GrantStation Insider: March 28, 2024

Application deadline: June 11, 2024
Geographic scope: United States, including U.S. territories
Grant amount: Up to $100,000 over two years
Description: The Food Justice for Kids Prize, an initiative of Newman’s Own Foundation, will provide up to $1 million in total funding over two years to nonprofits, public schools, and tribes working to advance food justice for children in the United States. Funds will be provided for projects that support community-based direct service, ecosystem and community power building, and sustainable practices that drive 1) food justice for Indigenous children or 2) enhanced nutrition education and nutritious school food. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, federally recognized tribes and Indian tribal governments, public schools and school districts, governmental entities or affiliated organizations, and organizations with a fiscal sponsor.

Application deadline: None
Description: The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) aims to empower economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people who are seeking to change the structures that perpetuate poverty, oppression, and injustice. Support is available to groups in the United States that are oppressed by poverty and social systems, want to take charge of their own lives, have organized or are organizing to do something about their own conditions, and have decided that what they are going to do will produce long-term changes for their lives or communities. Projects must utilize some combination of the SDOP core strategies to promote justice, build solidarity, advance human dignity, and advocate for economic equity. In addition, projects must be presented, owned, and controlled by the group of economically poor people who will directly benefit. (Internationally, applications are accepted from Panama, and work is done in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Nigeria through intermediary partners.)

Application deadline: Concept letters and grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly.
Grant amount: Typically $10,000 to $25,000
Description: The Americana Foundation’s American Heritage program area supports projects and programs throughout the United States that seek to broaden the inclusivity of early American art and the early American historical narrative to “tell the full story of” the American experience. The Foundation seeks to support organizations and projects that elevate those whose perspectives have been traditionally underrepresented, especially people of color, Indigenous people, and women. Examples of eligible projects include interpretation or reinterpretation of art, decorative arts, or other objects of early American material culture (“Americana”) and their placement on public display for the appreciation and understanding of present and future generations; internships, fellowships, apprenticeships, and other career development opportunities for people interested in the curation, conservation, preservation, or restoration of Americana; and exhibits, visual media, interactive experiences, and other educational programs that contribute to better understanding or “tell the full story” of the American experience. (The Foundation’s Agriculture and Food Systems and Natural Resources program areas provide support in Michigan.)

Application deadline: June 15 and December 15, annually
Grant amount: Up to $10,000
Description: The Saucony Run For Good Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children in the United States by helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity. The Foundation provides funding to nonprofit community organizations conducting programs that increase participation in running for kids 18 years of age and younger. Supported programs should utilize running participation for health and well-being in children and serve youth populations not traditionally exposed to running programs.

Application deadline: May 3, 2024
Geographic scope: Georgia
Grant amount: One grant of $100,000 is provided.
Description: Ribbons of Hope—Invest in Women is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of women and children. Each year Ribbons of Hope awards one $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization in Georgia that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for women or their children. The grant may be used for special projects or capital improvements that can be sustained by the organization after the grant allocation. Applying organizations must have been in operation for at least three years with a consistent operating budget of $500,000 or more annually. Visit the Ribbons of Hope website at www.ribbonsofhope.net to download the 2024 application guidelines and form. 

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted from April 1 to May 31, 2024.
Geographic scope: Communities where Union Pacific Railroad operates
Grant amount: $5,000 to $30,000
Description: The Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Giving Program aims to build safe, prosperous, vibrant, and inclusive communities where Union Pacific Railroad operates, primarily in the midwestern and western United States. Through the Community Ties Giving Program, Local Grants provide support to local nonprofit organizations spread widely across Union Pacific's footprint. (A map and list of eligible communities is available on the Union Pacific website.) Funding is provided for direct services and efforts that build the capacity of organizations focused on the following causes: safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Within each focus area, the aim is to support programs and organizations working to advance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of underrepresented populations.

Application deadline: April 19, 2024
Geographic scope: Communities in 11 NBC and Telemundo owned television station markets
Description: In 2024, NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants will award $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations in 11 NBC and Telemundo owned television station markets. (The eligible market areas include Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Hartford, CT; South Florida; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York City; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas Fort-Worth, TX; and Washington, DC. A list of eligible zip codes is available on the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants website.) Unrestricted funds will be provided for organizations that are doing work in three specific areas: Youth Education and Empowerment, with a focus on in-school and out-of-school programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship; Next Generation Storytellers, including programs that promote access and develop pathways for emerging talent and youth voices from underrepresented communities to explore careers in arts, news, sports, and entertainment; and Community Engagement, including programs that enable individuals to engage and volunteer in their communities. Nonprofits with total expenses between $100,000 and $1,000,000 are eligible.

Application deadline: Letters of inquiry will be accepted from April 1 to April 25, 2024.
Geographic scope: New York
Grant amount: $75,000 or greater
Description: The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation supports programs that meet the unmet healthcare and healthcare-related needs of individuals, families, and communities throughout New York State. Program areas include access to healthcare, basic needs, healthcare workforce, and mental and behavioral health. Support is also provided through the General Fund for projects that do not fit within the other program areas but that advance the health and well-being of the following priority populations: immigrants, justice-involved individuals, low-income individuals and families, older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, young children, pregnant women, new moms and dads, and youth and young adults. Nonprofit organizations in New York with annual budgets of $750,000 or more are eligible to apply, and grants must benefit poor, disadvantaged, or underserved New York residents.

