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.
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
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
Walmart Foundation 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
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
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
NBA Foundation invests in nonprofits that promote school-to-career employment opportunities for Black youth, ages 14-24. Their mission is to drive economic opportunity in the Black community through employment and career development by funding programs that generate successful transitions from school to meaningful employment for Black youth.
The foundation supports nonprofits that focus on skills training, mentorship, professional coaching and pipeline development to foster employment and career advancement for young people.
Due Date: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Funding Range: none listed
Banks with Charitable Foundations in North Carolina
Banks with charitable foundations supports a variety of new and established nonprofit organizations.
Research funding opportunities with Bank of America, US Bank Foundation, Truist, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank and Ally Financial.