Traditional Responsive Grants (Discontinued)

Capacity Development Grants is sponsored by Danville Regional Foundation. Investments aimed at strengthening local organizations and their employees to develop partnerships and find new ways to solve recurring regional issues. Geographic focus: City of Danville, VA; Pittsylvania County, VA; and Caswell County, NC Focus areas: Organizational Effectiveness, Capacity Building, Professional Development, Strategic Planning

Competitive Grant Cycle (Community Impact Fund, Field of Interest Funds, or Donor Advised Funds) is sponsored by The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR). Competitive grants available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and approved local government entities in Danville and Pittsylvania County, VA, and Caswell County, NC. These grants support community needs across various areas, including arts, education, and health.

Community Impact Fund (various named funds within) is sponsored by The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region houses a number of funding opportunities through various funds that support arts and culture, autism education, gifted student education, community development, health and wellness, education and youth, human services, and emergen…

Health Grants is a funding program from The Daniel Foundation of Alabama that supports nonprofit organizations working to improve health outcomes and community well-being across Alabama. The foundation prioritizes grants for organizations addressing health access, health disparities, and community-based health education initiatives. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in Alabama with a demonstrated focus on building a healthy, well-educated population. Grant awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. Applications are accepted through a rolling Letter of Intent cycle with decisions issued approximately every four months. Organizations new to the Daniel Foundation should review the current cycle schedule before applying, as Special Projects for first-time applicants are temporarily restricted through 2026.

Local Impact Grants is sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation. These grants enhance the quality of life in South Carolina and support initiatives in vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and opportunity and inclusion. Projects promoting environmental sustainability are prioritized. A small business focused on innovative water quality monitoring for energy-intensive facilities like data centers could align with climate resiliency and environmental sustainability.

Organizational Development Grants is sponsored by Rhode Island Foundation. These grants are designed to strengthen and improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness of nonprofits. This may include strategic planning, business planning, feasibility studies, fund development planning, marketing and communications planning, planning for reorganization, streamlining, and/or mergers, financial management planning or systems adoption, and transition or succession planning. Consideration is given to organizations in the early stages of development, particularly those addressing underserved populations or issues.

General Grants is sponsored by The Frist Foundation. The Frist Foundation funds projects aimed at increasing service capacity or ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. Supported activities include capital needs (equipment or buildings), the creation of earned revenue streams, and consulting expenses for strategic planning, board development, or financial management. This program does not fund operational or programmatic expenses, salaries, endowments, or event sponsorships. Geographic focus: Davidson County, Tennessee (Nashville) Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Food Insecurity, Health Disparities, Human Services, Immigrants & Refugees, Nonprofit Infrastructure, Unhoused Neighbors

Make It Happen! (MIH!) and Make More Happen Together is sponsored by Danville Regional Foundation. Small-scale grants designed to encourage residents and organizations to implement 'bright spots' and neighborhood improvements. Projects must be completed within 90 days for MIH! or 180 days for Make More Happen Together. Geographic focus: City of Danville, VA; Pittsylvania County, VA; and Caswell County, NC Focus areas: Community Innovation, Neighborhood Improvement, Community Engagement

Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). The Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants program provides funding for customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers across all industry sectors. These grants aim to reimburse the costs of training that qualifies workers for full-time positions, higher-level roles, or increased wages.