Grant Opportunities

Funder Walmart

Grant Program Spark Good Local Grants
Grant Size $250 to $5,000
Deadline Oct. 15, 2025


Walmart’s Spark Good Local Grants support nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and faith-based groups that serve communities near Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centers. Grants are awarded quarterly and focus on creating opportunities, advancing sustainability, and strengthening community. Applicants must have a verified Spark Good account and be approved by Walmart’s third-party verification partner, Deed. Projects must benefit the community at large and align with Walmart’s philanthropic priorities.

Visit Walmart’s website for complete grant details.

Funder The Shubert Foundation 

Grant Program General Grant Program
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Dance, Arts-Related, and Shubert Scholars: Oct. 15, 2025; Theater: Dec. 4, 2025  


The Shubert Foundation is dedicated to sustaining and advancing the live performing arts in the United States. It primarily supports nonprofit professional theater and dance companies through unrestricted general operating support. The Foundation also provides funding to arts-related organizations, leading university drama departments, and the development of new theatrical works.

Grants are awarded based on an evaluation of artistic activity, administrative strength, and fiscal responsibility. The Foundation does not fund capital campaigns, endowments, or individual productions. Applications are reviewed annually, and organizations must demonstrate a consistent record of artistic achievement and community impact.

Visit The Shubert Foundation website for complete grant details.

Funder The Lawrence Foundation

Grant Program General Grant Programs
Grant Size $5,000–$10,000
Deadline Oct. 31, 2025


The Lawrence Foundation provides grants to U.S.-based nonprofits addressing pressing issues in the environment, human services, disaster relief, and other critical areas. Funding supports both program-specific initiatives and general operating costs, with no geographic restrictions on eligible projects.

For complete grant details, visit The Lawrence Foundation website.

Funder The Dale Jr. Foundation

Grant Program General Grant Program
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Oct. 31, 2025


The Dale Jr. Foundation is committed to empowering underprivileged youth by supporting programs that build confidence, enhance education, and provide opportunities for success.

Funding areas include:

  • empowerment
  • education
  • wellness
  • hunger
  • hope

Support may include monetary donations or in-kind contributions for fundraising events. The Foundation has supported over 300 charities nationwide and emphasizes community impact.

Visit The Dale Jr. Foundation website and download the grant application for complete grant details.

Funder American Association of University Women

Grant Program Community Action Grants
Grant Size Up to $75,000
Deadline Oct. 31, 2025


The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Community Action Grants are designed to support girls in grades K-12 in developing STEM confidence, skills, and identity. These grants aim to create pathways for girls to pursue STEM higher education and careers. The grants offer up to $75,000 to support nonprofits and educational institutions that provide hands-on learning, mentorship from women in STEM, family involvement, and confidence-building experiences. AAUW is particularly interested in reaching girls from historically underrepresented communities.

The application process involves submitting a letter of interest and a full application, with successful applicants invited to complete a more detailed application. Visit the American Association of University Women website for complete grant details.

Funder Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust

Grant Program General Grant Program
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Oct. 31, 2025


The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust awards grants to U.S.-based nonprofits serving sick and injured veterans and their families.

Supported programs include access to:

  • healthcare,
  • PTSD and trauma recovery,
  • mobility and rehabilitation services, and
  • initiatives tailored to veterans from different eras.
Funder The RRF Foundation for Aging

Grant Program Advocacy, Professional Education, or Research grants
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Nov. 1, 2025


The RRF Foundation for Aging focuses on enhancing the quality of life for older adults in the U.S. through four priority areas:

  • caregiving,
  • economic security,
  • housing, and
  • social and intergenerational connectedness.

Its grantmaking supports advocacy, direct service, professional training, and research to strengthen policy and practice for older adults. The Foundation is open to promising projects that improve well-being for older adults.

Visit the RRF Foundation for Aging website for complete grant details.

Funder Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Grant Program Catholic Campaign for Community Development
Grant Size $25,000 to $75,000
Deadline Nov. 1, 2025


The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the U.S. Catholic bishops’ domestic program aimed at addressing the root causes of poverty through community-driven solutions and education. It empowers low-income individuals and communities to break cycles of poverty by supporting self-help organizations and fostering participation in decision-making.

CCHD offers two main types of funding:

  • Community Development Grants, which strengthen solidarity and leadership among people living in poverty.
  • Economic Development Grants, which support community-based businesses that create jobs and build assets.
Grant awards typically range from and may include general support, seed funding, capacity building, technical assistance, and implementation support. Visit the CCHD website for complete grant details.
Funder Brown-Forman Foundation and Corporate Giving Program

Grant Program General Grant Program
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Nov. 1, 2025


Brown-Forman’s philanthropic efforts support nonprofits in communities where the company operates. Funding priorities include:
  1. Arts & Culture: Expanding access to diverse and educational cultural experiences;
  2. Education & Social Services: Supporting lifelong learning and community well-being; and
  3. Responsible Living: Promoting alcohol harm reduction and environmental sustainability.

Organizations may apply once per fiscal year and must align with one or more of the strategic focus areas. Separate applications are required for the Foundation and Corporate Giving Program.

For complete grant details and application requirements, visit the Brown-Forman Foundation website.

Funder Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy

Grant Program Implementation Research Grant to Improve Early Language & Literacy Outcomes
Grant Size Up to $50,000
Deadline Nov. 19, 2025


The Deal Center’s research grants program aims to explore the successful application of evidence-based strategies. This initiative supports projects that investigate the implementation of these strategies in organizations serving children and families.

