Celebrating Client Grant Wins
We’re celebrating our clients’ successes! Our process is deliberate, collaborative, and supportive — and it gets results. See one of our latest grant wins below and join us in a round of applause for our hardworking nonprofit partners.
Grant Wins
We’re celebrating our clients’ successes! Our process is deliberate, collaborative, and supportive — and it gets results. See one of our latest grant wins below and join us in a round of applause for our hardworking nonprofit partners.
New Disabled South Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation – $30,000
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Georgia Health Initiative – $60,000
Esperanza United – Minnesota State Bar Association – $1,000
URGE – General Service Foundation – $200,000
Grant Opportunities
Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust – 2026 Grants
Deadline: May 23, 2026 (portal open April 24–May 23)
Grant Amount: $10M total ($6M state, $4M regional)
Summary: Supports nonprofits providing general operating support to address the opioid crisis in Georgia, with a regional focus and no supplanting allowed; awards expected October 2026.
United Way of Northeast Georgia – Community Impact Grant
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Focus Areas: Basic needs, early childhood success, workforce development
Eligibility: Nonprofits serving United Way’s 12-county region in Northeast Georgia
Contact: Courtney Etheredge, cetheredge@unitedwaynega.org
Third Wave Fund – Mobilize Power Fund (MPF) 2026
Deadlines: June 2, July 7, September 8, October 6 (all at 4 PM PST)
Amount: Not specified (rapid response grants; since 2015 has distributed $4.3M+ to 500+ groups)
Focus: Rapid response for time-sensitive direct action, community mobilizing, and healing justice
Eligibility: Youth-led and intergenerational groups, nonprofits, coalitions across the U.S. regardless of 501(c)3 or fiscal sponsorship status
Deadlines: June 18, 2026; October 8, 2026
Summary: Matching incentive providing up to $2.5 million in donor-advised fund grants with general and focus funds; matching nonprofits can receive up to $2,500 in matched DAF grants.
Deadline: July 10, 2026
Grant Amount: $100,000–$1,000,000
Summary: Community fund supporting organizations addressing food, clothing, shelter, safety, environmental, and educational needs in Atlanta and Savannah areas.
Deadline: Ongoing (monthly Instagram nominations + annual prizes)
Summary: Three-tier prize program including monthly nominations on Instagram for nonprofits under $1M annual budget, plus two annual prizes recognizing social impact leaders.
Norfolk Southern Community Impact Grants
Deadline: August 3, 2026
Summary: Provides community grants of varying sizes to organizations improving quality of life in communities served by Norfolk Southern’s rail network, with more than $6.1 million awarded to over 400 organizations in 22 states in 2025.
Deadline: Rolling
Summary: Makes grants of roughly $8,500–$400,000 to support full integration of people with disabilities into American life, as well as initiatives for veterans, people facing mental health or substance use challenges, and older adults.
Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
Summary: Funds U.S. and international organizations serving children up to age 18 in health and wellness, education, and human services (food, water, shelter), including start-up, renewal, and general operating support.
Type: Invite-only (can be introduced via web form on their website)
Amount: Up to $10,000
Focus: U.S.-based nonprofits building a more hopeful world; invested in impactful organizations for 25+ years
Imlay Foundation – September 2026 Cycle
Status: Invitations going out now for September 2026 applications
Note: Leadership changes announced — Mary Ellen Imlay as chairman, Melanie Bialko Leeth as president/secretary/assistant treasurer, Robert D. Smulian as director (press release 05/08/2026)
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Amount: Up to $20,000
Focus: Basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), youth and family economic mobility (workforce development, mentorship, scholarships)
Eligibility: Hyper-local grassroots organizations; open invitation
Want to apply? Work with us and let us take the time and stress of applying off your shoulders! Fill out this form for new clients or email betty@resurgensimpact.com if you’re a returning client.
Ask Me Anything Webinar Invite June 9th
If grants are on your plate this year, when was the last time you felt truly ready, supported, and well-prepared?
In our last “Ask Me Anything About Grants” session, one thing was clear—nonprofits are navigating a more competitive, more complex funding landscape than ever before. The conversation was honest, practical, and full of shared insight from teams balancing a lot with limited capacity.
Here are a few key themes that stood out:
- Funding is becoming more competitive—and more relationship-driven. Building connections with funders before applying is now essential.
- Visibility matters. Your website, profiles, and digital presence often shape first impressions with funders.
- Collaboration is a strength. Funders are increasingly prioritizing partnerships and shared impact.
- The process is more demanding. Applications are longer, expectations are higher, and strategy matters more than ever.
- Tools can help—but strategy comes first. Many teams are combining prospecting platforms, project management tools, and AI to streamline the work while keeping human insight at the center.
And because these conversations are so valuable, we’re doing it again.
On Tuesday, June 9th from 12–1pm ET, we’re hosting another free, no-slides, no-jargon Grant Funding Ask Me Anything.
This is a space for nonprofit leaders, “accidental” grant managers, and small teams who are carrying grants alongside everything else on their plate.
We’ll talk openly about:
- What’s changing in the grant landscape right now
- How to stay competitive in a shifting funding environment
- Your specific questions—from strategy to applications to reporting
- What it looks like to work with a grant consultant
The funding environment is shifting in ways that are creating both new opportunities and real pressure—tighter timelines, increased competition, and more scrutiny on impact. This session is designed to help you navigate that with clarity and confidence.
📅 Tuesday, June 9th, 12–1pm ET
💻 Virtual
🎟 Free
Reserve your spot here →
https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/ytaQ41whHTLSWKd6Yfpb?notrack=true
Bring your coffee, come with questions, and let’s talk about how to make grants work for you—even in a competitive and changing landscape.
$500 Referral Credit
We have space to help new nonprofit clients! We love helping nonprofits that work in health, human services, and movement building, with operating budgets of $2M or more. To refer a client and earn a $500 credit if they sign a contract, make an email introduction to betty@resurgensimpact.com
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