1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsAnnual deadline is October 15th; no year is specified on the page, so a full YYYY-MM-DD date cannot be confirmed.
Fund for Southern Communities Grant is sponsored by Fund for Southern Communities. This grant supports grassroots social change organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Fund for Southern Communities” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Application and Guidelines – Fund For Southern Communities The deadline to submit grants is October 15th. FSC can only award grants to organizations that are registered as a non–profit organization within their respective state (Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina). Organizations must also have 501(c)(3) tax status, or a Fiscal Agent; a limited number of 501(c)(4) organizations with a Fiscal Agent may be accepted.
Some things to consider before applying Is your organization working for long term social change? Is your total organizational budget $150,000 or less? Is your organization located and doing work in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina?
We do not fund direct services, social services or special events. If you fit these basic guidelines, your organization may be a good fit for the Fund for Southern Communities. The Fund for Southern Communities : Gives grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
Provides seed grants to new projects, or general or project support to small organizations (with a total organizational budget of $150,000 or less). Limits funding to once per 12 month period and for no more than three (3) times total, per organization. When special targeted funds are available, groups may be eligible for more than three (3) cycles of grants.
FSC should not be considered a long-term funding source.
The Fund for Southern Communities (FSC or the Fund) is a publicly supported foundation established in 1981 to provide grants to progressive grassroots social change organizations that: Work against discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, ethnic background or physical and mental disabilities; Stand for workers’ rights; Promote self-determination in low-income and disenfranchised areas; Promote and create non-traditional arts and media; Are located in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina; Are working for equitable distribution of economic and/or political power; Involving new people in social, economic or political change; Challenge anti or undemocratic systems with public education and organizing efforts; FSC does not fund direct social services.
Deadline dates are announced annually. Proposals and all attachments must be received no later than 5:00 p. m.
, on the deadline date to be considered for funding. Proposals should be mailed to: The Fund for Southern Communities 4153 – C Flat Shoals Parkway *Please note: Any proposals that are incomplete and/or submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding. If you have any questions regarding eligibility, preparation of the application, or the funding process, please call 404-371-8404 or write the Fund at grants@fundforsouth.
org. To download a copy of our Progress Report form, click here. To begin the application process please download this file and fill it out.
Download application here Download PROGRESS FORM here Board of Directors and Staff Application and Guidelines
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (or those with a fiscal agent) in Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina with total organizational budgets of $150,000 or less, working toward long-term social change. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The PRM Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Eastern and Southern Chad (Funding Opportunity SFOP0009475) from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration provides up to $2 million to fund humanitarian protection and assistance programs for refugees and asylum seekers in Chad. Funded programs must serve a participant base of at least 50 percent refugees and asylum seekers and must align with humanitarian protection and assistance or interim and durable solutions program areas. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, overseas-based NGOs with proof of registration, and international organizations. All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. Proposals are structured as cooperative agreements with substantial PRM involvement.
Greatest Needs Impact Fund (Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico) is sponsored by Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. This fund directs efforts to Lincoln and Otero counties, providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for people, animals, and places affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern New Mexico.
The Community Responsive Fund Grant, offered through a partnership between the Otto Bremer Trust and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), awards grants up to $75,000 to organizations addressing immediate community challenges. Focus areas include food, shelter, low-income healthcare clinics, disability services, and school-based mental health. This capacity building program supports organizations directly responding to urgent local needs across Greater Minnesota. The grant opens in early May and is part of a collaborative effort among six Minnesota Initiative Foundations, each serving different regions with their own timelines and guidelines aligned with Otto Bremer Trust goals.