For anyone new to the grantmaking space, nonprofit work, or a board member looking to understand better the local funding landscape, this Spotlight offers a simple, accessible introduction to the region’s major funders.
Explore who they are, what they support, and how each organization helps strengthen impact across our communities. Each organization has their own funding focuses, approaches, strategies, and cycles for funding. This is not an exhaustive list, it is a great starting point to learning about the organizations across our regions. There are many private, small, or family foundations that may be interested in supporting your organization’s mission.
There are few ways to learn more about what opportunities fit your organization.
- Visit Candid to learn more about grants that are being awarded in your service region
- Use AI – May we suggest this prompt your AI platform of choice:
- “Please provide a list of current grant opportunities for [nonprofit sector] in [state/county/city/neighborhood] for 2026. Present the information in a markdown table with these columns: Funder/Organization (include website), Eligibility Requirements (if publicly available), Typical Award Amounts, Application Deadlines, and Focus Areas. Include both local and statewide opportunities, focusing on the most relevant or active grants for this sector.” Take this suggested prompt and edit for your needs!
