September 2026 Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits | Resurgens
Looking for nonprofit grant opportunities and funding deadlines in September 2026? This month’s Resurgens Roundup includes current federal grants from the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against Women, foundation funding opportunities, and rolling grants for eligible nonprofit organizations. You’ll also find recent client grant wins and practical resources to help your team prepare stronger applications.
Grant Wins
We’re celebrating our clients’ successes! Our process is deliberate, collaborative, and supportive — and it gets results. See our latest grant wins below and join us in a round of applause for our hardworking nonprofit partners!
Atlanta Victim Assistance: FY25 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Continuation ($529,936), Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)/Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)-deferred FY25 Continuation ($50,000), FY25 VAWA Continuation ($39,610), Georgia Bar Foundation ($15,000)
Atlanta Youth Tennis and Education Foundation: Dave Krache Foundation ($1,000)
Esperanza United: C.H. Robinson Foundation ($5,000)
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Georgia Bar Foundation ($180,000), Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation ($10,000)
Mosaic: Georgia Bar Foundation ($40,000)
Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence: United Way of Northeast Georgia ($20,000), Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation ($15,000)
Satilla Advocacy Services: Georgia Bar Foundation ($20,000)
The Study Hall: Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation ($15,000)
URGE: Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund ($100,000)
Grant Opportunities
Office for Victims of Crime
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) — Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Due Date: October 14 (Grants.gov), followed by October 20 (JustGrants) — both required Supports multidisciplinary task forces working collaboratively to identify, investigate, and respond to human trafficking. The program also strengthens services for survivors through coordinated, cross-agency response. View opportunity
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) — Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking Due Date: September 28 (Grants.gov), followed by October 5 (JustGrants) — both required Supports housing assistance and related services for survivors of human trafficking. View opportunity
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) — Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking Due Date: September 28 (Grants.gov), followed by October 5 (JustGrants) — both required Supports coordinated, trauma-informed services for children and youth who have experienced human trafficking. View opportunity
Upcoming Deadlines
DOJ, Office on Violence Against Women — FY 2026 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Due Date: September 14 (Grants.gov), followed by September 16 (JustGrants) — both required Provides up to $750,000 to support comprehensive responses to abuse in later life for victims age 50 and older, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, abandonment, economic abuse, and willful harm. Eligible applicants include states, tribal governments and organizations, local governments, and eligible nonprofits. View opportunity
Robert Lehman Foundation Due Date: September 15 Supports visual arts programming in five focus areas, including exhibitions, education, and capital projects that expand access. Learn more
Heroes & Hope Foundation Due Date: September 18 (also offered quarterly) Provides support for nonprofits serving community heroes or advancing hope within 30 miles of a C&S Wholesale Grocers operation. Learn more
DOJ, Office on Violence Against Women — FY 2026 Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Individuals with Disabilities and Deaf People (Disability Grant Program) Due Date: September 25 (Grants.gov), followed by September 29 (JustGrants) — both required Provides up to $600,000 over a 36-month project period to strengthen direct services, training, and information related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, caregiver abuse, and related harm affecting individuals with disabilities and Deaf people. View opportunity
J.W. Couch Foundation Due Date: September 25 Awards over $50,000 to U.S. nonprofits working in preservation, education, and wellness. Both general operating and program support are available. Learn more
Perdue Charitable Giving Program: Community Well-Being Grants Due Date: September 30 Supports nonprofits in Perdue communities across 19 states working in education, agriculture, the environment, public safety, hunger relief, and health services. A letter of endorsement from a Perdue associate is required. Learn more
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: Housing Stability Grants Due Date: September 30 Supports Metro Atlanta nonprofits expanding housing stability, including policy and advocacy work related to affordable housing. Learn more
Frances R. Dewing Foundation Due Date: October 1 Supports education projects with broad reach and direct benefits for children through sixth grade. Learn more
Open and Rolling Opportunities
Borealis Philanthropy: Just Futures Initiative Due Date: Rolling Offers up to $200,000 in 12-month general operating support for grassroots organizations led by directly impacted communities. Learn more
Costco Wholesale Charitable Giving Due Date: Rolling Supports programs serving children and families in Costco communities, with focus areas including children, education, health, and human services. Learn more
Featured Resource
2026 Fundraiser’s Directory
What began as an idea from Erin Goodier in 2022 is back for its third edition.
The 2026 Fundraiser’s Directory connects nonprofit fundraisers and leaders with Atlanta-area, woman-owned consulting businesses offering trusted local support. While fundraising expertise is at the heart of the directory, you’ll also find professionals specializing in board development, communications, interim leadership, strategy, operations, and more.
Whether you need help with a specific project, added capacity during a busy season, or fractional leadership support, this resource can help you find the right partner.
Explore the 2026 directory and share it with a nonprofit colleague who may be looking for experienced support.
The Fundraiser’s Directory Atlanta 2026 (8.5 x 11 in) 8.27.26.pdf
Blog Highlights Â
Common Reasons Federal Grants Get Denied
Most federal grant denials aren’t a writing problem — they’re a structural problem. Misalignment between needs, program design, and budget. Logic model outcomes that are actually outputs. Missing mandatory attachments. We share the patterns we see most often in post-denial reviews, and what to do about each one.
OVC vs. OVW Grants: Key Differences
OVC and OVW sit in different DOJ offices, fund different program types, and have different eligibility criteria. They are not interchangeable — and applying for the wrong one, or using the same program description for both, is one of the fastest ways to lose reviewer points.
Best Grant Opportunities for Rural Nonprofits
Rural organizations are not underfunded because there’s no money. OVW Rural, USDA, and HRSA specifically prioritize rural geography. We break down which programs give rural nonprofits a built-in advantage, and how to document eligibility in a way that actually scores points with reviewers.
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