GrantStation Insider | October 23, 2025

Application deadline: November 19, 2025
Grant amount: Up to $100,000.
Target population: General population
Description: The National Geographic Society: Future of Learning, Future of Our Planet program supports projects that build curiosity, environmental awareness, and action-oriented learning at all ages. Funding is available for initiatives that help people gain the knowledge, skills, and motivation to protect our world through innovative, interdisciplinary education. Projects may pilot new approaches or scale proven solutions in areas such as oceans, wildlife, human cultures, planetary health, land, and space.

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Grant amount: $1,000–$225,000
Target population: LGBTQ+ communities
Description: The Leonard-Litz Foundation supports nonprofit organizations advancing the well-being and equality of LGBTQ+ people. Community Grants fund programs in health and wellness, crisis intervention, racial justice, advocacy, and social connection. Priority is given to initiatives serving communities of color and transgender or gender-nonconforming individuals. Additional initiatives focus on LGBTQ+ adults over 55, large-scale policy progress, and resources for trans, nonbinary, and intersex communities.

Application deadline: December 31, 2025
Grant amount: $1,000–$82,000
Target population: Community members
Description: The Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation supports programs in education, the arts, and community outreach, with an emphasis on projects that achieve clear, tangible outcomes. The Foundation favors funding specific initiatives rather than general operating support or fundraising efforts. While the Foundation's giving has historically focused on Indiana and Florida, it now considers proposals from across the U.S., especially those that demonstrate measurable community impact and innovative approaches.

Application deadline: None
Grant amount: Up to $50,000
Target population: Small town communities
Description: The T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program provides funding to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces in small towns and villages across the U.S. The program funds projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, art and community centers, historic buildings, parks and trails, and other public spaces. Grants prioritize shovel-ready projects that can be completed within 12 months. Eligible applicants include elected officials, town managers, tribal leaders, and nonprofit community leaders.

Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Grant amount: $685–$1,000,000
Geographic scope: Great Lakes region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin)
Target population: Communities of color; students; general population
Description: The Joyce Foundation invests in initiatives that advance racial equity and economic mobility with a focus on the Great Lakes region. Funding supports programs that influence public policy, improve education and career outcomes, protect the environment, prevent gun violence, strengthen democracy, and expand arts and cultural opportunities. Priority areas include equal access to high-quality education, climate solutions and water infrastructure, justice reform and violence prevention, voting rights and fair representation, and support for artists and arts organizations of color. 

Application deadline: November 17, 2025
Grant amount: $5,000–$250,000
Geographic scope: Texas panhandle
Target population: Community members
Description: The Mary E. Bivins Foundation funds nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life across the Texas Panhandle. Grants support short-term rehabilitation, long-term services, and programs for seniors and their families, as well as critical community needs in health and human services, youth development, education, and the arts. Funding may be used for project support, building funds, or equipment, including rural requests for ambulances or fire trucks. 

Application deadline: November 30, 2025
Grant amount: Up to $5,000
Geographic scope: South Carolina counties
Target population: Nonprofit organizations
Description: The Central Carolina Community Foundation provides Capacity Building Mini-Grants to help nonprofits strengthen internal operations, governance, and overall organizational effectiveness. Grants support initiatives such as strategic planning, board development, technology upgrades, disaster planning, and branding or web redesign. Projects must improve the organization itself rather than directly serving its clients or community members. These grants help nonprofits build infrastructure and leadership capacity to ensure long-term stability and growth in the Midlands region.

Application deadline: November 30, 2025
Grant amount: $5,000–$50,000
Geographic scope: Palo Alto/Mid Peninsula region, CA
Target population: Individuals and families living in poverty
Description: The Junior League of Palo Alto–Mid Peninsula supports programs and partnerships that improve community well-being across the Mid Peninsula region of California. Community Grants focus on addressing the impacts of systemic poverty on physical and mental health, including access to housing, food, and essential provisions. Funding prioritizes initiatives that create tangible improvements in the lives of individuals and families while fostering collaboration and sustainable community impact.

Application deadline: December 31, 2025
Grant amount: Up to $1,000,000
Target population: Community members
Description: The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) provides technical and financial support to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity. Projects improve community safety, reduce flood risk, enhance recreation, and support native fish and healthy waterways. Eligible activities include dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and fishway installation. 

Application deadline: January 21, 2026
Grant amount: $200,000–$2,000,000
Target population: Higher education STEM students
Description: The U.S. National Science Foundation funds projects that improve undergraduate STEM education and prepare students to become leaders in the field. Grants support evidence-based teaching, institutional improvements, and the integration of new STEM knowledge into classrooms. Eligible projects include research on teaching effectiveness, instructor professional development, replication studies, and initiatives that increase diversity and broaden participation. All institutions of higher education and affiliated organizations may apply, and collaborations across institutions are encouraged. 

GrantStation is closely monitoring federal actions and their impact on the nonprofit sector. This article tracks ongoing developments, providing links to source materials.

This special report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy identifies the 100 nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate philanthropies.

As you go through the grant application process, don't be afraid to ask the funder questions. (Those funders that don't want to be contacted are usually pretty clear about such a policy.) You will have a better chance of winning a grant if you have a clear idea of what the funder expects. GrantStation's funder profiles include contact information when the funder makes that information available.

Webinar date: October 28, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Turning big ideas into a clear, written strategic plan can feel overwhelming. Many leaders find themselves asking, “How do we take all these conversations and priorities and capture them in one cohesive document?” During this webinar, Marie Palacios of Funding for Good will guide you through the essential components of a strong strategic plan, highlighting the three key questions every well-crafted plan must address. You’ll discover how to structure your document so it is both concise and compelling.

Webinar date: November 4, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: If you're like most nonprofit organizations, when asked if your organization is grant ready, you answer with a resounding, "Yes—we are ready to get grant money to support the important work of our organization!" However, while your organization may be ready to reap the benefits of grant awards, many nonprofits have not developed the infrastructure necessary to be competitive in the application process. During this webinar, Alice Ruhnke will guide you through a process which can help you assess your organization's grant readiness.

Webinar date: November 18, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Many nonprofits excel at writing winning grant proposals but struggle when it comes to managing those awards. Mistakes in financial tracking, unclear roles, and inconsistent reporting can erode funder trust and put future funding at risk. Effective grant management isn’t just about compliance; it’s about sustaining success. During this three-part series, Kimberly Hays de Muga and Amanda Day will walk you through the most common pain points in grant management. Whether you’re new to the process or looking to strengthen your existing systems, this series will equip you with the knowledge and tools to safeguard your funding and boost your credibility with funders.

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