Grant Alerts: Youth Development, Capacity Building, Health, Technology - $50,000 - $1 Million
- Alana V. Allen
- Aug 8
- 6 min read
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 research and screenings. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or equivalent charitable recognition. Requests must align with one of three focus areas: health and welfare, education, or community. Grant reviews occur in March and September.
RWN Foundation: Health Equity Grants
Deadline: Letter of Intent Deadline: August 18, 2025 | October 24, 2025 Award Amount/ceiling: US $5,000–$40,000
Description: The Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation supports local, national, and international initiatives in the following categories: climate, health equity, and sustainable communities. There is clear overlap between these funding priorities, and the Foundation embraces that intersectionality, recognizing that organizations often work across multiple areas. Under Health Equity, the Foundation seeks applications from organizations or initiatives that work to improve health outcomes, decrease health inequities, and increase individual and social well-being. This includes organizations that increase historically marginalized communities’ access to sustained health care either internationally or domestically, including both frontline service providers and policy or market reform advocates; focus on lasting health outcomes such as eyesight restoration, disability supports, eldercare advocacy, reproductive justice, trans health, and other health interventions that impact individuals’ long-term capacity to
Dominion Energy Foundation Grants
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Award Amount/ceiling: $1,000 - $15,000
Description: The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations located in areas where the company operates, including North Carolina (Northeast region). Funding is focused on four priority areas: basic human needs (including food security, housing, and healthcare access), community vitality, education (with emphasis on STEM and energy fields), and environmental stewardship. Eligible applicants must be not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations within geographic areas where Dominion Energy provides electricity or natural gas service, or has significant facilities or business interests. This includes Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina (Northeast region), Connecticut, Rhode Island (Kent and Washington Counties), and West Virginia (Grant and Tucker Counties).Organizations that focus on education, environment, culture and the arts, civic and community development, and health a
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
Deadline: October 31, 2025 (Forecasted); Will reopen on September 1, 2025 Award Amount/ceiling: $500,000 to $1 million
Description: Our Foundation focuses on several key program areas that aim to create lasting, positive change in the communities we serve. These areas include Arts and Culture, Civic and Public Affairs, Education, Health, and Human Services. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting the arts and culture as essential elements that enrich and define our communities; supporting organizations and initiatives that promote civic engagement and strengthen public affairs; supporting educational initiatives that provide equitable access to learning and foster the development of critical skills for individuals of all ages; supporting initiatives that improve health and well-being, with a focus on promoting access to quality care and addressing health disparities; and supporting human services initiatives that address the immediate and long-tpopulation.The Foundation supports projects in areas like Arts and Culture, Civic and Public Affairs, Education, Health, and Human Services. Applications for specific programs or projects, capital projects, and general operations are considered.
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: Human Services & Education Grant
Deadline: August 29, 2025
Award Amount/ceiling: $25,000
Description: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) offers annual grants of up to $25,000 through a combined Human Services and Education grant cycle. Human Services grants support programs that deliver direct services to economically disadvantaged individuals in mountain communities, while Education grants focus on early childhood development, K–12 academic support (including afterschool programs and technology), and adult education in areas like ESL and literacy. Eligible applicants must be financially sustainable 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental entities located in and serving one or more of 18 Western North Carolina counties or the Qualla Boundary. Have missions or programs focused on serving people who are disadvantaged economically, support early childhood development programs and projects, provide adult education support in English as a Second Language and Literacy, and Non-Traditional Students.
NAILBA Charitable Foundation Grant
Deadline: August 30, 2025
Award Amount/ceiling: $155,000
Description: The NAILBA Charitable Foundation invites applications from U.S.-based nonprofit organizations offering direct services to people in need, with a special focus on children and youth. Grants support a broad range of community programs, including services for underprivileged children with special needs, at-risk youth, mental health and substance abuse initiatives, and emergency food or shelter assistance. Priority is given to organizations supported by NAILBA member agencies or corporate partners. Eligible applicants must employ sound fiscal practices, be nonsectarian in their service delivery, and have not received a NAILBA grant in the previous year. Funds must be used for service provision, not administrative overhead.
Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation Grant
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Award Amount/ceiling: $5,000 to $50,000
Description: The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation (TAFF) is committed to enhancing the quality of life and building a positive foundation for children and young adults to meet and overcome mental and physical challenges. Support focuses on educational programs, medical research, housing, and care aimed at improving future generations. Eligibility is limited to registered charitable organizations that align with TAFF’s goals, mission, and vision statements. Organizations must have been in existence for at least three years with a proven record of success. Grants are awarded only to U.S.-based organizations, with all funds required to remain in the U.S. The foundation expects measurable results within nine months of the award.
Hansen Family Foundation: Hansen Family Foundation Grant
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Award Amount/ceiling: $1,000 to $10,000
Description: This grant supports domestic and international organizations that uphold the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. A key funding priority is improving opportunities for children, both in the U.S. and abroad, to help them achieve a brighter future. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations recognized by the IRS.
J.W. Couch Foundation: Early Childhood Education Grant
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Award Amount/ceiling: $50,000
Description: This grant supports early childhood education programs that provide a creative and balanced approach to learning. Funding is available for schools incorporating life skills, peer collaboration, Montessori and project-based teachings, diversity, outdoor learning, and reduced screen time. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations aligned with the foundation’s focus areas of preservation, education, or wellness.
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Grant
Deadline: Letter of Inquiry Deadline: September 30, 2025
Award Amount/ceiling: $20,000 to $100,000
Description: The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood funds research and development projects aimed at improving the welfare of young children, from infancy through age 7, in the United States. Areas of support include Early Childhood Welfare, with a focus on nurturing environments and child-rearing practices; Early Childhood Education and Play, emphasizing innovative curricula and play-based learning tools; and Parenting Education, supporting programs that help parents understand child development and create supportive home environments. Eligibility is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and a valid Federal Tax ID number.
Dale Jr. Foundation: Dale Jr. Foundation Donation
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Award Amount/ceiling: $100,000
Description: The Dale Jr. Foundation offers charitable donations to support underprivileged individuals—especially youth—by empowering them through access to education, wellness, nourishment, and hope. The foundation is committed to fostering confidence and opportunity for young people by funding programs that address critical needs and inspire extraordinary personal and academic achievements. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants
Deadline: Rolling-basis
Award Amount/ceiling: $600,000
Description: The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds social enterprises that directly serve or impact children or youth from urban low-income communities in the areas of education, health, and family economic stability (including livelihoods and financial services). These social enterprises may be structured as for-profit or nonprofit entities. The foundation will not fund nor continue to partner with organizations that condone, tolerate, or conduct activities that are racist, antisemitic, promote hate, or are otherwise contrary to the values of the foundation. Eligible applicants include any type of organization, as long as the program aligns with the foundation's key focus areas and mission.
Oriental Trading Co.: Corporate Giving Program!
Deadline: Rolling-basis
Award Amount/ceiling: Unspecified amount
Description: Oriental Trading Company, with a history of 90 years of Making the World More Fun, works with national and community partners through its Corporate Giving Program to support the enrichment of children’s lives. Funding priorities include education, youth programming, healthcare, and human services. Eligibility is limited to organizations with current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or public schools, colleges, or universities operated exclusively for public purposes.
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