Looking for ways to make your afterschool or summer program even more awesome? Great news! There are grants available to help fund your amazing ideas.
This post highlights some fantastic opportunities to secure funding for your program.
Here are a few grants to get you started:
- Community Foundation for Mississippi: This grant focuses on a broad range of areas including education and youth. Nonprofits can apply for up to $5,000 with a deadline of September 6th, 2024. (Link: https://formississippi.org/grants/)
- Focus on Sports? Check out grants from USA Football (link: https://usafootball.com/grants) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s Game On program (link: https://www.lisc.org/our-initiatives/sports-recreation/game-on/) for youth recreation and sports programs.
- Early Childhood Education? The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood offers grants for non-profits working in this area. The deadline for this grant is September 30th, 2024. (Link: https://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/#application-process)
Don’t forget these general grant opportunities:
- Lowe’s Foundation: This foundation has a broad focus on community development, including education and youth. They offer grants up to a whopping $1,000,000! The deadline is August 31st, 2024. (Link: https://corporate.lowes.com/our-responsibilities/lowes-foundation)
- Walmart Local Community Grant: Offered by Walmart, this grant supports youth development programs with awards up to $5,000. The deadline is October 15th, 2024. (Link: https://walmart.org/how-we-give/program-guidelines/spark-good-local-grants-guidelines)
Remember, this is just a starting point! Be sure to research additional grant opportunities that align with your program’s specific goals and target audience.
Happy Grant Hunting!