Civil Society Grants for Nonprofits

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Snow Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The Snow Foundation seeks to improve the lives of those that are disadvantaged in the Canberra region.

The Canberra Foundations Collaborative is a joint initiative by the Snow Foundation,…

J.M. Kaplan Fund

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and September 1, 2026
Grant Range: $300 - $1500000
Average Grant: $27086

Furthermore, a publication program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund, supports the publication of nonfiction books in the arts, history, and the natural and built environment.

Eligible topics include…

Maria Moors Cabot Prizes

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Application Deadline:

March 12, 2026

The Maria Moors Cabot Prizes, administered by Columbia University Journalism School, recognize journalists and news organizations with a distinguished body of work that has contributed to inter­-…

Embassy of France - Republic of the Congo

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Application Deadline:
  • Social assistance: None
  • Scholarships: March 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The French Embassy in the Republic of the Congo provides support for Congolese civil society organizations through the Projects of Civil Societies and Coalition of Actors (PISCCA) program. …

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 15, 2026

The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and its regional affiliates serve the people of the Mid-Ohio Valley, including Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt…

Firedoll Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Community Development and Middle East Peace: March 31, 2026
  • Traumatic Brain Injury: None
     

Note: Environmental Conservation and Immigration and Human Rights programs are closed for unsolicited requests/LOIs this year.
Grant Range: $2500 - $50000
Average Grant: $23114

The Firedoll Foundation helps nonprofit organizations fight the good fight for environmental conservation and justice, immigrant rights, community development, and Middle East peace, and offers…

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

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Application Deadline:

March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, annually

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin.

The Prospera Foundation, supported…

U.S. Russia Foundation

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Application Deadline:

April 1 and August 1, annually
Grant Range: $10000 - $200000

The U.S. Russia Foundation (USRF) seeks to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia and to promote the development of the private sector in the Russian Federation.

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Civil society organizations have a key role in fighting for human rights, democracy and community development. There are many nonprofits who work directly in these spaces, or support other organizations that work at promoting strong civil societies. 

These nonprofits can only do their work thanks to the generous funding provided by civil society grants. These grants can be put towards all kinds of initiatives. This could include advocacy for human rights and social equality, community organizing or capacity-building for grassroots organizations. 

There are many organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations, such as the  Ford Foundation, the Global Fund for Women and the MacArthur Foundation. 

When drafting a civil society grant proposal, it's important to back up your claims with data and extensive information. Just what kind of information you’ll need will depend heavily on the mission of your nonprofit. This could include statistics and reports on civic engagement, voter participation, corruption, human rights violations and government accountability. Good places to start learning more about these topics could include the United Nations Development Programme, or the Pew Research Center. 

If you need more data on drafting quality grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of civil society grants right here, all open for applications.