Local community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.
Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding.
Grant applications for the calendar year will be accepted on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for submissions are as follows:
Quarter 1: Feb 1 – April 15
Quarter 2: May 1 – July 15
Quarter 3: August 1 – October 15
Quarter 4: November 1 – December 31
Applications may be submitted at any time during each quarter funding cycle. All applications will be reviewed prior to the next funding cycle.
There are eight (8) areas of funding for which an organization can apply. Please review the areas listed below to ensure your organization’s goals fall within one of these areas.
Community and Economic Development: Improving local communities for the benefit of low-income individuals and families in the local service area.
Diversity and Inclusion: Fostering the building of relationships and understanding among diverse groups in the local service area.
Education: Providing afterschool enrichment, tutoring or vocational training for low-income individuals and families in the local service area.
Environmental Sustainability: Preventing waste, increasing recycling, or supporting other programs that work to improve the environment in the local service area.
Health and Human Service: Providing medical screening, treatment, social services, or shelters for low-income individuals and families in the local service area.
Hunger Relief and Healthy Eating: Providing Federal or charitable meals/snacks for low-income individuals and families in the local service area.
Public Safety: Supporting public safety programs through training programs or equipment in the local service area.
Quality of Life: Improving access to recreation, arts or cultural experiences for low-income individuals and families in the local service area.
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