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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St. Charles Health System: Sponsorships Grant St Charles Health System Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies St. Charles Health System offers sponsorships to support charities that align with its mission of promoting community health and well-being. Proposals can be submitted year-round, with reviews occurring three times annually.	Not published	Varies
SCCF: Community Funds Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies These funds have local volunteer committees to review grant requests that affect their communities within Steuben County.	Not published	Varies
Spring Grant Cycle Vigran Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wayne County Foundation's annual Spring Grant Cycle provides funding to support local programs or projects aimed to enhance the spirit of the community and improve the quality of life across Wayne County.	Not published	Varies
Montana Civil Monetary Penalty Reinvestment Funds Grant Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Montana Civil Monetary Penalty Reinvestment Funds support initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of care for nursing home residents.	Not published	Varies
Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Community Foundation for Western Iowa · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa is the catalyst for lasting, positive change relative to the challenges facing the women of southwest Iowa.	Not published	Varies
EBCF: Community Donations Grant Eastern Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Eastern Bank Foundation offers community donations to support local needs and events in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Island Thrift Community Grants - Full Grant Application Island Thrift · Foundation Rolling · $5K Island Thrift awards grants for projects, events, and programs in the following categories: Grants are made possible by community generosity through donations and purchases at Island Thrift thrift store.	Rolling	$5K
Shackleton Quality of Life Scholarship Programme Grant Shackleton Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to £4,000 The Shackleton Quality of Life Scholarship Programme honors Sir Ernest Shackleton's legacy by providing annual awards up to £4,000 for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents of the Falkland Islands.	Not published	Up to £4,000
New Mexico Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Plan Grants New Mexico Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Mexico Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Plan Grants invite proposals for using CMP funds to enhance the quality of life and care for nursing home residents.	Not published	Varies
Benton County Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Benton County Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance community well-being through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $25K
Florence Finkel Developmental Disabilities Grant Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Islandinc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
Avila Beach Community Impact Grant Avila Beach Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $9K The Avila Beach Community Foundation is offering a $8,500 Community Impact Grant to foster innovative projects that benefit the Avila Beach community.	Not published	$9K
Wichita Wagonmasters, the Good Life Grants Wichita Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Wichita Wagonmasters, through their Good Life Grants established in 2012, aim to enhance the quality of life in Wichita, Kansas.	Not published	Up to $1K
Quality of Life: Human Services / Cultural & Civic/ Philanthropic Sector Grants James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Applications for funding are by invitation. If your organization is interested in pursuing a grant, a good place to start is by reading about JGBF’s areas of impact to learn more about our priorities.	Not published	Varies
Shelby County Foundation Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shelby County Foundation Grant, managed by the Omaha Community Foundation, supports projects enhancing the quality of life in Shelby County.	Not published	Varies
Grants for the Jewish Elderly Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jewish Senior Task Force Initiative awards grants to various Jewish organizations and agencies for innovative projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for the Jewish Elderly in the New Haven community.	Not published	Varies
Zionsville Community Enrichment Grant Zionsville Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A community grant program launched in 2021 by the Town of Zionsville that enhances the quality of life for residents, business owners, and visitors. Awards financial assistance to local community-serving organizations.	Not published	Varies
Mount Carroll Community Foundation Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Mount Carroll Community Foundation Grant supports charitable projects that enhance community quality of life in Mount Carroll, Illinois.	Not published	Up to $1K
Barbara J. Buchanan Grant The Greater Pike Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barbara J. Buchanan Grant, established by the Greater Pike Community Foundation, honors the philanthropic legacy of Barbara J. Buchanan, a key civic leader in Milford and Pike County.	Not published	Varies
Friends of Gustavus Fund Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K The Friends of Gustavus Fund aims to enhance the quality of life in the Gustavus community by supporting philanthropic activities.	Not published	$500 – $4K
Community Impact Fund Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Most diverse funding opportunity from CFOV reaching all eight-county service area, supporting projects addressing needs to improve quality of life in Ohio Valley.	Not published	Varies
Huntington County Community Fdn.: General Grant Cycles ( Cycle I & Cycle II ) Huntington County Community Fdtn Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Huntington County Community Foundation offers two General Grant Cycles each year to support local charitable organizations that enhance the quality of life in Huntington.	Not published	Up to $100K
Fisher Charitable Foundation Grant Fisher Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fisher Charitable Foundation is a private operating foundation established by Dean L. Fisher, late of Rockport, Maine, which became active in 1997.	Not published	Varies
CityBridge Laguna Honda Grant Program Laguna Honda Hospital Volunteers Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K	Not published	$30K

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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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