GrantStation Insider | March 5, 2026

Application deadline: April 3, 2026
Grant amount: $5,000 and $25,000
Target population: Women
Description: The Foundation for Women’s Wellness supports early-stage research and education to improve women’s health across the U.S. Research Awards of $25,000 fund small, short-term studies at U.S. medical institutions focused on key women’s health issues, including cardiovascular disease, female cancers, hormonal health, and conditions disproportionately affecting women. Fellowship Awards of $5,000 support emerging physicians and scientists pursuing advanced specialty training at academic institutions.

Grant amount: $500–$10,000
Target population: K-12 educators and students
Description: The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation supports K–12 educators nationwide who are developing strategies to improve student learning, particularly for at-risk and underfunded students. Academic Enrichment Grants fund in-class and extracurricular programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic, and creative abilities of children from low-income households. Teacher Development Grants support licensed teachers and small teams implementing innovative classroom instruction that fosters critical inquiry and evaluates its impact.

Application deadline: May 15, 2026
Grant amount: Varies
Target population: Community members
Description: The Saint-Gobain North America Foundation provides grants to nonprofits improving the quality of life in communities near Saint-Gobain facilities. Funding supports projects in sustainable habitat, STEM education, workforce development, and community well-being, with priority for initiatives that create long-term impact. Projects that engage Saint-Gobain employees through volunteering or expertise are especially encouraged.

Application deadline: None for inquiries
Grant amount: Varies
Target population: People with physical disabilities and wildlife
Description: The Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation provides grants to U.S. nonprofits supporting guide dogs and other assistance animals for people with physical disabilities. Additional funding is available for wildlife conservation. Priority is given to projects that directly aid individuals through trained animals or projects that protect vulnerable species and their habitats. Funded initiatives should focus on sustainable, long-term impact rather than ongoing program costs.

Grant amount: Up to $100,000
Geographic scope: South Carolina
Target population: People experiencing poverty
Description: The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina offers Systems Change Grants to nonprofits working to improve economic mobility and housing security through long-term structural solutions. Funding supports advocacy, coalition-building, civic engagement, and other initiatives that address systemic inequities and uplift community voices. Priority is given to grassroots organizations, those led by or serving communities of color, and projects located in South Carolina’s persistent poverty counties.

Application deadline: April 24, 2026
Grant amount: $100,000
Geographic scope: Georgia
Target population: Women and children
Description: Ribbons of Hope awards one $100,000 annual grant to a nonprofit organization in Georgia that improves the lives of women and children. Funding supports programs in health, education, economic independence, social well-being, and human rights, and may be used for special projects or capital improvements that the organization can sustain. Preference is given to initiatives that can be fully implemented with the grant and do not depend on other funding sources. 

Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Grant amount: Varies
Geographic scope: Nebraska and Iowa
Target population: Community members
Description: The Gardner Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in eastern Nebraska and northwest Iowa, with preference for those within 75 miles of Wakefield, NE. Funding is available for a broad range of activities, including religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational programs. The Foundation may also provide seed money for new initiatives, while requests for general operating support or annual fundraising contributions are given lower priority.

Grant amount: Residency provided (accommodation, workspace, meals)
Geographic scope: Residencies held in Illinois
Target population: Creative professionals
Description: Ragdale offers 18-day interdisciplinary residencies for about 150 artists annually, including writers, visual artists, dancers, musicians, and playwrights. Residents receive private accommodations and workspaces on Ragdale’s historic 20-acre campus, plus shared meals and uninterrupted time to focus on their creative work. The program fosters collaboration, reflection, and artistic growth in an inspiring environment near Chicago. Applications are open nationwide, with residencies held in Illinois.

Application deadline: March 30, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $3,000,000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: People affected by mental health challenges
Description: The Bureau of Justice Assistance supports networks that address untreated mental illness and substance use at the intersection of justice and health systems. Funding focuses on four core areas: crisis stabilization centers, treatment services, housing access, and electronic health record systems and technology modernization. The initiative helps law enforcement and justice agencies provide alternatives that prioritize public safety while connecting individuals to appropriate treatment settings. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Tribal governments, and designated nonprofit or for-profit agencies.

