236 grants available — filter or search to narrow results.
74 grants
Administration for Children and Families
Funds local agencies to provide services and activities reducing poverty in communities. Distributed through states to community action agencies and nonprofits serving low-income populations.
WomensNet
Monthly and annual grants awarded to women entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses. Monthly winners are eligible for a larger year-end award. Open to women-owned businesses at any stage.
American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund is the nation's largest American Indian higher education charity, providing scholarships to Native American students. The fund supports students at tribal colleges and mainstream universities and offers over $8 million in scholarships annually. Awards support students in any field of study, with some scholarships targeting specific majors or career paths.
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps members who complete a qualified term of national service earn a Segal Education Award of up to $7,395 to pay tuition and fees or repay qualified student loans at accredited institutions. Full-time members serving one year earn the maximum award, while part-time members earn proportionally smaller amounts. The award must be used within seven years of completing service.
AmeriCorps
Places full-time members with nonprofits and public agencies to build organizational capacity and fight poverty. Host organizations receive member support and a small operational grant.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
The Goldwater Scholarship supports outstanding sophomore and junior undergraduates pursuing research careers in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering. Awards of up to $7,500 per year cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Applicants must be nominated by their institution and demonstrate exceptional research potential and a B+ or higher GPA.
Cartier
International program supporting women entrepreneurs running businesses with strong social or environmental impact. Finalists receive funding, mentoring, and access to the Cartier global network.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
CCDF Tribal grants provide child care funding directly to federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care for low-income families on and near tribal lands. Tribes design their own subsidy programs to reflect the cultural and geographic needs of their communities, and may also fund quality improvement activities at tribal child care centers and family child care homes. Approximately 260 tribal entities receive CCDF tribal grants annually.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The CDFI Fund Technical Assistance component helps Community Development Financial Institutions build organizational capacity to better serve low-income communities. Grants fund staff training, technology upgrades, strategic planning, and new product development to strengthen CDFI operations and mission impact.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) provides flexible federal funds to states that may be used, among many purposes, to fund child care services and child welfare programs for low-income families. States have wide discretion in how they use SSBG funds and are not required to report expenditure categories, so the availability of SSBG-funded child care subsidies varies considerably by state and locality. Families should contact their state or county social services agency to learn what SSBG-funded child care assistance may be available in their area.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is a merit-based scholarship awarded to 150 graduating high school seniors each year. Recipients receive $20,000 for undergraduate study at any accredited U.S. college or university. Scholars are selected based on leadership, service, and academic achievement, and gain access to a lifelong network of over 6,600 alumni leaders.
Comcast
Funds small businesses owned by people of color with marketing, media, and technology resources. Open to businesses that have been operating for at least three years.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
The Dell Scholars Program recognizes and supports students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their education. The program awards $20,000 scholarships plus a laptop, online resources, and ongoing support services. Scholars receive a dedicated support system that includes financial advising, emergency fund access, and a community of fellow Dell Scholars.
U.S. Department of Energy
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program assists eligible entities in implementing strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions, reduce total energy use, and improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other sectors. The program provides formula-based grants to states, territories, local governments, and Indian tribes.
Department of Energy
Full-scale R&D funding for energy-focused small businesses that completed DOE SBIR Phase I. Awards fund up to two years of continued research to advance the technology toward commercial deployment. Applicants must have demonstrated satisfactory Phase I technical results.