The AI for Economic Opportunity Fund is a partnership between the GitLab Foundation and OpenAI that awards at least $4 million in demonstration grants to 16 U.S.-based nonprofits using AI to measurably improve economic mobility for low-income populations. Each selected organization receives $250,000 in catalytic funding, six months of technical support from OpenAI engineers and industry experts, API credits, and mentorship. The demonstration phase runs from February through August 2026, concluding with a Demo Day at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters. Successful demonstrators become eligible for additional scaling capital from partner philanthropies. Organizations can submit up to three concept notes focusing on AI solutions that unlock siloed data, expand agent interoperability, reduce service delivery costs, personalize learning, validate skills, and strengthen labor market intelligence.

Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Funding is sponsored by Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, Division of Youth Services. Funds free youth programming services including runaway and homeless youth services. Programs must be grounded in Positive Youth Development framework and address areas such as economic security, physical and emotional health, education, and civic engagement.

Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants 2026 is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) with EPA, NRCS, and U.S. Forest Service. Funds on-the-ground conservation projects protecting and restoring water quality, species, and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Includes agricultural runoff management, green stormwater infrastructure, and innovative watershed management approaches.

Changing Aging Grants is a grant program from the NextFifty Initiative that funds systems-level and programmatic innovations aimed at making aging more affordable for older adults (age 50+) and the organizations that serve them. The program prioritizes approaches that target root causes of systemic issues—such as inequality and inefficiency—rather than treating symptoms alone, emphasizing structural policy transformation, community-level change, and sustainable long-term outcomes. Eligible applicants include governmental entities, higher education institutions, nonprofits with 501(c)(3)/(c)(4)/(c)(6) status, and nonprofits with fiscal sponsors. Projects must focus on aging populations or caregivers. The application deadline is April 2, 2026; award amounts are not publicly specified.

2026 Multi-Year Grants (LOI and Full Proposal) is a grant from United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania that funds nonprofits delivering sustained community impact in the greater Pittsburgh region. This multi-year funding cycle begins July 1, 2026, with a two-stage application process: organizations first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), and those selected are then invited to submit a Full Proposal. An information session was held in November 2025, and full proposal invitations were issued in March 2026. The full proposal deadline is April 2, 2026. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

The Minnesota Innovations in Perinatal Health grant, funded by the Minnesota Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Section, supports projects that improve perinatal health outcomes for communities of color, American Indian communities, and rural populations. The grant period runs from June 2026 through September 2027. Applicants submit proposals electronically through the Foundant grant management platform and are encouraged to submit a non-binding letter of intent. The program prioritizes innovative strategies addressing perinatal health inequities, including maternal health, pregnancy outcomes, and postpartum care. Applications are reviewed through a community-based process featuring reviewers with lived experience in perinatal health disparities. This funding opportunity advances health equity by targeting populations experiencing the greatest disparities in birth outcomes across Minnesota.

The Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation awards $1 million to $3 million each to selected nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions that partner with governments to use generative and agentic AI to improve public services. Priority areas include healthcare access, crisis resilience, and economic infrastructure. The challenge funds partnerships where organizations work alongside government agencies to deploy AI solutions that demonstrably improve public service delivery. Beyond funding, selected organizations gain access to technical mentorship from Google AI experts, Google Cloud computing resources, and a structured multi-month accelerator programme. Applications close April 3, 2026. This is part of Google.org's broader $60 million commitment to AI impact challenges in 2026, alongside the separate AI for Science challenge.

Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation is sponsored by Google.org. This challenge funds nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions that partner with government entities to deploy generative and agentic AI solutions to transform public service delivery. Selected organizations receive funding, participation in a Google.org Accelerator, technical support from Google AI experts, and Google Cloud credits.

Marine Mammal Commission Grants - FY 2026 is a grant from the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC), an independent U.S. government agency, that funds research and conservation projects aimed at protecting marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Eligible activities include basic and applied research, workshops, literature reviews, expert opinion compilations, and manuscript preparation addressing marine mammal conservation or their dependent ecosystems. Awards of up to $75,000 per project are available to U.S.-based organizations — including nonprofits, academic institutions, for-profit entities, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native organizations — as well as some non-U.S. entities. The program issues an annual call for proposals, with a FY 2026 deadline of April 3, 2026. The Commission has supported more than 1,000 projects since 1972.

NIPSCO Environmental Action Grant is a grant from Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) that funds environmental restoration and education projects in northern Indiana. Eligible projects must be located within NIPSCO's service area and must demonstrate a clear environmental benefit to local communities. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as well as municipalities and non-governmental organizations without 501(c)(3) status that are engaged in qualifying environmental work. The application deadline is April 3, 2026.

