GrantStation Insider | November 20, 2025

Application deadline: None
Grant amount: $5,000–$25,000
Target population: Children, students, and underserved communities 
Description: The Labcorp Charitable Foundation invests in community-based nonprofits advancing health, education, and well-being. From supporting food pantries and summer meal programs for children to expanding healthcare access and STEM education, Labcorp’s giving reflects its mission to improve health and lives. Recent grants have funded medical screenings, patient support services, and educational programs that inspire the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals.

Application deadline: December 27, 2025
Grant amount: Up to $10,000
Target population: Women and girls
Description: The Aerie Real Foundation, the philanthropic arm of American Eagle Outfitters, supports nonprofits that create a more positive and inclusive world. Its Community Grants program funds initiatives that empower women and promote confidence through education, advocacy, and community connection. Grants are open to nonprofit organizations based in the U.S. or Canada. 

Application deadline: December 31, 2025
Grant amount: Up to $15,000
Target population: Military personnel, veterans, and their families
Description: The Overwatch Alliance provides funding to small, community-based nonprofits that support veterans, military personnel, and their families. Grants fund programs ranging from employment assistance to educational, recreational, and therapeutic services. The Alliance has previously supported initiatives focused on emergency financial assistance, rehabilitation, housing, medical bills, and other vital services. Requests for general operating support, capital projects, or start-up initiatives that address unmet needs within the military community are also considered. 

Application deadline: None
Grant amount: $10,000–$100,000
Target population: Children/youth
Description: The Genesis Inspiration Foundation invests in arts education programs that give children, particularly in under-resourced communities, greater opportunities to engage with the arts. Grants are available to museums, schools, and nonprofit cultural organizations offering hands-on workshops, performances, and immersive experiences that spark creativity and curiosity. By expanding access to arts education, the Foundation aims to enhance learning outcomes, inspire imagination, and empower youth to explore their potential.

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Grant amount: $100,000
Geographic scope: Greater Washington, DC area
Target population: Underserved populations
Description: Impact100 DC is a women’s philanthropic collective that funds local nonprofits making a measurable difference in their communities. Grants support operating costs or capital projects across five focus areas: arts and culture, education, family support, health and wellness, and environment and recreation. By pooling resources, Impact100 DC focuses on high-impact giving to address unmet needs and improve the quality of life for underserved populations.

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Grant amount: $3,000–$65,000
Geographic scope: Milwaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin
Target population: People with disabilities and mental health conditions 
Description: The Stackner Family Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties that serve people facing substantial disadvantages. Grants support programs and services for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities and those living with chronic mental health diagnoses. Funding can cover project costs, general operating support, building improvements, and essential equipment.

Application deadline: December 30, 2025
Grant amount: $1,500–$1,000,000
Geographic scope: Emphasis on New England
Target population: Veterans, students, families, and local communities
Description: The Ruby W. and LaVon P. Linn Foundation funds nonprofit organizations across the United States, focusing particularly on New England. Priority areas include veterans’ services, patriotism and Americanism, Methodist institutions, and support for Simmons College. Previous grants have supported educational institutions, healthcare and rehabilitation services, faith-based organizations, family and children’s programs, and local food banks, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening communities and improving lives.

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Grant amount: Varies
Geographic scope: New Mexico
Target population: Local communities
Description: The Edw. F. Zimmer Community Fund invests in nonprofit organizations that improve life and culture in New Mexico. Its Grass Roots Grants support small-to-medium nonprofits advancing education, arts and culture, health, civic engagement, human services, and environmental stewardship. Grants include unrestricted funding, targeted grants for one-time expenses, and token of appreciation grants for nonprofits aligning with the Fund’s mission. The goal is to nurture thriving communities, preserve cultural heritage, and care for New Mexico’s people and environment.

Application deadline: January 21, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $75,000
Target population: Youth ages 12-18 at risk of substance use
Description: The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) program provides funding to community-based coalitions working to prevent and reduce opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth ages 12–18 across the U.S. Grants are designed to strengthen existing or formerly funded Drug-Free Communities (DFC) coalitions by expanding their capacity to address local drug crises. Funding may support prevention initiatives, education and outreach, coalition coordination, data collection, and evidence-based intervention strategies. 

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

A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy reveals a nonprofit sector under significant strain and examines philanthropic responses so far. Overall, 61% of nonprofits say that the current context poses moderate to significant risk for them to continue to operate. The report outlines the specific impacts on the sector.

If you are using a search engine to look for grant opportunities in your specific mission area, pay attention to the terms you are using in your search. If you are specifically looking for "human services," you may miss out on funders that categorize that work as "social services." Try searching for different iterations of your mission focus. The GrantStation website provides a list of common search terms. And if you have a GrantStation Membership and search using our databases, we've already done the work of interpreting the various language funders use and streamlining it into our search system.

Webinar date: December 1, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: AI is most powerful when it supports, not replaces, the human connections at the heart of nonprofit work. From fundraising to service delivery, technology should reflect your organization’s mission, values, and commitment to people. Choosing the right tools and approaches ensures that AI enhances your efforts rather than undermining them. In this session, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will explore what it means to take a human-centered approach to AI. They’ll discuss how to evaluate tools through the lens of organizational values, ensure AI use strengthens rather than replaces human expertise, and maintain relationship-driven practices in fundraising and beyond.

Webinar date: December 4, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Numbers tell the story of your nonprofit’s health, progress, and potential. Yet for many nonprofit leaders, reading financial statements can feel like decoding a foreign language. If you’ve ever wondered what those reports really reveal, or how others interpret them, this session will give you the clarity and confidence you need. Join Gregg Bossen, CPA, for a practical, eye-opening session on how to read your financial statements and understand what they say about your organization. Gregg will walk you through three key scenarios: interpreting reports directly in QuickBooks Online, preparing them for an audit, and analyzing them for your IRS Form 990.

Webinar date: December 9, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Grant writing doesn’t have to be a stressful, last-minute scramble that falls on one person’s shoulders. Unfortunately, within many nonprofits, that’s exactly how it feels. Deadlines sneak up, key details are missing, and collaboration breaks down just when it matters most. The end result? Rushed proposals and missed opportunities for funding that could make a difference. During this webinar with Mark Goldstein, you’ll discover a proven ten-step system that helps your entire organization work together toward successful grant submissions. You’ll see how to bring colleagues on board, reduce stress, and make the grant process smoother, more strategic, and more successful.

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