Target Corporation

Community Engagement Funds (CEF)

Who can apply: Eligible entities must be a 501(c)(3) public charity recognized as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3), or a school (K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, or universities) with an NCES number.

Deadline: Cycle 2 application window: August 3, 2026 - September 3, 2026; fund decisioning in November 2026. Cycle 1 is closed.

Local Store Giving / GiftCard Requests

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, accredited public schools, and government agencies; must present IRS verification letter when submitting request.

Deadline: Requests accepted Feb–Dec (funding permitting); review period up to 30 days.

Target GiftCard Donations

Who can apply: ["501(c)(3) status or accredited public school","IRS affirmation letter required","Requests are made through the gift card donation request form and local store process"]

Local Store Giving (GiftCards)

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, accredited public schools, and government agencies; must provide IRS verification letter for nonprofits.

Deadline: Feb–Dec each year, reviewed as funding permits; requests processed on a rolling basis during that period.