Grant Opportunities
The MHN has compiled a collection of grant opportunities that are available to support existing services and creation of new programs. Grant Opportunities are updated on a monthly basis. Regularly visit this page for new funding opportunities.
Funding Support Offerings
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Open Grants & Funding List
NEW!!! Elevance Health Foundation: Maternal/Infant Health Grants
The Elevance Health Foundation supports community-based nonprofit organizations working to address physical, behavioral, and social needs of under-resourced communities. Currently accepting applications for its Maternal/Infant Health focus area, the Foundation prioritizes programs that improve maternal/infant health outcomes, target disparities, and address social needs throughout the pregnancy journey. Grant durations are generally one to three years; grant amounts are determined based on need and program scope.
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Due Date:
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Funding amount not specified.
2026: 07/31
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Women's Health, Miscellaneous, Health, Child Health
NEW!!! IEHP Foundation: Healthy Communities Grants
Designed for formal collaboratives, networks and coalitions. Projects should focus on improving or expanding policy outcomes, developing workforce pipelines, and advancing positive population health outcomes across systems, networks and partnerships. Typical grant awards range from $20,000–$75,000.
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Grants of up to $75,000 are available.
2026: 08/31
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Policy, Workforce Development, Community Health, Miscellaneous
NEW!!! IEHP Foundation: Healthy Organizations Grants
Designed for individual nonprofit organizations looking to strengthen their internal capacity and infrastructure. This grant supports projects that improve a nonprofit’s ability to operate effectively and build strong programs, leadership, finances and systems aimed at bolstering service quality and capacity. Typical grant awards range from $5,000–$20,000.
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Grants of up to $20,000 are available.
2026: 08/31
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Capacity Building, Miscellaneous
NEW!!! Columbia University: Center for Transition to Parenthood (CTtP) Research Awards
The Center for Transition to Parenthood (CTtP) is offering two $50,000 awards to support research and community-based initiatives that advance equitable, innovative perinatal care. Funding is available for projects focused on areas such as perinatal mental health, the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), prenatal programming, and community-driven efforts to improve access, equity, and outcomes for birthing families. Applications open July 30, 2026, and are due September 1, 2026.
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Grants of up to $50,000 are available.
2026: 09/01
University
Funding Tag(s):
Research, Public Health, Health Equity, Mental Health
NEW!!! Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant
Supports nonprofits for which a relatively small amount of funding might make a large difference. The Foundation supports educational and skills-training programs; schools and hospitals; museums, cultural and performing arts programs; and other community-based organizations and programs.
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Grants of up to $20,000 are available.
2026: 11/10
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Education, Workforce Development, Miscellaneous, Capacity Building
Gilead Foundation Grants
The Gilead Foundation funds community-based programs that advance health equity, social justice, and education. The Foundation welcomes proposals year-round from U.S.-based organizations focused on advancing health access and creating lasting social impact. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Due Date:
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Grant amount not specified.
Rolling funding cycle.
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Miscellaneous, HIV/AIDS, Health Equity, Social Justice, Education
Oak Foundation Grants
The Oak Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations working to create a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that address root causes, are replicable, plan for long-term sustainability, and value community participation. Organizations may submit an unsolicited letter of inquiry if strong alignment exists with funding priorities. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Due Date:
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Grants of up to $10M are available.
Rolling funding cycle.
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Miscellaneous
AJ Muste Foundation for Peace + Justice: Rapid Response Grants
The Muste Foundation provides grants, sponsorships, and educational resources to hundreds of grassroots projects around the world. We fund innovative organizing, often with seed funds that give a necessary boost to bold ideas. The Rapid Response Grants are for the immediate and/or emergency needs of groups involved in grassroots nonviolent activism. They are to help respond to unexpected needs and timely political opportunities with organizing events and direct actions.
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Due Date:
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Grants of up to $5,000 are available.
Rolling funding cycle.
