Grants for Nonprofits

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Division of Chemistry is piloting no-deadline submission for its Chemistry of Life Processes, Chemical Structure and Dynamics, and Chemical Theory/Computational Methods programs. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, and research labs) and accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty; individuals and businesses do not qualify. No specific award amount is listed, and proposals may be submitted at any time.

Health Resources and Services Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted HRSA opportunity, the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Technical Assistance award. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted. RCORP technical assistance is typically awarded to a single organization that provides support to rural opioid-response grantees, so this is a narrowly targeted award rather than broadly open funding; confirm details in the full announcement.

Health Resources and Services Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Health Resources and Services Administration program, the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; this HRSA program historically supports rural health care providers and organizations working to improve quality of care. Watch for the official funding announcement before planning an application.

U.S. Mission to Djibouti · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) annual program statement from the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti for public diplomacy small grants. These programs typically fund local organizations, nonprofits, and individuals carrying out cultural, educational, and exchange projects, often with a geographic focus on the host country. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to enhance legal assistance services. Programs like this typically fund nonprofits and aging/disability service organizations that deliver legal aid, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

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 Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Under California's Proposition 68, the Department of Fish and Wildlife funds rivers and streams projects that help communities adapt to climate change and restore habitat, such as floodplain reconnection and watershed restoration. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments; individuals and businesses are not eligible. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not stated in the listing.

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

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families grant offering Title IV-E Prevention Accelerator support to help jurisdictions expand prevention services that keep children safely with their families. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; Title IV-E awards typically go to state, tribal, and territorial child welfare agencies and their partners. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy under California's Proposition 68, this program funds river-related projects that benefit severely disadvantaged communities. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments; individuals and businesses do not qualify. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not stated, and projects must meet the program's geographic and severely-disadvantaged-community requirements.

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

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Children and Families (Children's Bureau) program on collaborative approaches to adoption for children with complex needs. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; child-welfare awards like this typically go to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal organizations. Check the official notice of funding opportunity before applying.

Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply for California HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to support affordable housing for low- and very-low-income households. Funds (as loans/grants) cover program activities such as first-time homebuyer assistance, owner-occupied rehabilitation, and tenant-based rental assistance. This reopened NOFA distributes unclaimed 2024 funds over-the-counter on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted, so timing matters; awards are limited to California and to projects serving households at or below 80% of Area Median Income.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for wildlife and fish corridor connectivity planning and implementation projects in California, consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan and state connectivity and fish passage efforts. Administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife under a Nature-Based Solutions program. No award amount or deadline is stated, and projects are focused on California connectivity work, so confirm project alignment and current funding availability before applying.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife funds watershed cleanup, remediation, and enhancement projects, including road treatments, erosion/sediment control, and cleanup of damage from illicit cannabis operations, plus wildlife and habitat improvements. Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply; businesses and individuals are not listed as eligible. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified here.

Department of Health Care Access and Information · Amount varies

Nonprofit and public-agency hospitals that qualify as small, rural, or Critical Access facilities in California can apply to this state program for grant funding and technical assistance to meet seismic safety retrofit requirements. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the small/rural/Critical Access definition and are at risk of closure for financial reasons, and must have current seismic compliance and project delivery plans on file with HCAI before funding is awarded. Eligibility is narrow and California-specific; available funds are allocated across participants based on need.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant supports peer-support programs for people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), serving the disability community. ACL awards of this kind typically go to nonprofits, universities, and similar disability-services organizations rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so check the official notice before applying.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. California's Department of Fish and Wildlife funds projects under Proposition 68 that remove barriers to Southern Steelhead migration and restore habitat, with related infrastructure improvements as the highest priority. Projects must serve California; for-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible, and no award range or deadline is stated here.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

California's Department of Fish and Wildlife offers these Proposition 68 grants to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that improve climate adaptation, protect habitat and wildlife corridors, restore rivers and watersheds, and enhance drought resilience. At least 15 percent of funds are reserved for projects serving severely disadvantaged communities (median household income below 60 percent of the statewide average). Individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible, and projects are limited to California; no specific award range or deadline is stated.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through California's Department of Fish and Wildlife under Proposition 1 (the 2014 Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act). The Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program funds projects that improve water quality, restore species and habitat, and support a more resilient water system benefiting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Individuals and businesses are not eligible, and projects must benefit the Delta; award amounts and deadlines are not stated here.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to California's Wildlife Conservation Board for projects that restore wildlife migration corridors or remove barriers to fish passage, such as wildlife over/undercrossings, fish ladders, culverts, and related planning and environmental review. Projects must improve fish or wildlife mobility and further the objectives of Proposition 68. Award amounts are not stated, and the program prioritizes specific project types and sites on California's official priority barrier lists.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to California's Wildlife Conservation Board for projects that restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat statewide, including wetlands, coastal and freshwater habitat, in-stream restoration, and removal of fish passage barriers. The program is authorized under Fish and Game Code section 1301. Award amounts are not specified, and projects must improve the quality of native habitat in California.