The International Foundation supports U.S. based organizations working with communitities in Africa, Latin American & the Caribbean, and South & Southeast Asia. Their focus areas are Agriculture, Education, Environment, and Health.
Letters of Inquiry are due by June 30, 2024. If invited, applications for up to $50,000 will be due by October 31, 2024.
Eligibility
This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations headquarted in the U.S., but working with communitities in Africa, Latin American & the Caribbean, and South & Southeast Asia.
Focus Areas
Applicants may submit requests for one or more focus area.
Agriculture – Projects should focus on helping smallholder farms in countries impacted by population growth and climate change.
Education – Projects may provide formal or informal educational services to rural and underserved populations, especially women and girls.
Environment – Projects may address a range of environmental issues including climate change, air and water pollution, soil degradation, and deforestation.
Health – Projects may extend healthcare services into rural areas, provide maternal and child healthcare, and/or provide health education on topics such as hygiene and family planning.
The National Endowment for the HumanitiesPublic Humanities Projects funds programs that bring the humanities to the general public. Although they must engage with humanities scholarship, they are intended to reach a broad audience outside the classroom setting. Project topics can focus on international, national, regional, or local issues, but the project must take place in the United States. Local issues should also make connections to wider historical events or themes.
Applications are due by August 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET or January 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Applicants have the option of submitting a draft for review by July 5 or December 5, 2024. No cost match is required unless matching funds are requested.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Accredited institutions of higher education
State or local government entities
Federally recognized Tribes.
Organizations may submit more than one application, but they must be for distinctly separate projects.
Grant Types
Planning
Planning grants are available for up to $60,000. These funds are for projects in the beginning stages that require more development. This might include research, preliminary designs, or meetings with scholars, experts, and stakeholders. Planning grants may have a performance period of up to 24 months.
Implementation
Implementation grants range from $50,000 to $400,000, depending on the program category, with performance periods of 12-48 months. The funds are for projects in the final stages of preparation before their public debut. Grant activities may include final research, design, and installation.
The applicant organization is not required to complete a Planning grant before applying for an Implementation grant.
Program Categories
Exhibitions
Three types of exhibitions are supported in this category.
Permanent exhibits that will be on display in one location for at least three years. The maximum award is $400,000. An additional $50,000 in matching funds may also be requested.
Temporary exhibits that will be on display in one location for at least two months. The maximum award is $100,000.
Traveling exhibits that will be on display in at least two locations in the United States. The maximum award is $400,000. An additional $50,000 in matching funds may also be requested.
Exhibitions in all three categories must be open to the public admission-free for at least twenty hours a month during the performance period.
Historic Places
Funds in this category are for historic sites, houses, and districts hosting a program for at least three years. Such programs can include exhibits, guided tours, living history presentations, or a combination. The maximum award is $400,000; an additional $50,000 in matching funds may also be requested.
Humanities Discussions
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Humanities Discussions may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid and can include programs such as live performances, lectures, symposia, or reading/discussion programs. The goal of the program should be to engage the audience with the humanities topic and inspire discussion and analysis.
Humanities Discussions are not eligible for Planning grants.
Small
Up to $100,000 is available for Small Humanities Discussions, which are series of at least 15 public events held over a period of three months to two years.
Large
Up to $400,000 is available for Large Humanities Discussions, which are series of at least 50 public events in at least 20 states over a period of three months to two years.
Eligible Expenses
Grant funds may be used for:
Research, including travel expenses
Exhibition design and production
Supplementary materials design and production (brochures, discussion guides, etc.)
Project specific training for docents and other project personnel
Publicity
Evaluation of program impact
Additional Opportunities
Implementation grant applicants are also eligible for the following.
Chair’s Special Award
Projects that explore the humanities in innovative ways and expect to reach a wide, national audience, may apply for a Chair’s Special Award of up to $1 million. This award is rare, however, with only one recipient in a typical year. Winning projects usually feature collaboration between multiple partners and the use of an array of different formats.
Positions in Public Humanities
Funding is also available for a full time Humanities scholar to work on your project and at least three other public programs. This must be a new, full time, entry level position for a recent Masters or PhD graduate. You may request up to $50,000 for a one year position or up to $100,000 for two years.
