Economic Empowerment Grants Coming Up in November

November brings a handful of opportunities for nonprofits working on economic mobility, workforce development, and community resilience. The month ahead includes support for two-generation family strategies, fresh food access, endowment building, and skills training. If you're working to strengthen a funder relationship in this space, this is a good month to take stock of where you stand with each of these.

TEEEM Foundation: Grant for International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations

TEEEM Foundation is opening three funding tiers for nonprofits developing sustainable, community-led solutions in education, health, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community development. Organizations in Africa and beyond are eligible. The program prioritizes initiatives that show measurable community impact and long-term sustainability. Deadline November 1. Apply here

TEEEM Foundation: Grant for Global Nonprofits Creating Sustainable Community Change

This is TEEEM's companion opportunity for nonprofits delivering sustainable, community-driven solutions worldwide in education, health, equality, entrepreneurship, and community development. Three funding tiers accommodate organizations at different stages of growth, from grassroots projects to large-scale transformational work. Deadline November 1. Apply here

TEEEM Foundation: Grant for Community-Focused Nonprofits

TEEEM is also funding nonprofit and charitable organizations creating sustainable, community-driven solutions in education, youth development, health, economic opportunity, and community infrastructure. The program seeks partners who co-create solutions with communities and can demonstrate measurable, lasting impact. Three tiers support local grassroots projects through large-scale initiatives. Deadline November 1. Apply here

Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham: Matching Endowment Challenge Grant for Nonprofits

One nonprofit organization with an Agency Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham will receive a $100,000 matching grant. You have 24 months to raise new gifts for your endowment, which CFGB matches dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000. Both the award and matching funds are held as permanently endowed dollars. Competitive applicants must demonstrate organizational strength, clear mission impact, and a credible fundraising plan. Deadline November 2. Apply here

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development: Grant for Food Retailers in Food-Insecure Communities

Maryland is providing direct grants to eligible food retailers to expand access to healthy and fresh foods in communities experiencing food insecurity. Funding supports equipment purchases, facility upgrades, SNAP and EBT infrastructure, vehicle purchases for fresh food delivery, and other capital needs. Both for-profit and nonprofit food retailers operating in high-need areas are eligible. Deadline November 2. Apply here

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning: Grant for Nonprofits and Government Entities Supporting Two-Generation Family Strategies

Georgia DECAL is supporting communities in building partnerships and implementing two-generation strategies that address the needs of young children and the adults who care for them simultaneously. You can apply for either a Planning Grant to assess needs and develop strategies, or an Implementation Grant to launch or expand evidence-informed programs. Focus areas include early childhood access, family well-being, family literacy, student parent success, family economic mobility, and rural community solutions. Deadline November 2. Apply here

Foundation for California Community Colleges: Grant for Workforce Development Nonprofits and Educational Institutions

Fresh Success allows eligible organizations to receive a 45 percent federal reimbursement for employment and training activities provided to CalFresh recipients. The program supports organizations in expanding and enhancing existing services, improving food security, and helping participants achieve self-sufficiency through skills attainment, credentialing, and job placement. Supportive services such as transportation, textbooks, testing fees, and dependent care may also be funded. Deadline November 6. Apply here

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