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The Carol McMurry Library Endowment provides competitive continuing education grants for individuals working in public libraries and other library settings. Awards up to $2,000 per calendar year support coursework, certifications, conferences, and professional development that enhance job performance.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation offers three grant programs: Community Grants (year-round, quarterly review), Art Grants (two annual cycles, $250-$3000+), and Women Inspired Network Grants (annual, applications in September). Grants support programs and projects in various fields serving residents of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, Lee, or Livingston Counties in Illinois.

A quick-turnaround grant program from Marietta Community Foundation designed to address basic needs and small challenges for nonprofits. Applications are accepted year-round and evaluated quarterly with decisions made within 30-45 days.

The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers various grant cycles for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Lorain County, Ohio. Grants include Community Grant Cycles (Arts & Culture, Education & Youth, Health & Human Services), Affiliate Fund Cycles, and a Monthly Rolling Mini-Grant Cycle. Applications are submitted through an online grant portal with specific deadlines for each cycle.

The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) offers grants to nonprofit agencies serving residents of Harrison County, Indiana. Applications are accepted year-round and must be submitted at least 90 days before an event. Grants over $200,000 require additional Finance Committee review, and decisions are typically made within 120 days of submission.

The Native Cultures Fund provides grants to support California Indian culture bearers, artists, lifeways, and knowledge transmission, including the renaissance of California Native art, culture, sacred sites, and language development. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, with two granting rounds per year (spring and fall deadlines on April 15 and October 15).

Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowship, a US$10,000 annual award to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. The fellowship supports women from around the world studying at accredited universities and has awarded over US$12.2 million to 1,365 women from 80 countries since 1938.

GOLEF provides grants up to $2,000 for Harris Memorial Library maintenance, repairs, and operating expenses, as well as enhancement and development of educational and cultural resources in the Town of Otego. The Community Foundation has allocated up to $13,000 for awards in 2026, with rolling applications accepted until funds are fully committed.

The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's Youth Enrichment Grant Fund provides financial support to Carbon County youth to help them participate in classes, workshops, conferences, and other enrichment activities that develop their talents and skills. Families can apply on behalf of each child for activities in three seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), with average funding around $150 per request and notification within 72 hours of application.

Grant County Community Foundation (GCCF) awards competitive grants annually to nonprofits and charitable projects serving Grant County, Kansas. The foundation operates on an open grant cycle, accepting applications year-round with decisions made within 30 days, and funds a variety of community needs including arts, education, health, human services, and youth programs.

The Next Step Education Program provides financial support to individuals in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties pursuing postsecondary education and career training, including undergraduate degrees, technical credentials, professional certifications, and industry-recognized licenses. Awards up to $2,000 can be used for tuition, books, and course-related expenses, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

The Our Children Fund provides financial assistance for foster care children in Fairfax County (ages birth-17) and young adults (ages 18-21) without permanency to support their unmet medical, social, emotional, and educational needs. Eligible expenses include afterschool activities, camps, sports fees, dental and health services, and other normalizing experiences.

NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants provide funding to Title-I schools in Northern Virginia to cover transportation and other costs for field trips to NOVA Parks properties. Eligible schools can select from designated parks and students experience SOL-based outdoor field trips during school hours at no cost.

The Our Children Fund provides financial assistance for foster care children in Fairfax County, Virginia (ages birth-17) and young adults (18-21) without permanency to support unmet medical, social, emotional, and educational needs. Eligible items include afterschool activities, camps, sports fees, and health services. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and amounts are determined case-by-case.

Grants for Title-I public elementary and middle schools in Northern Virginia to fund field trips to NOVA Parks, covering transportation and other access barriers. Students participate in SOL-based outdoor educational experiences led by experienced naturalists at no cost to schools.

The Employment Resource Fund is a local, self-sustaining work and education fund that provides grants to Wayne County nonprofits with employment programs aimed at increasing job success for adults. The Steering Committee accepts grant applications for new employment-related initiatives on a rolling basis.

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation offers grants through its Fund for Community Good to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and organizations willing to attain fiscal sponsorship. Funding supports education, health, neighborhoods, arts and culture, economic prosperity, and environment initiatives with a focus on advancing racial equity in Kent County, Michigan.

The Students First initiative provides on-demand grants to public schools in High Point to address unexpected and unbudgeted needs that arise throughout the school year. Grant requests can be submitted at any time by school principals and are reviewed by the Students First committee for immediate impact on students and education systems.

Excellence in Education funds strengthen school communities by awarding grants for creative and innovative educational programs, recognition of achievement, and community involvement in schools. These funds are available to public and private schools in 16 Southern Wisconsin communities, with multiple named funds having specific annual deadlines.

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation's Community Solutions Grant Program supports organizations, programs, and initiatives that improve quality of life for East Metro residents across Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties. Grants provide general operating, program/project, and capital support with a focus on community & economic development, health & human services, and youth & education, with preference given to organizations addressing disparities and serving marginalized communities.