National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. OpenAI Offers Unrestricted Grants for AI-Driven Community InnovationThe OpenAI Foundation's People-First AI Fund provides unrestricted grants to local nonprofits exploring how community-led AI engagement can reduce barriers to services, expand opportunity, and elevate community voice. Supporting Healing Through Music Therapy ProgramsACM Lifting Lives supports nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, increasing access to music therapy programs. Funding Research to Reduce Inequality in Youth OutcomesThe William T. Grant Foundation's Research Grants on Reducing Inequality program supports studies that improve understanding of programs and policies that reduce inequality in academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes for young people ages 5 to 25.

National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Operational Grants for Small Animal Welfare OrganizationsThe Hugs and Kisses Animal Fund supports small, volunteer-run animal welfare organizations across the United States that lack the resources for dedicated fundraising staff. Investing in Journalism Education and Press FreedomThe Society of Professional Journalists Foundation supports nonprofit organizations with educational and training projects that advance journalism, promote integrity, foster diversity, and protect freedom of speech and press. Grants Expand Skilled Trades Training and Workforce DevelopmentThe BlackRock Foundation's Future Builders initiative supports nonprofit organizations delivering or supporting skilled trades training to expand economic opportunity for American workers.

National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Grants for Native-Led Live Performing Arts ProductionsFirst Peoples Fund's Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant funds Native-led live Expanding Healthy Food Access in Underserved CommunitiesAmerica's Healthy Food Financing Initiative's Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund supports food retailers and food enterprises proposing projects that create or expand access to staple and perishable foods in underserved communities across the United States and its territories. Funding to Support Youth Lacrosse ProgramsUSA Lacrosse's National Grant Program awards equipment, financial support, and educational opportunities to organizations, schools, coaches, and officials to reduce barriers and increase inclusivity in lacrosse.

National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Support for the Humane Treatment of Animals and Service-Learning The Latham Foundation supports humane education programs throughout the United States that promote respect, compassion, and empathy toward animals, others, and the world. In 2026, the Foundation is specifically seeking programs that emphasize service-learning. Funding Projects in Health, Education, Environment, and Poverty AlleviationThe Tomberg Family Philanthropies provides funding to U.S.-based organizations running projects worldwide in four areas: environment, poverty alleviation, health, and education. Promoting Gender Equity in the American Jewish CommunityThe Hadassah Foundation supports organizations and programs that promote gender equity in the American Jewish community.

Hey everyone we just got approved for 501c3! Very excited any tips and advice is all welcome we wanted to help homeless people over 50 with housing and mental and behavioral support services in Southern California and anyone can point us to any grants as a new nonprofit? We can’t wait to get the ball rollin 😊🤩🎉