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.

Hey Nonprofit Plug family 👋 Every Monday, Christi is hosting a LIVE Q&A right here in the community. REGISTER HERE This is your dedicated space to get real answers to the questions that keep you up at night as a nonprofit founder or leader — whether that's: ✅ Grant strategy and where to find the right funding ✅ Entity formation questions (501(c)(3), (c)(6), fiscal sponsorship) ✅ Compliance, filings, and "am I doing this right?" check-ins ✅ Capacity building and operations ✅ Anything you're stuck on this week No question is too small. No question is too "I should already know this." That's literally what we're here for. 🗓️ When: Every Monday 📍 Where: Right here in Skool @ 5 pm PST / 8 pm EST (register here) 👩🏽‍💼 Hosted by: Christi from The Nonprofit Plug team REGISTER HERE Come ready with: - One specific question you want answered - A challenge you're working through - Or just hop on to listen and learn from what others are navigating The nonprofit founders who move fastest are the ones who stop trying to figure it out alone. This is your invitation to stop figuring it out alone. 💛 Drop a 🙋🏽‍♀️ below if you're planning to join Monday, and feel free to pre-submit your question in the comments so Christi can prep. See you there! The NPP Family