Grants for Nonprofits

Natural Resources · $1K–$75K

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 $75,000.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments working on wildlife connectivity, this program funds planning and implementation of fish and wildlife corridor projects aligned with California's State Wildlife Action Plan and fish passage efforts. It is not open to individuals or businesses. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC (NCCDPHP) opportunity to promote cancer surveillance workforce, education, and data use. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not currently open. CDC cooperative agreements of this type typically target state/territorial health agencies, universities, and organizations with cancer registry or surveillance expertise; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility when released.

NASA Headquarters · Amount varies

NASA's umbrella SpaceTech-REDDI-2026 announcement funds space technology research, development, demonstration, and infusion, with specific topics released as appendices throughout the year. Participation is broad — educational, industry, and nonprofit institutions, FFRDCs, UARCs, and other entities — and includes U.S. and, to the extent practicable, non-U.S. organizations, but NASA Centers, NASA civil servants, and JPL cannot receive awards. Each appendix may add its own eligibility limits and deadlines, so applicants must check the individual topic solicitation on NSPIRES.

San Diego River Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to this San Diego River Conservancy program funded under Proposition 4 for multi-benefit projects such as land conservation, flood and fire risk reduction, water quality improvement, wildlife habitat restoration, trail completion, and tribal cultural preservation along the San Diego River. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified, so applicants should confirm current funding limits and timelines with the Conservancy.

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.