GrantStation Insider | April 2, 2026

Application deadline: April 27, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $150,000
Target population: General population
Description: The New York Community Trust's National Environment Grantmaking Program supports environmental projects throughout the United States and its territories. Funding priorities include mitigating and building community resilience to climate change, protecting public health from toxic chemicals and pollutants, and preserving biological diversity. 

Application deadline: May 3, 2026
Grant amount: $5,000 and $10,000
Target population: LGBTQ+ youth
Description: The It Gets Better Changemakers program funds projects led by LGBTQ+ young people to make their communities and schools safer, bolder, and more inclusive. The program partners with public and charter schools and nonprofits serving students aged 13 to 18 across the United States, with a particular interest in projects that support LGBTQ+ youth of color, trans and nonbinary youth, and LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities. Grants are available at two funding levels based on projected reach and impact.

Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Grant amount: $5,000–$20,000
Target population: Writers
Description: The Amazon Literary Partnership provides annual grants to nonprofit literary organizations whose core mission is to develop emerging writers, build the careers of working writers, and connect them with readers. Funding supports organizations across all genres and formats, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translation. This includes writing centers, residencies, literary magazines, independent publishers, and national storytelling organizations.

Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Grant amount: $1,500
Target population: Higher education students and educators
Description: College Life Protected provides grants in three areas: graduate research on college completion and student financial risk, professional development for higher education professionals, and financial literacy programs for students. Research priorities include mental health and student success, campus safety, student debt, medical withdrawals, and on-campus housing. Eligible activities include graduate research, conference scholarships, professional development institutes, campus financial literacy programs, student scholarships, and contributions to nonprofits.

Application deadline: April 30, 2026
Grant amount: $25,000
Geographic scope: New York City
Target population: Community members
Description: The Acquis Foundation supports nonprofit organizations advancing opportunity and social impact across three areas: education, workforce training, and diversity, opportunity, and inclusion. Education funding supports tutoring, mentorship, and literacy programs, while workforce grants focus on skills development and job readiness. Inclusion-focused funding supports initiatives that address systemic barriers and expand equitable access for underserved communities. Grant funds are flexible and may be used for program or organizational costs.

Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $5,000
Geographic scope: Maine
Target population: Fishing communities
Description: The Island Institute's Business and Workforce Resilience Grants help individuals and businesses in Maine's coastal and island fishing communities build skills, pursue training, and improve the profitability and sustainability of their marine livelihoods. Eligible applicants include individual fishermen, aquaculturists, marine-sector small businesses, fishing co-ops, and students pursuing careers in the marine economy. Priority is given to marine-dependent businesses and youth from fishing families launching new ventures or diversifying income.

Application deadline: April 30, 2026
Grant amount: $25,000–$50,000
Geographic scope: Greater Seattle and Greater Kansas City
Target population: Unhoused people and underserved communities
Description: The T-Mobile HQ Grants program supports nonprofits addressing housing and homelessness in the greater Seattle and greater Kansas City areas. Additional funding is available for digital equity work under a later deadline, including connectivity, digital literacy, and tech career pathways. T-Mobile prefers programmatic and general operating support requests.

Application deadline: June 15, 2026
Grant amount: $2,500–$5,000
Geographic scope: Colorado
Target population: Community members
Description: The Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company is an employee-directed giving program that supports local nonprofit organizations through its Colorado chapter. The program primarily funds health and human services, with additional focus areas including education, social support, and community development. The focus is on Denver and the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. 

Application deadline: May 11, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $3,700,000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: Women and girls
Description: The National Institute of Justice supports research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics related to violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, sex trafficking, and teen dating violence. Funding also supports evaluations of programs aimed at improving justice system engagement for women and girls who have been victimized and strengthening accountability for perpetrators. Eligibility includes nonprofits, government entities, higher education institutions, Tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations.

Application deadline: May 18, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $15,000,000
Geographic scope: Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Target population: General population
Description: The Office of Insular Affairs' Energizing Insular Communities Program provides grant funding for energy strategies in U.S. territories that reduce reliance on imported foreign fuels, lower electricity costs, and improve energy infrastructure performance, efficiency, and reliability. Eligible applicants include local government entities, utilities, semi-autonomous agencies, and higher education institutions located in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Nonprofits are the backbone of communities. But behind every service is a critical question: will the funding be there when it’s needed most? This guide shows you how to make sure the answer is yes.

If your organization serves the local community, don't forget to research sources of funding available through the local city or county government. Many city and county websites provide information on grant opportunities offered by local government entities.

Webinar date: April 9, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Too many nonprofit leaders are forced to make high-stakes decisions without a clear, real-time picture of what’s really happening across their organization. When data lives in silos, reports take too long to produce, and priorities feel disconnected from results, even the most mission-driven teams can lose momentum. The most effective nonprofits solve this problem with a single, powerful tool: executive dashboards that bring clarity, alignment, and confidence to leadership decisions.

During this webinar Donald Summers draws on decades of experience helping high-impact nonprofits transform data chaos into actionable insight. He’ll show you how the best organizations use executive dashboards to unify strategy, programs, finance, and fundraising into one clear, shared view—so leaders, staff, and boards can see what matters most at a glance.

Webinar date: April 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

More organizations than ever are applying for the same limited funding pools. Even strong programs are being declined, not because the work lacks merit, but because proposals fail to clearly communicate credibility, alignment, and distinct value.

In highly competitive environments, reviewers make fast judgments. If your proposal doesn’t immediately answer “Why this organization?” and “Why now?”, it risks blending in with dozens of similar submissions. Many organizations invest significant time writing applications without first assessing whether they are truly positioned to compete.

During this TargetED, Alice Ruhinke will help you strengthen your organizational background, executive summary, and strategic positioning so funders immediately understand why your organization is the right investment.

Webinar date: April 14 & 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

With the advent of so many AI tools, the process of developing and writing grant proposals is undergoing a transformative shift. These tools promise to streamline tasks, potentially enabling your organization to apply for more grants and secure greater funding. But the sheer volume and complexity of available AI technologies can be daunting, leaving many grant professionals feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where to begin.

During this two-day workshop series (4.14 & 4.15), David Gates and Alice Ruhnke will guide you from the fundamentals of AI all the way through advanced strategies, giving you a comprehensive, practical foundation for using AI to transform your grant writing from start to finish.

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In this new series of short, targeted webinars, Alice Ruhnke will share practical tools, structured frameworks, and improvements you can apply to your next proposal, helping you stand out to reviewers and compete more confidently in saturated funding markets. Early Bird Pricing: Save $45 through April 8th!

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

The annual Kubota Hometown Proud® grant program is now open! Enter to win 1 of 10 grants ($25,000 cash + $25,000 equipment voucher) for your nonprofit.

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:

✓ $50,000 per winning nonprofit
✓ Your local Kubota dealer as your partner
✓ National recognition through local and national media
✓ Real resources to bring your vision to life     

Visit KubotaHometownProud.com to enter and for official rules.

50 US/DC/PR, 18+, & designated reps of eligible nonprofits. Void where prohibited. Enter by 5/7/26. Add’l eligibility applies. Subject to Rules: kubotahometownproud.com. Sponsor: Kubota Tractor Corporation.

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