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.

Senior Citizens Services Grants: Housing is a grant from Pinellas Community Foundation that funds direct service programs supporting housing stability for adults aged 55 and older in Pinellas County, Florida. Eligible activities include rent subsidies, housing referral assistance and education, relocation assistance, aging-in-place home modifications such as ramps and door widening, and other housing-related services. Awards range from $800 to $20,000, with a maximum of $20,000 for housing grants in the 2026–2027 cycle. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government agencies that have provided services for at least one year; all funds must be used exclusively for Pinellas County residents aged 55+. Applications are accepted online, and a Letter of Intent is required during the January 5–20 submission window.

ARPA-H MOCS (Making Obstetrics Care Smart) develops technology to help families and care teams plan for and have safe deliveries by generating tools to predict both chronic and acute fetal status and provide the best recommendations for intervention. The program uses new sensors paired with artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict infant status. Two technical areas are funded: (1) risk scoring systems for predicting low fetal oxygen levels using AI/ML models and (2) novel non-invasive wireless monitoring methods to assess fetal risk continuously during labor and delivery. The program addresses the critical challenge that current fetal monitoring technologies have high false positive rates leading to unnecessary interventions while missing genuine distress signals. Pre-proposal discussions were required before full proposal submission. This is distinct from ARPA-H AIR which focuses on surgical robotics and from ARPA-H ADVOCATE which develops agentic AI for cardiovascular care.

Community Giving Foundation 2026 Competitive Grant Rounds is a grant program from Community Giving Foundation that funds nonprofit and governmental initiatives across central Pennsylvania. The Foundation administers competitive grant rounds through established affiliate funds, each with its own purpose, timeline, and geographic service area requirements. Over $650,000 in total funding is available across all affiliates. Eligible applicants include qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental organizations serving Columbia, Lower-Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties in Pennsylvania. Grants are not awarded to individuals. The most recent application deadline was January 31, 2026; applicants should contact Karri Harter for upcoming round dates.

Rural Community Impact Grant is a grant from Heartland United Way that funds local nonprofit programs serving residents of Hamilton, Howard, Merrick, and rural Hall Counties in Nebraska. Rooted in the long-standing tradition of rural Nebraskans helping one another, the program distributes up to $30,000 annually across four priority areas: Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. Only one application per organization is accepted. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in and serving the designated counties. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,500, with awards announced in April 2026.

The FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program, administered by Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management in Maryland, provides funding to local nonprofit organizations for community-based projects and services. The program is part of a broader portfolio of county grant initiatives spanning food assistance, nonprofit security, community health, place-based management, and strategic planning. Eligible applicants apply through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process, with information sessions available to guide prospective grantees. Awards support a range of community development and social service activities throughout Montgomery County.

Edwardsville Special Events Grant Program is a grant from City of Edwardsville, IL that supports nonprofit organizations hosting free community events in Edwardsville. Grants reimburse up to $8,000 in marketing costs and municipal fees for events held between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027. Eligible expenses include advertising in broadcast, web, and regional print media; printing and design of promotional materials; and event-related municipal charges for public safety, public works, police, fire, and parks services. Past recipients have included sporting events, children's exhibits, festivals, and cultural gatherings. Funds are disbursed as reimbursement after the event. The application deadline is March 2, 2026.

ARPA-H Open Office Broad Agency Announcement is a grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) that supports high-impact, innovative health research aimed at solving complex challenges traditional research and private industry cannot address alone. Through diverse funding mechanisms including programs, initiatives, and small business SBIR/STTR awards, ARPA-H invests in transformative science to improve health outcomes at scale. Current solicitations include BioStabilization Systems (BoSS), Critical Illness Immunological Reprogramming (CIRCLE), and the Delphi self-monitoring ecosystem project. Mission Office Innovative Solution Openings (ISOs) accept rolling applications for individual research projects outside existing program scopes. Applicants must align with ARPA-H's research focus areas and submit a Solution Summary before a full proposal.

Allianz Life Financial Stability Grants is a grant program from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America that funds nonprofits working to reduce barriers to economic inclusion in the Twin Cities metro area. The program supports organizations that provide food, clothing, shelter, gainful employment pathways, and financial education to help community members achieve long-term financial security. One-year grants range from $25,000 to $50,000, with organizations holding budgets under $2 million typically receiving $25,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area; academic institutions and medical organizations are excluded. The application deadline for the 2026 cycle was March 2, 2026.

CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a grant from the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) that funds outstanding postdoctoral researchers pursuing hypothesis-driven, mechanistic studies in immunology and cancer immunology. One of the most prestigious training programs in the field, this fellowship provides three years of sustained financial support totaling approximately $243,000, along with mentorship and professional development to help fellows transition from doctoral training to independent scientific careers. Eligible applicants are postdoctoral researchers at nonprofit research universities and institutions worldwide. Applications are evaluated on candidate qualifications, the sponsor and training environment quality, and the significance and innovation of the proposed research.

The Albany County Anti-Bullying and Youth Violence Prevention Grant is a community improvement grant offered by the Albany County Legislature in New York. The program funds individual-led or community-based initiatives designed to prevent bullying and youth violence, supporting programs operating in schools, after-school settings, or broader community environments within Albany County. Eligible applicants include individuals, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups active in Albany County. Awards of up to $20,000 are available through the Legislature's Improvement Initiative Grants program. The grant reflects Albany County's investment in the safety and well-being of young residents and in reducing violence before it escalates. The most recent application deadline was March 2, 2026; check the Albany County Legislature website for future cycle openings.

Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC Chicago Fund) is sponsored by Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (coalition of 50+ funders). Rapid-response grants supporting community-led youth and family programs that build community cohesion, provide safe spaces, promote peace, and reduce violence in Chicago's 24 priority neighborhoods on South and West Sides.

Department of Labor YouthBuild AI Literacy Pre-Apprenticeship Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Funds youth pre-apprenticeship programs with AI literacy requirements as core component. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions developing construction training and Construction Plus pathways with AI skills integration for high-demand workforce development.

Charitable Contribution Fund is a grant from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians that funds nonprofits and public entities supporting education, health, public safety, cultural preservation, and gambling addiction prevention for youth and families. Awards of up to $15,000 are distributed on a quarterly basis. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and public agencies located within the Tribe's 11-county service area in Oregon—including Multnomah, Marion, and Lane counties—as well as Native American organizations nationwide. Applications are accepted quarterly with a recent deadline of March 2, 2026. First-time applicants must indicate so on their application.

The EPA Environmental Education Grant Program funds projects that design, demonstrate, and disseminate environmental education practices and techniques. For FY2026, the program includes an explicit AI Educational Priority requiring funded projects to educate participants on the responsible use of artificial intelligence to address local or regional environmental issues, including AI for data collection, analysis, visualization, or prediction of environmental conditions. The program will make approximately 16 awards of $200,000-$250,000 each from a total budget of $3.2 million. Projects should increase public awareness of environmental and conservation topics while integrating AI literacy and responsible AI use for environmental problem-solving.

Coral Reef Conservation Program - Domestic Capacity-Building Partnerships is a federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds coral reef conservation activities in U.S. domestic jurisdictions, including restoration, management, and research. Authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program publishes Federal Funding Opportunities annually subject to available funds. The program builds local and regional capacity to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems across U.S. territories and affiliated Pacific island nations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Tribes, and local governments in coral reef jurisdictions. Award amounts vary. The 2026 deadline was March 3, 2026.

Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program is a grant from U.S. Department of Commerce - NOAA, administered by the Minneapolis Foundation in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network. Distributing million over three years through EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, it funds community-based nonprofits and eligible organizations in EPA Region 5 (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and 37 federally recognized tribal nations). Three funding tiers support assessment and engagement (up to ,000), community education and planning (up to ,000), and project development and implementation (up to ,000). Projects focus on air, soil, and water quality, stormwater and green infrastructure, and environmental job training.

OVC FY 2025 Preventing Trafficking of Girls Notice of Funding Opportunity is sponsored by Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Funds programs to replicate and scale up prevention and early intervention for girls and young women at risk of or victims of sex and/or labor trafficking, providing trauma-informed services related to violence against women.

AARP Community Challenge Grants - Flagship is a grant from AARP that funds quick-action projects that make communities more livable for people of all ages, with a particular focus on those aged 50 and older. Funded projects typically address improvements to public spaces, transportation and mobility, housing accessibility, digital connectivity, and disaster preparedness and resilience. The program emphasizes tangible, visible changes that can be completed within a short timeframe. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofits as well as government entities; other organization types are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Projects must align with serving adults 50 and older. Awards range from $500 to $15,000. The 2026 application deadline was March 4, 2026.

