Private Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are currently 22 open private grants for nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 7 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.
- Open grants
- 22
- from 12 funders
- Median award
- $50K
- middle half $5,000–$75K
- Total listed funding
- $778K
- across 7 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 0
- 3 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Joining Hearts Grant Application Joining Hearts Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Varies If selected, organizations are required to submit quarterly reports to the Joining Hearts Board of Directors outlining how allocated funds were utilized. | |
| Keeling Curve Prize Global Warming Mitigation Project · Foundation November 1, 2026 · $50K The Keeling Curve Prize is the flagship program of Climate Curve, an internationally recognized annual award that supports global climate initiatives demonstrating the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases from the… | |
| Marines' Memorial Employee Scholarship Program Marines' Memorial Foundation · Foundation April 11, 2027 · $1K Applicants must meet ALL of the following: | |
| Racial Equity & Justice Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| Field of Interest Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| Competitive & Foundation-Initiated Grant Programs Sonora Area Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Competitive & Foundation-Initiated Grant Programs by the Sonora Area Foundation focus on enhancing quality of life in Tuolumne County. They fund projects in various sectors, including human services, education, and health. | |
| Community Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $567K | |
| Morrison Family Scholarship Program Wingstop Charities · Foundation Rolling · Varies A scholarship program offered by Wingstop Charities, listed as one of their primary charitable programs. | |
| Everychild Foundation Special Recognition Grant The Everychild Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $100K Support runner-up finalists in the annual grant selection process to help attract additional funding for their projects Created in 2020 as a new initiative, this grant recognizes that both finalists in the annual selection process present… | |
| TEACH Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| Statewide- Student Loan Fund of Idaho Education Fund Grant Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Idaho Community Foundation invites proposals from accredited colleges and universities in Idaho for the Statewide Student Loan Fund. | |
| Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program Marin Builders Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program offers financial scholarship awards to students pursuing college, university, or trade school education. | |
| Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Grant The Scripps Howard Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards, supported by the Scripps Howard Fund and The E.W. Scripps Company, celebrate excellence in journalism across various media. | |
| Donor Designated Funds Greater Alliance Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A personalized fund providing ongoing support for nonprofit organizations, programs, or initiatives donors care about. | |
| Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Greater Alliance Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Flexible charitable giving vehicles that function like a charitable checkbook, with the Greater Alliance Foundation handling administrative duties. | |
| Donor-Designated Special Funds Lithuanian Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special funds established under Lithuanian Foundation auspices by individual donors to directly support specific projects in Lithuania and the United States. | |
| Climate Impact Conduit Global Warming Mitigation Project · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Climate Impact Conduit is an online open data platform that creates ongoing access to capital and visibility for climate organizations and solutions. | |
| America 250 Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $50K Marion America 250 Thematic Trails Experience: 12 distinct themed trails—one for each month of 2026—available through printed guides and mobile-friendly digital platform (app available through Apple Store and Google Play Store) | |
| Perc H. Shelton and Gladys A. Pospisil Shelton Foundation Advised Fund Grant Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K The Perc H. Shelton and Gladys A. Pospisil Shelton Foundation Advised Fund, part of the Idaho Community Foundation, supports charitable initiatives in Valley County. | |
| Peter Arrigoni Building Community Leadership Award Marin Builders Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Peter Arrigoni Building Community Leadership Award recognizes an individual for excellence in industry leadership and community involvement. | |
| Climate Curve Prize: Methane Global Warming Mitigation Project · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Climate Curve Prize: Methane is the first global climate prize dedicated specifically to advancing solutions targeting methane emissions in food and waste systems. | |
| Corporate Advised Funds Greater Alliance Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Charitable giving vehicles for companies that allow them to invest money in an account dedicated solely to charitable giving and make a difference in the community. |
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Private grants for nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Upcoming date published
- 3 14%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 6 27%
- No deadline published
- 13 59%
Only 3 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open private grants for nonprofits
- Marion Community Foundation 5 open
- Global Warming Mitigation Project 3 open
- Greater Alliance Foundation Inc 3 open
- Idaho Community Foundation Inc 2 open
- Marin Builders Association 2 open
12 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 22 open private grants for nonprofits (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 30, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
About private grants for nonprofits
Private grants are awards from private (non-government) sources — primarily private and family foundations, but also corporate funders and individual philanthropists — as distinct from public funding provided by federal, state, or local government. They tend to be more flexible and faster than government grants, with each funder setting its own priorities and process. Private funding is a major source of support for nonprofit programs, operations, and capital needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do private grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 22 open private grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of September 30, 2026, 7 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $75K. The largest is $567K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most private grants for nonprofits?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Marion Community Foundation (5), Global Warming Mitigation Project (3), Greater Alliance Foundation Inc (3), Idaho Community Foundation Inc (2), and Marin Builders Association (2). In all, 12 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are private grants for nonprofits due?
Of 22 open grants, 3 have a published upcoming deadline, 6 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 13 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What is a private grant?
A private grant is funding from a non-governmental source, such as a private or family foundation, a corporate giving program, or an individual donor. Because the money comes from private rather than public coffers, these funders have wide latitude to set their own focus areas, eligibility, grant sizes, and timelines, and they are not bound by the regulations that govern government funding.
Who provides private grants to nonprofits?
Private grants come mainly from private foundations, family foundations, community foundations, corporate foundations and giving programs, and donor-advised funds and individual philanthropists. Each has its own giving interests and application process, so finding a good match means researching a funder's mission, geography, and prior grantees before applying.
How are private grants different from government grants?
Government (public) grants come from federal, state, or local agencies and typically involve formal solicitations, strict compliance and reporting rules, and longer timelines, but can be larger and more predictable. Private grants come from foundations, companies, and individuals; they are usually more flexible and quicker to obtain, though amounts and availability vary widely and many smaller private funders give only by invitation.
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