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The Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority, which grants local share gaming revenue from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, runs the Community Centers Grant Program for capital improvements and programming at community centers in Erie County, Pennsylvania. ECGRA defines community centers as neighborhood or community hubs focused on social, educational, cultural or recreational activities for a segment of the community, such as children or seniors.Grant Focus: Capital improvements and programs at Erie County community centers.Typical Award Range: Up to $20,000 per application in the 2026 guidelines (the program webpage still lists up to $15,000); 2025 awards were $4,000 to $13,000.Current Status: Open (closes 11/30/2026).Eligibility RequirementsIRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations, municipal authorities and municipalities headquartered in Erie County, in good standing with the IRS, state and local taxing bodies and ECGRA reporting, and current on workers compensation, unemployment insurance and real estate taxes. The applicant must be the grant recipient (no pass-through grants) and must own or lease the property to be improved; nonprofits may work on local government property with an executed agreement. One application per entity, per project, per cycle.Ineligibility and RestrictionsIneligible applicants: state or federal parks; airports or transportation facilities; public safety organizations and volunteer fire departments; institutions that mainly provide primary or secondary education; organizations in the 12/13/2010 settlement agreement with ECGRA. Grant and match funds may not pay for general staff time or administration, advocacy, debt service, golf or sports tournaments, fundraiser walks or runs, memberships, gifts, research, travel, awards, board insurance or personal cell phones. Construction over $25,000 paid with public funds triggers Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements.Application RequirementsApply online through ECGRA's GrantInterface portal. The application includes a budget showing the ECGRA request, the agency's cash contribution, other funders' cash contributions and total cash project cost; the Community Assets Total Income and Total Expenditures forms and Schedule A are posted on the program page.Timeline and ProcessApplications are due by midnight on 11/30/2026. ECGRA staff and the board review committee confirm eligibility and evaluate applications; the board of directors approves recommendations (02/18/2027 per the guidelines; the webpage lists 01/21/2027 as the award date). All applicants are notified by email.Award DetailsMaximum $20,000 per application and $175,000 per cycle under the 2026 guidelines ($15,000 and $150,000 on the webpage). A 1:1 cash match is required; in-kind does not count. Eligible costs: personnel working directly on the funded program, marketing, project facility expenses, equipment and supplies, contracted services, construction and outcomes measurement. Grant contracts run 12 months, with one possible 6-month extension. The grantee must sign the letter of agreement within 30 days; payment follows the fully executed agreement.Reporting and Post-Award RequirementsAn online closeout report with progress on deliverables, invoices and proof of payment is due no later than 12 months after the agreement is signed. ECGRA may conduct site visits or random audits. Unspent funds are returned, and noncompliance can bar future ECGRA funding.Past Grantees2025: Afghan Community of Erie, Pennsylvania Afghan Community Center ($13,000); Booker T Washington Center, senior and intergenerational programming ($13,000); City of Corry, gym floor repair ($13,000); Community Shelter Services, shelter safety improvements ($13,000); Dafmark Dance Theater, culinary arts and fitness after-school programming ($12,000); Journey: Healing Together, ADA accessibility improvements ($12,000); Erie Art Company, digital media lab ($10,000); Boys & Girls Club of Erie, exterior lighting ($5,000).Contact and ResourcesTom Maggio, ECGRA Grants Manager, (814) 897-2694, [email protected]. Guidelines: https://www.ecgra.org/uploads/resources/217143_2026-community-center-grant-program-guidelines.pdf. Apply: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ecgra.Checked on 10/12/2026