William E. Dean III established his Charitable Foundation in 2009 because of his passion for helping others. Since then, the Foundation has given $3.3 million in grants to organizations all over the United States.
Interested applicants may submit an inquiry at any time. If Foundation staff believe the proposed project is a good fit for their priorities, they will invite you to submit a full proposal. Do not submit to more than one core area.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States
International organizations with their country’s equivalent designation.
Colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education (Higher Learning)
For-profit organizations or international organizations without a charitable designation at the Foundation’s discretion
Grant Types
Grants may be subject to matching requirements.
Spendable Grants – For a specific project, to be spent in accordance with the timeline and budget in the application
Endowment Grants – Establishes institutional funds with spending limits per the application, grant agreement, and any state laws
General Operating Grants – Supports the grantee’s core operations and overall mission
Core Areas
Arts and Culture
Strategy One – Supporting visionary artists and practitioners and the participatory roles they play across institutions and communities.
Strategy Two – Supporting exceptional organizations and artists that have been historically under-resourced, including the creation, conservation, and preservation of their artwork, histories, collections, and traditions.
Strategy Three – Creating scaffolding for experiments with new economic paradigms and institutional models that center equity and justice and creative problem-solving in arts and culture.
The Foundation works with individual artists, scholars, arts organizations, and conservators to cultivate innovative works of art. They seek to ground the arts in the community as a part of a thriving society and create change by making the arts more equitable.
Higher Learning
Strategy One – Elevating the knowledge that informs more complete and accurate narratives of the human experience and lays the foundation for more just and equitable futures.
Strategy Two – Accelerating the demographic transformation of US academic faculties and institutional leadership to better reflect the population and center humanities expertise.
Strategy Three – Creating equitable broader access to humanities higher learning opportunities.
Colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education interested in pursuing one or more of these strategies may apply.
Humanities in Place
Strategy One – Keep and Shape Our Places
Strategy Two – Evolve Our Institutions
Strategy Three – Promote Greater Engagement and Understanding
Organizations such as history museums, heritage areas, and the media may apply for funding to promote a more diverse, nuanced view of American life and history. The Foundation is looking for novel approaches that challenge the traditional narrative and tell a more inclusive story about the American experience.
Public Knowledge
Strategy One – Preserving original source materials in all formats, including web-based content, with focus on materials from historically underrepresented cultures and populations.
Strategy Two – Supporting the innovative maintenance and sustainability of technology, tools, and infrastructure for content related to the Foundation’s social justice orientation.
Strategy Three – Creating and strengthening networks for the interdependent sharing of resources, services, and collections.
The Public Knowledge program focuses on the conservation of knowledge through preserving physical and digital records. They seek to increase both access to these resources and the amount of documentation representing marginalized communities. This program is an ideal fit for libraries, archives, and presses.
The Kroger Family of Companies support organizations working to make their communities better. Through their Community Donations, they back projects that create a positive social impact.
Nonprofit organizations can request donations of money, products, or gift cards on a rolling basis.
Project Areas
Kroger supports projects that focus on:
Zero Hunger / Zero Waste
Diversity & Inclusion
Health & Nutrition
Education & Youth Development
Disaster Relief
Stronger Communities
Allowable Expenses
Donations may be used to fund:
General operating support
Specific program support
Events (e.g. galas, conferences, races)
Application
Applicants must make their request through the store closest to their location. This can be done through any of the stores in the Kroger Family:
Baker’s
City Market
Dillons
Food 4 Less
Foods Co
Fred Meyer
Fry’s
Gerbes
Jay C Food Store
King Soopers
Kroger
Mariano’s
Metro Market
Pay-Less Super Markets
Pick’n Save
QFC
Ralphs
Ruler
Smith’s Food and Drug
Applicants should allow at least four weeks for a response to their request.
The DanPaul Foundation was founded by Libby Moore Cornett in memory of her sons Daniel and Paul who drowned along with their father, Mike Cornett, and cousin Bobby Lee Heard when their sailboat foundered in December 1997.
The Foundation’s mission is based on a song lyric by Mike Cornett, “Teach them how to use the tools they’ll need in life.” Through their grants, they improve the lives of children by fighting abuse and neglect, promoting enrichment and growth, and encouraging them to care for the world around them.
