Discover grants that support community services and programs that benefit the public. Funding is available for outreach efforts, volunteer programs, and social services. Additional grants support civic engagement and initiatives that address community needs, strengthen local support systems, and improve quality of life for residents.
Outreach and social service grants vary widely by population served and funding type. The filters above sort by recipient type, location, or funding source to help you focus in. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for outreach programs run by nonprofits and volunteer organizations.
Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, h...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units in eligible regions for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public housing authorities for capital projects that address the needs of elderly individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. A ...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for community projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and programs that benefit res...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, youth movements, and social entrepreneurs to support Jewish teenagers and young adults. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs to encourage religious engagement after young adults leave home. The go...
Grants of $2,000 to USA animal rescues and related nonprofit organizations for neuter and spay programs for stray cats. Funding is intended to offset expenses of neutering and spaying individual community cats and returning them to the streets. Awardees must creat...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and businesses for activities addressing global fungal disease threats. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for improving laboratory o...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico state and tribal agencies, faith-based organizations, and CBOs to improve background check capabilities for caregivers. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to improve the accuracy and ti...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects within the priority areas of education & youth, health & human services, and community initiativ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support innovative initiatives in the areas of environmental activism and mental health, with a focus on disadvantaged popu...
Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for crime prevention programs and assistance for people who were victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the establis...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories tribal organizations and state agencies to support elderly populations impacted by natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for purpo...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan health clinics to increase health equity and access to healthcare across the state. Funding is intended to support clinic operations or medical and dental home services that benefit vulnerable populat...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Program areas include education, arts and culture, health, social welfare, and the environment. Examples of supported projects include library materials, cancer screenings, ...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local seniors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to enrich and enhance the lives of older adults in the local community. The goal of the...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. New applicants or applicants that have not received funding in the last five years must contact the Foundation four t...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...
Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovat...
Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs developed by and benefiting youth ages 5-19 in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that foster youth responsibility and...
Grants to USA Catholic faith-based organizations, children's health and human services agencies, and college athletic programs for community benefit initiatives. Past awards have gone to cancer research, big brother/big sister programs, autism programs, legal serv...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...
Cooperative agreements to USA local governments to improve public safety. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with a wide range of strategies to restore law and order, reduce crime in the city, and serve as an example to other cities. Eligible activities...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and families to support the needs of children with disabilities. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding may be used for equipment, therapy, and respite care costs not covered by in...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...
Grants to USA and territories faith-based organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve safety and prevent hate crimes at religious facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible regions for programs that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, health, commun...
Grants to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, tribal entities, and school districts to address social disparities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for collabora...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and school districts for activities that strengthen communities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Fun...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity and encourage growth. Funding is intended for applicants working to benefit the public. The Foundation supports efforts to create communities where the natural e...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents and communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations with strengths and interests that include environmental awareness, sustainability, effe...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...
Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to impact the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further cultural, educational, environmental, and humanitarian enrichment. Past funding included support to local schools, homeless shelters, pet...
Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education to build organizational capacity to deliver culturally appropriate services to people impacted by assault and domestic violence. Applicants are advised that require...
Grants of $20,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that address urgent issues for girls and women. Funding is intended for projects that improve the lives of girls and women and create positive social change to allow full participation of eve...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and victim service providers for programs to meet the needs of youth and children affected by domestic violence and to engage men and youth in preventing domestic viole...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture,...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that assist low-income residents in achieving economic independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support activities...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education to provide services and support to survivors of family, domestic, and dating violence. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed befo...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for proposals in the following areas of interest: environment, education, arts and culture, and community health and well-being. If a project has a capital c...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tribal communities for health-related capital purchases that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the purchase of durable and sustainable items that contribute to the h...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and school districts for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, and initiatives addressing a wide ran...