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County's Arts in Education Grants pay for professional artist performances and assemblies, multi-session artist residencies, and admission costs for arts-related field trips at accredited nonprofit Pre-K to 12 schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Schools and PTO or PTA groups apply on the school's behalf; teaching artists may not apply.Grant Focus: Arts performances, residencies and field trips for Anne Arundel County students.Typical Award Range: Up to $5,000 per grant; up to two grants per school per school year.Current Status: Rolling (open until 12/05/2026 or until funds are fully awarded).Eligibility RequirementsPublic and private accredited, not-for-profit Pre-K through grade 12 schools in Anne Arundel County. The applicant must be the school. Performers and residency artists must be listed in the ACAAC Artist in the Classroom Directory, the Maryland State Arts Council roster or Arts For Learning Maryland. One teaching artist may be contracted for up to three Arts in Education programs in the 2026-2027 school year. Schools that did not submit a final report for a prior grant may not apply the next school year.Funding Preferences and PrioritiesPreference goes to Title 1 schools. The committee compares each proposal against others of the same type using the program's evaluation criteria.Ineligibility and RestrictionsNot funded: in-service teacher training; teacher release time; awards or trophies; transportation for students or staff; field trip meals; venue rental; overnight trips; pay for school staff supervising the program. Residencies must include at least five workshops of at least 45 minutes, usually with the same class-sized cohort.Application RequirementsApply online in the ACAAC Submittable portal (multiple staff can collaborate on one form). The application asks for school and principal information, a primary contact and a financial contact, grant type (Auditorium, Residency or Field Trip), grade levels, artist and roster, total cost and dates, goals and curriculum alignment (2,000 characters), delivery method, student demographics (enrollment, minority students, free or reduced lunch, participants), requested amount, match plan, a project budget and administration approval. Upload an artist's proposal (artist name, program, dates, negotiated fees) for performances and residencies, or a field trip summary (price, date, venue, performers, attendees) for field trips. A principal's letter is required to request a match waiver. Up to four optional supporting documents may be added.Timeline and ProcessRolling submissions 08/06/2026 to 12/05/2026. The ACAAC Arts in Education Committee reviews applications on 09/05, 10/05, 11/05 and 12/05/2026 and sends notifications by the end of that month; recommendations go forward for final approval. Appeals are allowed only for procedural errors, by letter to the ACAAC President and CEO within 15 days of the decision.Award DetailsUp to $5,000. A 30% financial match from the school, PTO or PTA or other sources is required (for a $3,000 project, the school pays $900 and the grant pays $2,100) unless a waiver is approved. Residency grants can also pay for teacher orientation, related textbooks and supplies, and artist travel. Payment is by check within 30 days of the award notification.Reporting and Post-Award RequirementsA final report form opens in Submittable by 04/01/2027 and is due by 06/30/2027. Grantees must credit ACAAC in school newsletters, parent communications and event programs, keep complete records, notify the Grants Manager in writing of significant changes, and comply with federal civil rights and accessibility laws.Contact and ResourcesAshley Matthews, Grants Manager, [email protected], 410-222-8079. Guidelines: https://www.acaac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Arts-in-Education-Guidelines-.docx.pdf. Apply: https://artscouncilofannearundelcountynew.submittable.com/submit.Checked on 10/12/2026

The Initiative Foundation offers two grant tracks for nonprofits serving Central Minnesota: Emerging Needs Grants for rapid response when an organization faces an unexpected challenge, sudden funding loss or urgent community need, and Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants for long-term strengthening such as strategic planning, fund development, technology, staffing and operational stability. Applicants choose one track.Grant Focus: Nonprofit stabilization and capacity building in Central Minnesota.Typical Award Range: Up to $5,000 (Emerging Needs) or up to $10,000 (Capacity Building).Current Status: Open (closes 11/06/2026).Eligibility RequirementsNonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status serving the Initiative Foundation's 14-county Central Minnesota region (Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Wright counties, and portions of the Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Bands of Ojibwe). An organization may receive no more than one grant in a calendar year.Application RequirementsApply through the Initiative Foundation's online grant portal (Spectrum portal). Full grant guidelines and the application questions are posted as documents linked from the program page.Timeline and ProcessThree rounds in 2026: round one 02/16 to 03/27 (closed); round two 06/08 to 07/17 (closed); round three 10/05 to 11/06/2026 at 4 p.m. Organizations are typically notified within three weeks of the deadline.Award DetailsEmerging Needs grants up to $5,000; Capacity Building grants up to $10,000. Recent awards ranged from $3,200 to $20,000.Reporting and Post-Award RequirementsAn end-of-year report is due one year after receiving funds.Past Grantees2026 Round 2: Relationship Safety Alliance, Brainerd ($20,000, strategic planning, leadership development and revenue diversification); Walker Area Food Shelf ($5,000, food purchases and