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Miscellaneous
Impact Fund Grants
The Fund provides grants to legal services nonprofits who seek to confront social, economic, and environmental injustice that affect marginalized groups. Focus areas include LGBT rights, human and civil rights, prisoners’ rights, voting rights, gender equity, and more.
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Due Date:
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Funding amount not specified.
Rolling funding cycle.
Nonprofit
Funding Tag(s):
Environment, LGBTQIA+, Justice-Impacted, Health Equity, Miscellaneous
The Green Foundation Grants
The Foundation’s mission is to uncover new opportunities and encourage growth to effect positive change within institutions that best reflect our focus areas and the communities they serve. The Green Foundation’s resources are primarily focused on three specific areas – Community Services, Education, and The Arts – with a secondary focus on Special Projects.
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Grant amount not specified.
Rolling funding cycle.
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Miscellaneous, Domestic Violence, Homelessness
The Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants
The Awesome Foundation offers $1,000 monthly micro-grants to support creative, impactful ideas—no strings attached. Open to anyone with a bold or innovative concept, this funding opportunity is designed to help turn ideas into action, with simple applications and full ownership remaining with the awardee. Applications are accepted monthly.
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Due Date:
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$1,000 micro-grants are available.
Rolling funding cycle.
Foundation
Funding Tag(s):
Miscellaneous
Corporate & Foundation:
Recurring Grants & Giving
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Ability Central
Ability Central is committed to supporting programs that expand communication access, advance accessibility, and foster inclusion. From assistive technology and communication supports to workforce development and community engagement, their investments help create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to participate, connect, learn, and thrive.
Funding Available:
Grants of up to $200,000 are available.
Focus Areas:
Disabilities & Accessibility
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American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) Foundation
The AABC Foundation is investing in a brighter future of birth care— one grant, scholarship, and research initiative at a time. They raise funds to support the advancement of the AABC midwifery-led birth center model as a standard to achieve high-value, evidence-based wellness care that is equitable, safe, and respectful. The Foundation aims to accomplish this mission by identifying funding needs and appropriate resources necessary to carry out the following goals: Expansion, Education, Accessibility, Research, and Accreditation.
Funding Available:
Funding amounts vary.
Focus Areas:
Midwifery, Professional Development, Education, Research
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Cardenas Markets Foundation
The Cardenas CARES Community Giving Program, offered through the Cardenas Markets Foundation, supports local nonprofit organizations through monetary and in-kind donations. This initiative is designed to uplift and invest in the communities where Cardenas Markets operates. Funding opportunities include monetary donations and in-kind donations.
Funding Available:
Funding amount not specified.
Focus Areas:
No specific focus areas.
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Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions
Costco Wholesale’s primary charitable efforts specifically focus on programs supporting children, education, and health and human services in the communities where they do business. Throughout the year, they receive a large number of requests from nonprofit organizations striving to make a positive impact, and are thankful to be able to provide support to a variety of organizations and causes. While they would like to respond favorably to all requests, understandably, the needs are far greater than our allocated resources and we are unable to accommodate them all.
Funding Available:
Funding amounts vary.
Focus Areas:
Children, Education, Health, Human Services
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DanPaul Foundation Grants
The DanPaul Foundation was established to help children gain the tools they'll need in life, and teach them how to use them. Libby Moore Cornett, the Foundation's founder and president, is passionate about helping children. The Foundation aims to provide educational opportunities for teachers and parents on a variety of early childhood development topics, as well as support existing organizations dedicated to work related to youth welfare in order to make a collective impact.
Funding Available:
Grants of up to $15,000 are available.
Focus Areas:
Early Childhood, Abuse/Neglect/Domestic Violence, Education, Housing & Homelessness
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Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation
The Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation honors the legacy of Ms. Spearman by providing funds to organizations and individuals to help improve the lives of the needy and less fortunate in the community. The mandate of the foundation remains consistent with Ms. Spearman’s kind and loving vision, giving to the types of organizations she supported with special emphasis in the fields of education, medical research, cultural arts and assisting the impoverished and disabled.
