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.

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BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Donation Relief Fund Funder: Burke County United Way (in collaboration with Community Foundation of Burke County and other local foundations) Purpose: Provide emergency relief funds to…

United Way of Franklin County · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant Funder: United Way of Franklin County (IN, US) in partnership with Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways Purpose: Boost the efforts of selected area…

UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Emergency Grants Overview: Partnership between United Way of South Mississippi and Gulf Coast Community Foundation to provide emergency grants to nonprofits addressing direct needs caused by…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BLOOMINGTON · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Geographic Scope: Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties, Indiana Overview: Emergency relief fund launched by United Way of Monroe County in partnership with the Community…

Charles County Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Funder: Charles County Charitable Trust (in partnership with County Commissioners) Geographic Scope: Charles County, Maryland Program Description: Emergency grant…

Varies (approximately $1,500 per organization)
LOS ALAMOS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant Funder: Los Alamos Community Foundation in collaboration with: - Con Alma Health Foundation - Delle Foundation - LANL Foundation - LANL/Triad National Security LLC -…

Matching grants up to $100,000 (for community donations)
Nantahala Health Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund Program Name: COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund Overview: Launched in April 2020 by Nantahala Health Foundation to match charitable donations dollar for dollar (up to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

COVID-19 Nonprofit Response Fund Purpose: To support nonprofit organizations impacted by efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, with priority for those providing vital basic needs services and…

$114,000 total available; Small: Under $5,000, Medium: $5,001-$10,000, Large: $10,001-$25,000
Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund - Wave 4 Status: This program appears to be closed as of the extraction date (2026-04-03). The application window was "now through February 9, 2024" and grant terms were…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants Overview: Emergency funding program to address critical basic needs of households impacted by COVID-19, administered through United Way of Marshall County in…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BLOOMINGTON · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants Geographic Scope: Monroe County, Indiana Overview: Emergency grant program opened March 22, 2020 to immediately support Monroe County nonprofits with streamlined…

UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund Grants Funder: United Way Quad Cities Geographic Scope: Quad Cities (Scott and Rock Island counties) Program Period: July 2020 - at least mid-2021 Overview: United Way Quad…

$13,000 (Dutch Bros Coffee) + $5,000 (Mt. Bachelor Rotary) + $1,000 (Knife River) - growing with continued donations
UNITED WAY OF DESCHUTES COUNTY · May 22, 2026 · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Recovery & Resilience Fund Funder: United Way of Central Oregon Program Type: Emergency recovery and resilience fund (one-time) Geographic Scope: Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties,…

PROPEL NONPROFITS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Recovery Grants for Nonprofits Status: One-time grant program, no longer accepting applications (program concluded in 2020) Overview: Propel Nonprofits awarded grants to support…

$4,463,000 total distributed
ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Overview: COVID-19 relief fund launched directly by ACF to support the Aspen to Parachute community. Funded through contributions from individual donors and government…

WACCAMAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund Status: Active; rolling application process Geographic Scope: Nine counties in coastal South Carolina: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester,…

$250,000 total ($100,000 distributed, $150,000 remaining)
TAHOE MOUNTAIN RESORTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: Special emergency fund (created in response to COVID-19 pandemic) Award Amount: $250,000 total emergency fund - $100,000 already distributed to initial recipients -…

$250,000 (emergency fund - currently being distributed)
NORTHSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: One-time emergency fund (created during COVID-19 pandemic) Fund Amount: $250,000 special emergency fund Distribution: - First $130,000 distributed to: Sierra Community…

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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