refrigeration); Family Safety Network, Walker ($5,000, domestic violence advocacy after a federal funding cut); Ellison Center, St. Cloud ($5,000, succession and strategic planning); Northland Arboretum, Brainerd ($3,200, digital marketing training).2026 Round 1: Sprout MN, Little Falls ($10,000, strategic and succession planning); The Center, Brainerd ($10,000, fund development capacity); Friends of Linden Hill, Little Falls ($6,000, strategic planning).Contact and [email protected]. Jessy Beto, Grantmaking Administrator, [email protected], (320) 631-2057; Nicole Clements, Nonprofit Development Program Officer, [email protected], (320) 631-2048; Amy Trombley, Vice President for Community, [email protected], (320) 631-2043. Guidelines: https://ifound.box.com/v/IF-2026-Grant-Guidelines. Application questions: https://ifound.box.com/v/IF-2026-Application-Questions. Portal: https://ifound.spectrumportal.net/accounts/signin.Checked on 10/12/2026

Keep North Carolina Beautiful's Window of Opportunity (WOO) Grants pay for materials and supplies for student-led outdoor learning, beautification, recycling, sustainability and environmental stewardship projects at North Carolina K-12 schools. Students must take part in planning, building and maintaining the project; the program has funded projects in all 100 North Carolina counties over more than 50 years.Grant Focus: Student-centered environmental learning projects at North Carolina schools.Typical Award Range: Most grants $1,000; up to $2,500 for a limited number of exceptional projects.Current Status: Open (closes 12/18/2026).Eligibility RequirementsThe eligibility list names K-12 public schools, K-12 private schools and charter schools in North Carolina. The program description also mentions eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that provide youth-focused educational programming. Projects must give students educational experiences in environmental stewardship, sustainability, conservation, recycling, beautification or outdoor learning.Funding Preferences and PrioritiesFunding is prioritized for projects where students actively plan, build, carry out and maintain the work rather than buy finished products. Strong applications put students at the center, set clear educational goals and learning outcomes, present realistic budgets and timelines, involve students, educators, volunteers and community partners, show long-term sustainability and maintenance plans, and create environmental and community impact. Example projects: native tree plantings, pollinator, vegetable and sensory gardens, rain gardens, recycling and composting programs, wildlife habitat, handcrafted birdhouses, mosaic stepping stones and student-built outdoor learning features.Ineligibility and RestrictionsNot funded: pre-manufactured structures such as benches, signs or playground equipment; vendor installation costs; consultant or design fees; administrative expenses; staff overtime. Allowable costs are plants, trees, seeds, soil, garden and landscaping materials, recycling and composting supplies, educational materials and materials for student-built components. No late applications are accepted.Application RequirementsEmail three items to [email protected] with the subject line "2026 WOO Grant Application": 1. the completed WOO Grant application form (PDF download); 2. a project proposal in Word or PDF covering project description and scope of work, student learning outcomes, timeline, line-item budget and expected environmental and educational impact; 3. a Letter of Commitment signed by the principal, director or authorized representative.Timeline and ProcessApplications opened 10/05/2026 and are due 12/18/2026. Recipients are notified by email no later than 01/29/2027.Award DetailsMost awards are $1,000; up to $2,500 for exceptional projects. Funds cover materials and supplies for the project.Reporting and Post-Award RequirementsGrantees submit a final expense report with an itemized accounting of grant spending, plus photographs before implementation, during construction or installation, and at completion. Each grantee gets a project webpage on the KNCB site.Past Grantees2025-26: Ashe County Middle School (Holleman Memorial Community Healing Garden); Brevard Academy (native plant learning garden); Eastern Wayne High School (fruit production and learning area); Evergreen Community Charter, Asheville (post Hurricane Helene garden revival); Freedom Trail Elementary, Avery County (pollinator and compost learning garden); New Hope Elementary, Chapel Hill (school community garden); The Centers for Exceptional Children, Winston-Salem (therapeutic accessible garden classroom); Walker-Spivey Elementary, Fayetteville (global garden). Amounts not listed.Contact and ResourcesKyle, Keep North Carolina Beautiful, [email protected]; P.O. Box 31745, Raleigh, NC 27622-1745. Application form: https://www.keepncbeautiful.org/_files/ugd/3690a0_56612f9972cd4e39b05c9be61c8f90cb.pdf. Letter of Commitment: https://www.keepncbeautiful.org/_files/ugd/3690a0_8ff72e20db1f46ad9e6c6232b9fb5936.pdf. Program details: https://www.keepncbeautiful.org/woo-grants-about.Checked on 10/12/2026