Grants for Nonprofits

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this program funds property acquisition and habitat enhancement/restoration projects along the San Joaquin River. All funded projects must be approved by both the San Joaquin River Conservancy Board and the Wildlife Conservation Board, an extra review step beyond a typical single-agency grant. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health opportunity to operate a National Training Center for Family Planning, providing training and technical assistance for Title X family planning programs. It is intended for an organization with national training capacity rather than general nonprofits or individuals. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been published.

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.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

This Illinois Department of Natural Resources capital grant (FY25) funds specific projects named directly in the state's annual appropriation bill, covering local governments, units of government, educational facilities, and not-for-profit organizations for natural resource, recreation, and cultural resource purposes. Eligibility is restricted to entities explicitly named in the legislature's line-item appropriation, so organizations not already designated in the budget bill cannot apply on their own initiative. No deadline or award amount is listed.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity to operate the Lifespan Respite National Technical Assistance and Resource Center, supporting state respite-care programs and family caregivers. It is intended for an organization with national technical-assistance capacity, typically a single awardee, rather than general applicants. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been posted.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) opportunity to operate a technical assistance center serving mental health peer-led organizations. It is intended for an organization with national technical-assistance capacity rather than general applicants or individuals. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been published.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits and public agencies for projects addressing recreation/tourism, historic and cultural preservation, or environmental education in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region, with priority for disadvantaged/severely disadvantaged communities. This is an ongoing, noncompetitive process requiring a concept proposal before a full application; partnerships are encouraged but not required. No specific award amount or deadline is listed, and scope is limited to the Delta region.

U.S. Mission to Spain · $25K–$75K

The U.S. Mission to Spain's Public Diplomacy program funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Spain ties around themes such as climate action, study in the U.S., NATO and security cooperation, entrepreneurship and STEM, media literacy, and human rights. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, educational and cultural institutions, civil society and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, professional associations, media outlets, governmental and international organizations, and individuals based in Spain, Andorra, or the U.S.; Spanish or Andorran organizations must be registered in their home country. For-profit businesses are not eligible, and awards range from about $25,000 to $75,000.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) funding opportunity from the federal Administration for Community Living to demonstrate and scale person-centered falls-prevention approaches delivered through partnerships between clinical providers and community organizations. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; based on similar ACL programs, applicants are typically aging-services agencies, nonprofits, health systems, and universities rather than individuals. Check the official notice when it is released for exact eligibility and funding terms before investing time in an application.

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

This is a forecasted (not yet open) opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (Children's Bureau) focused on technology-enhanced recruitment and matching of adoptive families. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; ACF awards of this type typically go to nonprofits, public child-welfare agencies, and universities rather than individuals. Check the official notice when released for exact eligibility and application details.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

Illinois' Urban and Community Forestry Program (FY24) provides technical and financial assistance to communities for managing trees and related natural resources, open to public and private colleges/universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education from that category), and government organizations. No award amount or application deadline is listed, so applicants should confirm current funding levels with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) CDC global health opportunity to engage faith-based organizations in sustaining HIV and tuberculosis services in Ethiopia. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; CDC global health awards of this type are generally limited to organizations with in-country presence and relevant public health experience, and U.S.-only applicants without Ethiopia operations are often not competitive. Watch for the official notice to confirm who may apply and any restrictions on foreign or domestic organizations.

State Water Resources Control Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this California SAFER Program funding targets counties and their partners to build proactive regional programs addressing drinking water problems for households served by state small water systems and domestic wells. Funds are not awarded directly to individual households. No specific award amount or deadline is listed, and the geographic scope is limited to California.

Aging · $15K–$30K

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 $30,000.

Natural Resources · $30K–$2M

Open to government agencies, schools, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for fish and wildlife management activities tied to Upper Mississippi River Asian carp control, in line with Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office priorities. Awards range from $30,000 to $2 million. No deadline is listed; broad eligibility across organization types.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to this Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy program funded under Proposition 4's wildfire chapter. It funds projects that improve local fire prevention capacity, forest health, or reduce wildfire spread into populated areas, and each project must also address watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral/forest restoration, or workforce development. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not listed, so applicants should verify current guidelines directly with the Conservancy.

Natural Resources · $10K–$800K

Open to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits for fish and wildlife habitat development and implementation projects, with priority for species of greatest conservation concern (including species not hunted or fished). Awards range from $10,000 to $800,000; no deadline listed.

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.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) CDC global health opportunity to expand global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; CDC global health awards of this kind generally favor organizations with established presence and public health experience in the host country, and applicants without Nigeria operations are often not competitive. Watch for the official notice to confirm who may apply and any restrictions on foreign or domestic organizations.

Ocean Protection Council · $200K–$1.5M

Open to businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments in California through the Ocean Protection Council's SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program (Track 1), funding planning activities like vulnerability assessments, data collection, and adaptation plans. Awards range from $200,000 to $1.5 million, and Track 1 proposals are accepted on a rolling, non-competitive quarterly basis. A companion technical assistance program is also available for applicants facing imminent sea level rise threats.