The NSF CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service program funds institutions to establish or expand educational programs blending AI and cybersecurity. The Scholarship Track supports student scholarships requiring post-graduation government service in AI or cybersecurity roles covering tuition stipends and professional development. The Innovation Track funds curriculum development, faculty professional development, and experiential learning innovations in AI and cybersecurity. Up to 25 projects funded per fiscal year. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and commit to government service matching their scholarship duration. Builds upon the CyberCorps SFS program which has operated since 2001. Informational webinar held February 27 2026.

AI for Government Innovation is sponsored by Google.org. This global initiative supports nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions partnering with governments to use generative and agentic AI capabilities to transform public services for social good. Focus areas include health, resilience, and economy (public infrastructure and affordability), with dedicated pro bono technical support from Google AI experts.

Pay‑for‑Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program – DOL/ETA is a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration that funds the rapid expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs across key industries. The program will award up to five cooperative agreements with a four-year period of performance, offering per-apprentice incentive payments to program sponsors in designated industries including Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor, Nuclear Energy Infrastructure, Information Technology, Healthcare, Transportation, and Telecommunication. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations, for-profit entities, institutions of higher education, labor unions, intermediaries, and state and local governments. The deadline to apply is April 3, 2026.

The Trail Blazers Foundation Fund is a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation, supported by the Portland Trail Blazers, that funds nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon and southwest Washington serving youth and families from historically underserved and marginalized communities. Grants are available through three funding streams: LIVE Greener (connecting youth with the environment for education, preservation, or employment), LEARN (supporting youth through high school), and PLAY (getting kids and families active). Organizations may apply for general operating or program-specific support but may only apply for one funding stream per year. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Oregon and southwest Washington. The 2026 application window ran from March 9 to April 3, with award notifications expected in mid-July. Award amounts vary.

RoboBench: Shared Infrastructure for Commercialization Readiness is a capital grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) that funds the development of shared robotics infrastructure across Massachusetts to accelerate hardware commercialization. Supported through the Mass Leads Act, the program prioritizes cross-sector robotics capabilities such as manufacturing facilities and testing platforms that benefit multiple industry users. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based nonprofit entities and public or private institutions of higher education focused on commercializing hardware-based robotic technologies. Applicants must demonstrate genuine collaboration with key industry partners. MassTech expects to award multiple grants ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000. The full application deadline is April 3, 2026, with a 25% cash or in-kind match required.

National Park Foundation – Open OutDoors for Kids is a grant from the National Park Foundation that funds transportation and admission costs for 4th grade classes to visit national parks. The initiative connects children to outdoor learning experiences that reinforce science, history, and physical education curricula. Eligible applicants include K-12 public schools and homeschool groups serving 4th graders. The program prioritizes hands-on environmental education and cultural heritage learning. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline in early April.

Indiana EECBG Competitive Subgrant Program is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) under the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Indiana received approximately $2.4 million in federal EECBG funds, with at least 60% set aside for local governments and tribes that did not receive direct formula allocations. Awards reach up to $200,000 per applicant. Eligible activities include energy planning, energy efficiency audits and retrofits, zero-emission transportation measures such as EV fleets and charging infrastructure, and workforce training. Local governments and tribal entities in Indiana are the primary eligible applicants.

United WE Rural Research Fellowship is a grant from the Patterson Family Foundation and United WE that funds original, interdisciplinary policy research on challenges facing rural America. The competitive 12-month fellowship supports rigorous, nonpartisan research focused on Kansas and western Missouri, with findings intended to inform national policy. Eligible applicants include individuals from academic, nonprofit, or practitioner backgrounds at any career level committed to inquiry on U.S. rural communities. The award provides $20,000, with an application deadline of April 6, 2026.

Violence and Delinquency Prevention Programs (VDPP) is a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that funds community-based strategies to prevent youth violence, delinquency, and other problem behaviors. The program also supports diversion and deflection opportunities and successful reentry efforts guided by Balanced and Restorative Justice principles. A total of $5 million in state funds is available, with PCCD expecting to award a minimum of 20 grants with budgets up to $250,000 each over project periods of up to 24 months. Eligible applicants include local units of government, nonprofit organizations, private providers serving system-involved youth, and institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania. The application deadline is April 6, 2026.

FY 2025 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program is sponsored by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), U.S. Department of Justice. Supports transitional services to assist youth in successful reintegration following involvement in the juvenile justice system. Category 2 funding specifically supports nonprofit organizations providing transitional housing and support services.

