Supports invention-based entrepreneurship and regional innovation ecosystems (incubators, accelerators, financing solutions) in the U.S., India, and Kenya to help invention-based businesses scale.

No direct funding to individuals (organizations only) | Based in or serving the U.S., India, or Kenya (program focus named on page)

Invention & Entrepreneurship

A 2026 open call accepting pre-applications from U.S. charitable organizations for work aligned to the Foundation's focus areas: Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility (with programmatic priorities including Marion County, IN for K-12 and economic mobility).

Lilly Foundation Open Call 2026

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is a community foundation serving Eastern Iowa that lists multiple grant programs for nonprofit organizations on a central Grants hub; applications are handled via a GOapply portal and by contacting the grants manager.

Must be a nonprofit organization | Must be located in or serve Dubuque

C&B Better Initiative

The Foundation funds projects that expand access to financial education, affordable housing, and children’s health in its service area.

Applicant must be an organization (not an individual)

GreenState Foundation Grants

Provides Bright Future Grants to organizations proposing projects that advance community impact initiatives (see listed initiatives). For FY2025-2026 SMCF will make $200,000 available; funded projects expected to be completed within one year.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, or 509(a)1 public entity | Project must provide direct benefit to residents of Adams, Fall Creek, Green and/or Stony Creek Townships of Madison County, Indiana | No single organization shall receive more than $10,000 in cumulative Bright Future Grants in Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Bright Future Grant

Resident-led grants awarded by the Resident Advancement Committee for neighborhood projects (gardens, pocket parks, mentoring, etc.); neighbors and small nonprofits within Saint Luke’s footprint can receive up to $6,000.

Applicant must be a resident of Buckeye–Shaker, Mt. Pleasant, or Woodland Hills | If applicant is not a 501(c)(3), must collaborate with a fiscal sponsor (501(c)(3)) | Available March–September annually

Community Grants

Competitive Adams County Grants focused on emerging community needs; may be operating grants to develop nonprofit infrastructure or program grants to make a sustained difference. Grants of up to $25,000 are available.

Must be a nonprofit with tax-exempt status under IRS Section 501(c)(3) | Must serve Adams County residents | Organizations with outstanding Adams County Grants Final Reports are ineligible | Organizations that are not tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) Public Charity are ineligible | Organizations based outside Adams County are ineligible unless it can be clearly demonstrated Adams County residents will benefit | Grants will not be made to individuals | Private foundations are ineligible | No funding for projects aimed at promoting a particular religion or construction projects for religious institutions | No funding for programs at private schools that benefit only their students | No funding for political campaigns or direct lobbying; debt retirement; projects already completed; fundraising events and galas; core curriculum for schools; travel for bands, sports teams, classes and similar groups

Adams County Grants

Responsive general grants to organizations proposing programs that directly serve the community of Martinsville and/or Henry County, Virginia and align with the Harvest Foundation’s Strategic Focus & Objectives.

Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 charitable organization or political subdivision | Program must directly serve the community of Martinsville and/or Henry County, Virginia | Program must align with Harvest Foundation’s Strategic Focus & Objectives | No programs outside the geographic boundaries of Henry County | No direct grants to individuals (including scholarships and fellowships) | No for-profit organizations | No endowment funds | No grants to the Sovah Health Hospital System | No debt reduction

Invention & Entrepreneurship

About this program

Eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

503-827-8910

www.lemelson.org

Past recipients

2024

National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance

$2,959,932

National Science Foundation

$1,650,000

Alliance For Tribal Clean Energy Inc

$1,250,000

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

$1,150,000

Rocky Mountain Institute

$1,000,000

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

$750,000

William Marsh Rice University

$600,000

Seeding Justice

$500,000

Sustainable Energy For All Verein Fur Nachhaltige Energie

$500,000

Rolling

~$98K (355 grants)

National · All 50 states

Similar Grants

Lilly Foundation Open Call 2026

~$92K

C&B Better Initiative

GreenState Foundation Grants

~$5K

Bright Future Grant

$2.0K–$10.0K

Community Grants

Up to $6.0K

Adams County Grants

Up to $25.0K