Finding funding for your start-up nonprofit can be a daunting task. However, with a lot of preparation and a little guidance, your organization can partner with funders to deliver meaningful programs to those who need it most.
Get a head-start and help funders find your 501c3 by claiming your profile at guidestar.org and registering with benevity.org, cybergrants.com and yourcausegrants.com.
Truist Foundation funds research and educational programs that respond to an unmet financial education, investor education or investor protection need for a target audience.
Focus: Building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses
Due Date: March 31, July 31 and November 30
Funding Range: The minimum grant is $5,000; Grant amounts are based program strength, reach and impact.
Learn More: Apply Online
Finra Investor Education Foundation funds research and educational programs that respond to an unmet financial education, investor education or investor protection need for a target audience.
Focus: financial education, financial research, educating young people/ older people/ minority populations and investor protection practices.
Due Date: requests accepted year-round (rolling basis)
Funding Range: no set minimum or maximum grant amount
Learn More: Apply Online
Costco Charitable Giving prioritizes support to organizations that provide services in Costco markets.
Focus: Children, Education, and Health and Human Services
Due Date: requests accepted year-round (rolling basis)
Funding Range: up to 10% of a program budget
Learn More: Apply Online
Walmart.org accepts application at their stores for local community grants
Focus: Community and Economic Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability, Health and Human Service, Hunger Relief and Healthy Eating, Public Safety.
Due Date: Feb. 1 - Dec. 31
Funding Range: $250 - $5,000
Learn More: Apply Online
TJX Foundation supports organizations that are 501c3 registered for at least 1 year, and serve families and children.
Focus: Basic Needs (food, clothing, and shelter), After-school Activities, Workforce Readiness, Safety from Domestic Violence
Due Date: letters of interest are accepted on a rolling basis
Funding Range: none listed
Learn More: Apply Online
Aldi Smart Kids supports organizations that make a positive impact on our kids' health and well-being
Focus: Food Security, Arts and Education, Athletics and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Due Date: February 1st – December 15th
Funding Range: $100 - $5,000
Learn More: Apply Online
NBA Foundation invests in nonprofits that promote school-to-career employment opportunities for Black youth, ages 14-24.
Focus: skills training, mentorship, professional coaching and pipeline development to foster employment and career advancement for Black youth.
Due Date: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Funding Range: none listed
Learn More: Apply Online
State Farm Neighborhood Assist supports organizations that make a positive impact on their community.
Focus: Projects that take an active role in improving the community
Due Date: 2022 Applications Closed; Opens again June 2023
Funding Range: $25,000
Learn More: Apply Online
The Coca-Cola Foundation supports sustainable community initiatives around the world.
Focus: Humanitarian Aid, Sustainable Communities, Education and Youth Development, Social Justice, Coronavirus Response
Due Date: rolling deadline
Funding Range: not listed
Learn More: Apply Online
Target Foundation supports organizations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, nationally and globally that are dedicated to civic engagement and community development.
Focus: Racial Equity, Financial Stability, Economic Opportunities
Due Date: rolling
Funding Range: not listed
Learn More: Apply Online