Public Policy Grants for Nonprofits

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The New York Community Trust

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Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026, by 5 p.m. ET

The New York Community Trust seeks to create equitable and thriving communities throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, NY.

The Trust is accepting proposals for the New York…

Common Good Philanthropies

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Application Deadline:

  • Immediate Impact Grants: Letters of interest due April 30, 2026

  • Catalyst Grants: Letters of intent due May 21, 2026

Common Good Philanthropies, previously the Inclusa Foundation, supports organizations in creating innovative, inclusive solutions to improve well-being and connection for older adults and people…

Paso Del Norte Health Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of Intent: May 26, 2026

Grant Range:
$1500 - $1250000
Average Grant:
$81558

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation promotes health and prevents disease through leadership in health education, research, and advocacy in the greater El Paso region.

Priority areas…

Hogg Foundation for Mental Health

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Application Deadline:
  • Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health: April 29, 2026 Registration due; May 6, 2026 Proposal due
  • Rio Grande Valley Policy Initiative: May 29, 2026 Registration due; June 5, 2026 Proposal due

     

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health seeks to advance mental wellness for the people of Texas by investing in programs, policy analysis, research, and education through grants, scholarships…

The Powell Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Pre-applications: May 31 and November 30, annually

Grant Range:
$100 - $1207779
Average Grant:
$66904

The Powell Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Harris, Travis, and Walker counties in Texas, with emphasis on the greater Houston area.

The Foundation's…

Endowment for Health

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Application Deadline:
  • Program grants: Contact foundation for details
  • Opportunity Grant: Application due by the last day of the month
  • Note: The Endowment occasionally issues RFPs with specific deadlines.

The mission of the Endowment for Health is to improve the health and reduce the burden of illness for the people of New Hampshire, especially the vulnerable and underserved.

The Endowment's…

Hinrich Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 31 and October 31, annually

The Hinrich Foundation is an Asia-based philanthropic organization that works to advance mutually beneficial and sustainable global trade.

Support is provided for research projects and…

Henry M. Jackson Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of Intent: March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$650 - $52000
Average Grant:
$14455

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation partners with nonprofits, think tanks, and the University of Washington to advance leadership, climate action, and human rights.

Funding focuses on:

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Pinning down the concept of public policy isn’t easy. And yet every government action, in the end, comes down to questions of public policy. What will any particular government body do, or not do, when faced with an issue? Public policy is required to tackle many of our most pressing issues - social, economic and environmental. This is why many nonprofits have involved themselves deeply in the world of policy. 

These nonprofits are only able to perform their activities thanks to the funding provided by policy grants. These grants can be used for all kinds of purposes, including research, advocacy and public awareness campaigns relating to issues of public policy. There are many organizations that provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations, such as the MacArthur Foundation or the Open Society Foundations. 

When drafting policy grant proposals, you need to make sure that you have a full understanding of statistics relevant to the policy that you are interested in altering. You may need comprehensive demographic and economic statistics to make your case. Good places to get started looking for this kind of information could include the Pew Research Center, the Congressional Budget Office or the National Conference of State Legislatures. 

If you need further pointers on writing great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a selection of public policy grants right here, all open for applications.