GRANTS
Network for Social Innovation – May 31
Guggenheim Partners invites applications for Network for Social Innovation
Guggenheim Partners invites applications for the Network for Social Innovation, which seeks to identify and support early-stage nonprofits leveraging innovative solutions to solve enduring social problems. Through the program, Guggenheim Partners aims to partner with organizations experimenting with big ideas that have the potential for an even bigger impact.
To that end, Guggenheim Partners invites applications from promising early-stage organizations with entrepreneurial leadership and fresh ideas. Organizations must have an observable direct-service program in place and work with underserved populations (including but not limited to low-income and/or homeless individuals, veterans, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those disadvantaged because of lack of access to basic resources and services). Selected organizations will receive $100,000 in general operating support, “creative capital” investments of Guggenheim employees’ time and talents, and connections across the broader philanthropic and non-profit communities.
To be eligible, organizations must be less than 10 years old; have a budget under $10 million; have at least two full-time staff members and qualify for tax-exempt status as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Round one applications are due May 31, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. ET, and selected applications will be invited to submit a round two application in August 2022.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Guggenheim Partners website.
Deadline: May 31, 2022 5:00 p.m. ET (Round 1 applications)
Funding for youth programs – Jun 4
MONAT Gratitude invites applications for youth program
MONAT Gratitude invites applications for the third cycle of its grant program to enrich youth education programs across the globe.
Through the program, grants ranging between $5,000 and $20,000 will be awarded to support new and existing initiatives in arts and culture, youth sports and recreation, and youth entrepreneurship. Programs must support youth in grades K-12.
Organizations must be registered as nonprofit organizations or charitable entities in the countries where they provide programming and services. In the United States, to be eligible for grant support, organizations must currently be recognized as tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the MONAT Gratitude website.
Deadline: June 4, 2022
National Grassroots Organizing program – Jun 15
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation invites applications from grassroots organizations
The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation invites applications for its National Grassroots Organizing program.
Through the program, grants of up to $30,000 will be awarded to small, nonprofit grassroots organizations throughout the United States and its territories (that are not located in Vermont) working to help themselves and their communities create broad systems change through community organizing and movement-building efforts.
The foundation prioritizes organizations that are led by and center the leadership and agency of Black communities, Indigenous communities, and communities of color that approach their work using anti-oppression values—consciously striving to dismantle systems of oppression and the legacies of white supremacy culture in this country while working toward a more just and equitable society.
The foundation recognizes the following practices to be important components of effective grassroots organizing efforts: community and ally outreach; leadership development; constituent empowerment and decision-making; popular education; root cause analysis; power analysis; campaign development; mobilizing constituents and allies; coalition building; and non-violent direct action (NVDA).
Applicants must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or have a fiscal sponsor with such status. They must have an annual operating budget under $350,000.
Applications will be accepted beginning May 1, 2022, with a deadline of June 15, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Ben and Jerry’s Foundation website.
Deadline: June 15, 2022 4:00 p.m. ET
Community Needs Grants – Jun 24
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation works to develop strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations to address issues fundamental to economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities.
To that end, the foundation invites proposals that address economic mobility focused on the community’s needs, focusing on affordable housing, small business, and neighborhood revitalization.
Grant amounts in larger markets will range between $5,000 and $50,000. Grant amounts in smaller markets will range from $2,500 to $25,000.
For the June 24 deadline, the foundation is accepting proposals in two categories:
Affordable Housing: Examples include housing development for vulnerable populations through the construction or preservation of affordable single, multi-family, transitional, and supportive housing; minority homeownership programs; pathways to stable housing or homeownership through financial stability efforts such as homebuyer education, budgeting, savings, and credit counseling, including eviction and foreclosure prevention; and sustainable development efforts creating healthy living environments through energy efficiency upgrades, retrofits, solar, and other green-building efforts.
Small Business: Examples include technical assistance supporting business planning (short and long term); operational capacity of CDFIs delivering essential growth capital to entrepreneurs; supporting organizations assisting minority-owned small businesses; creating business incubators and accelerators that provide mentorships, resources, and networks that entrepreneurs need to launch, fund and grow their businesses; and assisting economic development efforts that promote small business growth and healthy commercial corridors. (e.g., Mainstreet).
Neighborhood Revitalization: Examples include revitalization, preservation, and stabilization initiatives that engage community stakeholders in building livable communities; transit-oriented development efforts that connect individuals to jobs, services, schools, and economic opportunity; community arts and cultural institutions that provide economic opportunity and contribute to the vitality and livability of communities; resiliency of communities supporting short- and long-term plans to prepare for, withstand, and recover from extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change; environmental efforts through the preservation, creation, or restoration of open space, parks, and community gardens; and supporting organizations/initiatives that bring energy efficiency and renewable energy advances to LMI/BIPOC communities.
Organizations must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not be classified as private foundations. They must be based and serve communities in these markets identified by the foundation.
See the Bank of America Foundation website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
RESOURCES
Virtual Ask a Nonprofit Expert: Grant Writing
Virtual
Most nonprofits apply to foundations and other grant-giving organizations for funding. At your meeting with your consultant, you can discuss how to identify suitable grantors, what they expect in a grant application, and how to create a stellar grant proposal.
Please note: this month’s sessions are only open to established organizations with 501(c)3 status or those working with a fiscal sponsor.
The Regional Foundation Center is pleased to offer Ask a Nonprofit Expert with Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC) from RSVP. On the second Wednesday of each month, VECs will be available for 45-minute management one-on-one consulting sessions to assist you with a project or goal related to the month’s topic. This month’s topic: Grant Writing. Space is limited so register today!
Three session times are available: 10:00am – 10:45am | 11:00am – 11:45am | 12:00pm – 12:45pm.
For more information and to register please complete the registration form. A phone or a computer are required to participate via Zoom.
Ask a Nonprofit Expert sessions are provided by Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC), a program of RSVP. VECs are business professionals who offer management, technical or professional help for growing nonprofits. VEC volunteers work in teams of skilled professionals to address specific needs of nonprofits in the Delaware Valley and provide a variety of expertise for short-term consulting in many fields.
*Note: these sessions were formerly known as Expert Office Hours
Questions? Contact the Regional Foundation Center at nonprofit@freelibrary.org.