Grant Opportunities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation supports programs that strengthen families and address the health, safety, and welfare of women and children, including efforts that help women and children live free of violence, addiction, and abuse.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.