Funding Available:
Funding amount not specified.
Focus Areas:
Education, Research, Arts & Culture, Disabilities & Accessibility, Community Supports
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Hearst Foundations
The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations working in the fields of culture, education, health and social services. The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and satisfying lives.
Funding Available:
Funding amounts vary.
Focus Areas:
Arts & Culture, Education, Health, Social Services
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Incyte Corporation
Incyte Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company, committed to supporting innovative, high-quality initiatives that provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based, clinically relevant, performance-based education, in order to advance healthcare practice and improve patient outcomes. Incyte supports organizations that share our commitment to ensure that students, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and patient advocates have access to healthcare information.
Funding Available:
Funding amount not specified.
Focus Areas:
Education, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Health
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J.W. Couch Foundation
Jesse W. Couch lived a life dedicated to the betterment of his community. The Couch family now stewards the foundation he created to carry on his legacy of service for future generations. They believe that impact is best accomplished through partnerships with local organizations that know the people and communities they serve. They invest in and support initiatives that promote wellness and mental health and organizations seeking to provide and further education for all communities.
Funding Available:
Minimum grant request is $50,000.
Focus Areas:
Education, Health, Mental Health
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James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation
The James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation was formed to provide grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, especially those who serve children and young adults. The Foundation focuses on several key program areas that aim to create lasting, positive change in communities. These areas include Arts and Culture, Civic and Public Affairs, Education, Health, and Human Services. They prioritize initiatives that promote social justice, equity, and inclusion, with a particular focus on addressing systemic challenges and supporting underserved populations.
Funding Available:
Funding amounts vary.
Focus Areas:
Arts & Culture, Education, Health, Human Services, Civic & Public Affairs
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Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s President’s Grants support short-term (one year), innovative projects that advance health professions education. Funding is available for initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and belonging; strengthen interprofessional collaboration; and prepare future health professionals to navigate ethical challenges. Eligible projects should be demonstration-based, learner-centered, and situated within the clinical learning environment. Grants are awarded only to U.S. tax-exempt institutions.
Funding Available:
Grants of up to $25,000 are available.
Focus Areas:
Education, Health, Workforce Development, Health Equity
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MrBallen Foundation
The MrBallen Foundation Honor Grant program provides financial grants to 501c3 organizations that support victims or families of victims who have been affected by a heinous crime. The Honor Grants can be used for a wide range of projects or programs. To qualify, your organization must provide services to victims and/or victims’ families of heinous, egregious, and/or accidental death or dismemberment.
Funding Available:
Grants of up to $25,000 are available.
Focus Areas:
Abuse/Neglect/Domestic Violence
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Nathan Cummings Foundation
Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice. NCF is working to help create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society. They partner with social change organizations that have creative and catalytic solutions to climate change and inequality.
Funding Available:
Grants range from $250,000 - $750,000.
Focus Areas:
Racial Justice
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Popeyes Foundation
The Popeyes Foundation Food Love Grants program focuses on supporting nonprofits that provide food to those in need. Food Love Grants range in support of on-site feeding programs, mobile kitchens, homebound food delivery programs, out-of-school meals, and disaster-related food support. Support is directed to nonprofits that are pre-qualified and invited to apply by the Popeye's Foundation. There is no deadline, but a pre-application is required.
Funding Available:
Funding amounts vary.
Focus Areas:
Nutrition/Hunger Relief
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Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation
The Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation support nonprofits that improve community well‑being through education, health, and social services, with a strong focus on underserved populations. Funding is available for programs in areas such as education and youth development, health and human services, community development, housing, nutrition, and healthy eating. There are no application deadlines, and organizations can apply on a rolling basis by submitting an inquiry and Form 990.
