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2026-2027 Small Nonprofit Grant Calendar

The grant deadlines small nonprofits actually run into, from November 2026 through July 2027, on two printable pages. Every date links to the funder's own page.

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What's inside

18 entries, including:

  • Nov 30, 2026 Walmart Spark Good Local Grants (cycle 3 closes)
  • Dec 1, 2026 GivingTuesday
  • Early Dec 2026 (approx.) NEA Grants for Arts Projects: new guidelines
  • Dec 2026 (approx.) Home Depot Foundation Veteran Housing Grants
  • Jan 13, 2027 AmeriCorps State and National (FY 2027)
  • Jan to early Feb 2027 (approx.) Dollar General Literacy Foundation: adult, family and summer reading
  • Feb 1, 2027 (approx.) Walmart Spark Good (first 2027 window opens)
  • Mid Feb 2027 (approx.) NEA Grants for Arts Projects: February cycle

Plus a few you can apply to any time, and the IRS 990-N filing date so you don't lose your status.

A quick note on dates

Some funders haven't announced 2027 dates yet. For those, we list last year's date and mark it approximate. Check the source link before you plan around it. We last checked every date on October 16, 2026.

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