GrantStation Insider | May 14, 2026

Application deadline: June 15, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $25,000
Target population: Muslim, Arab, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communities
Description: The RISE Together Fund invests in U.S.-based organizations working to defend civil and human rights, respond to threats facing Black, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities, and build long-term power for systemic change. Funded work includes defending freedom of protest, speech, and religion, resisting surveillance and transnational repression, addressing disinformation, and supporting LGBTQ+ rights and bodily autonomy within BAMEMSA communities.

Application deadline: June 30, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $1,500
Target population: First responders
Description: The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties' First Responders Grant Round supports first responder organizations nationwide through its Hero Fund America Fund. Funding addresses education, training, lifesaving equipment, and mental health needs. Eligible applicants include volunteer fire departments, volunteer emergency medical service agencies, and paid law enforcement agencies with 25 or fewer employees.

Application deadline: June 15, 2026
Grant amount: $10,000–$20,000
Target population: K-12 students and teachers
Description: The Longview Foundation supports K-12 education projects in the U.S. that build global perspectives in teachers and students across four priority areas: state and districtwide internationalization efforts, global perspectives in teacher preparation and professional development, global-ready classrooms and communities, and global competence in Career and Technical Education programs. Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions may apply.

Application deadline: July 15, 2026
Grant amount: Varies
Target population: Children and youth
Description: The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to advance the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children and youth. Support is available for programs with specific, time-bound objectives and for research that develops new knowledge benefiting child welfare. Grants must have the potential to help children nationally or across a large geographic area.

Application deadline: June 12, 2026
Grant amount: Varies
Geographic scope: Pennsylvania
Target population: Older adults, people living with dementia, and caregivers
Description: The READY Communities Funding Collaborative invests in community-driven projects that make Pennsylvania communities more accessible, inclusive, and vibrant for older residents, people living with dementia, and neighbors of all ages. Funding aligns with five priority areas of Pennsylvania's 10-year Multisector Plan for Aging: unlocking access, aging in community, gateways to independence, caregiver support, and education and navigation. Projects may range from small neighborhood-level initiatives to regional efforts.

Application deadline: June 26, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $8,000
Geographic scope: San José, California
Target population: Creative small businesses
Description: The Center for Cultural Innovation's San José Creative Economy Fund provides project grants to arts, cultural, and creative-based commercial businesses located in the city of San José. Eligible businesses include manufacturers, service providers, presenters, designers, and others involved in the production or distribution of the arts. Funded projects must support the growth and financial resilience of creative small businesses and contribute to San José's cultural vibrancy and local economy.

Application deadline: August 19, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $15,000
Geographic scope: Vermont
Target population: Communities impacted by racial, social, and economic injustice
Description: The Ben & Jerry's Foundation's Vermont Equity and Justice Program supports grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont addressing racial, economic, social, and environmental disparities. Funding preference is given to organizations led by people most impacted by systemic inequity, working in areas such as education, housing, criminal justice reform, immigrant rights, workers' rights, and food access.

Application deadline: June 30, 2026
Grant amount: $1,000–$5,000
Geographic scope: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee
Target population: Children and youth under 20
Description: Cardinals Care supports nonprofit organizations operating in the St. Louis metropolitan area and the surrounding Cardinal Country region. Funding supports programs for children and youth under 20 years old, including youth sport programs, and is limited to tangible items, one-time capital expenses, and special supplies or purchases.

Application deadline: July 6, 2026
Grant amount: $750,000–$3,500,000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: Low- and moderate-income families in rural areas
Description: The Rural Capacity Building program funds national nonprofits to strengthen the capacity of rural housing organizations, Community Development Corporations, Community Housing Development Organizations, local governments, and Indian tribes. Funded activities include organizational assessment, strategic planning, board development, technology improvements, and community engagement. The goal is to help these organizations carry out affordable housing and community development activities for low- and moderate-income families in rural areas.

Application deadline: July 9, 2026
Grant amount: $10,000–$100,000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: Arts communities
Description: The National Endowment for the Arts' Grants for Arts Projects program provides project-based funding across a wide range of disciplines, including arts education, dance, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, music, theater, visual and media arts, and more. The program welcomes applications from organizations of all sizes serving rural, urban, suburban, and Tribal communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, units of state or local government, and federally recognized Tribal communities. A 1:1 cost share is required.

In this Nonprofit Hub podcast episode, Ryan Alexander breaks down the financial systems every nonprofit leader needs to avoid cash-flow surprises, strengthen credibility, and protect their mission before problems turn into crises. 

Are you not getting the search results you want or unsure about how to use the GrantStation database most effectively? Our Search Tips page will walk you through the process so you don't miss out on great opportunities targeted to your organization.

Webinar date: May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Are you faced with tough decisions because your organization isn’t able to fully fund your operating budget?

Unfortunately, it’s often easier to fund your programs and special projects than it is to raise the dollars you need to keep the lights on.

This webinar will identify the building blocks of a strong budget and explain how nonprofits can easily raise the dollars needed to cover overhead costs. Mandy Pearce of Funding for Good will discuss how proper budgeting will propel grant proposals to success and how to use messaging to raise these much-needed funds. 

Webinar date: May 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

An effective grant strategy isn’t just about identifying potential funders—it’s about doing so efficiently, strategically, and with the right tools to support your decision-making.

In this webinar, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will demonstrate how to harness the combined power of GrantStation’s funder database with AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline your prospect research and outreach efforts.

You’ll be guided through the essential steps of an effective grant strategy and learn how pairing AI tools with funder databases can make the process faster, smarter, and more targeted.

Webinar date: June 4, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Your organization is probably collecting more data than you realize. But if that data is sitting in spreadsheets or CRM dashboards without ever shaping a decision, it isn't working for you. Most nonprofits are data-rich and insight-poor, and the gap between collecting information and actually using it is costing them donor relationships, fundraising momentum, and growth.

During this webinar, Shama Shams will show you how to close that gap. She'll walk you through a practical, approachable framework showing what data to collect, how to interpret it, and, most importantly, how to turn it into an actionable strategy in a way that makes data feel immediately useful.

GrantStation has a fresh user interface, project-based searching, AI-assisted search terms, match-any or match-all filtering, enhanced funder analysis, and direct access to 990-PF data.

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We’re pleased to share the release of the free 2026 State of Grantseeking™ Report, a vital resource for nonprofit leaders, grant professionals, and fundraisers seeking to stay informed and competitive in today’s funding environment.

Access the full report, key findings, and custom benchmarks here.

GrantStation shares database profiles of local, national, Canadian, and international grantmakers with upcoming deadlines. Information on featured funders is available on the GrantStation homepage. 

Digital readiness helps nonprofits reach more people, operate more efficiently, and increase impact. Our Nonprofit Digital Readiness Assessment helps you evaluate your organization’s current capabilities across strategy, technology, and operations.

In just a few minutes, you'll receive a personalized report with practical recommendations and downloadable resources to help strengthen your digital strategy and expand your reach.

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