Islamic and Muslim Grants for Nonprofits

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Doris Duke Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Artists Make Technology Lab: March 2, 2026

The mission of the Doris Duke Foundation is to improve the quality of people's lives through grants supporting the performing arts, environmental conservation, medical research, and child well-…

Barakat Trust

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Application Deadline:
  • A1, A2, A4, B1, B3, and C1: March 31, 2026
  • A3 Expression of Interest: February 15, 2026
  • B2 Expression of Interest: March 1, 2026

The Barakat Trust, a charity based in the United Kingdom, supports the study and preservation of art, architecture, archaeology, heritage, and culture within the Islamic world. 

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Olive Tree Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Project Introduction Forms: April 30, 2026

The mission of the Olive Tree Foundation is to promote and perpetuate philanthropy and enhance community life through responsible grantmaking in Canada.

Current priority areas of interest…

Southern Vision Alliance

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Application Deadline:

Varies by program
Grant Range: $100 - $5000

The Southern Vision Alliance (SVA) supports emergent grassroots groups organizing for social, racial, economic, gender, and environmental justice in the U.S. South.

SVA currently offers the…

The Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation

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Organization Information Forms: none
Grant Range: $500 - $40000
Average Grant: $15213

The mission of the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation is to create and support strategies for eliminating obstacles facing marginalized populations, in order to reach gender and racial equity.

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Rainbow Giving Australia

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Varies by program 

The Rainbow Giving Australia (RGA) is a national, LGBTQIA+ community foundation formed in November 2024 through the merger of The Aurora Group and GiveOUT.

The Foundation provides grants to…

Taj Foundation

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Application Deadline:

None
Grant Range: $1000 - $61000
Average Grant: $19034

The Taj Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Illinois and Ohio.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

  • Islamic organizations and causes;
  • …

Film Independent

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Varies by program

Film Independent  offers grants and awards to allow filmmakers to advance their current projects and help recognize professional accomplishments in independent film. Support is available to…

In a similar sense to the importance that many Christian organizations have in nonprofit work in their communities, there are many regions where Muslim organizations are at the forefront of tackling issues such as poverty, healthcare, education and social justice. These Islamic nonprofits can only do this charitable work, of course, thanks to the generous funding provided by Islamic grants.

These Islamic grants can be used for a wide range of purposes, depending on the missions of the nonprofits they support. This could include, as example, humanitarian aid, Islamic education, interfaith programs or addressing a variety of concerns relating to poverty.

There are a wide range of organizations that might provide these grants. These include a wide range of private foundations, such as Islamic Relief USA and the International Institute of Islamic Thought. 

When drafting Islamic grant proposals, it's essential that you demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs of the Islamic communities - or other communities - that you hope to address. Data can go a long way to helping here. This could include demographics on said communities, with statistics such as poverty, healthcare disparities or other social issues. Good places to start collecting data could include the Pew Research Center and Muslim Aid USA. 

If you need more pointers on writing great grant proposals, you can browse our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start to browse an excellent selection of Islamic grants right here, all open for application.