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Black Hawk County Grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations (if the project is deemed charitable) serving Black Hawk County, Iowa. Grants support projects that improve quality of life in the community across areas including arts & culture, education, health, human services, and environment. Two grant cycles are offered annually with applications reviewed by a local committee.

The Youth Fund is a youth-led grantmaking program managed by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, where 9th-12th grade students serve on an advisory board to recommend grants to nonprofits and organizations. The fund focuses on projects aligned with annual themes related to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, with the 2025–2026 cycle emphasizing sustainability. Grants support youth opportunities in areas such as environmental conservation, community gardens, and sustainable transportation.

Field Trip New Jersey provides funding to help school children in underserved communities across New Jersey connect classroom learning with real-life experiences through trips to arts, culture, historical landmarks, nature preserves, and science institutions. Essex County schools and nonprofit organizations serving Essex County that are current Schumann Fund grantees can apply for up to $1,500 per academic year to cover field trip costs.

The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia administers two main grant programs: competitive Community Grants awarded through local affiliates in Whitfield, Bartow, and Gordon Counties (typically $1,000–$4,000), and Operation Round Up grants administered for North Georgia Electric Membership Foundation (up to $10,000). Both programs operate on defined seasonal cycles with clear application windows.

The Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund, administered by The Indianapolis Foundation in collaboration with regional funders, provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Indiana working on environmental equity, decarbonization, and inclusive democracy. The fund prioritizes grassroots, place-based organizations serving frontline communities and accepts applications on a rolling basis with quarterly funding decisions.

The Allegan County Community Foundation offers multiple grant cycles including Community Grants, TAG Team Youth Grants, Food Security Grants, Pride Fund Grants, Capital Campaign Grants, Disaster Response Grants, Plainwell Community Fund Grants, and Plainwell Education Foundation Mini Grants. These grants support programs benefiting residents of Allegan County across various focus areas such as basic needs, arts, environment, economic development, animal welfare, youth development, food security, LGBTQIA+ support, and education.

This fund supports programs and projects that advance recycling efforts across Otsego County, with special consideration for innovative solutions or projects addressing difficult-to-recycle items. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations and groups fiscally sponsored by 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with a maximum grant award of $3,500.

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.

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.

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 Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars annually in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access, and enhance climate resilience. Most grants are awarded through a rolling pre-application solicitation, with some programs offered through scheduled grant rounds. Grant amounts typically range from $200,000 to $5,000,000.

The California State Coastal Conservancy's Climate Ready Program funds projects that mitigate climate change impacts and build resilience along the California coast. The program supports planning and implementation of nature-based adaptation strategies, wildfire resilience projects, and multi-benefit coastal restoration efforts through a rolling pre-application process.

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 Erie County Community Foundation offers community grants to support projects serving Erie County, Ohio residents. Applications are accepted twice yearly with February 1 and August 1 deadlines through an online portal. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental entities, churches, schools, and other tax-exempt organizations.

The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia awards competitive Community Grants to local qualified organizations in focus areas including Arts & Culture, Civics, Education, Social Services, Historic Preservation, and Environmental work. Grant awards typically range from $1,000 to $4,000 and serve organizations in Whitfield, Bartow, and Gordon Counties with two application cycles per year (Spring and Fall).

The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) Community Grants support ongoing and changing community needs in Waukesha County across six broad program areas. Grants are awarded after extensive review by the Foundation's Grants Review Committee, with $175,250 awarded in 2025.

The Door County Community Foundation offers Sustainability Grants to provide operational support for charities serving Door County residents. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $5,000 and can support salary costs, equipment, infrastructure, and program delivery across multiple focus areas including arts, children & youth, education, environment, aging, health, and historic preservation.

The Community Investment Fund, created by Destination Door County in partnership with the Door County Community Foundation, offers grants to projects that improve quality of life for Door County residents while benefiting visitors. Grant awards range from a few thousand dollars to potentially hundreds of thousands, with an anticipated average of $100,000.