Application deadline: April 22, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $200,000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: Agricultural producers
Description: The USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program helps agricultural producers start or expand activities related to processing and marketing products. Funding supports planning and working capital projects that generate new products, expand market opportunities, and increase producer income, with a focus on economic viability and sustainability. Priority is given to applicants enhancing domestic manufacturing, energy security, new markets for U.S. farmers, and geographic diversity. Applications are open to agricultural producers, farmer cooperatives, and other businesses.

From new charitable deductions to canceled federal grants and tighter foundation funding, 2026 brings new challenges—and new opportunities. This guide from the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows how these shifts could impact fundraising, financial planning, and donor strategy.

When conducting research in the GrantStation database, don't overlook global funders. Most of us look for funders in our state and throughout the country, but there are additional funders with no geographic restrictions that may fit your needs.

Webinar date: March 17, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Most nonprofits work hard to solicit gifts and grants, yet only a small fraction truly understand how to maximize revenue from these traditional sources. As a result, many leave millions of dollars on the table each year and risk remaining stuck at subsistence levels of revenue—or even closing altogether.

Even fewer nonprofits recognize the opportunities in launching and growing effective revenue-generation efforts from other abundant sources. These include: 1) earned income ventures such as certifications, licensing campaigns, and services; 2) investment ventures such as for-profit subsidiaries, real estate, or social impact bonds; and 3) partnership initiatives with corporations, trade associations, and other nonprofits.

Join this webinar to learn how to get off the survival treadmill and into the impact fast lane. In this engaging presentation, Donald Summers will provide a clear and practical overview of creative strategies you can use to design a sustainable, scalable revenue engine for your organization.

Webinar date: March 18, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Finding the funds needed to fulfill your mission is a never-ending challenge for all nonprofits.

Whether you’re part of an established nonprofit constantly searching for new funding to expand your programs, or you’re a one-person development office, which means you need to do it all, GrantStation can work for you because it is designed to help nonprofit organizations of all sizes get funded.

During this live demo and Q&A session, Jeremy Smith, Learning and Engagement Specialist, and Nancy Vargo, Member Services Representative, will show you how you can use GrantStation to complete your grant research quickly and get high-quality results.

You’ll see how you can find and vet funding opportunities in a quick, streamlined fashion, so you and your staff can focus on what's most important—serving your community.

Webinar date: March 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Have you ever stumbled across policies from decades ago, only to wonder whether you still need them or who was even responsible for maintaining them? If keeping your nonprofit’s operations, compliance, and risk management organized feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Many organizations grow quickly, rely on informal processes, and suddenly realize their internal structure hasn’t kept pace.

During this webinar, Bonnie Chavez will help you regain control of your operations without adding unnecessary complexity. Rather than relying on last-minute fixes or assigning everything to one person at the end of the year, this session introduces a more sustainable, decentralized approach that supports continuity, accountability, and long-term growth.

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The annual State of Grantseeking™ Survey is back, carefully curated to offer greater data value. Why should you invest your time in this survey? Because the survey questions reflect the grantseeking experiences of several thousand organizations, with results that include award sizes and frequency, funder type, administrative costs, and more.

The resulting free reports allow you to use the data to educate stakeholders and manage expectations within your world.

We are counting on you!

GrantStation shares database profiles of local, national, Canadian, and international grantmakers with upcoming deadlines. Information on featured funders is available on the GrantStation homepage. 

We are thrilled to support our friends at DH Leonard Consulting for their 7th Annual #LearnGrants Online Summit on March 6th (12–2 PM ET).

This isn't your typical long-winded webinar. It’s a high-energy, rapid-session event featuring 6 experts delivering 10-minute power sessions focusing on the "5 Rs" of grants: Readiness, Research, Relationships, wRiting, Reporting.

It’s 100% FREE, GPCI accepted for education credits, and designed to kick off International Grant Professionals Day celebrations early. The sessions are recorded, but the live Q&A is where the real magic happens, and those aren't recorded!

Secure your free seat here.