Highmark BluePrints for the Community Small Grant is a grant from the Highmark Delaware Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations and community-benefit government agencies serving Delaware residents. The program supports projects addressing health and wellness, community enrichment, and social needs for underserved populations in Delaware. Awards of up to $50,000 are available to incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible government agencies including libraries, parks, and public school districts. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a clear community benefit focus and a track record of effective programming. The 2026 application deadline was April 9, 2026. Highmark BluePrints grants are intended to support organizations making meaningful, measurable contributions to community health and quality of life in Delaware.

Benjamin F. Potter Trust is sponsored by Delaware Community Foundation (DCF). This trust aids economically underprivileged individuals in Kent County by supporting charitable organizations serving these individuals. Grants will support programs with a lasting, positive impact on Kent County, focusing on crisis/emergency assistance for basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare.

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.