Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage In-School Education Programs in Music, Arts, and Cultural Traditions Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US…
Grants for Nonprofits
Nonprofit grants are the lifeblood of the social sector. From federal pass-through funding to foundation program grants and corporate giving programs, thousands of funders actively seek nonprofits to support. Whether you need general operating support, program funding, or capacity building resources, the right grant can transform your organization's impact.
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Media – Documentation + Creation Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: May 23, 2025…
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Presenting: Festivals and Concerts in Music and Performing Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500…
Community Philanthropy Grants Funder: Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Inc (TRHC) Program Overview: TRHC is committed to supporting the area's charitable and civic causes through its community giving…
Community Placemaking Grants: Civic Spaces Funder: Project for Public Spaces in partnership with CultureHouse and with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Status: Applications are now…
Community Possible Grant Program: Play, Work, & Home Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Bancorp Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Community Possible Grant Program by U.S. Bank aims to…
Community Power Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger Inc. Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Community Power Fund Grant by Project Bread…
Community Power Grantmaking Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The Community Power Grantmaking Program…
Community Power Initiative (CPI) Launched: June 2024 Purpose: Provide multi-year, general operating support to nonprofits serving Marin County residents. Designed to reduce administrative burden,…
Community Power Play Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Wild Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Community Power Play Grant, funded by the Minnesota Wild and…
Community Power-Building for Birth and Parenting Justice Grant Program Funder: SisterSong: The National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective Status: This grant program page contains…
Community Preservation Grant Funder: Historic New England Award Amount: $1,250 per grant Geographic Scope: New England (one grant awarded to a small to medium-sized organization in each New England…
Community Progress Makers Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Citi Foundation Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Community Progress Makers Fund, an initiative by the…
Community Project Application Funder: Junior League of South Bend, Inc. (JLSB) Program Type: One-year partnership providing trained volunteers and funding to support nonprofit agency programs…
Community Project Grants Funder: National Foundation For Autism Research (NFAR) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California Program Overview: The Community Project Grants program provides funding…
Community Project Grants Geographic Scope: Florida statewide Funding Amount: Up to $5,000-$10,000 per project (amount increased over time; 2021 awards up to $5,000, 2022 awards up to $10,000) Focus…
Community Project Grants - Major Grants Overview: New Hampshire Humanities Community Project Grants provide grant funds to support public humanities programs across New Hampshire. Major Grants…
Community Project Grants - Mini Grants Overview: New Hampshire Humanities Community Project Grants provide grant funds to support public humanities programs across New Hampshire. Mini Grants provide…
Community Projects, Programs and Services (CPPS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San Diego Amount: More than US $1,499 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Community Projects, Programs and…
Community Recovery Fund (CRF) Program Status: Established March 2020 (pandemic response fund) Geographic Scope: Tuolumne County, CA Program Purpose: Repository for donations to support Tuolumne…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the most common types of nonprofit grants?
- The main types include program/project grants (funding a specific initiative), general operating support (unrestricted funds for overhead and operations), capital grants (buildings, equipment), and capacity building grants (staff training, technology, strategic planning). Federal grants often fund specific programs, while foundations may offer more flexible support.
- How much funding can a nonprofit get from grants?
- Grant amounts vary enormously — from $500 micro-grants to multi-million dollar federal awards. Most foundation grants range from $5,000 to $100,000. Federal grants for large programs can exceed $1 million. Your budget size, track record, and the scope of your proposal all affect what you can realistically win.
- Do new nonprofits qualify for grants?
- Yes, though options may be more limited. Many funders require 501(c)(3) status and at least 1-2 years of operations. New nonprofits should look for startup-friendly funders, capacity building grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements that let you apply through an established organization.
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