Areas of interest include:

  • developing and testing new implementation and de-implementation strategies,
  • evaluating innovative methods for effective practices, and
  • advancing research methodologies in implementation science.
There will be an informational webinar on Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. For more information or to register for the webinar, visit the Deal Center website.
Funder Georgia Council on Literacy

Grant Program Georgia Reads Community Award
Grant Size $20,000
Deadline Dec. 5, 2025


This award is designed to recognize the importance of community approaches that involve meaningful partnerships in achieving literacy goals. An eligible community partnership must have at least two years of documented, meaningful involvement with two or more organizations. This is not a grant for new partnership development but is an award for past partnership achievements. Evaluation criteria will include, but not limited to, the strength and organization of the community partnership, innovation of evidence-based community literacy approaches, sustainability, and measures of success.

For more information, visit the Georgia Reads website.

Funder Musco Sports Lighting and the US Soccer Foundation

Grant Program Safe Places to Play Program
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Dec. 30, 2025 


The U.S. Soccer Foundation and Musco Sports Lighting support the Safe Places to Play program, aiming to provide children with accessible, high-quality soccer spaces that foster both physical activity and personal growth. Through the Soccer Fund, they offer ongoing financial support for lighting projects, including Mini-Pitch Systems™ and larger-scale soccer facilities. These grants help ensure more youth have the opportunity to play safely, anytime, especially in underserved communities.

The program is part of a national initiative to build 1,000 mini-pitches and engage one million children in soccer-based youth development programs by 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly deadlines.

Visit the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) website for complete grant details.

Funder DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation 

Grant Program Sports Matter Program
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Rolling


The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter program provides funding to help under-resourced nonprofits, schools, and community teams offer youth sports opportunities across the U.S. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth in areas with at least a 15% poverty rate or public/charter schools where 40% or more of students receive free or reduced-price lunch.

Grant funds must be used specifically to support youth sports participation, such as equipment, fees, infrastructure, and other related costs. The program aims to increase access to sports and physical activity for underserved youth, promoting health, teamwork, and community engagement.

Visit the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation website for complete grant details.

Funder Believe in Reading

Grant Program General Grant Program
Grant Size Up to $3,000
Deadline Rolling


Believe in Reading funds programs in the United States dedicated to the teaching and encouragement of reading for all ages. Funding is considered for programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille-related projects for the blind or visually impaired. The focus is on successful literacy programs that serve populations showing out of the ordinary needs, such as geographic areas with low reading scores and high poverty levels.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, equivalent educational institutions, and public libraries are eligible to apply for support for existing, successful literacy programs that have been established for a minimum of two years.

Visit the Believe in Reading website for additional information.

Funder The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation

Grant Program General Grants
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Rolling


Kroger’s charitable giving supports nonprofit organizations in communities where Kroger Family of Companies operates. As part of Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, priority is given to nonprofit organizations and programs that help end hunger and waste in Kroger communities.

Support is also provided in the focus areas of:

  • sustainability
  • health and nutrition
  • disaster relief
  • diversity and inclusion
  • education and youth development

Cash donations are provided, including through grants from The Kroger Co. Foundation and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation. Other types of support include sponsorships, gift card donations, and in-kind product donations.

For more information, visit the Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation website.

 

Funder Rural Technology Fund

Grant Program Rural Technology Education Grants
Grant Size $500 to $2,500
Deadline Rolling


Rural Technology Education Grants support teacher and student-led projects in public schools and libraries to help spark student interest in technology-based careers.

Support is provided for projects that:

  • help introduce and teach students about computer technology;
  • teach students to solve real-world, human service, and community-impacting problems using computer technology;
  • are conducted by schools in rural or high-poverty areas;
  • are designed to reach multiple students within a school, equitably, and
  • help establish ongoing student interest groups like maker spaces and coding clubs.
For complete grant details and application requirements, visit the Rural Technology Fund website.
Funder ECMC Foundation

Grant Program General Grant Program
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Rolling


ECMC Foundation is looking to fund efforts that fit within the Foundation’s strategic priorities. A substantial portion of grantmaking targets the Foundation’s initiatives, which currently include a focus on:
  • basic needs,
  • men of color,
  • single mother student success,
  • transfer and credit mobility, and
  • career and technical education leadership.
Visit the Foundation’s website for grant details and to submit a letter of inquiry.
Funder School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network

Grant Program Principal Student Support Services Grant
Grant Size Up to $5,000 per year, renewable for five years
Deadline Rolling


The School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network (SBHSN) is offering a new grant opportunity for public school principals interested in implementing student mental health support services. Grant funds must be used to expand access to mental health support services for students with a documented history of chronic absenteeism, behavioral challenges, or declining academic performance. The grant provides a fully funded mental health professional for each school campus who will deliver evidence-based mental health support services directly to students. In addition, qualifying schools are eligible for up to $5,000 per year, renewable for five years, to support student service initiatives aligned with the program’s objectives.

Visit the School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network website for grant details.

Funder Incyte Corporation

Grant Program Healthcare-Related Charitable Contributions, Sponsorship, and Membership Requests program
Grant Size Varies
Deadline Rolling


Incyte Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics in areas including oncology and dermatology, offers support through its Healthcare-Related Charitable Contributions, Sponsorship, and Membership Requests program. The focus is on supporting organizations in the United States ensuring that students, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and patient advocates have access to healthcare information. Eligible organizations may include medical schools, medical associations and societies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, patient advocacy groups, and hospitals and medical centers.

Visit the Incyte website for grant details.