GrantStation Insider | April 16, 2026

Application deadline: May 4, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $75,000
Target population: Racialized students & educators
Description: The Spencer Foundation's Racial Equity Research Grants invest in education research that contributes to understanding and disrupting racial inequality and advancing educational equity at all levels and settings of learning. Current funding priorities include youth and educator mental health, community-based workforce development, and quantitative approaches to racial equity research. Principal Investigators must hold an earned doctorate, and proposals are accepted from the United States and internationally.

Application deadline: June 1, 2026
Grant amount: $1,000–$15,000
Target population: Low-income and underserved populations
Description: The American College of Bankruptcy Foundation's Pro Bono Grant Program supports nonprofit legal services organizations with projects related to bankruptcy law and debtor-creditor counseling and education. Funded activities include legal assistance for low-income individuals, pro bono attorney training, public education on legal rights, law school clinics, and new or innovative approaches requiring seed funding. Priority is given to projects that assist courts with pro se debtors and creditors and promote access to justice for poor and disadvantaged people.

Application deadline: June 4, 2026
Grant amount: $5,000–$25,000
Target population: General population
Description: The Herb Block Foundation's Encouraging Citizen Involvement program focuses on civic engagement initiatives that promote a responsible and responsive democratic government. Proposals may focus on citizen education and increasing voter participation in the electoral process. All projects must be strictly nonpartisan and may not involve lobbying for specific legislation or candidates.

Application deadline: June 15, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $100,000
Target population: Military service members and veterans
Description: The Infinite Hero Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations offering effective programs or treatments at no cost to active-duty service members or veterans for service-related mental and physical injuries. Funding categories include physical recovery, brain health, suicide prevention, veteran leadership, and support for military families. Grants must be applied directly to program costs and may not be used for administrative overhead.

Application deadline: May 8, 2026
Grant amount: $3,000–$15,000
Geographic scope: New Mexico and El Paso, Texas
Target population: Pueblo peoples
Description: The Chamiza Foundation empowers New Mexico's Pueblo peoples to ensure the continuity and living preservation of Pueblo culture and traditions. Funding priorities span a wide range of cultural and community needs, including language preservation, traditional architecture, sustainable agriculture, traditional food ways, arts and crafts, oral histories, and youth education. Eligible applicants include New Mexico's 19 Pueblo Tribal communities, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in Texas, Pueblo community leadership, and non-Pueblo organizations supporting Pueblo peoples. Special consideration is given to programs that include a language component.

Application deadline: May 10, 2026
Grant amount: $10,000–$50,000
Geographic scope: North Carolina and South Carolina
Target population: Community members
Description: The Philip L. Van Every Foundation supports nonprofit organizations strengthening communities across North and South Carolina. Funding spans five areas: education, human and community services, healthcare and rehabilitation, arts and culture, and history. Historically, the majority of funding is awarded for projects in human and community services. The Foundation prefers to fund special projects and capital needs.

Application deadline: June 1, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $4,999
Geographic scope: Connecticut
Target population: Community members
Description: Connecticut Humanities supports small-scale public humanities activities that engage communities in learning, dialogue, and cultural exploration. Areas of interest include cultural heritage and history, literature, community engagement, and education related to human culture. Funded project types include exhibitions, walking tours, panel discussions, digital learning tools, and community reading projects. Projects must be open to the public and free or low-cost to attend.

Application deadline: May 12, 2026
Grant amount: $15,000–$100,000
Geographic scope: Massachusetts
Target population: Underserved children and families
Description: The Amelia Peabody Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts (primarily outside Boston) working to enhance community vitality and strengthen the lives of underserved children and families. Funding focuses on two areas: youth development through pre-school to secondary education, and family stabilization through programs addressing homelessness, food insecurity, and workforce development. Support is available for general operations, specific projects, capital expenses, and equipment.

