GrantStation Insider: June 26, 2025

Application deadline: October 15, 2025
Geographic scope: United States, including U.S. territories
Description: The purpose of the Exploring Equitable Futures call for proposals, offered by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), is to support projects that seed new and unconventional ideas that could radically advance health equity for generations to come. RWJF aims to fund projects that 1) explore the future by researching and experimenting with ideas that are ahead of the curve or at the edge of our collective imagination; 2) shine a light on the emerging trends and forces that are shaping our future for better or worse—and suggest ways to navigate them to mitigate harm and advance health equity; and 3) dream big and challenge conventional wisdom to surface possibilities and uncover new paths to dismantle structural racism and build a more equitable future. Projects should address one or more of RWJF’s prioritized systems: community development, government, healthcare, public health, economic inclusion for families, health science knowledge, and media. Projects that seed new and unconventional ideas within the health science knowledge system—or that reimagine this system completely—are of particular interest.

Application deadline: None
Description: The American Heart Association’s Social Impact Funds support organizations tackling social drivers of health in the United States. The Funds provide grants and loans to for-profit and nonprofit organizations that are translating evidence-based science research and clinical know-how into solutions that address healthcare access and quality, food security, economic empowerment, or a combination of these three social drivers of health.  Current open opportunities include general project funding, food security project funding, and calls to action that address isolation and loneliness in older adults and support for caregivers. 

Application deadline: September 26, 2025
Description: The J.W. Couch Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the United States in the areas of preservation, education, and wellness. For 2025, unsolicited grant applications are accepted in the following focus areas: animal well-being, including organizations that nurture compassion and respect for all living animals; early childhood education, with a focus on schools that provide young children with a creative and balanced approach to education; teachers, with a focus on teams helping teachers succeed in educating future generations; and getting outside, including organizations that facilitate and encourage more outdoor activities that help create healthier communities.

Application deadline: August 15, 2025
Grant amount: $500 to $3,000
Description: The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation seeks to advance literacy and foster a love of reading among underserved and at-risk children and youth in the United States, including U.S. territories. The Foundation’s Bookmobile Grants support bookmobile programs that serve economically or socially at-risk children. The grants are for purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 8. 

Application deadline:  October 15, 2025
Geographic scope: U.S. communities with Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centers 
Grant amount: $250 to $5,000
Description: Walmart’s Spark Good Local Grants supports creating opportunity, advancing sustainability, and strengthening community.  The focus is on local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centers are located. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities, public and nonprofit private educational institutions, and churches or other faith-based organizations with proposed projects that benefit the community at large.

Application deadline: August 15, 2025
Geographic scope: New England
Grant amount: Up to $5,000
Description: Nellie Mae Education Foundation’s mission is to champion efforts to prioritize community goals that challenge racial inequities and advance excellent, student-centered public education for all New England youth. The Foundation’s Event Sponsorships support organizations focusing on education justice and racial equity in public education in service of youth, parents, and/or educators within one or multiple local communities in New England. The sponsorships support one-time events such as, but not limited to, conferences, learning events, product/research or white paper launches/releases, community meetings, or in-person fundraisers.

Application deadline: None (Requests for greater than $5,000 are reviewed quarterly.)
Geographic scope: Company communities in AR, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NM, ND, OK, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WY
Grant amount: $500-$500,000
Description: ONEOK Foundation supports programs that enhance the quality of life and economic well-being in the communities where ONEOK operates and where employees work and live. Areas of interest include arts and culture, community improvement, education, the environment, and health and human services. Priority consideration is given to educational programs and health and human services organizations, particularly those with programs helping people to become self-sufficient. 

Application deadline: September 19, 2025
Geographic scope: Company communities in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IN, KY, MD, MN, MO, NM, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA, DC, WI
Description: Ball Foundation grantmaking focuses on programming that aligns strongly with recycling, education in STEM, and disaster relief and preparedness. The Foundation prefers grant requests for specific, measurable projects and programs as opposed to sponsorships.

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When searching for grants, a lot of us think locally. Is there an entity nearby that can fund this project? What about a funder focusing on our state? But don't overlook funders that provide support nationwide. While some of these funders may receive more applications than locally focused organizations, they might be a good fit for your particular needs.

Webinar date: July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Public funds can benefit your organization in many ways. Stable financial support means you can grow or expand operations while planning for the long-term. It also builds credibility. Being awarded a government grant is a signal to donors, partners, and clients that the work you do is effective. Which makes it easier to raise even more money. During this webinar, Mindy Muller of Community Development Professionals will arm you with the information you need when considering public funding.

Webinar date: July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: In today’s fundraising landscape, major gifts from individuals play a pivotal role in the sustainability and growth of smaller nonprofits During this webinar, Donald Summers will equip you with the tools to shift from a conventional strategic plan to a compelling organizational plan that resonates with today’s most discerning donors

Webinar date: Starts July 14, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: With government funding sources shrinking, private grant competition rising, and demand for nonprofit services surging, it's critical to write grant proposals that are strategic, data-driven, and deeply aligned with funders’ evolving expectations. This beginner-friendly webinar series provides actionable tools, frameworks, and language to help your organization stand out and secure funding in today’s high-pressure environment. Over six sessions, GrantStation President Alice Ruhnke will guide you through the entire grant proposal process. The series will offer an approach to proposal writing that can be used repeatedly and will help you secure grants more often.

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Don’t forget to check out the additional Funding Spotlights on our homepage—you don't want to miss them! Current opportunities include the Sovereign Equity Fund: Green Horizons Project (U.S. national), Adams Bank & Trust Community Involvement Program (U.S. local: communities in CO, KS, and NE), Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (Canada), and Spyware Accountability Initiative (global).