GrantStation Insider | October 30, 2025

Application deadline: December 31, 2025
Grant amount: $2,500–$40,000
Target population: Indigenous communities; general population
Description: The Earth Rising Foundation funds U.S.-based organizations and groups working to raise awareness and drive action on the climate crisis. Priority is given to projects amplifying Indigenous voices, advancing regenerative agriculture, exploring climate intersections with social justice, fostering sustainable visions and promoting youth activism. Grants are open to both emerging and established leaders advocating for a future grounded in cooperation and care for people and the planet.

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Grant amount: Varies
Target population: Cancer researchers and individuals impacted by Cancer
Description: The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation funds innovative cancer research that aims to discover new treatments and cures for those affected by cancer. Grants focus on short-term, early-stage projects that are often difficult to fund elsewhere, helping researchers to advance their work. Priority is given to new investigators and established researchers exploring novel approaches. The Foundation also provides direct financial assistance to cancer patients through local Pardee Cancer Treatment Funds.

Application deadline: December 4, 2025
Grant amount: $250,000–$750,000
Target population: Students in public charter schools
Description: The Charter School Growth Fund helps top U.S. public charter schools expand their reach and impact. Seed Funding provides grants to leaders launching new schools or enrolling up to 1,000 students over two years. Scale Funding assists established schools aiming to grow by 1,000+ students over three to five years, offering both grants and low-interest loans. The program aims to enable high-performing schools to open additional campuses and broaden educational opportunities for students nationwide.

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Grant amount: Up to $1,000
Target population: General population
Description: The GriffinHarte Foundation funds individuals working to foster civil conversations on complex social, political, and economic issues. The goal is to help people overcome their differences through productive communication. Grants focus on projects that promote civic engagement, social justice, and feminism through research, teaching, and educational opportunities. Projects should explicitly consider how identity, gender, race, and other social factors shape communication, learning, and engagement. 

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Grant amount: $2,478–$50,000
Geographic scope: Ohio and select counties in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania
Target population: Animals
Description: The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust invests in nonprofit organizations committed to the humane treatment and well-being of animals. Grants fund programs that prevent cruelty, expand shelter capacity, increase successful adoptions, provide medical and rehabilitation care, and offer humane education for communities and schools. Eligible activities include spay/neuter programs, staff and volunteer training, wildlife rehabilitation, equine therapy or adoption initiatives, disaster preparedness, and other projects that directly benefit animals and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Grant amount: $5,000–$21,500,000
Geographic scope: North Carolina and South Carolina
Target population: Children, families, and vulnerable populations
Description: The Duke Endowment supports organizations improving the well-being of people in North and South Carolina. Grants focus on health care, child and family well-being, higher education, and rural churches. Funding helps expand access to care for vulnerable populations, strengthen maternal, infant, and mental health, and build the healthcare workforce. Additional funds are available for programs that prevent child abuse, strengthen families, and help United Methodist churches in rural communities build leadership, reimagine spaces, and deepen their community impact.

Application deadline: November 30, 2025
Grant amount: $1,000–$6,000
Geographic scope: Spokane County, Washington
Target population: Community members
Description: The Spokane Parks Foundation funds community-led projects that enhance public parks and outdoor recreation across Spokane County. Grants advance initiatives that expand access to recreation in underserved areas, encourage inclusivity and accessibility, and deliver lasting benefits to the community. Priority is given to projects with strong community involvement, collaboration, and long-term impact on the region’s parks and quality of life.

Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Grant amount: Up to $10,000
Geographic scope: Primarily Florida and New York City
Target population: Community members
Description: The Cowles Charitable Trust supports nonprofit organizations advancing the arts, education, health, and social justice. Grants may be used for general operating costs, specific projects, capital improvements, or equipment purchases. Funding helps strengthen community organizations and deliver cultural, educational, and social impact in Florida and the New York City region. 

Application deadline: January 15, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $325,000
Target population: General population
Description: The National Digital Newspaper Program supports institutions in digitizing historically significant newspapers published from 1690 to 1963 to create a publicly available national digital archive. Projects involve collaborating with the Library of Congress and meeting technical standards for digitization, metadata, and preservation. Applicants may include nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, colleges and universities, and tribal governments. The program aims to preserve regional newspaper collections and expand public access to American history.

GrantStation is closely monitoring federal actions and their impact on the nonprofit sector. This article tracks ongoing developments, providing links to source materials.

Year-end has the potential for large returns, with 30% of annual charitable giving taking place in December alone. This guide addresses current philanthropic challenges, shows nonprofits how to focus on the donor experience, and details how they can differentiate themselves from the crowd.

Don't forget to check out state government grant programs (GrantStation has a list for Members). These options are often overlooked and can help you leverage funding from other sources. Also consider other types of support from the government, such as loans or technical assistance.

Webinar date: November 6, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Strong collaboration between grant professionals and finance staff is critical for nonprofit success, but it’s not always easy. Misunderstandings about roles, confusing budget requirements, or last-minute reporting surprises can create unnecessary tension and mistakes. Without clear communication, your organization risks compliance issues, missed deadlines, and missed opportunities for stronger proposals. In this webinar, Deborah Steinkopf and Anthony Petchel of the Nonprofit Financial Leadership Academy will walk you through practical strategies to strengthen grant–finance collaboration at every stage of the grant lifecycle.

Webinar date: November 10, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Have you ever had AI give you an answer that sounded convincing only to find out it was completely wrong? This common issue, known as “hallucination,” is one of the biggest challenges nonprofit professionals face when using AI. Knowing how to recognize and correct these errors is key to using AI effectively and responsibly. In this session, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will unpack why hallucinations happen, share real examples, and give you practical strategies to ensure your AI outputs are accurate and trustworthy. 

Webinar date: November 12, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: While your board is among your most powerful assets, oftentimes board members don’t want to be involved in fundraising, or they view it as someone else’s job. The result is that many board members do little or nothing when it comes to fundraising. The outcome: You don’t reach your fundraising goals, and sometimes your staff becomes frustrated that the board isn’t doing more to help. Fundraising Culture Change Expert Lori L. Jacobwith understands that you and your board members require clear direction and guidance to work together effectively. This engaging session is about effortlessly creating an environment where your board members support your fundraising efforts, feel rewarded for their service, and look for more ways to be involved.

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

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