Animal Welfare Impact Fund Grants is a grant from the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) that funds local animal shelters, rescues, and welfare organizations in Southern New Mexico to strengthen infrastructure and measurably improve outcomes for animals in their care. The fund is a collective impact field-of-interest fund that pools community contributions to provide general operating support grants, enabling nonprofits to build sustainable infrastructure. Eligible activities include adoption events, spay and neuter efforts, respite care, and pet food banks. Eligible applicants are local animal shelters and rescues and organizations involved in adoption and welfare activities within Southern New Mexico. Grant amounts are not publicly specified; contributions to the fund are accepted year-round.

Devasthali Family Foundation Fund is sponsored by Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM). The Devasthali Family Foundation Fund supports the arts, education, and child hunger in southern New Mexico. It seeks to support both new and existing projects that positively impact those living throughout the twelve counties CFSNM serves.

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.