The Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity provides competitive awards to eligible applicants, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit, and for-profit institutions. Awards made through this NOFO will fund quality research projects that: (1) contribute to knowledge about housing policy in the United States; and (2) generate actionable insights and evidence that can applied by policymakers and communities in the short-term. Application deadline is June 1, 2026. Learn more.
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools. IAL promotes innovative literacy programs that support the development of literacy skills in low-income communities, including programs that (1) develop and enhance effective school library programs; (2) provide early literacy services; and (3) provide high-quality books regularly to children and adolescents from low-income communities to increase reading motivation, performance, and frequency. Application deadline is June 9, 2026. Learn more.
Indian Child Welfare Act Title II Grants – Public Safety seek to support Indian organizations in the establishment and operation of off-reservation Indian child and family service programs. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 16. Learn more.
The Rural Health and Safety Education Program, under ALN 10.516, seeks to foster quality of life in rural communities by providing the essential knowledge necessary for successful programs of rural development; improving coordination among Federal agencies, other levels of government and institutions, and private organizations in rural areas; and developing and disseminating information about rural conditions. The RHSE program supports quality of life in rural communities across the United States by addressing the relationship between rural prosperity and rural health and safety in the context of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Application deadline is June 23, 2026. Learn more.
The Rural Capacity Building program enhances the capacity and ability of rural housing development organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), rural local governments, and Indian tribes (eligible beneficiaries) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for the benefit of low- and moderate-income families and persons. The Rural Capacity Building program achieves this by funding National Organizations with expertise in rural housing and rural community development who work directly to build the capacity of eligible beneficiaries. Application deadline is July 6, 2026. Learn more.
The Kars4Kids Small Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) organizations across the country that have a central focus on doing original work on behalf of children. Their particular areas of interest are youth development, mentorship, and education. Applications are accepted year-round. Learn more.
Leonard Litz Foundation is designed to fund nonprofit organizations that advance the interests and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy and with programs and services that meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people. Application Deadline: Rolling. Learn more.
The Park Foundation is dedicated to advancing a more just, equitable, and sustainable society and environment, both nationally and in its local Ithaca, NY, community. Funding priorities include democracy, with a focus on initiatives intended to strengthen the foundations of democracy and good governance; civic participation, including the implementation of democracy through exercising the right to vote and other direct forms of civic involvement; media, with a focus on public interest media that raises awareness of environmental, political, and social issues; environment, with a focus on efforts on a national scale or in New York State that promote clean drinking water as well as statewide efforts in New York that decrease reliance on fossil fuels; and animal welfare, including nationally significant efforts to advance the protection and conservation of wildlife. Additional funding priorities focus on sustainability, community needs, and school food and nutrition in Tompkins County, NY. Application deadline: None for letters of inquiry. Learn more.
CN Stronger Communities Fund invests millions of dollars in sustainable partnerships with not-for-profit organizations that allow their company to have a positive impact on the communities within their North American network. The main pillars for their Corporate Giving program are carefully selected for their fit and alignment with CN’s corporate vision. Each pillar tells the story of how CN empowers charitable partners to make a meaningful difference in the communities where they operate. Application Deadline: Varies by Application cycle. Learn more.
The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation partners with organizations and networks working to alleviate poverty and increase social and economic justice in 11 Southern states. The Foundation seeks the most promising opportunities to support power building work to advance racial equity and social and economic justice, and provides support along three primary pathways: democracy and civic engagement, supportive policies and institutions, and economic opportunity. Organizations may use funds for general operating support, project support, “glue” support for networks of grassroots and partner organizations, and organizational development. Application deadline: None for organizational summaries. Learn more.
Wegmans Corporate Contributions Program provides support to nonprofit organizations in the communities the company serves in DE, DC, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, PA, and VA to help improve lives and make neighborhoods stronger. Areas of interest include health, including improving the physical, emotional, and mental health of communities by increasing access to food and resources for healthy living; education and youth support, including job and mentorship opportunities, support of after-school programs, and tuition assistance; and economic mobility, including employment skills programs. Application deadline: None. Learn more.
The Hearst Foundations support nonprofits in four key areas: culture, education, health, and social services. Their priorities include higher education, STEM programs, healthcare access for underserved populations, and artistic initiatives. With a focus on expanding opportunity and improving quality of life, the Foundations invest in organizations working to build a more equitable future for all. Application deadline: None. Learn more.
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