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This listing may be outdated.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 grantsJoe C Davis Operational Grant is sponsored by Joe C Davis Foundation. This grant provides unrestricted operational support to nonprofits in the Nashville area that demonstrate strong leadership and positive outcomes.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Joe C Davis Foundation” 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 Process – Joe C. Davis Foundation The Foundation provides both Operational and Transformational Grants in the Nashville, Tennessee area, and its primary areas of focus are: Community and Social Services Agencies can inquire about a grant application after reviewing our grants overview page and the guidelines below. Apply for an Operational Grant Apply for a Transformational Grant The Joe C.
Davis Foundation’s Operating Grant portfolio provides unrestricted operating support to well-run, community-anchored nonprofits. The Foundation prioritizes organizations with strong leadership, financial discipline, and proven outcomes that provide accessible, affordable services to low-income and vulnerable populations.
Through a focus on children and youth, health, and social services, this portfolio helps individuals and families stabilize, strengthen, and achieve long-term success – honoring Mr. Davis’s intent to provide opportunity for motivated individuals to build better lives. The application process differs depending on whether your organization is new/returning or an existing partner.
New and Returning Applicants New or Returning applicants are organizations that have not received operational funding from JCDF within the past 3 years. Agencies meeting the Grants eligibility requirements may submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) to be considered for operational support to be awarded in the following calendar year . Example: An LOI submitted in 2026 is for potential funding in 2027.
Statement of Financial Need Problem Statement, Theory of Change, and Organizational Solution Current Fiscal Year Organizational Budget LOI Application Window: The LOI application opens on June 1 and is due by September 30 . The LOI must be submitted through the Joe C. Davis Foundation’s Online Grant Management System .
Once logged in, agencies can access and complete the “Letter of Interest – Operational Grant Cycle” application from their homepage. If your organization does not have an active account in the system, use the link above to create a new account. After submission, next steps may include a phone call and/or site visit with Foundation staff.
All LOI decisions will be shared by December 1, including next steps for organizations moving forward to the full application for the following year. Email Megan McGuire for LOI or portal assistance. Existing Partners are agencies currently receiving operational funding from JCDF.
Foundation staff will email application instructions to your organization’s primary contact by December 1 . Applications are due January 30 and can be accessed through your account in the Foundation’s Online Grant Management System . For access-related questions, and/or if your agency’s contact person has changed, please email Megan McGuire .
The Foundation awards one-time grants to advance major capacity-building initiatives, expand organizational impact, or support capital projects. Transformational grants are typically awarded to organizations with a strong track record, demonstrated financial stability, and alignment with the Foundation’s priorities.
Public Information Sessions The Foundation hosts public information sessions to help organizations better understand the Transformational Grant portfolio and assess whether their proposed project may be a good fit. Foundation staff will share an overview of portfolio priorities, eligibility criteria, the types of initiatives considered transformational, and the application process.
These sessions are intended to be informative and interactive, offering space for questions and conversation with Foundation staff. Attendance is not required and does not impact an organization’s eligibility or consideration for funding. All sessions will cover the same content—there is no need to attend more than one.
June 10, 2026 at 2:00 p. m. CT – Register Here June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.
m. CT – Register Here Pre-Application Meeting: June 1 – July 15 All interested applicants should email Megan McGuire to discuss a potential proposal. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to share a brief one-pager or LOI prior to the call.
Application Due: August 1 Following the pre-application meeting, organizations that meet the criteria may be asked to submit a full application, due August 1. For questions about Transformational Grants or the application process, email Megan McGuire .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in the Nashville area focused on education, healthcare, and social services, especially those serving low-income and vulnerable populations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Unspecified 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.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.
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.