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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.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training opportunity, which typically funds organizations to train community members to recognize and respond to mental health and crisis situations. Past versions have been open to government entities, tribes, schools, and nonprofits, but the specific eligibility for this announcement has not been published. Award amounts and deadlines are also not yet posted. Interested organizations should watch for the full announcement to confirm who may apply.

Bureau of Reclamation · $25K–$1.5M

The Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Drought Response Program funds drought-resilience projects (water storage and distribution improvements, source diversification, decision tools, and drought contingency planning), with awards from about $25,000 up to $1,500,000. Category A applicants are states, tribes, irrigation and water districts, and similar entities with water or power delivery authority located in the 17 Western states and listed U.S. territories; Category B is nonprofit conservation organizations partnering with a Category A entity. Federal entities, individuals, and institutions of higher education are not eligible, and applicants are limited to the Western U.S. and named territories. Some restrictions apply by location for drought contingency plans.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity under the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) State and Community Grant Program, supporting dementia services and supports. It is not yet open, and eligibility, award amount, and deadline have not been posted. ADPI State and Community awards are typically aimed at state agencies and community organizations, so review the full notice for specific eligibility before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity to fund National Resource Centers serving older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. It is not yet open, and eligibility, award amount, and deadline have not been posted. These ACL awards typically target tribal organizations, nonprofits, and institutions with relevant expertise serving Native elders, so review the full notice for specific eligibility.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted SAMHSA Recovery Community Services Program opportunity to support a statewide network of peer-based substance-use recovery services. It is not yet open, and eligibility, award amount, and deadline have not been posted. SAMHSA RCSP awards typically target nonprofit recovery community organizations and similar entities, so review the full notice for specific eligibility before applying.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Wildlife Conservation Board's Regional Conservation Investment Strategies program, though public agencies typically lead these voluntary regional conservation planning efforts. Priority goes to areas lacking an existing conservation plan and to proposals that include matching funds (cash or in-kind) and demonstrate readiness. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments in the San Fernando Valley area can apply for this Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant funded under California's Proposition 68 (2018), a $4 billion bond supporting drought, water, parks, climate, and coastal protection projects. No award amount or deadline is listed here; applicants should review the Conservancy's Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines for full details.

National Park Service · $1–$32.3K

This National Park Service grant is open only to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education, to provide research, technical assistance, and educational support to national parks in the National Capital Region. Awards are small, ranging from $1 to $32,270, under the CESU cooperative agreement framework; no deadline is listed.

State Treasurer's Office · $1–$5B

A commercial paper (short-term debt) financing program for California nonprofit 501(c)(3) health facilities or public health facilities operating at least three years with demonstrated fiscal soundness. Funds construction, renovation, equipment, and refinancing of prior debt; notes must be issued in $100,000 denominations and carry a top-tier short-term credit rating. This is debt financing, not a grant, and requires three years of audited financials.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity cooperative agreement (U01) to expand education on the risks of skin-lightening products; clinical trials are not allowed. It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. FDA U01 education awards typically go to nonprofits, universities, and public-health organizations, so check the full notice for specific eligibility before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living competition to fund a Center for Independent Living in Guam. It is not yet open, and eligibility, award amount, and deadline have not been posted. CIL awards are typically restricted to eligible consumer-controlled, nonprofit independent-living organizations, and this one is geographically limited to Guam, so it is a narrow opportunity.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity under the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative to build dementia-capable community health worker programs. It is not yet open, and eligibility, award amount, and deadline have not been posted. ADPI awards typically target nonprofits, aging-services agencies, and government or tribal entities, so review the full notice for specific eligibility before applying.