Grants for Basic Needs for Nonprofits

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Greater Hartford Gives Foundation

Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, previously the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is committed to improving the quality of life for residents of 29 communities throughout the Hartford,…

Squamish Community Foundation

Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026

The Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the Squamish community by managing donor funds and distributing grants to local organizations and individuals…

ACT Corporate Giving Program

Application Deadline:

Applications are accepted from September 1 to June 1, annually, or until the Giving Program's budget is depleted.

Grant Range:
$500 - $5000

The ACT Corporate Giving Program offers donations to communities where ACT team members live or work, with a focus on Iowa City, IA.

Grantmaking areas of interest include the following:…

Amica Companies Foundation

Application Deadline:

March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$53 - $250000
Average Grant:
$3247

The Amica Companies Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of the state of Rhode Island.

The Foundation's mission is to harness the power of enduring…

Johnson County Kansas

Application Deadline:
  • City of Olathe: June 5, 2026
  • Johnson County: June 12, 2026

The Johnson County Government in Kansas provides funding for local initiatives in Johnson County and the City of Olathe. 

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides…

Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the people of the Sacramento, CA, region, including El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.…

Waco Foundation

Application Deadline:

January 1 and June 15, annually

The Waco Foundation is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives and future of the people who live in Waco and McLennan County, TX.

Immediate Impact Grants provide program,…

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation

Application Deadline:

June 15, 2026

The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, previously the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is committed to improving the quality of life for residents of 29 communities throughout the Hartford,…