General Grant Program
Who can apply: Applicant must be an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit; submit latest IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter; may be required to provide last two years' tax returns. Incomplete applications are rejected. Exclusions commonly observed: religious institutions for operating expenses, fine arts organizations (museums, theaters, symphonies), competitive sports teams (except disability-related sports promotion), and colleges/universities for capital projects.
Deadline: Annual cycle; current cycle deadline June 30, 2026; awards notified by December 2026/January 15, 2027 per foundation guidance.