Livability Initiatives is sponsored by AARP. Funding for community livability improvements such as crosswalks, benches, bike lanes, housing designs, and public space enhancements that overcome policy barriers and foster collaborations. This program should be reviewed carefully against your organization's mission, staffing capacity, timeline, and compliance readiness before you commit resources to a full application. Strong submissions usually translate sponsor priorities into concrete objectives, clear implementation milestones, and measurable public benefit. For planning purposes, treat March 4, 2026 as your working submission target unless the sponsor publishes an updated notice. A competitive project plan should include a documented need statement, implementation approach, evaluation framework, risk controls, and a realistic budget narrative. Even when a grant allows broad program design, reviewers still expect credible evidence that the proposed work can be executed within the grant period and with appropriate accountability. Current published award information indicates Varies Organizations should verify the final funding range, matching requirements, and allowability rules directly in the official opportunity materials before preparing a budget. Finance and program teams should align early so direct costs, indirect costs, staffing assumptions, procurement timelines, and reporting obligations all remain consistent throughout drafting and post-award administration. Eligibility guidance for this opportunity is: Nonprofits partnering with communities for livable community projects If your organization has partnerships, subrecipients, or collaborators, define responsibilities and compliance ownership before submission. Reviewers often look for implementation credibility, so letters of commitment, prior performance evidence, and a clear governance model can materially strengthen the application narrative and reduce concerns about delivery risk. A practical approach is to begin with a focused readiness review, then build a workback schedule from the sponsor deadline. Confirm required attachments, registration dependencies, and internal approval checkpoints early. This reduces last-minute issues and improves submission quality. For the most accurate requirements, always rely on the official notice and primary source links associated with Livability Initiatives.

NSF 25-572: Biophotonics is sponsored by National Science Foundation. Funds research at the intersection of photonics and biology, applicable to biomimetic optical systems and industrial design inspired by biological light manipulation. This program should be reviewed carefully against your organization's mission, staffing capacity, timeline, and compliance readiness before you commit resources to a full application. Strong submissions usually translate sponsor priorities into concrete objectives, clear implementation milestones, and measurable public benefit. For planning purposes, treat March 5, 2026 as your working submission target unless the sponsor publishes an updated notice. A competitive project plan should include a documented need statement, implementation approach, evaluation framework, risk controls, and a realistic budget narrative. Even when a grant allows broad program design, reviewers still expect credible evidence that the proposed work can be executed within the grant period and with appropriate accountability. Current published award information indicates $500,000 - $2,000,000 Organizations should verify the final funding range, matching requirements, and allowability rules directly in the official opportunity materials before preparing a budget. Finance and program teams should align early so direct costs, indirect costs, staffing assumptions, procurement timelines, and reporting obligations all remain consistent throughout drafting and post-award administration. Eligibility guidance for this opportunity is: U.S. universities, colleges, nonprofits If your organization has partnerships, subrecipients, or collaborators, define responsibilities and compliance ownership before submission. Reviewers often look for implementation credibility, so letters of commitment, prior performance evidence, and a clear governance model can materially strengthen the application narrative and reduce concerns about delivery risk. A practical approach is to begin with a focused readiness review, then build a workback schedule from the sponsor deadline. Confirm required attachments, registration dependencies, and internal approval checkpoints early. This reduces last-minute issues and improves submission quality. For the most accurate requirements, always rely on the official notice and primary source links associated with NSF 25-572: Biophotonics.

Ocean Acidification & Hypoxia Related Activities - Track 2: Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Research is a grant from the California Ocean Protection Council that supports monitoring and synthesis research on marine harmful algal blooms (HABs) threatening California's coastal ecosystems. Part of the California Climate Investments initiative, this two-track program includes Track 1 focused on biological impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) and Track 2 targeting marine HAB research. Letters of intent were due March 6, 2026. The grant enhances scientific understanding of how OAH and harmful algal blooms interact with and damage coastal and marine environments, supporting evidence-based coastal resource management.

