GrantStation Insider | March 19, 2026

Application deadline: April 28, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $100,000 over two years
Target population: Children
Description: The Newman’s Own Foundation’s Food Justice for Kids Prize supports organizations working to improve children’s access to healthy, culturally relevant food. Funding focuses on two areas: Indigenous Food Justice initiatives that restore Indigenous food systems and support access to traditional foods, and programs that strengthen nutrition education and healthy school meals. Grants support projects that expand children’s opportunities to grow, prepare, and access nutritious foods while advancing equitable food systems.

Application deadline: April 26, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $20,000
Target population: Immigrants
Description: The Ray Solem Foundation supports nonprofit organizations helping immigrants build stable and productive lives in the United States. Current funding priorities include programs serving immigrants who are survivors of human trafficking or domestic violence, and unaccompanied immigrant youth. Grants support the continuation of ongoing services, with priority given to organizations with annual incomes under $1 million.

Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Grant amount: Varies
Target population: Students, educators, and engineering professionals
Description: The United Engineering Foundation supports initiatives that advance engineering and engineering education nationwide. Priority areas include diversity in engineering, emerging technologies, K–12 education, and engineering ethics, safety, security, and leadership. Preference is given to collaborative programs that integrate multiple engineering fields and engage communities through activities such as interdisciplinary conferences, student competitions, and workshops addressing real-world challenges.

Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Grant amount: Varies
Target population: Native American farmers and ranchers
Description: The Native American Agriculture Fund supports organizations working to strengthen Native American agriculture. Funding is available to nonprofits, educational institutions, Tribal governments, and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, advocacy, and capital support. A separate funding opportunity is available for youth programming.

Application deadline: April 30, 2026
Grant amount: $2,500–$25,000
Geographic scope: Nevada
Target population: Military members and veterans, youth, and community members
Description: The Raiders Foundation’s Community Investment Grants support Nevada nonprofits addressing community needs in three areas: military and veterans, health and wellness, and youth development. Funding supports programs that assist service members and their families, advance community well-being through health initiatives, and improve outcomes for children and youth. The Foundation may also support nonprofits through memorabilia donations to help boost fundraising efforts.

Application deadline: May 11, 2026
Grant amount: $5,000–$60,000
Geographic scope: Denver, Colorado
Target population: Community members
Description: The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s Community Grants provide unrestricted operating support to arts and culture organizations that produce and present the arts to the public. Project funding may also be considered for initiatives that build or strengthen relationships between organizations. The program primarily supports organizations based in the City and County of Denver, with limited consideration for small, community-centered groups in nearby Arapahoe, Adams, and Jefferson counties.

Application deadline: May 31, 2026
Grant amount: $10,000
Geographic scope: New York City
Target population: Community members
Description: The ABNY Foundation supports nonprofit initiatives that strengthen the vitality of New York City. In 2026, funding focuses on economic opportunity programs that provide career training, support small businesses, or strengthen commercial districts, as well as civic engagement initiatives that expand civic literacy, dialogue, and leadership development. Grants support projects that help New Yorkers build economic stability and participate more fully in civic life.

Application deadline: May 2, 2026
Grant amount: $250–$2,500
Geographic scope: Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Target population: Catholic parish communities
Description: The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota’s Liturgy Enhancement Grant Program supports parishes seeking to improve the quality and inclusiveness of their liturgies. Funding may be used for projects such as accessibility improvements, altar beautification, cultural artwork, hospitality efforts, technology upgrades, and music resources. Priority is given to parishes with limited financial resources and those supporting underserved communities.

Application deadline: April 22, 2026
Grant amount: $30,000–$60,000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Description: The National Endowment for the Humanities Awards for Faculty provide grants to faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) pursuing exceptional research in the humanities, including American history, culture, and Western civilization. Funding supports writing, travel, research, and other project-related activities at any stage of development. Applicants must demonstrate the project’s value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both, with flexibility in outcomes and award periods. 

Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $2,500,000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: Communities affected by drug use
Description: The ONDCP seeks national nonprofit organizations with expertise in supporting and training community anti-drug coalitions. Funding supports organizations that provide technical assistance, capacity-building, and training at a national scale. Partnerships among applicants are strongly encouraged to implement the community initiative and strengthen coalition impact nationwide.

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Webinar date: March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Building a strong, effective nonprofit board doesn’t happen by accident. But too often, organizations struggle with boards that are passionate yet unprepared for the real work of governance. Without clear protocols, intentional recruitment, and meaningful development, boards can unintentionally become a source of tension rather than a strategic asset.

During this webinar, Mindy Muller will walk you through best practices in board development and governance, offering a practical, step-by-step primer on how to build and sustain a high-functioning board. You’ll discover how to address common challenges head-on and move from reactive board management to confident, effective governance.

Webinar date: March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Knowing how to ask for money isn’t the same as actually doing it. Asking for money can feel deeply uncomfortable and many nonprofit leaders find themselves avoiding the very conversations that would most strengthen their funding and donor relationships. Without real practice, the ask stays stuck in your head instead of being made confidently in real life.

In this webinar, Beth Raps will take you beyond understanding into actually making an ask by practicing it. Building on her rules and tools for heartfelt, honest, and respectful asking, this session is an interactive workshop. After learning core principles, you’ll be paired with another participant in a private Zoom breakout room to practice your ask one-on-one. You’ll then come back together with everyone for a guided debrief with Beth providing expert feedback and sharing insights to improve your asking in real time. You’ll return to the breakout room to practice your ask again, applying what you’ve just learned with greater clarity and confidence. We’ll gather one last time to share insights and receive final coaching.

Please note: This session is designed to be interactive and participatory. You’ll be invited to practice an ask with one other attendee in your own Zoom breakout room, debrief with the presenter’s support and coaching, then return to practice one more time and come back to debrief and get more support and coaching. While you don’t have to participate in the asking practice portion of the workshop, we encourage you to take the leap and do so!

Webinar date: April 7, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Every nonprofit leader is striving for a stable, sustainable revenue strategy, but in today’s shifting economic and philanthropic landscape, determining the right path forward isn’t simple. With donor behavior evolving and funding streams in flux, it can feel increasingly difficult to decide where to focus. Should you expand your grant portfolio? Explore earned income? Double down on major gifts? The instinct to pursue multiple revenue streams is understandable, but more activity doesn’t always lead to better results.

At the same time, “diversification” is often promoted as the universal solution to reduced government funding and broader philanthropic changes. In reality, revenue diversification is complex, capacity-driven, and rarely one-size-fits-all. Without clear data and a strong strategic framework, even smart, proactive efforts can drain resources and dilute impact.

During this two-part webinar series Deborah Steinkopf and Anthony Petchel will help you move from uncertainty to clarity. Together, the sessions will help you understand what’s shaping the philanthropic environment in 2026 and determine the revenue model that best aligns with your mission, capacity, and long-term goals.

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The State of Grantseeking Survey spotlights recent developments in funding so that organizations can be more strategic in their grantseeking. Please join thousands of others who find value in the reports and contribute your insights. The survey ends March 31, 2026. Please share your experience.

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Purpose doesn’t retire, it inspires! The Purpose Prize® from AARP® is now accepting applications, offering mission‑driven leaders real resources to help their organizations grow.

If your work improves the lives of people 50-plus and beyond through financial security, civic engagement and community development, caregiving support, or social connections, this opportunity is designed to strengthen your impact. Winners receive $75,000 for their founded nonprofits and a year of tailored technical support, including fundraising and prospectus development, marketing and communications and data and evaluation. 

Applications are open through May 1. Take the next step for your mission. 👉 Apply today at AARP.org/Apply

A strong digital foundation helps nonprofits scale their mission. The Nonprofit Digital Readiness Assessment gives your organization a clear picture of where you stand, and where you can improve.

Complete the quick assessment to receive customized recommendations and practical next steps designed to help nonprofits build stronger systems, improve efficiency, and reach more supporters. Start building the digital capacity your mission deserves.