General Operating Support Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Federal/State Partnership. This program provides general operating support grants to humanities councils in the United States and its jurisdictions. These councils tailor their grantmaking and programs to the needs, resources, and interests of their state or jurisdiction.

2025-27 Violence and Delinquency Prevention Programs is a competitive grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency that funds community-based strategies to prevent youth violence, delinquency, and other problem behaviors. The program supports initiatives that expand diversion and deflection opportunities and promote successful reentry in accordance with Balanced and Restorative Justice guiding principles. A total of 5 million dollars in state funds is available, with PCCD expecting to fund a minimum of 20 grants with budgets up to 250,000 dollars over project periods of up to 24 months. Eligible applicants include local units of government, nonprofit organizations, private providers serving system-involved youth, and institutions of higher education. Applications are due by April 6, 2026.

NIAMS Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-based Center (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). This funding opportunity aims to establish resource-based centers to provide essential facilities, services, and resources to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research conducted by groups of investigators in the field of skin diseases. It focuses on accelerating and enriching ongoing basic, translational, and clinical research aligned with the NIAMS mission. This grant does not permit clinical trials.

State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Federal/State Partnership. This program provides general operating support grants to NEH's designated humanities councils in the United States and its jurisdictions. State and jurisdictional humanities councils tailor their grantmaking and programs to the needs, resources, and interests of their state or jurisdiction.

OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act: Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children is sponsored by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), U.S. Department of Justice. Supports programs that strengthen parent-child connections and reduce intergenerational justice involvement through services for incarcerated parents and their minor children.

Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) distributes federal funds through the Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The objective of this Program is to help develop and implement state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered species. Applications must be developed in coordination with, and submitted by, a Department employee. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife receives grant funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Traditional Section 6) to support conservation actions designed to further the recovery of species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. CDFW staff, alone, or in collaboration with partner organizations, develop research and management projects to compete for this funding through the state's Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program. Authority for CDFW to administer the Section 6 grant program is found in section 1501.5 of the Fish and Game Code. The primary objective of endangered species conservation and recovery grants is to support the development and implementation of state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered inland fish and wildlife species. Grant funds to support the conservation of certain marine species and anadromous fish species are administered through separate programs. Project proposals must be developed in close coordination with CDFW and USFWS biologists and identify a CDFW employee who will sponsor the project by administering the grant. Eligible projects are those which target recovery actions for species listed as threatened or endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Applicants must provide a minimum of 25% of the total project cost in non-federal matching funds or in-kind services.

Patient Safety Prize is sponsored by Elevance Health Foundation. The Elevance Health Foundation's inaugural Patient Safety Prize awards pioneering community-informed solutions that boost patient safety across the United States. Solutions can fall under three categories: Empowering Health Literacy for Safer Patient Care, Innovating to Eliminate Medication Errors, and Promoting Fall-Free Futures. This includes technology-enabled solutions.

Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) Program is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds convergent, multidisciplinary research to improve the understanding, prediction, and societal resilience to wildland fire. The program supports research spanning fire behavior, community impacts, infrastructure vulnerability, ecological interactions, and firefighter safety. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, state and local governments, and collaborative teams of scientists, educators, community members, industry partners, and Tribal representatives. Proposals are due April 7, 2026. Award amounts vary based on project scope. NSF requires all proposals to follow the current PAPPG guidelines and updated research security policies.

Transformational Capacity Building is a grant program from the Inatai Foundation that funds Washington State community-led organizations working to build power and address systemic inequities. The program supplements other Inatai grants with tailored one-year capacity-building support, including Learning and Leadership grants for conferences and training, and operational stabilization funding for financial coaching, technology, and data needs. Eligible applicants are reflective, community-led organizations in Washington engaged in collective action or with a clear path toward it. Applications are reviewed in two rounds, with the first round open March 2 through April 7, 2026, and the second round July 13 through August 18, 2026. Award amounts vary based on organizational need.

Community Grants (New York and Pennsylvania Regions) is sponsored by William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund. The McGowan Fund provides support to 501(c)(3) organizations working in three core areas: Education (addressing achievement gaps and college success), Human Services (stabilizing housing and addressing food insecurity), and Healthcare (providing care to the uninsured and preventing cardiac disease). The fund focuses on evidence-based programs that aim to end cycles of poverty and suffering. Geographic focus: New York (Monroe and Yates Counties) and Pennsylvania (Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties) Focus areas: Education, Human Services, Healthcare, Poverty Alleviation, Homelessness, Food Security, Mental Health, Early Childhood Education