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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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PADI Foundation

The Foundation provides funding to projects that expand understanding of underwater ecosystems, promote their protection, and deepen knowledge of the human relationship with the ocean. Through these grants, the Foundation fosters research and education for nonprofits that contribute to both scientific advancement and environmental stewardship.

Deadline: January 15, 2026

http://www.padifoundation.org/guides-deadlines.html

Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)

HABRI is accepting research grant proposals from nonprofits and others that explore the health benefits of human-animal interactions and pet ownership. Key focus areas include child health and development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, and physical health outcomes.

Deadline: February 26, 2026

https://habri.org/grants/funding-opportunities/

Free Rivers Fund

The Fund is offering grants to support projects dedicated to protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers. These grants are available to nonprofits and others that have a clear plan to preserve or reinstate a river’s natural flow—whether by removing barriers, opposing dam construction, or preventing coarsed water systems.

Deadline: January 10, 2026

https://freerivers.org/apply/regular-grant/?

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North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)

NAPECA encourages collaborative initiatives to address local environmental challenges while fostering sustainable development across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. The program emphasizes cross-border cooperation, sustainable development, and the creation of innovative environmental initiatives.

Deadline:  December 1, 2025

https://www.cec.org/media/community-based-circular-economy-strategies/

Youth Garden Grants

The National Gardening Association will be awarding Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. For this grant cycle, 100 grants are available. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and inter-generational groups throughout the U.S. are eligible.

Deadline: December 12, 2025

https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/youth-garden-grant/

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK)

DRK is dedicated to supporting early-stage social impact organizations that address critical social and environmental challenges through innovative and scalable solutions, also capable of benefiting underserved populations.

No Deadline

https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/what-we-fund/

T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program

Grants support community projects in small towns (population less than 50,000 people) across the U.S. Projects can occur in all fields of interest, including the environment and animal welfare.

Next Deadline: December 31, 2025

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants

Clif Family Foundation

The Foundation supports nonprofits that are working to transform our food system, revitalize and safeguard the environment and natural resources, provide healthy food access, and enhance community health. Grants are provided throughout the U.S., with some emphasis on California.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

https://cliffamilyfoundation.org

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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Popeyes Foundation

The Foundation’s Food Love Grants program focuses on supporting nonprofits that provide food to those in need.  Food Love Grants range from on-site feeding programs, mobile kitchens, homebound food delivery programs, out-of-school meals, and disaster-related food support. Support is directed to nonprofits that are pre-qualified and invited to apply by Popeyes Foundation.

No Deadline; Pre-Application Required

https://www.popeyesfoundation.org/programs/food-love-grants

Cisco

Cisco focuses on social investment areas, which include disaster relief, shelter, water, and food; education; economic empowerment; and climate impact and regeneration. Through the Technology Grant program, Cisco donates networking technology to nonprofits to help them realize significant gains in productivity, scalability, and cost efficiency.

No Deadline

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/csr/community/nonprofits/product-grant-program.html#~overview

Clif Family Foundation

The Foundation supports nonprofits that are working to transform our food system, revitalize and safeguard the environment and natural resources, provide healthy food access, and enhance community health. Grants are provided throughout the U.S., with some emphasis on California.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

https://cliffamilyfoundation.org

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

The Foundation’s Orchard Grant Program donates orchards where the harvest will best serve communities for generations, such as community gardens, public schools, city/state parks, low-income neighborhoods, Native American reservations, international hunger relief sites, and animal sanctuaries. Recipients must be committed to caring for the trees in perpetuity and this initiative must further its charitable mission.

No Deadline

https://www.ftpf.org/apply

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

The Foundation supports environmental and wildlife protection activities, arts, education, and other community-based organizations and programs. 

Deadline: November 10, 2025

https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/

ALDI

Through ALDI’s Smart Kids Program, ALDI partners with organizations that make a positive impact on kids' health and well-being, as well as programs addressing food insecurity and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Various Programs and Deadlines

https://corporate.aldi.us/corporate-sustainability/community/aldi-community-support-programs

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program

Grants support community projects in small towns (population less than 50,000 people) across the U.S. Projects can occur in all fields of interest and are open to nonprofits to lead projects. Quarterly deadlines.

Deadline: December 31, 2025

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants

GEICO Philanthropic Foundation

The Foundation supports nonprofits focused on education resources and opportunities supporting diverse communities across the country, as well as those focused on STEM, early childhood learning, and safety. GEICO supports nonprofits throughout the U.S. with emphasis on GEICO communities.

Deadline: December 31, 2025

https://www.geico.com/philanthropic-foundation/

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Higher Hope Foundation

The Foundation’s ‘Empower’ Grant is a financial assistance grant intended to financially support nonprofits that directly impact victims of violent crime or missing person cases.

Deadline: December 31, 2025

https://higherhope.org/empower-grant/

 ProLiteracy

ProLiteracy is seeking applications for its Literacy Opportunity Fund to meet the needs of U.S. nonprofits that are doing direct work with adult students. Funded by the Nora Roberts Foundation.

Accepting applications December 1 to January 3, 2026

https://www.proliteracy.org/Literacy-Opportunity-Fund

National Gardening Association

The Association will be awarding Youth Garden Grants to community nonprofits and schools with child-centered garden programs. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and inter-generational groups throughout the U.S. are eligible.

Deadline: December 12, 2025

https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/youth-garden-grant/

Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF)

The EREF is a private, grant-making institution with a national and international scope whose mission is to support solid waste research and education initiatives.

Deadline: December 1, 2025

https://erefdn.org/research-grants/

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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Costco

Costco’s charitable efforts specifically focus on programs from nonprofits supporting children, health and human services issues, and education in the communities where they do business. Grants support larger, broader-based organizations and causes.

