Top Grants Available for Nonprofits in 2022
By Ashley White
In our last two vlogs, we talked about how to start a non-profit and how to find funding, and today we are going to round out our non-profit vlog series with a list of the top nine non-profit grants available to you and how to apply.
3M Foundation
What it is: Grants for nonprofits that help underrepresented individuals advance in STEM fields, climate change, and various global humanitarian relief efforts.
How to apply: Visit their grant guidelines to determine your eligibility before applying.
Potential benefits: Gain financing to fund various events and volunteer programs and receive donated funds and products.
The Carnegie Foundation
What it is: Grants for nonprofits specializing in state-based work and those bringing higher education and resources to African scholars.
How to apply: Before using their cloud-based grants management system, you must submit a letter of inquiry to start the application process.
Potential benefits: The Carnegie Foundation has donated $45,000 to $500,000+ to past grantees.
The Coca-Cola Foundation
What it is: Corporate foundation dedicated to giving back 1% of its prior year’s operating income to nonprofit organizations that empower women, enhance communities, protect the environment, and advance education.
How to apply: You must register on their website and pass the eligibility quiz.
Potential benefits: The Coca-Cola Foundation has made generous donations ranging from $45,000 to $500,000+ to past grantees.
Walmart Foundation
What it is: Local community grant opportunities for nonprofits promoting diversity, advancing sustainability, improving nutrition, and disaster relief and preparedness.
How to apply: Visit their website to learn more about eligibility and applying online.
Potential benefits: The Walmart Foundation’s local grants range from $250 to $5,000.
Ford Foundation
What it is: Grants for nonprofits specializing in civic engagement, fighting inequality, and promoting environmental sustainability.
How to apply: Submit your application using their online form.
Potential benefits: $20,000 to $300,000+ donated to past grantees.
Amazon Web Services Imagine Grant
What it is: Empowering nonprofit organizations that leverage technology to advance their projects and goals.
How to apply: Visit their website to download their guidelines and learn more about applying.
Potential benefits: Up to $100,000 in financial support and AWS promotional credit
Bank of America
What it is: Grants for nonprofits that seek to promote hunger relief, homelessness relief, stable housing, environmental sustainability, and building vibrant communities rich in art and culture.
How to apply: Visit their website to submit an online application.
Potential benefits: Larger markets benefit from grant amounts of $5,000 to $50,000 or $2,500 to $25,000, according to their Grant FAQs.
Google Ad Grants
What it is: Google ad credit to help boost your nonprofit organization’s marketing efforts.
How to apply: Visit their website to sign up online.
Potential benefits: Up to $10,000 of in-kind advertising every month can be used to recruit volunteers and increase donations.
Google for Nonprofits
What it is: Instead of a traditional grant, Google for Nonprofits offers its products and tools to help nonprofit organizations run their operations.
How to apply: Apply online for a Google for Nonprofits account.
Potential benefits: Access G Suite for Nonprofits, Google Ad Grants, YouTube Nonprofit Program, and Google Maps Platform for free. Also, receive significant discounts for their G Suite Business and Enterprise software.
While the above list is a great place to start obtaining a grant for your nonprofit, there are various other options—it’s just a matter of finding them. Remember what makes your nonprofit unique as you search for other sources.
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