Hamilton County Community Foundation Competitive Grants is an annual grant from the Central Indiana Community Foundation that provides unrestricted organizational support to nonprofits serving Hamilton County, Indiana. Grounded in a trust-based approach, organizations can request up to $50,000. The application deadline is July 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities with an EIN serving Hamilton County residents. Grants are not made to organizations or projects that discriminate based on protected characteristics, to political campaigns, for debt retirement, or to organizations with an open grant through the Foundation. Fiscal sponsorships are accepted with prior approval.

HCF's Fund Finding Program - Kids Unplugged Grants is a grant from the Hamilton Community Foundation that funds community projects promoting outdoor play and nature connection for children in the Hamilton, Ontario area. The Open Grants program pools multiple HCF funds into a single opportunity, with $265,000 total available for distribution. Applications open March 2, 2026, with a deadline of May 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eligible applicants are registered charities and nonprofits serving Hamilton-area communities. Organizations with needs that do not fit open call criteria may contact grants@hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca for potential donor-matching opportunities.

The Higher Learning Grants program is a funding initiative from the Mellon Foundation that supports institutions of higher education and scholars working to advance humanistic study, broaden opportunities in the humanities, and deepen public understanding of American history and culture. Mellon funds academic research, curricular development, extracurricular programming, internships, and community partnerships at a range of institutions including rural universities, tribal colleges, and HBCUs. The Foundation also supports humanities projects beyond campus settings that elevate underrepresented perspectives and expand public appreciation of the liberal arts. Mellon primarily makes grants through invitations, with staff proactively identifying and cultivating relationships with innovative organizations and scholars before extending funding invitations. Programs include the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, which creates pathways to the U.S. academy for underrepresented students.

Ohio History Fund Grants is a grant from the Ohio History Connection that funds history-focused projects across Ohio in three categories: Bricks and Mortar (facility improvements), Organizational Development (capacity building), and Programs and Collections (programming and collections care). All grants are competitive and require matching funds, goods, or services from recipients. Expert reviewers from Ohio history organizations evaluate applications through a three-stage process running September through February. Eligible applicants are Ohio-based historical organizations, museums, and cultural institutions. Applications are submitted through an online portal. Ohio History Fund grants support professional standards and best practices, with detailed guidelines specifying eligibility requirements, project categories, and evaluation criteria.