Bullying Prevention Program NOFO #2118-0202 is a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) that funds community-based programs working to reduce bullying and cyberbullying among Illinois youth. Supported by State Fiscal Year 2026 funding, a total of $700,000 is available to support projects over a nine-month period. The program prioritizes interventions targeting higher-risk populations including LGBTQ youth, Native American and multiracial youth, and communities with elevated rates of adverse childhood experiences. Applications were due by March 12, 2026. Eligible applicants include Illinois nonprofits and qualified organizations with demonstrated capacity to deliver evidence-informed bullying prevention programming.

Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) Youth Development/Violence Prevention NOFO #2378-010626-2 is a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) providing up to $15 million in state funding to reduce gun violence and support positive youth development. Programs funded under this notice must operate within or serve residents of designated R3 zones—communities disproportionately impacted by violence and poverty. Eligible activities include gun violence intervention and prevention programs, positive youth development initiatives, and services that improve the social determinants of health. Applicants may be single organizations or collaboratives, must be registered through the GATA Grantee Portal, and must be in good standing with all pre-qualification requirements. Grants are funded with SFY27 and SFY28 Illinois state funds for a 12-month performance period.

The International Grants and Scholarships Program (GRASP) is a grant from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) that funds education costs for United Methodist students studying at Methodist-related post-secondary institutions outside the United States. This competitive, need-based scholarship program requires applicants to be enrolled at a qualifying international Methodist college, seminary, or university with at least one full semester completed. Applicants must be United Methodist church members with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrated community leadership. GBHEM awards an average of $4 million in scholarships annually across all its programs. The 2026 GRASP application portal closed March 6. Contact umscholar@gbhem.org for inquiries.

The K-12 AI Infrastructure Program is a $26 million initiative led by Digital Promise in partnership with Learning Data Insights, DrivenData, the Massive Data Institute at Georgetown University, and Catalyst @ Penn GSE. The program funds development of openly-shared datasets, AI models, benchmarks, and other digital public goods to advance AI in education. All funded outputs must be openly-licensed and available at no cost to developers and institutions, with a focus on universally important educational needs and emphasis on student groups with higher needs and growth opportunities. The program prioritizes data safety and privacy standards. An RFI closed March 8, 2026, with a formal Request for Proposals launching in early-to-mid 2026.

Best Buy Foundation National Partner Grant - Technical Skills is a grant from the Best Buy Foundation that funds national nonprofit organizations delivering technology skills training and career readiness programs for young people in underserved communities. The program supports hands-on tech education initiatives that connect youth to career pathways in technology, aligned with Best Buy's mission of enriching lives through technology. Eligible organizations must have a demonstrated track record in youth tech career programming and must demonstrate clear shared value with Best Buy's community priorities. Awards range from $50,000 to $100,000. Applications are reviewed through a two-step process, beginning with an eligibility and fit check via Best Buy's Submittable portal.

Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is a grant competition from the Knight Foundation that funds early-stage startups reinventing local journalism in the United States. The program awards a total of $250,000, with each division winner receiving up to $50,000 and a Grand Prize winner receiving an additional $25,000. Award categories include Local News Innovation for groundbreaking news organizations, Local News Infrastructure for technology startups building tools for journalists, Local Creator Journalism for independent journalists using emerging digital platforms, plus special awards for reaching low-trust audiences and bold media reinvention. All finalists receive a $3,000 stipend to cover time and travel to the National Awards Celebration at the Media Impact Forum. The competition is open to both nonprofit and for-profit media startups in the United States. The program is administered by Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group, which has supported over 1,000 startups through investments, competitions, and accelerator programs.

Early Literacy Grant is a grant from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) that provides books to organizations serving children from birth to age eight in southern Minnesota. The program partners with Mankato-based publishers Capstone and ABDO to supply free books that families can keep, supporting school readiness and early reading skills. Organizations—including schools, libraries, and nonprofits—working directly with young children in SMIF's 20-county region are eligible to apply. There is no stated cash award; recipients receive book distributions. The 2026 application window runs February 17 through March 17, with award decisions by May 1 and book pickup scheduled in Owatonna in late June 2026.

The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is a grant competition from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation awarding $250,000 in total to early-stage media and journalism startups across the United States. The largest competition of its kind open to both nonprofit and for-profit media startups, the 2026 Next Challenge focuses on reinventing local journalism. Division winners each receive up to $50,000, with an additional $25,000 Grand Prize for the most innovative entrant. Prize categories include Local News Innovation, Local News Infrastructure, and Local Creator Journalism. All finalists receive a $3,000 stipend and travel support. Applications closed March 10, 2026.