Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts’ Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program provides project-based funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and federally recognized tribes across the U.S. Funded projects span a wide range of disciplines, including arts education, dance, music, theater, visual and media arts, literary arts, folk and traditional arts, and multidisciplinary works, as well as arts and health initiatives. Awards range from $10,000 to $150,000 and require a 1:1 cost share.
The application deadline is February 12, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts offers project grants to organizations exploring architecture, the built environment, and related fields. Production and Presentation Grants support nonprofit galleries, museums, colleges, universities, and publishers with expenses for exhibitions, publications, installations, conferences, films, and other public programs. The focus is on innovative projects that explore contemporary, historical, or future aspects of architecture and space. Organizations working at the intersection of architecture, the arts, humanities, and sciences are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is February 25, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
The Vilcek Foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia, with the mission to awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation of the arts and sciences. The foundation invites applications for its grants program, which will award grants in support of nonprofit organizations based in the United States and U.S. territories that work with immigrant artists and communities and that promote diversity in the arts, sciences, education, or through the provision of social services. The foundation invests in organizations that take a creative approach to putting their mission into action and prioritize the development of unique projects and operations that effectively achieve meaningful goals. The ideal grant recipient creates outputs, provides services, or serves populations in an innovative way that sets them apart from other organizations.
The application deadline is April 30, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
The Department of Labor’s YouthBuild 2025 program provides competitive grants to public, private, nonprofit, and Tribal organizations to offer pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. Programs must include construction training and hands-on experience building affordable housing, with optional Construction Plus training in additional high-demand industries. Grants also support wraparound services such as transportation, childcare, and housing to help participants succeed.
The application deadline is March 2, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
The Office for Victims of Crime’s Preventing Trafficking of Girls program funds projects that provide prevention and early intervention services for girls at risk of, or victims of, sex and labor trafficking. Grants support programs that expand proven interventions and deliver services through street outreach, youth organizations, juvenile justice and child welfare partnerships, and other community collaborations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal organizations, local governments, public housing authorities, and educational institutions. The program prioritizes projects that offer coordinated, community-based support to girls and young women.
The application deadline is February 24, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) supports organizations that use cooperative models to strengthen communities through self-help and mutual aid. For 2026, the Cooperative Development Fund will prioritize projects that address urgent community needs through housing co-ops, worker co-ops that create good jobs, and food co-ops that expand access to healthy food. Funding supports cooperative development, research, and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include organizations working in areas such as affordable housing, employment, and food access using collaborative approaches.
The application deadline is February 9, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
The Hampton Roads Academy Student Philanthropy Committee is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Hampton Roads community for its 2026 grant cycle. The HRA Student Philanthropy Committee will give funding preference to grant applications focusing on its five areas of interest: Arts and Culture; Economic Development; Health and Wellness; Education; and the Environment. The maximum grant available through the Committee’s competitive process is $1,000. Priority will be given to funding programs over operational expenses and capital campaigns.
The application deadline is by 3 p.m. on March 20, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
Visionaries for Change will fund Black-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Black-serving nonprofits are those with the majority (51% or more) of their clients being Black. Applications should explain how the proposed program addresses one or more of the following priority impact areas: Youth development and mentoring programs that address youth at risk of gun violence, gang violence, or teen pregnancy. A mandatory virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, February 3, to provide an overview of the grant opportunity and application process. All prospective applicant organizations are required to have at least one representative attend the session. Register.
The application deadline is March 13, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
Community Grants for Cultural Vitality support programs offering hands-on arts and cultural experiences for area children. Our goal is to help the educational, social or emotional well-being of youth through arts and culture. Programs should be available to all area youth regardless of ability to pay. They should strive to increase participation of youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The application deadline is April 1, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation invests in organizations that improve the lives of individuals living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Funding supports programs in education, criminal justice, reintegration, clinical research, and social support. Grants are intended for organizations that are developing programs with tangible outcomes in mental health.
The application deadline is March 1, 2026. | To learn more, click here.
Community Care Corps supports U.S. organizations in developing or expanding volunteer programs for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers. Funded projects aim to increase access to community-based care, reduce unmet needs, and strengthen supports that promote independence and well-being. Grants can support initiatives that integrate family caregiver strategies, engage students or interns, expand virtual or low-tech access, and build volunteer skills.
The application deadline is February 26, 2026. | To learn more, click here.