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Store-Based Giving Program

A resource program from Ross Stores Foundation

This is not a grant

Ross Stores Foundation provides donated goods or services here, not funding. Nonprofits receive items or support directly rather than money, so there is no award to spend. If you're looking for cash funding, this program won't provide it.

Application deadline
September 18, 2026
Applications open: July 20, 2026
Estimated value
$300 – $500 (Gift cards are usually valued between $300-$500)
Value of goods or services, not a cash award.
Geographic focus
Communities within 25 miles of a Ross Dress for Less or dd’s DISCOUNTS store

About this program

Store-level giving program that provides gift cards to Ross Dress for Less or dd’s DISCOUNTS stores for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government programs serving communities within 25 miles of a Ross or dd’s store. Gift cards must be used to purchase school or professional clothing/accessories for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth ages 3-24.

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Who can apply

Must be a federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, school, or government program; offer ongoing academic achievement and/or life skills programs for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth ages 3-24; serve at least 60% youth from low-income families; serve a community within 25 miles of a Ross Dress for Less or dd’s DISCOUNTS store; not have received a Ross donation within the past 12 months; not discriminate against protected classes.

How to request support

Request support on the funder's site

We last checked this link on June 14, 2026.

About the organization
Ross Stores Foundation · DUBLIN, CA
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