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The YEP (Youth Engagement in Philanthropy) Grantmaking Program provides grants to verified nonprofit agencies serving children and youth ages 0-22 in the Community Foundation's service area. Applications are open from December 1 to February 1 annually, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. Youth grantmakers review and award all grants with staff assistance.

An annual grant program that awards approximately $25,000 (maximum three grants) to support educational programming and projects for underserved children up to 12 years old in the Omaha metropolitan area. Funded by the endowment of the historic Creche Home for Children, grants support 501(c)(3) organizations providing childhood educational services.

A suite of grant programs from the Omaha Community Foundation that support nonprofits working in specific areas of activity, including youth access to arts and sciences, early childhood education, and history and outdoor education. Applications are accepted annually from June 1 to July 15, with awards announced in September.

The Building Healthy Futures Fund supports learning for school-age youth by improving access to quality healthcare, including primary, vision, dental, and hearing care as well as mental health services. The program awards grants of at least $50,000 to eligible organizations serving Omaha Public Schools students and their families.

The Women's Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations, informal groups of women, and emerging grassroots organizations in Lorain County that serve women and children. The competitive grant program opens August 1 and has a September 1 deadline annually, with board decisions in October.

The Stone Canyon Community Foundation, a fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, supports nonprofit organizations focusing on educational success, quality of life, and youth development in the greater Tucson Area. Applications will open November 1, 2025.

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation awards two annual grants to nonprofit agencies serving youth and children in the Greater Lynchburg area: a $5,000 Stuart J. Turille Youth Philanthropy Award and a $10,000 Wells Fargo Youth Philanthropy Award. Applications are accepted via an online portal between October 15 and November 15, with finalists conducting site visits in January.

A youth philanthropy program supporting youth-led and youth-serving projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties in Northern Illinois. The program distributes up to $40,000 annually to community projects, with applications written by youth for projects benefiting youth. Projects must be completed during the spring semester with a final report due June 1st.

Community Foundation Tampa Bay's annual competitive grants program provides funding to eligible nonprofits across five focus areas: Economic Opportunity, Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability, Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing, Quality Child and Youth Education, and Vibrant and Engaged Communities. The two-stage process requires submission of a Letter of Intent (due 1/7/2026) followed by a full application for selected organizations.

The Hardin County Community Foundation awards grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations operating programs that benefit Hardin County residents. Applications are accepted annually from February 1st to February 28th, with funding priorities including innovative community solutions, youth and senior programs, and collaborative initiatives.

The Branford Community Foundation awards competitive grants to 501(c)3 nonprofits and governmental agencies serving Branford, Connecticut. Grant awards range from $1,500 to $20,000 and support projects in areas including arts, basic needs, education, mental health, community joy, and youth development. Applications are accepted annually with a deadline in mid-March, with an application workshop typically held in mid-February.

The Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County offers several named grant programs with multiple application cycles throughout 2026. Programs include the One Community Fund (supporting immigrant-serving organizations), Women's Legacy Fund (advancing well-being of women and girls), Robert H. Janssen Youth & Youth Sports Fund, Growing Together LGBTQ+ Fund, and General Community Grants Program. All programs serve San Luis Obispo County and accept applications on a rolling seasonal basis with specific open dates.

The Greater Lowell Community Foundation offers multiple grant cycles to support nonprofits in the Greater Lowell and Merrimack Valley region. Current 2026 opportunities include the Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund, Discretionary Grants, and the NetScout Heart of Giving program, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.

The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota awards grants of $250–$3,000 for preschool faith formation and youth/young adult ministry programs in parishes within the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Priority is given to parishes with limited budgets, especially in rural areas, and programs serving underprivileged communities and people of color.

Application window opens June 1, 2026; applications due Friday, June 26, 2026; awards announced mid-August 2026

Annual competitive grant program offering up to $20,000 in unrestricted organizational support to nonprofits serving Hamilton County, Indiana. Funding priorities include childcare, housing, social services, and workforce and education. Applications open July 15, 2025 with a deadline of August 29, 2025.

The Copernicus Foundation Music Grant Program provides funding to enhance and sustain musical opportunities for everyone in Portage County, with priority given to projects that expand music access for youth. Grants support creative music projects including instrument availability, music-related technology, and exposure to music for underserved populations.

The SPARK Grant supports innovative community ideas in Hudson, Wisconsin. Finalists pitch their ideas live at the SPARK Tank Challenge for up to $20,000 in funding. Applications open June 15 with a Pitch Preview, and full grant applications are due September 15.

The Alice Huffard Richards Fund supports enhanced life in Carroll, Haralson, and Heard County communities through targeted investments in Early Child Development, the Environment, and Civic & Community Leadership. Applications open August 15, 2026, with a deadline of September 26, 2026. Note: This is the final grant cycle; no grants will be made after 2027.

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation offers multiple grant cycles for eligible organizations serving Charlevoix County, Michigan. Programs include seasonal cycles for environment, arts, community priorities, geographic enrichment, and youth needs, as well as ongoing mini grants, urgent needs, and housing solutions grants. Applications require an initial phone conversation with staff before submission.

The Lincoln Community Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations within the Western Placer Unified School District footprint (Lincoln/Sheridan area) for youth, education, seniors, and community benefit programs. Applicants must be in good standing with regulatory agencies, use funds within six months, and acknowledge the foundation's contribution.