Grant proposals serve as a vital bridge between organizations seeking funding and the entities that provide financial support. These documents are not merely requests for money; they are comprehensive narratives that articulate a project’s vision, objectives, and anticipated outcomes. A well-crafted grant proposal can open doors to essential … [Read more...] about What Funders Look for in a Grant Proposal from US-Based Nonprofits
Latest Grants for Leadership
The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources in the area of Leadership for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in the United States.
Highlighting Community Needs in Your Grant Proposal
Understanding community needs is a fundamental step in fostering a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. Communities are dynamic entities, shaped by the unique characteristics of their residents, local resources, and socio-economic conditions. Recognizing these needs is not merely an academic exercise; it is a vital process that … [Read more...] about Highlighting Community Needs in Your Grant Proposal
Summarizing Complex Nonprofit Projects in Simple Terms
In the nonprofit sector, projects often involve multifaceted issues that require careful navigation and execution. The complexity of these projects can lead to confusion among stakeholders, hinder effective communication, and ultimately impede progress. Simplifying these complex initiatives is not merely a matter of convenience; it is essential for … [Read more...] about Summarizing Complex Nonprofit Projects in Simple Terms
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
Interfaith America’s Strengthening the Campus Community Grant
Interfaith America’s Strengthening the Campus Community grants are intended to support projects that bring together a diverse group of students in order to bridge meaningful divides on their campus or between students on campus and their local community. Donor Name: Interfaith America State: All States County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about Interfaith America’s Strengthening the Campus Community Grant
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
Nominations open for Specialty Crop Producer Award 2024 (South Dakota)
The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2024 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Donor Name: Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) State: South Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 12/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Specialty Crop Producer Award 2024 (South Dakota)
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Grant – Minnesota and Florida
Applications are now being accepted for the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Grant. Donor Name: Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation State: Florida, Minnesota County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus … [Read more...] about The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Grant – Minnesota and Florida
Grants to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals in Monett (Missouri)
The Monett Area Community Foundation awards grants to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Monett area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. Donor Name: Monett Area Community Foundation State: Missouri City: Monett Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to … [Read more...] about Grants to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals in Monett (Missouri)
Nominations Open for Governor’s Arts Awards 2025 (Kansas)
The Department of Commerce announced that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 12/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Governor’s Arts Awards 2025 (Kansas)
Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program 2025-2026
The Obama Foundation Leaders USA program is a six-month, non-residential leadership development program that seeks to inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders across the country. Donor Name: Obama Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 12/18/2024 Size of the Grant: Not … [Read more...] about Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program 2025-2026
2025 Community Wildfire Defense Grant (Tribes)
The United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is accepting applications for its Community Wildfire Defense Grant (Tribes), which assists at-risk local communities and Indian Tribes with planning for and mitigating the risk created by wildfire. Donor Name: Forest Service State: All States County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about 2025 Community Wildfire Defense Grant (Tribes)
USDA/FS: Community Wildfire Defense Grant (West)
The United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is accepting applications for its Community Wildfire Defense Grant, which assists at-risk local communities and Indian Tribes with planning for and mitigating the risk created by wildfire. Donor Name: Forest Service State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about USDA/FS: Community Wildfire Defense Grant (West)
2025 Community Wildfire Defense Grant (Northeast-Midwest)
The Community Wildfire Defense Grant assists at-risk local communities and Indian Tribes with planning for and mitigating the risk created by wildfire. Donor Name: Forest Service State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/28/2025 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 5 … [Read more...] about 2025 Community Wildfire Defense Grant (Northeast-Midwest)
Watson Institute Truist Foundation Fellowship – Georgia
The Truist Foundation Fellowship, powered by the Watson Institute, is a fully-funded venture and leadership development program designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and nonprofit founders in Georgia, United States. Donor Name: Watson Institute State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: … [Read more...] about Watson Institute Truist Foundation Fellowship – Georgia
The Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training Program
The Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training Program is a competitive 16-week leadership and venture development program designed to support 25 underserved retail entrepreneurs who transform agricultural inputs into higher-value products or work directly in agriculture. Donor Name: Watson Institute State: All States County: All … [Read more...] about The Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training Program
2025 Raleigh Environmental Awards – North Carolina
Applications for the City of Raleigh’s 2025 Environmental Awards are open! Donor Name: City of Raleigh State: North Carolina City: Raleigh Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 02/28/2025 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Award Categories RESA (Raleigh … [Read more...] about 2025 Raleigh Environmental Awards – North Carolina
Request for Applications for Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program 2025
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture requests applications for the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) RFA for fiscal year (FY) 2025 to enable the Cooperative Extension System (CES) to assist in preparing for, providing an educational response to, recovering from, and mitigating disasters and disaster … [Read more...] about Request for Applications for Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program 2025
Arts Pathways for Youth Success Grant 2026 (Tennessee)
Arts Pathways for Youth Success grants provide funds for out-of-school time projects serving youth from communities and groups that have been traditionally underserved and underrepresented. Donor Name: Tennessee Arts Commission State: Tennessee County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 01/13/2025 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about Arts Pathways for Youth Success Grant 2026 (Tennessee)
City of San Jose BeautifySJ Grant Program 2025 (California)
The BeautifySJ Grant Program provides funds for neighborhood clean-up efforts, beautification projects and neighborhood engagement opportunities in San José. Donor Name: City of San Jose State: California City: San Jose Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 … [Read more...] about City of San Jose BeautifySJ Grant Program 2025 (California)
Submit Applications for AWS Hayward Fund – California
The AWS Hayward Fund will help you start or expand a community project in Hayward, California. Donor Name: ChangeX State: California City: Hayward Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This initiative is part of AWS' … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for AWS Hayward Fund – California
2025 Pride Foundation Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students
The Pride Foundation scholarship program supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in the movements for justice. Donor Name: Pride Foundation State: Alabama, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about 2025 Pride Foundation Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students
Applications open for 2025-2026 White House Fellows Program
The White House Fellows program aims to provide gifted and highly motivated emerging leaders with some first-hand experience in the process of governing the nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of society. Donor Name: The White House State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: … [Read more...] about Applications open for 2025-2026 White House Fellows Program
Grants for Latine-led and serving Organizations
United and supported by ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Grant Program, the Conexiones Positivas Fund is dedicated to uplifting and investing in the health and well-being of Latine communities nationwide. Donor Name: AIDS United State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/02/2024 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about Grants for Latine-led and serving Organizations
City of Montgomery Neighborhood Grant Program (Alabama)
The Neighborhood Grant program is designed to empower citizens to improve the overall quality of life in their neighborhoods through citizen and government partnerships. Donor Name: City of Montgomery State: Alabama County: Montgomery County (AL) City: Montgomery Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/08/2024 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about City of Montgomery Neighborhood Grant Program (Alabama)