Funding Available:
Funding amount not specified.
Focus Areas:
Education, Health, Human Services, Nutrition/Hunger Relief, Housing & Homelessness
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Roger I. and Ruth B. MacFarlane Foundation
Support to nonprofits for education, health, economic empowerment, environmental justice, and programs for women and girls. The Foundation identifies potential organizations for Category Two grants during the Spring of each year, invites proposals in early Summer, and makes decisions in the Fall.
Funding Available:
Grants of up to $250,000 are available.
Focus Areas:
Education, Health, Women & Girls
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Russell Sage Foundation
The Russell Sage Foundation supports innovative social science research that explores cutting-edge methods, questions, and policies for the improvement of social and living conditions in the United States. The foundation dedicates itself to strengthening the methods, data, and theories of the social sciences to diagnose social problems and improve social policies. It also funds researchers at other institutions and supports programs intended to develop new generations of social scientists.
Funding Available:
Grants up to $200,000 are available.
Focus Areas:
Research, Racial Justice, Social Justice, Immigration
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Singing for Change Charitable Foundation
Provides $1,000 to $10,000 in operating support to nonprofits helping underserved individuals and families overcome barriers to education, employment, and economic stability through programs that promote long-term self-sufficiency and community empowerment.
Funding Available:
Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000.
Focus Areas:
General Operating Support
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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation supports community giving across health, education, hunger relief, youth programs, and disaster response. Beyond its large in-store campaigns, the Foundation nourishes the communities it serves through direct donations to local organizations, including PTAs, youth sports leagues, food pantries, emergency services providers, and more.
Funding Available:
Funding amount not specified.
Focus Areas:
Health, Education, Youth & Teens, Nutrition/Hunger Relief
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Smart Family Fund Angel Philanthropy
The Family Fund funds early-stage non-profits with the potential for positive, scalable impact that have not yet demonstrated the efficacy needed for growth funding or a sustainable model. They offer support to nonprofits, especially first-time applicants, focused on education, youth services, community development, and social impact.
Funding Available:
Grants range from $25,000 to $100,000.
Focus Areas:
Education, Social Impact, Youth & Teens
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Stater Bros. Charities
Stater Bros. Charities makes grants to nonprofit organizations that help strengthen the communities where Stater Bros. Markets are located. Focus areas include: children's well-being, education, health, hunger relief, pet well-being, and veterans/active duty. Their annual grant cycle is open February 1st – July 31st.
Funding Available:
Grants typically range from $500 to $2,500.
Focus Areas:
Children, Education, Health, Nutrition/Hunger Relief
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Third Wave Fund
Third Wave Fund is an activist fund that resources youth-led, intersectional gender justice movements led by and for communities of color, advancing the power, well-being, and self-determination of BIPOC youth and women, intersex, trans, and queer communities. Through a family of grantmaking programs, Third Wave moves resources to grassroots organizing across the United States and its Territories, reaching organization regardless of 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship.
Funding Available:
Funding amounts vary.
Focus Areas:
Gender Justice, Youth & Teens, Capacity Building, Disabilities & Accessibility, General Operating Support, Justice-Impacte/Incarcerated
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UniHealth Foundation
UniHealth Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations, collaboratives, and partnerships that provide direct healthcare, as well as human, and social services in underserved communities. The foundation funds projects focused on leveraging resources, social determinants of health, long-term sustainability, and organizational capacity building. Grants target the Southern California region, specifically Los Angeles and/or Orange Counties. Requests from other California counties will be considered case-by-case basis. Letters of Inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis.
Funding Available:
Funding amount not specified.
Focus Areas:
Social Determinants of Health, Social Services, Health, Human Services
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W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Supports communities, children, and families as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success. Funding priorities include programs focused on thriving children, working families, and building equitable communities. Submit letter of inquiry.
Funding Available:
Focus Areas:
Social Determinants of Health, Advancing Youth, Public Health