Grants Your Nonprofit Can Apply for in March
Opportunities with late-March and early-April deadlines
March is a key month for nonprofit grant writing. Many national foundations, community foundations, and corporate funders have late-March or early-April deadlines, making this an ideal time to submit well-prepared applications and build momentum for the rest of the year.
Below is a curated list of US-based nonprofit grants that are still open or coming due after mid-March, giving your organization time to apply strategically.
1. Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation – Quality of Life Grants
Deadline: March 12, 2026
Supports nonprofits serving individuals living with paralysis and disabilities. Grants typically range from $5,000–$25,000.
🔗 https://www.christopherreeve.org/grants
2. Community Foundation Grants (Local & Regional)
Typical Deadlines: Mid-March to early April
Most community foundations run spring grant cycles that support general operations, capacity building, and local programs.
✔ Tip: Search “[Your City] Community Foundation grants”
3. The Global Fund for Children
Deadline: rolling
For nonprofits focused on children’s services Worldwide.
🔗https://globalfundforchildren.org
4. Lawrence Foundation Grants
Deadline: April 30th, 2026
Funds environmental, human services, and arts organizations. Grants generally range from $5,000–$10,000.
🔗 https://www.lawrencefoundation.org/apply
5. RGA Foundation Grants
Deadline: rolling deadline
Supports nonprofits working in education, economic opportunity, health, and community resilience.
🔗 https://www.rgafoundation.org/grants
6. Community Foundation Innovation or Capacity Grants
Deadlines: Late March–April
Many foundations offer innovation, capacity-building, or pilot program grants during spring cycles.
✔ Examples:
• Peninsula Endowment
• Chicago Community Trust
• Cleveland Foundation
7. Local Bank & Credit Union Foundations
Deadlines: Rolling or quarterly (many close March 31)
Banks such as PNC, M&T Bank, TD Bank, Wells Fargo, and regional credit unions offer community grants.
✔ Focus areas often include education, housing, food security, and workforce development.
8. The Awesome Foundation
Deadline: Monthly (including March)
Awards $1,000 grants for creative, community-driven projects.
🔗 https://www.awesomefoundation.org
9. Kars4Kids Small Grants
Deadline: Rolling, with spring review cycles
Supports nonprofits serving children and families.
🔗 https://www.kars4kids.org/grants
10. TJX Foundation
Deadlines: Rolling (reviewed quarterly)
Funds nonprofits addressing basic needs, especially for vulnerable populations.
🔗 https://www.tjx.com/grant-guidelines
11. Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Deadline: May 11th 2026
Supports arts, education, health, and human services organizations.
🔗 https://www.dreyfusfoundation.org
12. Wawa Foundation Grants
Deadline: Major grants (over $2500) due end of April. Small grants = rolling deadline
Focus areas include food insecurity, education, and community health.
🔗 https://www.thewawafoundation.org
13. International Paper Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
Supports education, hunger relief, environmental sustainability, and disaster relief.
🔗 https://www.internationalpaper.com/company/community/foundation
14. Local City & County Grants
Deadlines: Often March–April
Municipal grants for arts, youth programs, housing, and community services frequently open in spring.
✔ Check your city or county website under “Grants” or “Community Funding.”
15. Corporate Grants
Many corporate foundations open April cycles, making late March the perfect time to prepare.
✔ Examples:
• Walmart Spark Good (current grant cycle is open)
• Wegmans
• Lowe’s Community Grants
Grant Writing Strategy Tip
March is not just about submitting applications. It’s about planning your grant pipeline.
Most successful nonprofits apply for 3–5 grants per month, balancing:
• Community foundations
• Corporate giving programs
• Rolling foundation grants
Working with an experienced grant writer or grant management team helps nonprofit organizations stay consistent, organized, and competitive throughout the year.
If you need support with grant writing for nonprofit organizations, building a grant calendar, or prioritizing the right opportunities, now is the perfect time to get help in place.
