Grants for Nonprofits

Ocean Protection Council · $250K–$750K

This Ocean Protection Council program funds only California Native American tribes and nonprofits for pre-planning and planning work to assess sea level rise impacts on tribal cultural resources, ancestral lands, and lifeways, with typical awards between $250,000 and $750,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling, quarterly, first-come first-served basis (non-competitive), making eligibility notably narrow and tribal-specific compared to general nonprofit grants.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted SAMHSA Recovery Community Services Program to fund peer-led recovery support services for people with substance use or co-occurring mental health conditions. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; these awards typically go to nonprofits, community and recovery organizations, and sometimes state, local, or tribal entities. Review the official notice of funding opportunity when released to confirm whether your organization qualifies.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH opportunity would fund a Translational Center to accelerate the use of digital health technology data in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been announced; NIH center awards generally support universities, medical centers, and research institutions rather than individuals or small businesses. Watch for the official notice of funding opportunity for detailed eligibility and terms.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not-yet-open) funding opportunity from the federal Administration for Community Living to support innovative projects that prevent and respond to elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; ACL discretionary grants typically go to nonprofits, government agencies, tribal organizations, and research/academic institutions. Watch for the official notice of funding opportunity for specific requirements before preparing an application.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds foundational robotics research and is explicitly open to any type of entity, though proposals must clearly justify the research as centered on robots and address fundamental gaps in robotics science rather than routine engineering. No specific award amount or deadline is listed. Best suited to researchers and research institutions rather than general nonprofits or businesses, despite the broad formal eligibility language.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not-yet-open) Administration for Community Living program to strengthen and expand legal assistance services for older adults. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; ACL grants of this kind typically support nonprofits, legal aid organizations, state and tribal aging agencies, and similar entities rather than individuals. Review the official notice of funding opportunity when released to confirm whether your organization qualifies.

Natural Resources · $10K–$240K

Open to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits for fish and wildlife habitat projects, with priority for species of greatest conservation concern. Projects must involve a multi-state effort and compete at the federal level, which narrows practical eligibility to organizations able to coordinate across states. Awards range from $10,000 to $240,000; no deadline listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to fund controlled clinical trials studying how long-term nutritional interventions affect risk factors for age-related chronic conditions and their age of onset. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; NIH clinical research grants generally support universities, medical centers, and research institutions with the capacity to run controlled trials. Review the official notice of funding opportunity for specific requirements when it is released.

Natural Resources · $25K–$500K

Illinois' Coastal Management Program (funded via USEPA's 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative) supports coastal planning, hazard mitigation, habitat protection, and education projects, with awards from $25,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants are units of local government, universities, and nonprofit organizations that are pre-qualified through the state's GATA grantee portal; private individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible, and this is a reimbursement grant requiring full expense documentation. No application deadline is listed.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This is a forecasted small-grants opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Albania to support projects that advance youth activism and civic engagement, generally focused on or based in Albania. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet specified; U.S. embassy public diplomacy grants usually fund nonprofits, civil society groups, and educational institutions, often with a local geographic focus. The geographic limitation to Albania may disqualify most U.S.-based applicants, so review the official notice carefully.

Natural Resources · $20K–$6M

Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant funding invasive carp management and control in Illinois waterways, supporting Great Lakes restoration priorities. Awards range from $20,000 to $6,000,000.

Department of Water Resources · Amount varies

This forecasted California Department of Water Resources program will fund nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments to implement watershed-scale water conservation projects, such as irrigation efficiency upgrades, leak detection and repair, water-efficient landscaping conversions, and metering or monitoring improvements. Awards are expected to range from $3 million to $15 million. No application deadline has been set yet since the program is still in forecasted status, so applicants should watch for the official funding announcement. Not open to for-profit businesses.

CA State Library · Amount varies

A forecasted, not-yet-open opportunity for public libraries (run as nonprofits or public agencies) in California to fund USDA summer meal sites paired with literacy, nutrition, and arts programming. Applications are described as non-competitive — eligible libraries that apply are expected to receive funding — but award amounts and a formal deadline are not yet specified.

Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program · Amount varies

This is a forecast placeholder for the VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program, which funds community organizations that provide transitional housing and supportive services to homeless veterans. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; GPD grants generally go to nonprofits and state, local, or tribal government entities operating veteran housing programs. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for exact terms before applying.

Department of Natural Resources · $10K–$10M

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Restoration grant (FY24), which funds projects to restore and manage wild bird and mammal habitat, expand public access to wildlife resources, hunter education and safety, and shooting range development. Awards range from $10,000 to $10,000,000.

Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration · Amount varies

This is a notice of intent (advance notice) from the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration that it will later request concept notes on capacity development for the refugee Reception and Placement program. No application is open yet, and eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not published; such awards typically go to nonprofits and refugee resettlement organizations. Watch for the formal request for concept notes before preparing anything.

State Treasurer's Office · $1–$5B

A bond financing (loan) program for private, nonprofit, regionally accredited postsecondary schools operating in California for at least three years, with sufficient revenue or collateral to cover debt service. Funds construction, renovation, land acquisition, equipment, and refinancing, with no stated loan maximum but a nonrefundable application fee and issuance-based fees. Schools that factor race or ethnicity into admissions, or are not secular in curriculum, are excluded; this is debt financing, not a traditional grant.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC opportunity to strengthen global capacity to detect and respond to fungal diseases. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; CDC global health cooperative agreements typically support nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and governmental or international public health organizations, and may have an international or geographic focus. Review the official notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility and any geographic limits before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living DRRP opportunity (Development track) funding research and development projects to improve community living and participation for people with disabilities. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; DRRP awards generally support universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability research expertise rather than individuals or businesses. Watch for the official notice of funding opportunity to confirm eligibility and terms.

Natural Resources · $1K–$30K

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant, which funds work to combat white-nose syndrome in bats and conserve affected species. Awards range from $1,000 to $30,000.