Grants.gov deadline: April 29, 2024
JustGrants deadline: May 6, 2024
Description: The Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program seeks to help community-based nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribal governments to enhance or implement evidence-based responses to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and support successful transitional planning for individuals who are currently, or were formerly, involved in the criminal justice system. Supports and services can include, but are not limited to, service coordination and tracking; gender-specific and trauma-informed programming and services; individual or group mentoring; peer support; educational, literacy, and vocational services; substance use and mental health disorder treatment and recovery services; connections to physical healthcare; services to support family reunification and restoration; assistance in providing or making referrals for safe and affordable housing; civil legal services; and staff training.

Application deadline: May 6, 2024
Description: The Supporting Young Breast Cancer Survivors, Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients, and Their Families program seeks to provide support to organizations and entities whose actions will improve the quality of life among young breast cancer survivors (YBCS) and young metastatic breast cancer patients (mBC). The outcomes of the program are to increase equitable access and availability of psychosocial and structural support services for YBCS, mBC patients, and their families, and to improve patient-provider interactions during follow-up and subsequent care. This opportunity will also support implementation of health equity strategies that will aid in closing the disparity gap needed to support both YBCS and mBC patients in care.

Do you know a community project in need? Kubota wants to help make an impact in YOUR community. Through the Kubota Hometown Proud grant program, Kubota will award 20 grants to deserving hometown projects across the country. Each project can be as diverse and imaginative as your community. Grant applications can be submitted by any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or municipality with a closely affiliated nonprofit. Visit KubotaHometownProud.com for more information or to apply.

Contest open only to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, 18+ who are designated representatives of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, located within 50 miles of an authorized Kubota dealer. Void where prohibited. Enter Contest before 4/12/24 at 11:59:59 pm CT. Sweepstakes open only to 50 US/DC 18+ (19 AL and NE, 21 MS). Enter Sweepstakes by voting 8/1- 8/14/24. Subject to full Official Rules, including prizes, judging criteria, and all details, visit KubotaHometownProud.com. Sponsor: Kubota Tractor Corporation, 1000 Kubota Drive Grapevine, TX 76051.

Does your organization depend on fundraising and grants to support its critical activities? Are you looking to understand the latest trends in these areas? If so, you may want to read the new report by CCS Fundraising and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy titled The Philanthropy Outlook 2024 & 2025. This report provides nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, scholars, and practitioners with critical information about the charitable giving environment in 2024 and 2025. This includes projected philanthropic contributions by all four sources of giving (individuals/households, foundations, bequests, and corporations).

Webinar date: April 2, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Description: Do you know what actually happens after you push “Submit” on your proposal? If you’re like 98% of grantseekers, you’ve never seen the entire grants review and decision-making process in action, from start to finish. But what if you could hop inside a real-life grantmaker’s decision-making process and get an up-close look at what goes on? Can you imagine how the insights and takeaways from this experience might give you an edge in your own grants success? During this webinar, Maryn Boess will take you through an actual grants review and decision-making process which awarded a total of $600,000.

Webinar date: April 8, 2024, 2:00 to 2:45 PM Eastern Time
Description: Connectedness has never been so important in the nonprofit sector. Effective partnerships have a lot of advantages, including making your applications more appealing to funders. But successful partnerships rarely "just happen." They usually require strategic steps and resources to reach their highest potential. Therefore, you need to think about both developing and managing collaborations. During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke, President of GrantStation, will give you details about the different collaborative models your nonprofit can engage in to increase your odds of getting funded. (This TargetED is the first in our 6-part series, Increased Impact Through Strategic Partnerships. You can purchase the entire series at a discount here.)

Webinar date: April 9, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Description: Logic models are more than a passing fad. Unfortunately, they’re often viewed as a lot of work and “separate” from the grant proposal development process. But logic models are more than just extra work: They are an incredibly diverse tool that can make your organization stronger and more effective by helping you write persuasive proposals, enlist dedicated volunteers, retain talented staff, and build support for innovative ideas. During this webinar, Alice Ruhnke will make logic models much less mysterious by showing you how you already use them every day. You’ll discover how logic models can help you quantify those “hard to measure” outcomes that tell your organization’s true story.

We have a new feature that just sprouted in our search sections: the ability to filter by application deadline! The application deadline portion of our funder profiles has generally consisted of text, and it still does, so that we can fully describe the deadlines for a funder’s programs. However, we have been adding actual dates to the logic behind the profiles so that you can filter by those dates when they are available. 

This is now a feature in all of our search sections: U.S. Charitable, U.S. Federal, Canadian Charitable, and International Charitable. There are a number of nuances around this, and you can learn more about them on our site.

If you need help with any of the features on GrantStation, please reach out to us! You can contact us at info@grantstation.com or give us a call at (877) 784-7268, 8 AM to 4 PM Central Time. 

As the world and our sector continue to ride the waves of change, the annual State of Grantseeking Survey is more important than ever—and we are counting on your support and participation.

The questions in the State of Grantseeking Survey reflect your grantseeking experiences over the entire year of 2023. The annual report’s presentation formats include the full report, the key findings report, and the Benchmarker comparative tool.

Have you visited our homepage this week? Additional local, national, Canadian, and international funding opportunities are featured there weekly! Current opportunities include Unite America (U.S. national), Foxwynd Foundation (U.S. national and Philadelphia, PA), Devinci Community Grant Program (U.S. and Canada), and Chatham House: Sustainability Accelerator (global).