Death and Bereavement Grants for Nonprofits

GrantStation’s exclusive database features 51 active funding opportunities giving towards this area of interest, all accepting requests from new grantseekers!

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New Brunswick Children’s Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

The New Brunswick Children’s Foundation serves children in New Brunswick who are challenged by health, social, or economic issues by investing in community organizations and projects. 

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DCU for Kids

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Application Deadline:

March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

DCU for Kids strives to improve the quality of life for children in need. The focus is on Digital Federal Credit Union branch communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The DCU for…

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia

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Application Deadline:

June 30 and December 31 annually

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) works to improve the quality of life in 21 counties in the central Georgia region

This program provides grants of up to $25,000 (with an…

James S. Bower Foundation

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Application Deadline:

June 30, annually

Grant Range:
$5000 - $400000
Average Grant:
$52845

The James S. Bower Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the Santa Barbara, CA, area engaged in educational, scientific, religious, and charitable activities. The Foundation is most…

Adolph Coors Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • March 1, July 1, and November 1, annually
  • Public policy requests: March 1, annually
Grant Range:
$3310 - $700000
Average Grant:
$60870

The Adolph Coors Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations within the state of Colorado. Priority is given to programs that help youth prosper, expand economic opportunities for…

Children of Peace

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Application Deadline:
  • Grant requests are accepted year-round and reviewed in April
  • Razan al-Najjar Nurses Bursary: July 1, annually

Children of Peace is a UK-based charity dedicated to protecting children and their communities in Israel and Palestine—regardless of culture, faith, gender, or heritage. The organization takes a…

North Carolina Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

August 18, 2026, by 12 p.m. ET

The North Carolina Community Foundation is the statewide community foundation serving North Carolina. The Foundation partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource…

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

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Application Deadline:

September 1, 2026

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities primarily provides support to nonprofit organizations that directly benefit the citizens of the south central Pennsylvania counties of Cumberland, Dauphin…

The bereavement process puts a massive burden on individuals and families in terms of emotions, psychological health and finances. And yet, those families and individuals are often expected to navigate this landscape of grief with little outside support. This is why many nonprofit organizations step up to try to take on some of the burden.

These nonprofits are only able to do this good work thanks to the generous funding provided by bereavement grants. These grants help cover many different different programs and initiatives. These can include paying for grief counseling, support groups or hospice care.

There are many different organizations that might provide bereavement grants. These include many different private foundations, such as the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the New York Life Foundation and the Compassionate Friends. 

When drafting bereavement grant proposals, it's essential to include relevant data. You need to make it clear that the grief or bereavement related issue you are tackling is widespread, and that your nonprofit has a plan to address it. Good places to get started finding this data include the National Alliance for Grieving Children or the National Institute of Mental Health

If you need more guidance on writing grant proposals, make sure to read through our overview on the topic. You can also begin browsing bereavement grants rights here, all open for applications.