No Deadline

https://www.costco.com/charitable-giving.html?&reloaded=true

Dr. Seuss Foundation

The Foundation’s grants aim to improve literacy and learning as these are essential to succeeding in the multi-layered worlds of the arts and humanities, health and well-being, animal welfare, and the environment. Programs focus on inspiring learning, sparking imagination, and expanding opportunities for children.

No Deadline; Submit Online Letter of Intent

https://drseussfoundation.org

Playworld

Every child deserves a safe, engaging place to play. Playworld’s grants provide funding to help fund the playground that meets each community's unique play needs.

No Deadline

https://playworld.com

ALDI

Through ALDI’s Smart Kids Program, ALDI partners with organizations that make a positive impact on kids' health and well-being, as well as programs addressing food insecurity and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Various Programs and Deadlines

https://corporate.aldi.us/corporate-sustainability/community/aldi-community-support-programs

Kars4Kids

Kars4Kids is supporting educational initiatives around the country from nonprofits whose work is impacting children. This grant program reaches more diverse populations by lending support to local charities doing great work for children in their communities. Focus areas include youth development, mentorship, and education. Previous grantees include Girls on theRun, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Treasures 4 Teachers, and many more.

No Deadline

https://www.kars4kidsgrants.org/

NBA Foundation

The Foundation’s Grant Program is supporting organizations that provide skills training, mentorship, professional coaching, and pipeline development to foster employment and career advancement for under-resourced youth ages 14-24.

Deadline: November 14, 2025

https://nbafoundation.nba.com/grants/

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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Lawrence Foundation

The Foundation is offering its grant funding to U.S. nonprofits in the following areas: environment, human services, disaster relief, and more.

Deadline: October 31, 2025

https://thelawrencefoundation.org/application-process/

National Gardening Association

The Association will be awarding Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. For this grant cycle, 100 grants are available. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and inter-generational groups throughout the U.S. are eligible.

Deadline: December 12, 2025

https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/youth-garden-grant/

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Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF)

The EREF is a private, grant-making institution with a national and international scope whose mission is to support solid waste research and education initiatives.

Deadline: December 1, 2025

https://erefdn.org/research-grants/

 
Quadratec

Quadratec Cares ‘Energize the Environment’ Grant Program supports nonprofit programs or initiatives to benefit our environment, including trail improvements, litter prevention, park beautification, community environmental efforts, and more.

Next deadline: October 30, 2025  

https://www.quadratec.com/page/quadratec-cares-grant-program

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T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program

Grants support community projects in small towns (population less than 50,000 people) across the U.S. Projects can occur in all fields of interest, including the environment and animal welfare.

Deadline: Applications accepted now to December 31, 2025

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants

Wildlife Acoustics

This quarterly grant program supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. 

Deadline: November 15, 2025

https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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NBA Foundation

The Foundation’s Grant Program is supporting organizations that provide skills training, mentorship, professional coaching, and pipeline development to foster employment and career advancement for under-resourced youth ages 14-24.

Applications accepted October 1 to November 14, 2025

https://nbafoundation.nba.com/grants/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Department has announced a new funding opportunity to strengthen collaboration between Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs, Education and Training Centers. The project focuses on addressing the unmet needs of populations disproportionately impacted by HIV who are not currently engaged in care.

Deadline: November 17, 2025

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360594

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

The Foundation’s grant program supports nonprofits for which a relatively small amount of funding might make a large difference. The Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts programs; schools and hospitals; educational and skills-training programs; and other community-based organizations and programs. 

Deadline: November 10, 2025

https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/

TC Energy

TC Energy is accepting applications for its Social Impact Program in focus areas including: safety, education, environment, and resilient communities.

Deadline: November 7, 2025

https://www.tcenergy.com/community-giving/apply-for-funding/

Wildlife Acoustics

This quarterly grant program supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. 

Next deadline: November 15, 2025

https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program

T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program

Grants support community projects in small towns (population less than 50,000 people) across the U.S. Projects can occur in all fields of interest.

Winter Deadline: Applications open October to December, 2025

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants

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Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

The DOJ has announced two new initiatives:

1) To support the development and implementation of sustainable strategies to strengthen public defense services for youth who cannot afford legal representation, ultimately contributing to safer communities, lower recidivism rates, and better outcomes for justice-involved youth.

Deadline: October 23, 2025

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360589

2) To strengthen youth substance use prevention efforts across schools and communities in the U.S. This initiative will support nonprofits in developing and delivering prevention programs in partnership with schools, law enforcement, and local coalitions.

Deadline: October 27, 2025

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360628

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GEICO Philanthropic Foundation

The Foundation supports nonprofits focused on education resources and opportunities supporting diverse communities across the country, as well as those focused on STEM, early childhood learning, and safety. GEICO supports nonprofits throughout the U.S. with emphasis on GEICO communities.

Applications accepted October 1 to December 31, 2025

https://www.geico.com/philanthropic-foundation/

U.S. Department of Education

The Education Innovation and Research Expansion Grants will support large-scale, evidence-based educational innovations that can transform learning outcomes for high-need students.

Deadline: October 14, 2025

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360559

Kars4Kids

Kars4Kids is supporting educational initiatives from nonprofits whose work is impacting children. This grant program funds local charities doing great work for children in their communities. Focus areas include youth development, mentorship, and education.

Previous grantees include Girls on the Run, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Treasures 4 Teachers, and many more.

No deadline

https://www.kars4kidsgrants.org/

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The Foundation supports communities, children, and families as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success. Funding priorities include programs focused on thriving children, working families, and building equitable communities. Submit letter of inquiry.

No Deadline

www.wkkf.org

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