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Spark Grants
$5,000
Ohio Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for projects that promote meaningful discussions on contemporary social, economic, and historical issues, fostering civic engagement and community connection.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Recordings at Risk Grant Program
$60,000
Council on Library and Information Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for the preservation and digital reformatting of valuable audio and audiovisual materials at risk of being lost.

Arts
Nonprofits
Houses of Worship
$300,000
The Champlin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for exterior repairs and improvements to historically significant houses of worship in Rhode Island, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

Humanities
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Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund
Contact for amount
Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and artists partnering with nonprofits to host public music concerts in Hartford's parks during the summer months, promoting community engagement through accessible musical performances.

Arts
City or township governments
Southern Arts Recovery Fund
$2,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $2,000 grants to individual artists in six Southeastern states who have lost essential tools or materials due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Humanities
Individuals
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quality Education and Health Programs in Kansas and Missouri
$50,000
Taylor S. Abernathy & Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational, cultural, health, and human services programs that address community needs in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

Education
Nonprofits
Maine Humanities Council Arts & Humanities Grants
$1,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Maine-based organizations in creating innovative community projects that blend arts and humanities, particularly those serving under-resourced communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World
Contact for amount
New York University Abu Dhabi
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This fellowship provides early-career scholars with the opportunity to conduct research on the Arab world while engaging with a vibrant academic community at NYU Abu Dhabi during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Humanities
Individuals
Community Involvement Program
Contact for amount
Hallmark Cards, Inc. and Hallmark Corporate Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. communities to enhance local programs that promote youth development, arts and culture, and essential services for those in need.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Cumberland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County, North Carolina, that focus on improving quality of life, particularly for children and women, through innovative community initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grant
Contact for amount
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to private colleges, universities, and nonprofits focused on advancing higher education and promoting interfaith understanding and religious literacy.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Queen Village Neighbors Association’s Community Grants
$5,000
Queen Village Neighbors Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to community groups and residents in Queen Village, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance the neighborhood's quality of life, such as park improvements, beautification efforts, and educational programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Preservation Grants Program
$10,000
National Recording Preservation Foundation (NRPF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for the preservation of at-risk audio collections that hold cultural and historical significance.

Arts
Nonprofits
C. Giles Hunt Charitable Trust Fund
$10,000
C. Giles Hunt Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that benefit residents of Douglas County, Oregon, across various areas such as education, health, and the arts.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant
$15,000
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public education institutions in Ida County to support projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
APSA Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics
$2,500
American Political Science Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to support research on Indigenous politics and related fields, prioritizing projects by scholars and practitioners, especially those from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
West Virginia Humanities Council Publication Grant
$20,000
West Virginia Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and academic presses for the production of completed nonfiction manuscripts in the humanities, aimed at engaging public audiences in West Virginia.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Virginia Humanities Rapid Grant Program
$3,500
Virginia Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for small-scale public humanities projects in Virginia, aimed at enhancing community engagement and understanding of the human experience.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant
$2,500
Community Foundation of the Eastern Panhandle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, West Virginia, that are working on projects related to historic preservation, natural resource conservation, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits