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 (36) 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 and has an annual operating budget between $100,000 and $3 million.
Note: Funding amount not disclosed.
Deadline: N/A
2. Strategic Investment Grants
Strategic Investment Grants (SIG) provide up to $1,000 to cover expenses related to 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] The Community Arts Program - For Bay Area Individual Artists & Nonprofits
This program ensures vibrant work is created, new voices are celebrated, and artists and audiences, inclusive of the Bay Area’s diverse communities and cultures, have opportunities to thrive. It supports Bay Area artists creating work and expands access to the arts for Bay Area communities. They celebrate the region’s rich diversity by awarding funds to emerging artists and small- to mid-sized arts and culture organizations that engage their communities with meaning and purpose. Applicants must be located in, or serve communities in, Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco Counties. Grants will be awarded in amounts of $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000.
Deadline: October 13, 2026
4. [NEW] Virginia Humanities Major Grants - For Cultural Nonprofits
This opportunity supports cultural nonprofits in developing and delivering public humanities projects that engage audiences with history, literature, and culture. These grants support initiatives with broader scope and sustained impact, including programs that foster dialogue, interpret cultural resources, and expand access to the humanities. It provides $5,000 to $15,000 for projects with an 18-month performance period.
Deadline: October 16, 2026
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