three years; applicants must address racial or gender-based disparities faced by women and girls in Essex County.

Women's Fund of Essex County Support for Single Parents is a grant from The Women's Fund of Essex County that funds nonprofit organizations delivering gender-specific programs and services for at-risk women and girls in Essex County, New Jersey. Grants are awarded annually to results-oriented organizations demonstrating success in positively impacting women's and girls' lives and addressing systemic inequality. By pooling donor contributions, the foundation increases the breadth and depth of impact across a broad range of issues specific to Essex County. Nonprofit organizations focused on women and girls in Essex County are eligible.

Grants for Women & Girls is sponsored by The Women's Fund of Essex County. The Women's Fund of Essex County awards multi-year grants to nonprofit organizations focused on gender-specific programs and services for at-risk women and girls in Essex County, Massachusetts. Funding priorities include economic empowerment, health and well-being, equity and social justice, academic achievement, and leadership development. Organizations with annual operating budgets under $5.0 million are prioritized.

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.