Author: Urban Awareness USA

The Chisholm Foundation provides grants around $15,000 to support arts, education, and religion projects nationwide, prioritizing new or demonstration initiatives that can scale with additional funding.

The Baskin Family Foundation provides grants up to $10,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations advancing education and social justice, with an emphasis on forward-thinking, community-centered initiatives.

The Mastercard Strive USA 2025 Innovation Fund, supported by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, offers grants of up to $250,000 for early-stage solutions that enhance small business financial health. Eligible projects should include a digital tool or platform that simplifies operations, builds resilience, and drives sustainable growth for U.S. small businesses. Funding supports organizations developing AI-driven, financial literacy, and business development innovations, particularly those with measurable public benefit through open-source, mission-driven, or cost-accessible models.

The OneAmerica Financial Foundation provides grants to nonprofits focused on education, workforce development, basic needs, and civic engagement. Funding supports K–12 education, early childhood initiatives, job readiness programs, and essential services that enhance community safety and well-being.

The Marcus Foundation offers grants averaging $1,075 to organizations combating hunger and advancing sustainability initiatives. Funding supports programs that provide food resources, community food education, and sustainable development while addressing both immediate needs and long-term systemic change.

The Terra Foundation for American Art offers up to $25,000 convening grants to nonprofits for conferences, symposia, and programs that expand and diversify narratives of American art.

Good Sports provides brand-new sports equipment, footwear, and apparel donations to youth-serving organizations and schools across the U.S. .

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation offers sponsorships and donations of up to $25,000 to support youth sports leagues, teams, and community organizations that help young athletes build confidence, character, and life skills through sports. Funding may include direct sponsorships, event support, or in-kind donations such as gift certificates and coupon booklets.

The Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation offers grants of up to $300,000 to early-stage nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises tackling urgent global challenges in areas such as education, human rights, sustainability, and economic resilience.

The Bruce J. Heim Foundation provides grants award of up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations that help young people reach their highest potential in academics and the arts. Funding supports programs that foster talent development, personal growth, and skill enhancement among youth demonstrating exceptional promise.