GrantStation Insider | August 14, 2025

Application deadline: None for initial inquiries
Description: The Four Freedoms Fund (FFF), a project of NEO Philanthropy, builds the capacity of the immigrant justice movement to ensure dignity, power, and self-determination for all immigrants. It invests in strengthening local advocacy, increasing immigrant civic participation, and reducing enforcement and criminalization. Its Immigration Frontlines Fund rapidly channels large-scale resources to protect immigrant communities through organizing, mobilization, and defense efforts. By scaling rapid response hubs and funding urgent actions, FFF counters anti-immigrant politics and supports leaders and organizations nationwide.

Application deadline: None for grant inquiry forms
Grant range: $500 - $300,000, with an average grant around $29,000
Description: The Giant Steps Foundation (GSF) is dedicated to improving the lives of all living beings, focusing its resources where measurable impact can be achieved. Protecting animals is at the heart of the foundation’s mission and the primary focus of its work. GSF also funds innovative projects that advance social justice while saving animal lives. In addition, the foundation supports causes that inspired its creation, including environmental protection, human health, and education promoting healthy, balanced living.

Description: Good360 partners with socially responsible companies to source and distribute urgently needed goods to a network of over 100,000 nonprofits and charities. By quickly delivering products where they are most needed, Good360 helps nonprofits serve individuals and families while reducing waste. Registered nonprofit organizations can access donated goods to expand their reach and focus more resources on their core missions. Through these strong donor partnerships, Good360 uplifts communities and ensures essential items reach those who need them most.

Application deadline: December 5, 2025
Description: The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, an initiative of The Kroger Company, funds programs that eliminate hunger and waste in communities. They support nonprofits, innovators, and local organizations that improve food access through mobile pantries, transportation for food banks, and expanded SNAP enrollment. The Foundation also backs initiatives providing school breakfasts, helping homeless individuals gain skills and housing, and promoting nutrition education with healthier food options. Their goal is to create sustainable, hunger-free communities while minimizing food waste.

Application deadline: None for letters of inquiry
Geographic scope: Regions around employee sites in NM, MA, NC, OH, TX, CO, FL, NJ, NH, RI, and UT
Grant amount: Generally $100,000 or more
Description: The Fidelity Foundation, the charitable arm of Fidelity Investments, funds transformative projects that strengthen nonprofits in communities near Fidelity’s U.S. and Toronto offices, as well as select national initiatives of broad sector impact. Focus areas include arts and culture, conservation, education, health, and social/economic mobility. Grants support planning initiatives, technology projects, and capital investments. Eligible organizations typically have operating budgets of $1 million or more, and The Foundation considers influential community projects from organizations in regions around Fidelity Investments' employee sites in Albuquerque, NM; Boston, MA; Raleigh/Durham, NC; Covington, KY/Cincinnati, OH; Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Denver, CO; Jacksonville, FL; Jersey City, NJ; Merrimack, NH; Smithfield, RI; and Salt Lake City, UT.

Application deadline: None for introductory emails
Geographic scope: Emphasis on programs with national scope and local programs in company communities, including the counties of North San Diego, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Solano and the cities of Oceanside, South San Francisco, and Vacaville, CA; Jefferson County, KY; and Washington County, OR
Description: Genentech advances health access and outcomes through investments in prevention, healthcare workforce development, research, care delivery, and patient support. The company fosters transformational change by driving inclusive research, community-based care, and initiatives that develop the next generation of healthcare and scientific talent. Its efforts include education that mitigates bias, builds empathy, and enhances the patient experience, alongside expanding access to early diagnosis, support services, medicines, and financial assistance. Genentech also champions STEM education from kindergarten through advanced research careers, offering partnerships, mentoring, training, resources, and grants to inspire and equip future leaders in science and medicine.

Application deadline: September 30, 2025
Geographic scope: Primarily Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Grant range: $10,500 - $200,000
Description: The Bafflin Foundation funds nonprofit organizations dedicated to art, animals, plants, and environmental causes. While it has no geographic restrictions, most grants are awarded to groups in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In environmental work, the Foundation has supported wildlife sanctuaries, humane societies, and land conservation projects. Funding types include program support, building funds, and land or property acquisition.

Application deadline: Letter of intent November 30, 2025
Geographic scope: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont
Description: The FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust funds nonprofit organizations across the northeastern and southeastern United States. Its giving priorities include education (particularly programs aiding those in need or with disabilities) through support for schools and colleges. The Trust also invests in religion-based programs and local church capital projects, historic preservation initiatives, and historical societies. Additionally, it supports medical and scientific research programs and their affiliated institutions.

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Many corporations and foundations are consolidating their philanthropy into fewer, larger grants. This blog, published by Susan Schaefer of Resource Partners, provides observations on securing major foundation grants for nonprofits.

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Webinar date: August 21, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Nonprofits face growing challenges in securing sustainable funding, managing resource constraints, and finding innovative ways to maximize their social impact. As traditional fundraising methods become less predictable, many organizations are exploring alternative approaches to generating revenue. In this webinar, social entrepreneur Mindy Muller will challenge you to explore how income-generating activities can be a powerful tool for driving social change.

Webinar date: August 25, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Funders increasingly expect to see tangible results from the programs they support. A strong, well-crafted evaluation section can distinguish your proposal from the rest. In this TargetED session, Alice Ruhnke will guide you through the process of linking your activities to measurable outcomes—helping you prove your organization’s ability to assess and communicate its impact.

Webinar date: August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Creating realistic and sustainable budgets is essential for your nonprofit's success. However, if you're like most grant or nonprofit professionals, navigating the complexities of cost allocation can be challenging. In this webinar, Deborah Steinkopf and Anthony Petchel of the Nonprofit Financial Leadership Academy will demystify the principles and practices of cost allocation.

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