Grants for Nonprofits

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments applying to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy's Prop 1 competitive grant program. Funds multi-benefit ecosystem/watershed protection and restoration and urban creek projects under the 2014 water bond act. No award amount or deadline is specified, and projects must fall within the Conservancy's service area.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living (ACL) Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) opportunity focused on employment among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not open. DRRP awards typically go to universities, nonprofits, and research organizations; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility and requirements.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living (ACL) opportunity, 'Projects of National Significance: Achieving Economic Mobility,' aimed at improving economic mobility for people with disabilities. Eligibility, amount, and deadline are not yet posted, so it is not currently open. ACL Projects of National Significance typically fund nonprofits, universities, and similar organizations; check the full notice of funding opportunity for exact eligibility when published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $200K

NSF's EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities program funds workshops (up to $200,000) addressing multi-jurisdictional research themes, but only for institutions of higher education, eligible nonprofits, or federally recognized tribal nations located within designated EPSCoR-eligible states and territories. Organizations outside EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions do not qualify, making this a geographically restricted opportunity.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Funds cleanup and remediation of watersheds and lands impacted by illicit cannabis cultivation, including road decommissioning, culvert upgrades, erosion control, and wildlife/habitat enhancement. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative focused on building dementia capability in Indian Country. It is aimed at tribal governments, tribal organizations, and entities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities, a narrow, population-specific eligibility. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Tahoe Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments working in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Funds forest and watershed restoration, wildfire protection, public access/recreation, and climate adaptation projects, with $5 million set aside for local assistance grants out of a $27 million Proposition 68 allocation. Geographically limited to the Tahoe Basin, and no specific award size or deadline is listed; contact grants@tahoe.ca.gov for details.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under the Field Initiated Projects Program (Development) for disability and rehabilitation research projects originated by applicants. It is generally aimed at research institutions, universities, and nonprofits working in disability and community living, not at individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children & Families grant under Personal Responsibility Education Innovative Strategies (PREIS) to fund innovative approaches to adolescent pregnancy prevention and related youth education. It typically targets nonprofits, universities, tribal entities, and government or community organizations serving youth. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Aging · $15K–$75K

State and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based nonprofits, hospitals, and colleges/universities can apply for this Illinois Aging Department program (Older Americans Act Section 411; state agencies also eligible under ACA Section 2042). It funds mentoring and internship programs within Adult Protective Services provider networks to build a pipeline of trained staff and address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Awards range from $15,000 to $75,000.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) for states and community organizations to expand dementia-capable services and supports. It is typically aimed at state agencies, tribal entities, and community-based nonprofits serving people with dementia and caregivers. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Natural Resources · $50K–$800K

Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) grant to Great Lakes states, administered via Illinois Natural Resources, which funds habitat and species protection, conservation, and restoration priorities in the Great Lakes Basin. Awards range from $50,000 to $800,000.

Administration for Children and Families - OCS · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Office of Community Services) grant to develop Communities of Practice supporting the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) network. It is typically aimed at nonprofits, community action agencies, and organizations with national or network-level capacity to provide training and technical assistance, not individuals. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This is a forecasted grant from the U.S. Mission to Albania (CyberNext) to advance cybersecurity and AI readiness, likely supporting projects within Albania. It is typically aimed at organizations such as nonprofits, NGOs, and educational institutions working in cybersecurity and technology capacity-building, with a strong geographic focus. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

U.S. Mission to Cape Verde · $3K–$10K

The U.S. Embassy Praia's Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program offers small, one-time grants for community-based development projects in Cabo Verde, such as income generation, women's entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and environmental resilience. Applicants must be registered nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with a SAM.gov UEI and registration, must already have successfully run community projects, and substantial community contribution (labor, materials, or money) is required. Awards cannot exceed $10,000 (typically $4,000 to $8,000), projects must finish within 12 months, and many costs (salaries, vehicles, equipment, religious or for-profit projects) are excluded.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under Projects of National Significance focused on health equity for people with disabilities and older adults. It is typically aimed at nonprofits, universities, and government or research entities working on disability and community-living issues. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

California's Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program funds nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments working on climate adaptation, habitat and coastal protection, water access for fish and wildlife, or drought resilience projects. No funding amounts or deadline are listed in this record, and the program is limited to California-based projects.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant to operate an Engaging Older Adults Resource Center, providing national technical assistance and resources to support older-adult engagement. It is generally aimed at nonprofits, universities, and organizations with national capacity in aging services, not individuals. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families grant focused on child abuse prevention in migrant and tribal communities. It is generally aimed at nonprofits, tribal organizations, and community-based or government entities serving these populations, not individuals or businesses. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Wildlife Conservation Board's Forest Conservation Program. Funds meadow restoration, forest thinning for wildfire risk reduction, post-fire restoration, and aspen stand enhancement to protect water supply and forest health, primarily in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.