Application deadline: May 19, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $1,600,000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: Older adults
Description: The National Institute of Justice invites applications for research and evaluation projects addressing the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. Funded research topics include program evaluation for prevention and intervention, financial fraud and scam prevention, elder abuse, forensic approaches to identifying physical abuse, and the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, higher education institutions, Tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations.

Application deadline: June 30, 2026
Grant amount: $50,000–$500,0000
Geographic scope: National
Target population: Rural microentrepreneurs 
Description: The USDA's Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations to support microloans for rural microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund. Eligible applicants include domestic nonprofits, Tribal Nations, and public institutions of higher education. A cost-sharing match is required.

Planning your 2026 conference calendar just got a whole lot easier—discover the must-attend nonprofit events that can transform your strategy, skills, and network. From cutting-edge tech gatherings to world-class fundraising forums, this guide reveals where the sector’s brightest minds will be next.

Don't overlook non-monetary types of support, such as in-kind donations or technical assistance. These types of contributions can provide useful items or insight for your organization. Also, many funders let you count these contributions toward matching or challenge grant requirements.

Webinar date: April 27, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Many proposals clearly describe serious community problems and still fail to secure funding.

Today’s funders are not just asking, “Is this issue important?” They’re asking, “Is this a smart investment?” In a results-driven funding environment, a well-written description of need is no longer enough. Reviewers want to see systemic understanding, measurable value, and clear alignment with their priorities.

During this session, Alice Ruhnke will help you transform traditional need statements into strategic investment cases. Instead of relying on deficit-based appeals, you’ll see how to present a data-informed, root-cause analysis that positions your program as a deliberate, results-oriented response.

Webinar date: April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

For most nonprofit employees, versatility is not just an asset, it’s a necessity. This is especially true if you work for a small to medium-sized nonprofit. Very likely, your role extends far beyond your job title.

As an executive director, you’re not only the leader of the organization but also an active participant in its various functions. As a development director, your responsibilities likely encompass much more than just proposal writing. As a program director, you are busy running the programs in addition to securing additional funds to sustain the programs. Maximizing your grant success while balancing your other responsibilities is essential to the success of your nonprofit.

During this webinar, GrantStation President Alice Ruhnke will share practical strategies to generate additional funding requests for nonprofit organizations with limited staff.

Webinar date: April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Often, the difference between a proposal getting funded or rejected is the relationships you have with your funding partners.

Of course, cultivating relationships with all of your funding partners and supporters can feel daunting. It can be time-consuming, especially for program staff who are “on the ground” or involved in the day-to-day work of your programs. It’s tough to know what to say, what to share, or what funders are looking for.

So how can you consistently get the resources you need to fulfill your mission? By seeing philanthropic organizations as partners, not benefactors. During this webinar, Alix Rosenfeld of Elevate will lead you through the relationship-building stage of the grant cycle, including who to cultivate at philanthropic organizations and how to do it.

With a GrantStation Membership, your organization gets the tools, resources, and access you need to find the right funders faster and secure the grants that fuel your mission. Make an Impact on Your Grantseeking Programs for 41 Cents a Day!

This Volunteer Week, invest in the people who power your mission. The Online Learning Academy provides year-round access to expert-led training in grantwriting, fundraising, and organizational development—designed for both staff and volunteers. With live sessions, on-demand courses, and practical tools, your whole team can build skills that strengthen programs and increase funding success. Use Promo Code volunteer150 for $150 off your first year. Offer ends April 26, 2026.

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

Time is ticking and your moment is now! The Purpose Prize® from AARP® is open for applications, offering mission‑driven leaders funding and hands‑on support to grow their organizations.

If your work helps people 50-plus and beyond navigate financial security, civic engagement, caregiving support, or social connections, don’t wait. Winners receive $75,000 and a year of technical support, including fundraising and prospectus development, marketing and communications and data and evaluation and more.

The deadline is May 1 — and it’s approaching fast. Act now while there’s still time.

👉 Apply today at AARP.org/Apply

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.