Human Services Grant Program - Fall Cycle is a grant from the Inasmuch Foundation that funds nonprofits working to strengthen individuals and families in Oklahoma through social services and basic human needs support. The Inasmuch Foundation champions community enhancement, education, human services, and journalism to improve quality of life for Oklahomans. Awards range from $25,000 to $100,000, with a Fall 2025 cycle awarding $5.79 million to 43 nonprofits. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits or organizations with fiscal sponsors serving Central Oklahoma. The application deadline for the most recent cycle is August 15, 2026. Applicants can apply through the foundation's Grants Portal.

Sponsorships is a funding opportunity from the Inasmuch Foundation that provides financial support for community events and initiatives in Central Oklahoma aligned with the foundation's mission. Unlike the foundation's standard grant cycles, sponsorship requests are event-specific and must be submitted at least three months before the event through the foundation's online grant portal. Organizations may submit one sponsorship request and one grant request per 12-month period. The foundation prioritizes Community Enhancement, Education, Human Services, and Journalism. Sponsorship requests are submitted separately from grant applications. The foundation's open grant cycles have deadlines of February 15 and August 15; the August 15, 2026 deadline applies to the fall 2026 cycle.

The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.

Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.

The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.