Quality of Life Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 293 active quality of life grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 9 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 139 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 293; from 243 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $5,000–$30K
Total listed funding: $11.0M; across 139 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 4; 16 with a published date

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Rutherford County Endowment Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Rutherford County Endowment Grant, offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides funding between $2,500 and $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and public agencies that serve Rutherford County.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Shaw Harbor Foundation Charitable Foundation Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This is not being offered in 2024._ The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that annually award grants to support nonprofit organization programs, projects and initiatives positively impacting the quality of life…	Not published	Varies
Memphis Empowerment Fund Community Lift Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Community LIFT's Empowerment Fund provides financial support to grassroots leaders and organizations for community work that improves the quality of life in Memphis' under-resourced neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $3K
Zonta Club of Denver Foundation (ZCDF) Local Grants Zonta Club of Denver Foundation (ZCDF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Zonta Club of Denver Foundation (ZCDF) Local Grants empower local 501(c)(3) organizations to enhance the quality of life for at-risk women and girls in the Denver area.	Not published	Up to $12K
Thorpe Foundation Grants: Support for Seniors The James R Thorpe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James R. Thorpe Foundation, established in 1974, focuses on enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable seniors aged 55 and older in the Minneapolis area.	Not published	Varies
North Baldwin Community Foundation Competitive Grants The Community Foundation of South Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies Address community needs and improve quality of life for residents in Bay Minette and surrounding areas The North Baldwin Community Foundation was established in September 2020.	Not published	Varies
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in New Hampshire, particularly Coös County, by supporting nonprofit initiatives focused on health, education, and community development.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) Grant Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) Grant aims to enhance community well-being in North Alabama through funding programs focused on education, economic impact, and quality of life.	Not published	Up to $20K
Broadwater Community Foundation Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Broadwater Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Broadwater County through charitable projects.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Republic Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Republic Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program aims to enhance the quality of life in Republic through targeted grants.	Not published	Up to $4K
Sweet Home Community Foundation Grant Program Sweet Home Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation provides funding and support to worthwhile community projects that: For questions, contact information available on website.	Not published	Varies
Western New York Grants East Hill Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The East Hill Foundation, a private family foundation, focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Western New York through grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	Up to $50K
Spartanburg County Foundation: Continuous Improvement Grant Spartanburg County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Spartanburg County Foundation's Continuous Improvement Grant aims to enhance the lives of Spartanburg County residents by funding nonprofit organizations that focus on quality of life, educational achievement, and economic mobility.	Not published	Up to $35K
CGF: Selinsgrove Fund Community Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Selinsgrove is pleased to announce information regarding the 2023 competitive grant round.	Not published	Varies
Quality of Place: Pathways to Progress Grants OSI Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Unrestricted Community Grants Cycle Gaston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Gaston Community Foundation's Unrestricted Competitive Grant Cycle invites nonprofit organizations to submit innovative proposals aimed at improving the quality of life in Gaston County.	Not published	Up to $300K
ACCF Legacy Grant The Allegan County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ACCF Legacy Grant aims to support various community initiatives in Allegan County, focusing on youth programs, arts and culture, environmental conservation, economic development, animal welfare, and capacity building for local…	Not published	Varies
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust Grant Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust Grant focuses on supporting organizations that enhance the quality of life and preserve the history of Newport and Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island.	Not published	Varies
Quality of Life Grants Program Christopher Reeve Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reeve Foundation's Quality of Life (QoL) Grants Program, created by the late Dana Reeve, awards grants to organizations (not individuals) that improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis (from spinal cord injury…	Not published	Varies
Louisa County Community Fund Grant Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Louisa County Community Fund Grant, established by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Louisa County.	Not published	Up to $10K
John Crain Kunkel Foundation Grant John Crain Kunkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John Crain Kunkel Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the quality of life for individuals in Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Traditional Bikes Program Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa · Foundation Rolling · Varies Variety awards brand-new traditional bikes, helmets, and locks to children throughout Iowa who have never experienced the joy of owning their own bike.	Rolling	Varies
Samuels Foundation: Healthy Aging Grant Program The Fan Fox and Leslie R Samuels · Foundation Not published · Varies The Samuels Foundation's Healthy Aging Grant Program aims to enhance the health and quality of life for elderly residents in New York City.	Not published	Varies
Troy Community Foundation Grant North Woodward Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Troy Community Foundation Grant aims to empower residents of Troy, MI, focusing on community development through arts, health, youth, and beautification initiatives.	Not published	$250 – $2K

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About quality of life grants

Quality of life grants fund programs that improve daily living, independence, and community participation for people facing disability, illness, aging, or other significant life challenges. Rather than funding research or a cure, these grants support practical, life-enhancing services — accessible recreation, caregiver support, assistive equipment, transportation, and community engagement. They are typically awarded to nonprofits that deliver direct services to a defined population.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do quality of life grants award?

Of the 293 quality of life grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 139 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $30K. The largest is $4.2M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most quality of life grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Christopher Reeve Foundation (7), Northern New York Community Foundation Inc (6), Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc (5), Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc (4), and Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc (4). In all, 243 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are quality of life grants due?

Of 293 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 16 have a published upcoming deadline, 46 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 227 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What is a quality of life grant?

A quality of life grant funds programs and services that enhance the everyday well-being, independence, and inclusion of people living with a disability, chronic condition, or other challenge — and often their families and caregivers. Typical uses include accessible recreation and sports, respite and caregiver support, assistive technology, peer programs, and community integration activities. The emphasis is on improving daily life now rather than on clinical research.

Who offers quality of life grants?

The best-known program is the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program, which funds nonprofits serving people living with paralysis and their families through tiered grants for access, independence, and community engagement. Other quality of life funding comes from disease- and disability-specific foundations, hospital community-benefit programs, and community foundations that back direct-service organizations. Most require IRS 501(c)(3) status or a comparable public entity.

What kinds of organizations qualify?

Eligible applicants are usually nonprofit, direct-service organizations — and sometimes governments, school districts, tribal entities, or hospitals — that serve the population a funder cares about. A competitive application clearly defines who is served, describes a concrete program with measurable outcomes, and shows how the work expands access, independence, or community participation for that group.

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