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2026 Grants is sponsored by Women United (in partnership with United Way of Greater Charlottesville). The 2026 Grants program from Women United, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville, funds nonprofit organizations providing direct services to women and children in the Greater Charlottesville and Albemarle region of Virginia.
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Women United Accepting Grant Applications for Local Nonprofits Supporting Women and Children - United Way Vote for the 2026 Caring for Community Awards by August 30. Women United Accepting Grant Applications for Local Nonprofits Supporting Women and Children Nonprofit organizations throughout the Greater Charlottesville and Albemarle region that directly support women and children should apply for a Women United grant by March 1!
Women United is excited to announce that t he application for its 2026 Grants cycle is now open! These grants aim to uplift local organizations doing outstanding work supporting women and children throughout the Greater Charlottesville and Albemarle region. Please note a Gmail account is required in order to apply.
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits whose services directly benefit women and children in our communities. Through last year’s grant cycle, Women United awarded $60,000 to ten local organizations uplifting women and children throughout the Greater Charlottesville area.
Women United will award grants ranging from $2,500 – $10,000 based on several criteria including the total grant funds that are available, the volume of applications, applicants’ demonstration of funding need, and applicants’ demonstration of ability to appropriately steward grant funds. Please see below for more details on the application and eligibility.
Eligible Organizations Should Apply By March 1 Women United encourages any organization meeting the following eligibility requirements to apply for this year’s grants cycle: You are a 501(c)(3) organization (or have a demonstrable nonprofit fiscal agent) in existence for a minimum of two years.
Your organization serves women and children in Charlottesville and/or the Virginia counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, or Orange. Please note: you may serve other populations in addition to women or children. You have not received a grant from Women United (previously Women United in Philanthropy) for the past two years (2024 or 2025).
Last year, Women United launched a revised and simplified online form for grant applicants and received positive feedback about its ease of use–we are excited to continue using the same application this year! If you have any questions about this application or the process, please email WomenUnited@UnitedWayCville. org Applications and all corresponding documents must be submitted via the application form by midnight on Sunday, March 1.
Grants will be delivered to recipients in May, with more details to come. All grant funding will be unrestricted. Women United is a collective giving circle of local women who care about making their community a better place and who believe in that women have the power to create positive change when they join together.
It operates in partnership with United Way of Greater Charlottesville, with the collective goals of uplifting local families and making a positive impact on our communities through grantmaking, advocacy, awareness-building, and philanthropy. Do you want to be a part of initiatives like the 2026 grants? Consider becoming a member today!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (or those with a nonprofit fiscal agent) with at least 2 years in existence that provide direct service to women and/or children in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, or O…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 1, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
2026 Grants is funded by Women United (in partnership with United Way of Greater Charlottesville). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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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.
Innovation Grant is a grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations in Louisiana developing innovative, health-focused programs that improve the wellness and well-being of Louisianians. The foundation prioritizes creative approaches to addressing health disparities and improving access to health services for underserved populations. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Louisiana. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000, with project eligibility and scope evaluated through a Letter of Intent (LOI) submission process. As of 2025, LOI submissions are completed through the lablue.smartsimple.com portal. The deadline for the most recent cycle was March 1, 2026.
The Gates Foundation committed at least $1 billion over two years to equitable AI alongside its 10th Goalkeepers Report — 40% education, 40% health, 10% agriculture, 10% digital infrastructure. Five days later, 60 organizations signed a five-year goal to reach 3.4 billion speakers of underrepresented languages. Here is how implementing nonprofits should read both.
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