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Grant Alerts: $5,000 to Up to $1 million
Walmart Foundation invites applications for Spark Good Local Grants Award Amount: $250-$5,000 Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025 https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp18473-walmart-foundation-invites-applications-for-spark-good-local-grants?utm_medium=email&utm_source=PND%20RFP%20-%20All%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=PND_pnd20251112 Classics for Kids Foundation invites applications from K-12 music programs https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp18472-classics-for-kids-foundation-i

Alana V. Allen
Nov 123 min read


Stop Limiting Yourself
In August, fear almost talked me out of a blessing. My friends and I planned an unforgettable trip to Italy for our 40th birthdays — a celebration of life, friendship, and growth. But as the date approached, I froze. I prayed the trip would get canceled. Not because of finances. Not because I didn’t want to go. But because the idea of flying over water paralyzed me. Fear had me in a chokehold. Yet I went anyway — and it changed everything. Italy opened me. The culture, the pe

Alana V. Allen
Nov 112 min read


Poll: What's Your Nonprofit Pain Points? + Grant Alerts: $3,500 - $30,000
Upcoming Grant Alerts: Black Girls Dream Fund Deadline: Nov. 27 $5,000 - $30,000 https://southernblackgirls.org/dreamfund/ Women's Professional Forum (WPF) Foundation 2026 Grant Deadline: Jan. 31, 2026 $3,500 to $10,000 https://wpforum.org/womens-professional-forum-foundation/grants/ Verizon Small Business Grant Deadline: December 10 $10,000 https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/grants Book a Free 15-Min Complimentary Phone Consultation I Want to Hear from You! Share Your

Alana V. Allen
Nov 71 min read


Grant Alerts: Youth Development, Capacity Building, Health, Technology - $50,000 - $1 Million
Learn How to Write a Grant in 3 Weeks LabCorp Charitable Foundation Deadline: Rolling-basis Award Amount/ceiling: Unspecified amount Description: The Labcorp Charitable Foundation aims to ensure equitable care, education, and community support. Established in 2020, the foundation provides grants to initiatives such as food pantries, meal programs, healthcare services for underserved populations, STEM education programs, and efforts promoting healthy lifestyles through medical

Alana V. Allen
Aug 86 min read


Grant Alerts: STEM, Youth, Economic Mobility, Health and Child Care
The Duke Endowment: Health Care Grant (Application Deadline: June 15, 2025) The Duke Endowment’s Health Care Grant program seeks to enhance health outcomes across the Carolinas by supporting community collaborations that reduce barriers to care and promote healthy behaviors. Grants are available for initiatives focused on access to care for vulnerable populations, maternal and infant health, mental health, oral health, population health, and health workforce development. The

Alana V. Allen
May 63 min read


Grant Alerts: Child Care, Youth Development, Health Care, Food Banks and Community Support
Foundation for the Carolinas: Foundation for a Healthy Carolina Grant (Application Deadline: March 21, 2025) This grant supports organizations in the greater Charlotte region working to improve health, human services, and educational outcomes. Healthcare grants focus on advancing equity and access for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, individuals in poverty, and undocumented workers, by addressing physical and mental health needs. Education grants support workfor

Alana V. Allen
Mar 144 min read


7 Ways to Diversify Nonprofit Revenue Streams in Uncertain Times
The nonprofit sector is no stranger to financial uncertainty, and with shifts in federal funding and economic instability, organizations must proactively explore diverse revenue sources to sustain their missions. While federal grants and government contracts may decrease, nonprofits can implement a variety of strategies to maintain financial stability. 1. Strengthen Individual Giving Programs Individual donations remain one of the most reliable revenue sources for nonprofits.

Alana V. Allen
Mar 112 min read


Whew! Grant Season is LIT
Navigating Grant Season Without the Overwhelm: Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders Grant Writing is a Team Effort! As the peak of grant season arrives, nonprofit leaders often find themselves drowning in a sea of deadlines, application requirements, and reporting demands. The pressure to secure funding while maintaining regular operations can be daunting. However, with the right approach, you can successfully manage the influx of grant opportunities without feeling overwhelmed.

Alana V. Allen
Feb 132 min read


Grant Alert: Funding for Youth, New Nonprofits, Health up to $25,000
Book Alana for Your Grant Writing Needs Action for Women’s Health (Register to Apply: December 3, 2024; Application Deadline: January 10,...

Alana V. Allen
Nov 20, 20247 min read


Grant Alerts: Tons of Grants for Youth, Education, Healthcare and Faith-Based
The Centene Charitable Foundation (Application Deadline: November 29, 2024) The Centene Charitable Foundation primarily provides support...

Alana V. Allen
Sep 24, 20245 min read


Grant Alert: TruStage Foundation - $100,000 for Mentoring, Education and Tutoring + More
TruStage Foundation provides funding to nonprofits to focus on supporting K-12 students through literacy, mentoring, and tutoring, and affordable housing, homelessness support, and rental assistance. Maximum Amount: $100,000 Application Deadline: 8/25/2024 https://www.trustage.com/about-us/csr/foundation The DanPaul Foundation provides grant opportunties of up to $15,000 to nonprofit organizations for programs to help train teachers and parents in early childhood developme

Alana V. Allen
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Foot Locker Grant for Youth - $25,000 to $100,000
Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program Deadline: September 30 Amount: $25,000 to $100,000 https://www.lisc.org/our-initiati...

Alana V. Allen
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Grant Alert: AAUW Grant for Women $3,000 to $10,000
AAUW Grant for Women $3000 to $10,000 Community Action Grants provide funding to individuals, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations as well as community-based nonprofits for general operating support and innovative projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Since 1972, AAUW has provided support to hundreds of communities across the United States. https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/community-action/ Siste

Alana V. Allen
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Grant Alert: DICK's Sporting Good - $100,000
DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation, LISC invite applications for Game On-Community Places to Play initiative August 12, 2024 Deadline:...

Alana V. Allen
Aug 12, 20241 min read


Grant Alert: McDuffin Grant - $30,000, Truliant and PNC Foundation
Truliant Charitable Giving Applications accepted April 1 – April 30. Truliant Foundation’s Charitable Giving program provides further...

Alana V. Allen
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Grant Alert: Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award - $50,000 - $100,000; Child Care and Education Grants
Learn More about Alana Knows Nonprofits Grant Writing Services Register for the Grant Proposal Boot Camp - March 7, 14, 21 (Use Promo...

Alana V. Allen
Feb 20, 20242 min read


Grant Alert: Church/Faith Based Renovation Grant $50,000; Early Childhood Grant; Foundation for North Carolina Grant
Learn More about Alana Knows Nonprofits Grant Writing Services Register for the Grant Proposal Boot Camp - March 7, 14, 21 (Use Promo...

Alana V. Allen
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Grant Alerts: Red Rover ($100,000) and Poetry Foundation Grant ($10,000 - $75,000)
Red Roover Safe Housing Relief Grant ($100,000) https://redrover.org/relief-dv/dv-safe-housing-grants/ Poetry Foundation Grant ($10,000 -...

Alana V. Allen
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Grant Alert: Truist Foundation $5,000 (More)
Truist Foundation ($5,000) https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health...

Alana V. Allen
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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