Under the U.S. Department of Education, the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) offers grants of up to $5,000,000 to partnerships of local education agences and academic institutions serving high-poverty middle and high schools. Funding supports initiatives that increase college attendance and success, raise expectations for low-income students, provide cohort-based services starting no later than seventh grade, and offer college scholarships.
$25K Parkinson’s Community Grant (PF)
The Parkinson’s Foundation offers grants of up to $25,000 to support programs that improve the health, wellness, and education of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Funded projects must focus on mental health and PD, support for care partners, or exercise programs tailored for individuals with PD.
$50K Military Support Programs
The Fisher House Foundation and Military Times Foundation sponsor the Fisher Service Award, providing $50,000 in advertising packages to nonprofit programs enhancing the quality of life for active duty, reserve, National Guard members, veterans, and their families.
$50K Capacity Building Grant for Housing Organizations (Enterprise)
The HUD Section 4 Capacity Building Grants offer up to $50,000 to CDCs and CHDOs to enhance organizational effectiveness and support affordable housing and economic development in underserved communities.
$900K Legal Assistance Grant for Violence Survivors (OVW)
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) offers grants of up to $900,000 through the Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program. This funding supports comprehensive legal services projects for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
$5K Social Justice & Peace Grant (Peace Development Fund)
The Peace Development Fund offers grants of $5,000 to community-based organizations working toward social justice and systemic change. Funding supports initiatives that empower young people, promote equitable relationships, and foster peace rooted in justice, recognizing the importance of spiritual, cultural, and political transformation.
$10K Education & Training Grant (KFC Foundation)
The KFC Foundation’s Kentucky Fried Wishes grant program offers up to $10,000 to support community-focused education and training initiatives. The program empowers communities through impactful and inclusive learning opportunities.
Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grant (ALA)
The American Library Association’s Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grant provides collections of books submitted for the Coretta Scott King Book Awards to libraries and organizations serving children and youth. Eligible applicants include schools, libraries, social service agencies, detention centers, religious organizations, and higher education institutions that demonstrate a need for and potential benefit from the collection.
$50K Early Childhood Education & Outdoor Activities Grant (Jesse W. Couch Foundation)
The Jesse W. Couch Charitable Foundation offers grants of up to $50,000 to organizations focused on early childhood education and programs promoting outdoor activities. Funding supports initiatives that foster education, improve memory, reduce depression, lower blood pressure, and create healthier communities through nature-based engagement.
Financial Literacy & Diversity Grant (Nasdaq Foundation)
The Nasdaq Foundation offers quarterly grants to nonprofit organizations supporting under-resourced communities by enhancing financial literacy and promoting diverse entrepreneurship. Funding focuses on empowering women and under-represented groups with financial knowledge, tools, mentoring, and improved access to capital.