Nonprofit organizations can Contact the Foundation at any time to express their interest in applying for a grant. Awards range from a few hundred dollars to $15,000 per year.
Eligibility
This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States. The organization’s activities may, however, take place anywhere in the world.
The .ORG Impact Awards celebrate people and groups from all over the world who are making a difference in their communities. In 2024, winners will be chosen in 7 categories plus a .ORG of the Year.
The 7 winners will each receive $10,000; other finalists in each category will receive $2,500 apiece. The .ORG of the Year will receive $50,000. Nominations are due by June 19, 2024.
Eligibility
Nominator
To submit a nomination, you must be at least 18 years old and have permission from the nominee.
Nominee
Nominees must be organizations with a website on the .org domain or an individual affiliated with such an organization. Individuals under the age of 18 may be nominated, but if selected, will require a consent form signed by their parent or guardian.
Exclusions
Nominations will not be accepted for people or organizations located in Crimea, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria.
Categories
Health and Healing – Providing health and wellness resources including education, vaccine development, and mental health services
Quality Education for All – Providing education for everyone regardless of race, gender, or financial status
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Working to increase DEI through policymaking and programs that address systemic injustice
Environmental Stewardship – Fighting environmental threats and promoting sustainable consumption
Hunger and Poverty – Signficantly contributing to the end of resource inequality
Community Building – Changing lives in the community on a local, national, or global scale
Rising Star – An individual under 25 as of December 31, 2024 who has led a project or campaign to bring positive change to their community
The .ORG Impact Awards .ORG of the Year – Outstanding achievement with significant impact and measurable results. Finalists in the other 7 categories are automatically eligible.
Additional Rewards
In addition to the financial award, winners will receive:
A trophy
A dedicated .ORG Impact Awards logo mark to use in promotional materials
Featured presence in .ORG articles, videos, and social media over the following year
Featured presence at the .ORG Impact Awards event in October 2024
An invitation and up to $2,000 in travel expenses to attend the .ORG Impact Awards event in October 2024
The Wish You Well Foundation supports programs that promote adult literacy in the United States. Their mission is, “Supporting adult and family literacy in the United States by fostering new and promoting existing adult literacy and educational programs.”
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and funds are awarded at “various” times during the year. Awards range from $200 – $10,000 based on the size and specific needs of the program.
Eligibility
This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be spent on:
General operating support
Start up costs
Technical assistance
Capital program/project support
Submission
Completed applications should be sent to:
Wish You Well Foundation 12359 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 360 Reston, VA 20191
Applicants will receive an email within a week of receipt to confirm and again once a decision has been made.
The Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation is working to help every human being achieve the happiness that is their birthright. They provide grants to nonprofit organizations around the world that align with their five core pillars and build strategic partnerships to make an even bigger impact.
Grant inquiries as well as your organization’s Form 990 should be sent to amar@rnpfoundation.org.
Five Core Pillars
Homelessness
The Foundation is seeking programs that take different approach to the problem of homelessness. This includes both providing short term services and long term affordable housing solutions.
Education
The Foundation believes in the power of education and supports organizations that help youth learn to be confident and lead joyful lives, as well as reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Environment
A healthy Earth to live on is foundational to all the other core pillars. To address the impacts of environmental destruction, the Foundation supports organizations that are designing innovative solutions and championing environmentally sound policies.
Nutrition
A nutritious diet can feed the body, mind, and spirit, but many people don’t have access to or knowledge of healthy food. The Foundation supports projects that are working to overcome food inequities, provide education, and promote more environmentally friendly farming.
Spirituality
The Patel family believes that spirituality is the true path to happiness and supports organizations that promote mindfulness and meditation.
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust supports research and education in the field of ornamental horticulture. They award grants in five areas: Research, Public Gardens, Ornamental Plants, Publications, and Education.
Letters of Inquiry are due by June 14, 2024. If invited to submit, full applications will be due July 15th. Awards may be up to $25,000 but are more typically $20,000 or less.
Eligibility
This grant is open to registered nonprofit organizations in:
North America
South America
Central America
The Caribbean
Australia
New Zealand
Funding Limitations
Grant funds are for project support only and may not be used for:
