Navigating the local funding landscape is crucial for organizations seeking financial support for their initiatives. This landscape is often characterized by a diverse array of funding sources, including government grants, private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and community fundraising efforts. Each of these sources has its own set of … [Read more...] about How to Build Partnerships with Local Funders to Sustain Your Nonprofit
Latest Grants for Community Engagement
The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources in the area of Community Engagement for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in the United States.
Examples of Strong Executive Summaries for Nonprofits
In the world of nonprofit organizations, the executive summary serves as a vital tool for communication and engagement. It is a concise yet comprehensive overview of the organization’s mission, goals, and achievements, designed to capture the attention of potential donors, partners, and stakeholders. An effective executive summary distills complex … [Read more...] about Examples of Strong Executive Summaries for Nonprofits
Making Your Executive Summary Stand Out in Grant Applications
A compelling introduction serves as the gateway to your proposal, capturing the reader's attention and setting the stage for what follows. It is essential to begin with a strong hook that resonates with your audience, whether it be a thought-provoking question, a striking statistic, or a brief anecdote that illustrates the need for your project. … [Read more...] about Making Your Executive Summary Stand Out in Grant Applications
Identifying Funders Who Align with Your Nonprofit’s Goals
To effectively secure funding for your nonprofit organization, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of your goals. This foundational step involves articulating your mission, vision, and the specific objectives you aim to achieve. Take the time to reflect on what drives your organization and the impact you wish to create in your community or … [Read more...] about Identifying Funders Who Align with Your Nonprofit’s Goals
Using Impact Metrics to Strengthen Grant Applications
Impact metrics are essential tools that help organizations quantify the effects of their projects and initiatives. They provide a framework for measuring the outcomes of various activities, allowing stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of their efforts. By defining specific metrics, organizations can track progress, identify areas for … [Read more...] about Using Impact Metrics to Strengthen Grant Applications
Connecticut: Community Investment Fund 2030 (Round 6)
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is accepting applications for its Community Investment Fund 2030. Donor Name: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development State: Connecticut County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to … [Read more...] about Connecticut: Community Investment Fund 2030 (Round 6)
Urban and Community Forestry Program Development Grants – Montana
Urban and Community Forestry Program Development grants aim to enhance and improve a community’s urban forestry program. Donor Name: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation State: Montana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 01/03/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Urban and Community Forestry Program Development Grants – Montana
Montana: Urban and Community Forestry Grants 2025
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking applications for its Urban and Community Forestry Grants to fund for large-scale, impactful urban forestry projects in disadvantaged areas. Donor Name: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation State: Montana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant … [Read more...] about Montana: Urban and Community Forestry Grants 2025
2024 Trees for Indigenous Nations Grant – Montana
The Trees for Indigenous Nations fund is designed to manage and enhance community forests by providing accessible funding opportunities, technical assistance, and resources for tribal communities. Donor Name: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation State: Montana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | … [Read more...] about 2024 Trees for Indigenous Nations Grant – Montana
Early Childhood & Education Grants (North Carolina)
The Duke University Doing Good employee giving campaign invites applications from public schools and non-profit organizations offering educational and/or college and career readiness services to young people in Durham County. Donor Name: Duke's Office of Durham and Community Affairs State: North Carolina County: Durham County (NC) Type … [Read more...] about Early Childhood & Education Grants (North Carolina)
NEH: Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities Program 2025
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Digital Humanities is accepting applications for the Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities program. Donor Name: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/13/2025 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about NEH: Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities Program 2025
Request for Applications for Promoting Health Equity and Expanding Health Care Access (Maryland)
The Community Health Resources Commission is requesting applications for its Promoting Health Equity and Expanding Health Care Access. Donor Name: Community Health Resources Commission State: Maryland County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 3 … [Read more...] about Request for Applications for Promoting Health Equity and Expanding Health Care Access (Maryland)
2025 Climate Resilience Grant Program – New York
The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce a fifth round of funding available in New York through the Climate Resilience Grant Program. Donor Name: The Nature Conservancy State: New York County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/07/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about 2025 Climate Resilience Grant Program – New York
Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle Grant 2025 (Maryland)
Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC) grants support nonprofits that provide direct services to women and their families. Donor Name: Baltimore Women's Giving Circle State: Maryland County: Baltimore County (MD) City: Baltimore Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: … [Read more...] about Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle Grant 2025 (Maryland)
African American Equity Restoration Task Force Grant (Tennessee)
The City of Knoxville and African American Equity Restoration Task Force seek to provide grant funding to non-profit and community-based organizations capable of implementing efforts in East Knoxville in the focus areas of Education, Community Investment & Engagement, Homeownership, Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship, and … [Read more...] about African American Equity Restoration Task Force Grant (Tennessee)
2025 Individual Artist Grants (New York)
Individual Artist grants support the creation of new work by individual artists residing in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties. Donor Name: The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS Council) State: New York County: Cattaraugus County (NY), Chemung County (NY), Schuyler County (NY), Steuben County … [Read more...] about 2025 Individual Artist Grants (New York)
Funding available for Direct Air Capture Research, Demonstration, and Community Engagement in California
The purpose of this solicitation is to advance the technical, economic, and environmental viability of innovative DAC technologies to meet the state’s carbon neutrality goals. Donor Name: California Energy Commission (CEC) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/13/2024 Size of the Grant: More than … [Read more...] about Funding available for Direct Air Capture Research, Demonstration, and Community Engagement in California
Grants for Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies and Strategies for Industrial Facilities in California
The Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies and Strategies for California Industrial Facilities (INDIGO Program) is to deploy cutting-edge, emerging technologies at California industrial facilities to promote electrification and load flexibility, reduce fossil fuel and thermal energy usage, and reduce criteria air pollutants and carbon … [Read more...] about Grants for Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies and Strategies for Industrial Facilities in California
Literary Arts Grants for Writers and Publishers
As part of its Literary Arts Initiative, South Arts is excited to announce grants for literary arts projects for writers and publishers. Donor Name: South Arts State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: These … [Read more...] about Literary Arts Grants for Writers and Publishers
IMLS: Native American Library Services Basic Grant 2025
The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists Native American Tribes in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. Donor Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/04/2025 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about IMLS: Native American Library Services Basic Grant 2025
Community Opportunities Flexible Fund – California
The Community Opportunities Flexible Fund (COFF) creates funding opportunities for organizations that are working to advance systems change for Los Angeles children prenatal to 5 and their families. Donor Name: Community Partners State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/20/2024 Size of … [Read more...] about Community Opportunities Flexible Fund – California
Fostering Trauma-Responsive Practices Grant in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) is seeking proposals from qualified applicant organizations for a grant program focused on building trauma-responsive and healing-centered practices in health settings1 that serve children, adolescents, and their support systems. Donor Name: Minnesota … [Read more...] about Fostering Trauma-Responsive Practices Grant in Minnesota
Nuestros Bosques: Faith-Based and Strategic Local Investments
The Hispanic Access Foundation is accepting proposals for its Nuestros Bosques: Faith-Based and Strategic Local Investments. Donor Name: Hispanic Access Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 11/15/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Urban … [Read more...] about Nuestros Bosques: Faith-Based and Strategic Local Investments
Request for Proposals for Financial Inclusion and Prosperity Fund
As part of the Amplify Fund commitment, The M&T Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce a new Request for Proposals (RFP) – Amplify Fund – Financial Inclusion and Prosperity (“AF-FIP”). Donor Name: M&T Charitable Foundation State: Selected States County: Cumberland County (ME), Westchester County (NY), York County (ME) Type … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Financial Inclusion and Prosperity Fund
2025 Creative Communities Initiative – Pennsylvania
The Creative Communities Initiative (CCI) provides multi-year funding for place-based, community-driven, arts-based projects that serve as catalysts for social cohesion, livability, and community and economic development. Donor Name: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about 2025 Creative Communities Initiative – Pennsylvania
