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The Buchanan County Community Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Buchanan County, Iowa. The foundation uses a competitive grant cycle process with applications reviewed by a local committee to improve quality of life in the county.

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 General Community Grants Program offers flexible general operating grants to local nonprofits serving San Luis Obispo County. Grants are available in four priority areas: Arts & Culture, Environment, Health & Human Services, and Seniors & People with Disabilities. Awards range up to $20,000 for single-year grants and up to $40,000 for two-year grants.

Applications open June 1, 2026 and close June 29, 2026.

The General Community Grants Program provides flexible general operating grants to nonprofits serving San Luis Obispo County. Grants are available in four priority areas: Arts & Culture, Environment, Health & Human Services, and Seniors & People with Disabilities. Awards range up to $20,000 for single-year grants and up to $40,000 for two-year grants.

Applications open June 1, 2026 and close June 29, 2026.

The Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund supports nonprofit organizations, municipalities, churches, and schools in Lee County, Hancock County, or Clark County with grants up to $10,000 for capital projects (building upkeep, equipment purchase/upgrade) and program projects (new or expanded programs). Applications are accepted during the open window from February 4 through June 29, 2026.

Application window: February 4 - June 29, 2026

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) offers Community Grants to nonprofits, religious organizations, government units, and public universities/colleges providing charitable services to Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties in Northern Illinois. The program funds activities across eight focus areas including Arts & Humanities, Basic Needs, Career Pathways, Complementary Education, Dignity & Respect, Health, Sustainable Communities, and Youth & Families.

The Women's Fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and municipalities in Rock County, Wisconsin that serve the needs of women and girls. Eligible projects include training programs, support groups, mentoring programs, and resource identification initiatives, with both prevention and response programs supported.

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.

Visionary Grants support nonprofit partners in Portage and Waushara counties implementing innovative solutions and taking their next best step. This multi-year grant program offers up to $15,000 in year one with committed funding for up to five years on a tiered basis, with funds unrestricted as long as used for specified grant purposes.

The Denver Foundation's Strengthening Neighborhoods Program provides small grants to community-led groups in the Metro Denver region to either hire capacity-building coaches or support grassroots community organizing campaigns and projects. The program aims to support communities where people earn less than area median income and communities of color, with an average grant size of $2,500.

The Minneapolis Foundation, in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network, will award environmental justice grants to community-based nonprofits and eligible organizations working in underserved communities throughout the Great Lakes region. The program distributes $52 million over three years in three tiers (Assessment and Engagement, Community Education and Planning, and Project Development and Implementation) supporting environmental health, air/water quality, healthy homes, food access, green infrastructure, and related priorities.

This grant program provides pass-through funding for charitable projects in Sherman County, Kansas. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational, governmental, and religious institutions. Applications are accepted quarterly with deadlines at the end of each month, and awards typically range up to $25,000 per cycle.

The Dane G. Hansen Community Grant for Sheridan County provides funding for charitable projects in Sheridan County, Kansas. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational, governmental, and religious institutions for areas such as education, health care, economic development, arts, and community beautification. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with deadlines on the last day of each month.

The Dane G. Hansen Community Grant for Russell County provides pass-through funding of $25,000 twice a year to support charitable activities in Russell County, Kansas. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational, governmental, and religious institutions that serve the county. Applications are accepted twice yearly, with deadlines on March 31 and September 30, and grants are awarded for projects in education, health care, economic development, community services, conservation, arts, or community beautification.

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation provides pass-through grants to support charitable activities in Rawlins County, Kansas. Eligible nonprofits (501c3), educational, governmental, and religious institutions can apply for projects in education, health care, economic development, community services, conservation, arts, and beautification. Applications are accepted monthly with a deadline of the last day of each month.

This grant supports charitable activities in Phillips County, Kansas, funded by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and administered by the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational, governmental, and religious institutions can apply for projects in education, health care, economic development, community social services, conservation, arts and culture, and community beautification. Applications are accepted monthly on the last day of each month.

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation offers pass-through grants for charitable projects benefiting Logan County, Kansas. Nonprofits, educational, governmental, and religious institutions can apply by the last day of each month for funding up to $25,000 per cycle. Priority is given to projects that align with community goals set through a Strategic Doing process.

This grant program, funded by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and administered by the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation, provides funding for charitable projects benefiting Graham County, Kansas. Eligible nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) entities, educational, governmental, and religious institutions, can apply for grants in areas such as education, health care, economic development, and community services. Applications are accepted year-round with quarterly deadlines on March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

The Dane G. Hansen Community Grant for Gove County provides funding for charitable projects benefiting Gove County and the broader Northwest Kansas region. Grants are made to nonprofit organizations, educational, governmental, and religious institutions for projects in areas such as education, health care, economic development, and arts. Applications are accepted monthly with a deadline on the last day of each month.

The Dane G. Hansen Community Grant for Ellsworth County provides pass-through funding of $25,000 twice a year (April and September) for charitable projects in Ellsworth County, Kansas. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational, governmental, and religious institutions serving Ellsworth County, with priorities in education, health care, economic development, community services, conservation, arts, and community beautification.