Funder: Target
Award: $1,000–$15,000
Deadline: September 4, 2026
Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community colleges, colleges, and universities.

Funding supports basic needs, youth development, community and green spaces, cultural programs, workforce development, and neighborhood improvement.

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Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities
Award: Generally up to $300,000; up to $450,000 with qualifying matching funds; up to $1 million for certain special awards
Deadline: September 16, 2026
Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and federally recognized Tribal governments.

Supports collaborative projects that edit, annotate, or translate important humanities texts and historical materials.

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Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Award: Up to $1 million
Match: None required
Grants.gov deadline: September 24, 2026
JustGrants deadline: October 1, 2026
Eligible applicants: Government agencies, Tribal governments, colleges, school districts, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and businesses.

Supports education, vocational training, workforce development, and career pathways for adults and youth preparing to leave prisons and jails.

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