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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Community Catalyst Fund Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grant Greater Fayette Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation- Herrnstein Family Fund Grant Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation's Herrnstein Family Fund Grant supports local 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that make a significant community impact.	Not published	Varies
MACF: Other Grants- Town Grants Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The MACF Town Grants program offers up to $5,000 in matching funds for public improvement projects across Midland County.	Not published	Up to $5K
Idaho Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program Funds Grant Idaho Department of Health and Welfare · Foundation Not published · Varies The Idaho Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program supports quality improvement initiatives in nursing facilities using funds from civil monetary penalties imposed by CMS.	Not published	Varies
Oleson Foundation Grant Oleson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oleson Foundation Grant, established in 1962 by Gerald and Frances Oleson, aims to support charitable endeavors in Northwestern Lower Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Competitive grants focused on long-term positive community impact	Not published	Varies
The Collins Foundation GO Grants Collins Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K GO Grants are The Collins Foundation's responsive, general-operating grant program for organizations serving Oregon, funding arts and culture, child welfare and development, education, environmental protection, health equity, and broader…	Not published	$25K – $100K
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Grants Christian Financial Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Foundation supports nonprofits aligned with these priorities: The Foundation is focused on the communities served by Christian Financial Credit Union, including: As of Spring 2024, the Foundation has awarded $107,200 to area nonprofits.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Upper Valley Fund Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · $2K The Upper Valley Fund Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports 501c3 public charities and project-specific funding for government and faith-based organizations in select areas.	Not published	$2K
Merrick Foundation Community Grants Merrick Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Merrick Foundation Community Grants aim to enhance the quality of life for residents of Merrick County, Nebraska, by funding projects that demonstrate inclusivity and community support.	Not published	Up to $10K
Competitive Grant- Arts & Culture Grants Community Foundation of North Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of North Louisiana offers Competitive Arts & Culture Grants to organizations with a revenue of $250,000 or more.	Not published	Varies
Empowerment Grants The Hanger Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Hanger Foundation's Empowerment Grants aim to positively impact individuals with physical challenges by supporting 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. The foundation focuses on rehabilitation services, athletic programs, and social…	Not published	Up to $20K
Dwane & Velma Wallace Foundation Grant Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dwane & Velma Wallace Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Wichita, Kansas, focusing on areas such as arts, education, community development, social services, and quality of life.	Not published	Varies
Bellco Foundation Community Giving Grant Bellco Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: For a request to be considered for an event, the date of the event must take place a minimum of 90 days from the date the request is received by Bellco.	Not published	Varies
Vibrant Places: Community and Cultural Vibrancy Grant The Greater Cincinnati Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Greater Cincinnati Foundation invites organizations to apply for the Vibrant Places: Community and Cultural Vibrancy grant, aimed at enhancing community well-being through equitable access to resources and cultural enrichment.	Not published	Up to $25K
Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program, established under Section 1721-A.2 of the Fiscal Code, aims to enhance Pennsylvania's tourism by attracting high-quality amateur and professional sporting events.	Not published	Up to $1M
Bucks County Foundation: La-Mel Garden Fund Grant Bucks County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bucks County Foundation's La-Mel Garden Fund aims to enhance the quality of life for Bucks County residents by providing competitive grants to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Oklahoma Initiative Fund Grant Communities Foundation of Oklahoma · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K	Not published	Up to $15K
Permobil Foundation: Sponsorship & Grant Requests Permobil Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Permobil Foundation offers sponsorships and grants to enhance the lives of individuals with mobility limitations.	Not published	Varies
Innovia Foundation: Community Grant Program Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Innovia Foundation's Community Grant Program offers funding to organizations in a 20-county region, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $15,000.	Not published	$3K – $15K
CACF: Community Trustee Grant Program Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cadillac Area Community Foundation, established in 1988, is dedicated to enhancing community well-being through philanthropy. It provides grants to qualified nonprofit organizations within the Cadillac Area Public School District.	Not published	Varies
Bullis Fund Grant Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Bullis Fund was created from the estate of Jeanette ‘Nettie’ Bullis, an astute businesswoman whose family settled in Macedon in the late 1830s.	Not published	$10K
Women for Women Grant Scott Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

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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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