Grants for Nonprofits

Natural Resources · $25K–$500K

Illinois units of local government (municipalities, park districts, school districts, forest preserve districts), universities, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources Coastal Management Program grant (funded via USEPA GLRI); individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible. It funds coastal planning, hazard mitigation, habitat protection, and education/outreach projects, with awards from $25,000 to $500,000. This is a reimbursement grant requiring documentation of grant and matching expenses, and applicants must be pre-qualified through the state's GATA grantee portal.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Rehabilitation Research and Training Center grant from the Administration for Community Living to establish a National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities. RRTC awards typically go to universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability-research capacity. Eligibility details, funding levels, and deadlines have not yet been published, so applicants should monitor ACL for the formal notice.

U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund opportunity from the U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic, which typically funds alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to carry out community projects. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published in this listing, and such funds are usually restricted to exchange-program alumni teams in a specific region. Interested applicants should confirm details directly with the U.S. Mission, as this notice appears tied to a prior (2021) cycle.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC Global Health Center cooperative agreement to strengthen health information and laboratory systems for detecting and monitoring HIV and TB in India. It is typically restricted to organizations with in-country presence and relevant laboratory/health-systems capacity in India, excluding many general applicants. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

California schools (via businesses, nonprofits, or public agencies applying on their behalf) not already affiliated with the National Archery in the Schools Program can apply for this CA Department of Fish and Wildlife equipment grant, which awards 12-20 new schools each year a starter archery kit (bows, targets, arrows, and maintenance equipment) rather than cash. Applications and a supporting Instructor letter are due July 30 each year, with awards announced by September 15; schools already running NASP are not eligible.

Natural Resources · Up to $1.5M

Illinois' Clean Vessel Act program (FY25) funds surveys, plans, and construction of sewage pumpout and dump stations for recreational boats, plus related education programs, with awards up to $1.5 million. Eligible applicants are public and private colleges/universities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education from the nonprofit category, per the more detailed criteria); no application deadline is listed.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects grant from the Administration for Community Living to operate a Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. DRRP awards typically go to universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability-research expertise. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should monitor ACL for the formal notice.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

This California Proposition 68 program, administered by the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, funds projects that expand open space, improve water supply and quality, restore habitat and species, build trail networks, and improve flood protection through natural systems; nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. Applications are submitted in two phases (a Concept Proposal followed by a Full Application), and funding is limited to the RMC's California service region; no specific award amount or deadline is listed in this posting.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program opportunity under the Fair Housing Organizations Initiative for FY2025 and FY2026, which builds the capacity of private nonprofit fair housing organizations to enforce fair housing laws. Eligibility is typically limited to qualified nonprofit fair housing organizations. Specific award amounts and deadlines have not been published yet. Organizations outside the fair housing field should expect to be ineligible once the announcement is released.

Administration for Children and Families - ANA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Children and Families (Administration for Native Americans) opportunity, the Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE), which supports economic development in Native American communities. ANA programs are generally limited to tribes, Native American nonprofits, and related tribal organizations, so non-Native applicants typically do not qualify. Specific award amounts and deadlines have not been published yet. Eligible Native organizations should watch for the full announcement before applying.

Department of Commerce · Up to $300K

This EDA planning program (Seattle region) funds economic development planning and technical assistance for district organizations, Indian tribes, state/local governments, higher education institutions, and nonprofits partnering with local government officials, with awards up to $300,000. Applications must be submitted through EDA's EDGE platform rather than Grants.gov. Individuals and standard for-profit businesses are not eligible.

Natural Resources · $50K–$350K

Illinois units of local government (municipalities, park districts, school districts, forest preserve districts), universities, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources Coastal Management Program grant (funded via the Inflation Reduction Act); individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible. It funds coastal planning, hazard mitigation, habitat protection, and education/outreach projects, with awards from $50,000 to $350,000. This is a reimbursement grant requiring documentation of grant and matching expenses, and applicants must be pre-qualified through the state's GATA grantee portal.

State Treasurer's Office · Amount varies

California's Charter School Facilities Program provides low-cost financing (50% grant, 50% loan) for constructing new charter school facilities or rehabilitating existing district facilities, drawing from a $1.4 billion state bond pool. It is jointly administered by the California School Finance Authority and the Office of Public School Construction, and is limited to nonprofit or public agency charter school entities in California; no specific award ceiling or deadline is listed here.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living opportunity to fund a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on interventions that promote community living for people with disabilities. RRTC awards typically go to research institutions, universities, and similar organizations with disability research capacity. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted yet. The specialized research-center focus means eligibility is likely to be restrictive once published.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Wildlife Conservation Board's Desert Conservation Program, but limited to projects in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts region of California. Funds land acquisition, restoration, and management to protect biodiversity, air/water quality, and climate resilience; applications are accepted on a continuous basis. No award amount or deadline is specified.

Illinois Community College Board · $5K–$500K

Restricted to programs that were already awarded funding through the FY25 IELCE grant competition — this is a continuation opportunity, not open to new applicants. For those already-funded programs (government, education, or nonprofit entities), it funds English language acquisition, civics education, and workforce preparation services for adult English language learners under WIOA Title II Section 243, with awards from $5,000 to $500,000. Years 3 and 4 of funding are contingent on meeting programmatic requirements.

National Park Service · Amount varies

This National Park Service program funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding colleges and universities) to support young-adult work and training opportunities tied to natural resource research, inventory, and monitoring in Mojave Desert Network parks. Eligibility is narrow — limited to nonprofits other than higher-education institutions, and the work is geographically tied to Mojave Desert Network park units; no specific award amount or deadline is listed in this posting.

Natural Resources · $10K–$1M

Illinois' State Wildlife Grants program (FY24) funds government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit fish and wildlife habitats, with priority given to species of greatest conservation concern. Awards range from $10,000 to $1,000,000. No application deadline is listed, so applicants should check with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for current cycle timing.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living opportunity under Projects of National Significance, focused on protecting the rights of and preventing abuse of people with developmental disabilities. Such projects typically go to nonprofits, research organizations, and disability advocacy entities. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted. Interested organizations should watch for the full announcement to confirm who may apply.

Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Children and Families opportunity for culturally specific domestic violence and sexual assault services, which typically funds nonprofit and community-based organizations serving specific cultural or ethnic communities. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet. Organizations should watch for the full announcement to confirm who may apply. Eligibility is likely to require a culturally specific service focus.