Grants for Nonprofits

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program, Projects of National Significance focused on Health Equity, which typically funds projects that improve services and outcomes for people with disabilities and older adults from underserved groups. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; ACL national-significance projects usually go to nonprofits, universities, and public agencies rather than individuals. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding details.

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

This forecasted FY 2026 Basic Center Program from the Administration for Children & Families (FYSB) funds emergency shelter and services for runaway and homeless youth. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, but Basic Center awards typically go to nonprofits and community-based organizations serving youth. Review the formal announcement for applicant requirements before applying.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

This Proposition 68 grant from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments; individuals and businesses are not eligible. It funds drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor-access projects, with this specific track targeting the San Fernando Valley river area and severely disadvantaged communities. Funding amounts are not specified, and projects must serve the designated California geography.

Administration for Children and Families - ANA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families (ANA) grant for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance under the Esther Martinez Immersion program, supporting language immersion and nest programs. Eligibility for ANA awards is generally limited to federally and state-recognized tribes, tribal and Native organizations, and similar Native-serving nonprofits, making it narrow. Specific funding amounts and deadlines are not yet posted, so check the official notice before applying.

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

The Administration for Children & Families Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program funds organizations to deliver education that promotes sexual risk avoidance (abstinence-focused) to youth. It typically targets nonprofits, public agencies, education institutions, and tribal entities that serve young people, rather than individuals. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not published here because the opportunity is forecasted; confirm requirements in the official notice before applying.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Preventing Drug Overdoses: Community Prevention and Response program funds community-based efforts to prevent and respond to drug overdoses, such as prevention, harm reduction, and response services. It typically targets nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal organizations that serve affected communities rather than individuals or for-profit businesses. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not published here because the opportunity is forecasted; confirm requirements in the official notice before applying.

Administration for Children and Families - OFA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Office of Family Assistance) opportunity to establish a National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families, conducting research on employment and family stability programs. A single-center award of this type generally goes to a university or research organization with capacity to operate a national research center, making eligibility narrow. Funding amounts and the deadline have not yet been posted.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this Proposition 68 grant program (Prop 68 River track) administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy funds drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access projects under California's 2018 bond act. Award amounts and deadline are not specified in this listing. Because the Conservancy administers the program, projects are expected to fall within its California jurisdiction.

U.S. Mission to Albania · Amount varies

This forecasted U.S. Mission to Albania program offers small grants for projects countering violent extremism (FY2023). Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not posted in this listing; U.S. embassy small-grants programs typically target local nonprofits, civil society organizations, and sometimes individuals, and are geographically focused on the host country (Albania). Review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and whether U.S. or foreign organizations may apply.

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · $75K–$275K

Open to individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that expand convenient beverage container recycling across California, such as collection at multi-family housing, schools, parks, and community events, water refill stations, and US-Mexico border litter cleanup. Awards range roughly from $75,000 to $275,000, and funding must tie directly to California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers. Note that education materials are capped at 25 percent of the award and out-of-state containers cannot be funded, so this is geographically limited to California programs.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, focused on research into community living and participation for people with disabilities. DRRP research awards typically go to universities, research institutions, and qualified nonprofits with disability-research capacity rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when available.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that protect, preserve, and restore riparian (streamside) habitats throughout California, including replanting native vegetation, restoring floodplain connectivity, invasive plant removal, fencing to manage livestock, and reconfiguring degraded streams. Award amounts and deadlines are not listed. This program is geographically limited to California and is not open to individuals or for-profit businesses.

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Amount varies

Open to businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and other legal entities that own 20 to 5,000 acres of California forest land, this program provides cost-share assistance for forest improvement such as a Registered Professional Forester management plan, reforestation, thinning, pruning, and wildlife habitat work. Because it is cost-share, applicants must contribute a portion of project costs; controlled/cultural burning is not eligible. Eligibility is tied to owning qualifying California forest acreage.

U.S. Mission to the United Nations · $5K–$15K

Open to individuals, registered nonprofits, think tanks, civil society/NGOs, educational institutions, and governmental institutions based in Geneva or abroad, this US Mission Geneva Small Grants Program funds projects that promote US policy priorities at international organizations, such as lectures, exhibitions, exchanges, workshops, or public awareness campaigns. Awards range roughly from $5,000 to $15,000, all projects must include a US element or connection, and for-profit or commercial entities are not eligible. Cost-sharing is encouraged but not required.

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.

Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Children and Families (Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services) opportunity to operate National Resource Centers. National resource center awards are typically competitive among organizations with relevant subject-matter expertise; eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published. Check the full notice when posted to confirm who can apply.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Statewide Family Network opportunity to support family-run organizations that help families of children and youth with mental health or substance use needs navigate services and inform state systems. It is typically directed at statewide family-run nonprofit organizations rather than individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Eligibility is unrestricted and open to any type of entity (subject to any clarifications in the program's eligibility text), making this NSF program broadly available. The Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB) Program funds theoretically grounded, methodologically rigorous basic social-science research on attitudes, behavior, and institutions related to public policy and public services, and also supports undergraduate research experiences and methodological infrastructure. Note that the program does not fund applied research, so proposals must be basic-science oriented.

U.S. Mission to Italy · Amount varies

The U.S. Mission to Italy's annual program statement funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties, typically through cultural, educational, and exchange-focused programming. These embassy public-diplomacy grants generally target nonprofits, educational institutions, and similar organizations, often with a connection to Italy or U.S.-Italy relations. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not listed here, so review the full program statement; note that embassy grants frequently restrict or limit eligibility for U.S.-based applicants and may favor local organizations.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy under California's Proposition 4, this grant funds wildfire and forest resilience projects such as fire prevention, forest health, fuel reduction near populated areas, watershed improvement, chaparral or forest restoration, and related workforce development. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. Projects must meet specific statutory criteria (Section 91520) and qualify under the Wildfire and Forest Resilience chapter, so eligibility is narrow and tied to project type and location.