Funding use · Planning

Planning Grants for Nonprofits

Grants for nonprofit planning, feasibility studies, predevelopment, community plans, assessments, and project-design work.

What qualifies for this directory?

A source must explicitly allow nonprofits and identify planning, feasibility, assessment, design, or predevelopment as a supported activity.

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Application effort

Light6
Moderate0
High13

Deadline outlook

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31–90 days4
More than 90 days1
Rolling or not stated14
OpenNationwideHigh effort

National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)

NSF

The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges…

Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: ogy-based solutions.</p> <p>NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program includes two phases: Planning and Development. Planning proposals help teams explore one of several focus areas. Only teams awarded Planning grants may submit Development proposals, which support the growth and implementation of promising ideas.</p>

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Solid Waste Management Grant Program

USDA-RUS

Funds may be used to: (a) Provide technical assistance and/or training to reduce the solid waste stream through reduction, recycling, and reuse. (b) Provide…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $1,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: for operators of landfills which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements.</p> <p>(d) Evaluate current landfill conditions to determ

OpenNationwideHigh effort

National Parks Business Plan Internship

DOI-NPS

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and…

Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Award
Up to $1,700,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: and operations, exposure to park and/or program level operations, and the opportunity to conduct substantive analysis and evaluation which lead to recommendations that improve strategic planning and management decision-making.&nbsp;</li><li data-list-item-id="efeff7d76181ad178c322a8758bd25f0f">Encourage

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Title X Family Planning Services Grants

HHS-OPHS

The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 grants under the authority of Title X of the Public…

Deadline
Jan 11, 2027
Award
Up to $22,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: vate nonprofit entities. The program helps millions of low-income and uninsured Americans develop health literacy and access family planning and related health services, empowering individuals and families to make informed decisions and navigate chro

OpenLocation-specificHigh effort

WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

DOI-BOR

The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions to address…

Deadline
Feb 15, 2028
Award
Up to $300,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: dress their water management needs. This opportunity provides funding for watershed group development, restoration planning, and watershed management project planning and design. By providing this funding, Reclamation promotes water reliability and cooperation between stakeho

OpenLocation-specificHigh effort

Austin FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance

DOC

UPDATED NOTICE - PLEASE READ: April 6, 2023 EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience…

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Up to $300,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: nts’ respective regions. EDA also makes Short-Term and State Planning awards for economic development planning activities that guide the eventual creation and retention of high-quality jobs, particularly for the unemploy

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1

Ocean Protection Council

Track 1 of the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program supports sea level rise (SLR) adaptation planning for jurisdictions at all stages of the planning…

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: f the planning process. Funding may support activities that contribute to or culminate in development of an SLR Adaptation Plan. To reflect the different planning frameworks across California’s coast and San Francisco Bay, eligible projects are organized into three catego

OpenLocation-specificLight effort

2027 Spring Planning Grant NOFO

SERV Missouri (State Service Commission)

SERV Missouri AmeriCorps planning funding opportunity: 2027 Spring Planning Grant NOFO

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: Opportunity title: 2027 Spring Planning Grant NOFO

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Proposition 1 – Water Recycling

State Water Resources Control Board

Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally…

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: reuse; and surface water augmentation. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs. Eligible Costs: Construction Grant Funding - Construction costs only Construction Loan Funding - Planning, Design, and Construction Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding. This includes s

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Wildfire Prevention Grant Program

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Funding for projects will fall under three main categories: San Gabriel Mountains and Foothills Fire Prevention Planning and Management: Projects under this…

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: , Puente, Chino, and Coyote Hills, which are urban wildlife corridors surrounded by urban development. Work may include fire prevention planning, fuel load reduction, invasive species management, and maintenance of defensible space. Forest Health: Fire R

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program

Department of Health Care Access and Information

The Alfred E. Alquist Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act (Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 129675) requires that hospitals be constructed to remain open and…

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: e program is being developed to assist qualified facilities with technical assistance for development of seismic improvement program planning, project planning and development, and financial grants to apply towards implementing each facility’s unique compliance program

OpenNationwideHigh effort

FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs

DOC-EDA

PLEASE FIND THE NOFO IN THE 'DOCUMENTS' SECTION OF THIS POST This opportunity has been updated as of May 11, 2026 Program Overview: EDA has authority to provide…

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Up to $30,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · inferred
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using language in its title or program description.

Source evidence: authority to provide grants to meet the full range of communities’ and regions’ economic development needs from planning and technical assistance to construction of infrastructure. These grants are made through a series of Notices

Original directory analysis

What the current planning landscape tells applicants

Opportunity composition

19 opportunities are currently open and 0 are forecasted. Federal sources represent the largest captured funder group.

Deadline pressure

0 verified opportunities have a captured deadline in the next 30 days. Applicants should prioritize eligibility confirmation and registration checks before drafting, especially when a federal submission system is involved.

Application workload

High is the most common estimated effort level, covering 13 listings. This estimate reflects captured registrations, attachments, narrative, budget, and cost-share signals—not a predicted number of hours.

This analysis is recalculated from the directory’s currently verified membership. Missing award amounts are excluded, and changing source facts can alter these patterns on the next aggregation run.

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Sources and method

Every listing retains its official source and must meet this directory’s current eligibility rules.

How listings and totals are calculated

Automated rules normalize source categories and identify funding-use phrases; each classification preserves its triggering text. Headline totals include only verified, currently relevant opportunities with explicit nonprofit evidence.

Aggregates refresh daily. The page’s last-modified signal changes only when membership, material source facts, statistics, or editorial copy changes. Missing award amounts are never treated as zero.

Frequently asked questions

How many planning are currently available?

We currently count 19 verified, relevant opportunities with confirmed nonprofit eligibility. 19 are open and 0 are forecasted. The count changes when official sources add, close, or materially revise grants.

How does a grant qualify for this planning page?

A source must explicitly allow nonprofits and identify planning, feasibility, assessment, design, or predevelopment as a supported activity.

Are nationwide grants included?

Nationwide grants are included when the captured source explicitly indicates national availability and contains no conflicting location restriction.

How current is this directory?

Source records and aggregates are checked on a daily cadence. “New,” “closing soon,” and “recently changed” groups are calculated from the latest verified records; applicants should still confirm final terms on the official source before applying.

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