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Ongoing Funding Opportunities

This page includes ongoing opportunities with no specific deadlines. We also have a list of funding opportunities with specific proposal deadlines. Also see our page of common funding resources for other important information.

Disabled Children Services Grant
The Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation announces funds to provide direct care or services for children with special needs, acute illnesses, or chronic disabilities. Grants support... read more
Last Updated: December 10, 2007
Community Action Grants W.K. Kellogg Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as... read more
Last Updated: December 10, 2007
Rosies For All Kids Foundation awards grants
Rosies For All Kids Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping disadvantaged children and low-income families through early childhood care and education... read more
Last Updated: November 05, 2007
Wachovia Foundation
The Wachovia Foundation supports non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. that are implementing and/or developing tailored approaches to improving education in their communities. Programs must support... read more
Last Updated: August 29, 2007
UPS Foundation
UPS Foundation Education Grants fund high impact philanthropic programs that raise the level of educational instruction, family learning opportunities, and school involvement projects. Maximum Award:... read more
Last Updated: August 29, 2007
Public Welfare Foundation
The Public Welfare Foundation supports organizations that address human needs in disadvantaged communities, with strong emphasis on organizations that include service, advocacy and empowerment in... read more
Last Updated: August 29, 2007
RGK Foundation
The RGK Foundation awards grants within education to programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher... read more
Last Updated: August 29, 2007
RA & RR Reading Conference Grants
RA & RR Reading Conference Grants are available to help fund expenses for selected early literacy professionals attending International Reading Association or Reading Recovery conferences.... read more
Last Updated: August 29, 2007
Milagro Foundation
The Milagro Foundation seeks grants applications from community-based, grass-roots organizations that work with underprivileged children and youth in the areas of arts, education, and health.... read more
Last Updated: August 29, 2007
Charles Lafitte Foundation
The Charles Lafitte Foundation Grants Program awards funds to help groups and individuals foster lasting improvement on the human condition by providing support to education,... read more
Last Updated: August 29, 2007
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble considers local support requests from non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts or education (pre-K – 12). They also consider sponsorship opportunities... read more
Last Updated: August 29, 2007
Helping Outreach Programs to Expand
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will provide up to $10,000 in funding to grassroots community-... read more
Last Updated: June 28, 2007
The Lumina Foundation
The Lumina Foundation offers support for programs helping traditionally underserved student groups access and complete postsecondary education. Grants for 2007 will be considered at the... read more
Last Updated: October 24, 2006
Adult and Family Literacy Services Grant- SEA
The District of Columbia State Education Agency (SEA) is soliciting grant applications from qualified applicants to provide educational opportunities to adults that will improve their... read more
Last Updated: August 22, 2006
Carol M. White Physical Education Program (Grants)
Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) initiates, expands, or improves physical education programs, including after-school programs, for students in one or more grades from... read more
Last Updated: January 20, 2006
U.S. Department of Education Upcoming Grants
Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply for two upcoming grants from the U.S. Department of Education. These grant competitions are not currently open;... read more
Last Updated: January 20, 2006
Funds for Organizations in Wards 7 and 8
The National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise announces funds to develop the capacity and strengthen the infrastructure of faith and community-based organizations serving Ward 7 and... read more
Last Updated: October 14, 2005
Giveaway Program to Encourage Healthy Play
Nickelodeon Announces Giveaway Program to Encourage Healthy Play Deadline: Rolling, until May 31, 2006 Children’s television network Nickelodeon ( http://www.nick.com ) has announced the launch... read more
Last Updated: September 02, 2005
Barbara Bush Family Literacy Grant Opportunity
Deadline: September 9, 2005 The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy (http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/) has announced its 2006 national grant competition. The foundation’s grantmaking program seeks to... read more
Last Updated: July 05, 2005
TECHNOLOGY DONATIONS AVAILABLE FOR K-12 SCHOOLS FROM SAMSUNG
The Samsung Hope for Education Contest benefits American elementary, middle and high schools and their students by providing Samsung technology and Microsoft software for K-12... read more
Last Updated: June 08, 2005
Foundations for Learning Grant Announcement (Children)
Faith-based and other organizations may apply for a Foundations for Learning grant for projects that assist children in becoming ready for school. Activities funded include... read more
Last Updated: May 16, 2005
Funds Help Faith-Based and Community Groups Build Capacity, Serve Those in Need
HHS ANNOUNCES $31,900,000 FROM COMPASSION CAPITAL FUND Funds Help Faith-Based and Community Groups Build Capacity, Serve Those in Need. HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced today... read more
Last Updated: May 03, 2005
Commonwealth Foundation Grants
Proposals for Partners in Learning Outcomes Assessment grants from the Commonweal Foundation. A maximum of 15 grants of up to $25,000 each will be awarded... read more
Last Updated: February 22, 2005
The Rosie's for All Kids Foundation
The Rosie's for All Kids Foundation supports childcare, early childhood education, after-school and other essential programs. There are no deadlines for letters of Intent. For... read more
Last Updated: October 18, 2004
Tom's of Maine
Tom's of Maine accepts proposals on an ongoing basis for projects up to $5,000. Nonprofit organizations are eligible. Projects likely to have an impact in... read more
Last Updated: August 12, 2004
Technology Works For Good
Technology Works For Good (TWFG) has partnered with the Verizon Foundation to widen access to its software application training classes through E-Training Grants. Eligible applicants... read more
Last Updated: August 12, 2004
RGK Foundation
RGK Foundation provides funding in the areas of education, community, and medicine/health. The Foundation's primary interests within education include programs that focus on formal K-12... read more
Last Updated: August 12, 2004
Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation
The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals. The Foundation has identified the following two... read more
Last Updated: August 12, 2004
Public Welfare Foundation
Public Welfare Foundation supports groups that provide services to disadvantaged populations and work for lasting improvements in meeting basic human needs. The Foundation makes grants... read more
Last Updated: August 12, 2004
Jenesis Group
Jenesis Group Grant: Established in 1987, The Jenesis Group is a private family foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of life for America's... read more
Last Updated: August 09, 2004
Common Counsel Grant
Common Counsel’s Grantee Exchange Fund (GXF) provides grants to encourage social change organizations to seek technical assistance from one another, and to help build regional... read more
Last Updated: August 09, 2004
Coca Cola
The Coca-Cola Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in the community and enhance individual opportunity through education. The Foundation supports educational programs primarily... read more
Last Updated: August 09, 2004
CVS/Pharmacy
CVS/Pharmacy supports the many communities it serves by providing grants in the following areas: improving K-12 education; mentoring programs for youths; literacy; health; programs targeting... read more
Last Updated: August 09, 2004
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble considers requests for local support from organizations in the communities it serves. Its giving focus is on literacy, the arts or education... read more
Last Updated: August 09, 2004
Bank One
Bank One Corporate Contributions Program provides funding in three main program areas: 1) Encouraging Economic Empowerment and Self-Sufficiency; 2) Supporting Youth Through Education; and 3)... read more
Last Updated: August 09, 2004
C.S. Mott Foundation
The C.S. Mott Foundation through four programs and more specific program areas, the Foundation seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting efforts that promote a... read more
Last Updated: August 09, 2004
Bank of America
The Bank of America Foundation’s primary goal is to support education in the areas of early childhood development, financial literacy, and professional development for teachers.... read more
Last Updated: August 09, 2004

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