Hey, creators!
We’re back with another highly requested playlist specifically for nonprofit organizations.
We understand creators operate in many different spaces, and if you just so happen to run or support a nonprofit, we’ve curated this playlist just for you.
There are currently (42) awards.
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1. Black Community Commitment
Nonprofit organizations working to improve outcomes for the Black community are invited to apply. Any US-based 501(c)(3) organization that has been established since 2019 or prior; has an annual operating budget between $100,000 to $3 million.
Note: Funding amount not disclosed.
Deadline: N/A
2. Strategic Investment Grants
Strategic Investment Grants (SIG) provide up to $1,000 for expenses related to opportunities for professional development, market expansion, and art events. SIG enables artists and teachers to advance their professional careers and supports nonprofit organizations in advancing arts-related programs.
Deadline: Monthly on the 15th
3. [NEW] 2025 Latin Music Research and Preservation
This grant supports music institutions, nonprofit organizations, musicologists, and researchers worldwide who are dedicated to the research and preservation of Latin music heritage. A total of four (4) grants—each valued at up to $5,000—will be awarded this year. Projects should focus on historical research, folklore, and anthropology of a Latin music genre.
Deadline: August 27, 2025
4. [NEW] Performing Arts Funding Grant Program - For Nonprofit Performance Groups
ETC supports the arts throughout the United States by awarding cash grants to non-profit performance groups. Preference is given to organizations producing their work rather than hosting venues. Grants are modest and limited to a maximum of $5,000.
Deadline: August 31, 2025
5. [NEW] Stonerock Business Solutions 2025 Mini Grants - For Nonprofits, Startups, and Small Businesses
Three $1,000 grants will help nonprofits, startups, and small businesses. Including one free consulting session with Small Business and Nonprofit Coach, Amanda Stonerock.
Deadline: August 31, 2025
6. [NEW] The Venable Foundation Grant - For Nonprofits
This opportunity provides essential resources to nonprofit organizations in communities across the country. Guided by the belief that everyone has the right to equitable employment opportunities, healthcare, housing, food, and a vibrant cultural community, Venable grantees ensure that economically disadvantaged people are given the tools they need to thrive. Grant support is provided to assist with general operations and projects.
Organizations must be based in or impacting regions where Venable has major offices. Funding is prioritized to the following locations: Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria, and Falls Church, Baltimore City, and County, New York City, specifically within the five boroughs, Los Angeles City and County, San Francisco Bay Area, with an emphasis on San Francisco, Chicago, specifically within the city but extending into Cook County, and Miami. $10,000 in funding will be awarded.
All organizations (non-grantees or not funded within the past two years) must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) and wait to be invited to apply.
Deadline: September 1, 2025
7. [NEW] The Ohio STEM Learning Network STEM Classroom Grant
You could win $2,500 to $5,000 for creative, new ideas to advance STEM education in your school and community. Educators in Ohio public, charter, or independent STEM schools, grades K through 12, are all eligible. The award will be a one-time grant for either $2,500 or $5,000.
Deadline: September 2, 2025
8. [NEW] South Arts' Accessibility Grants - For Nonprofits
South Arts offers small matching grants of up to $1,000 that complement existing efforts by arts organizations to include audiences and artists with disabilities. Accessibility micro-grants are available to support nonprofit and arts organizations located within South Arts’ nine-state region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. This funding program is open to a wide variety of organizations, including community cultural organizations, museums, performing arts presenters, theatre companies, visual arts, and music organizations.
Deadline: September 3, 2025
9. [NEW] The Arts in Society Grant - For Colorado Artists & Nonprofits
This opportunity funds projects that help arts organizations and artists solve civic and social challenges facing Colorado communities. The grant provides both financial and organizational support. You can apply for $5,000 to $35,000.
Deadline: September 5, 2025
10. [NEW] Vermont Humanities Project Grants - For Vermont Nonprofits
This opportunity funds community and curriculum development projects with awards up to $5,000. Fundable projects include: Community programming that invites participation in humanities discourse, curriculum development with plans to share the work to increase access to the humanities, and humanities experiences designed to support a specific affinity group or to encourage interaction among more than one affinity group. Both new and existing projects are eligible to apply.
Deadline: September 10, 2025
11. [NEW] The Onion Foundation's Arts Program Grant - For Maine Nonprofits
This opportunity offers funding for specific activities or programs, such as an ongoing concert series or an arts education department that’s part of a larger organization. It seeks to increase Maine residents’ access to arts experiences as audience members and as makers to expand opportunities for expression, learning, and inspiration. Funding ranges from $7,500 to $20,000.
Deadline: September 10, 2025
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