12 Last-Chance Nonprofit Grants Closing in March 2026
March deadlines are approaching for a range of nonprofit grants covering community programs, arts funding, and human services. Amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000 and up. Nonprofits should act fast before these windows close.
GrantNavigation Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026

If your nonprofit is still looking for funding with a March deadline, these grants need your attention now.
Community and Human Services:
Grants for Community Benefit Programs (Iowa): Up to $5,000 for nonprofits and government agencies running programs in health, human services, arts, community betterment, and historic preservation.
Grants for Arts Programming (Kansas): Grants to nonprofits in eligible communities for programs serving children, youth, and the elderly; education; arts; basic human needs; health care; mental health; and community development.
Grants to Arts Organizations and Individual Artists (Virginia): Funding for arts programming and community-based arts initiatives.
Education and Youth:
In-Kind Book Grants for Children and Youth: Donations of books by African American authors and illustrators to youth-serving agencies. Open to U.S., Canada, and international organizations.
Recognition:
Award for North American West History: $1,000 prize for outstanding media, exhibits, written works, or public programs raising awareness of North American West history.
How to Apply:
Each grant has its own application portal and eligibility requirements. Visit GrantWatch.com to access full details, deadlines, and application links. GrantWatch maintains 8,400-plus nonprofit grant listings updated regularly.
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