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Grants and free programs for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Nevada

3 verified programs limited to Nevada, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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The Raley's Companies Purposeful Giving Donations (Raley's and Bashas')

The Raley's CompaniesFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in California, Nevada, Arizona

The Raley's Companies' Purposeful Giving program makes donations for Raley's Family of Stores (Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods in Northern California and Northern Nevada) and Bashas' Family of Stores (Bashas', AJ's, Food City in Arizona). Requests must fit areas such as food literacy, youth nutrition, wellness, youth development and community health, and are submitted through the online giving portal, which is accepting applications.

What you get
Donations for community programs and events
Who qualifies
  • Organizations in Raley's Family of Stores communities (Northern California, Northern Nevada) or Bashas' Family of Stores communities (Arizona)
  • Request aligns with an area of focus (e.g., food literacy, youth nutrition education, physical and social wellness, nutrition in healthcare; Bashas' also food banks and food assistance)
  • Not supported: operating or staffing costs, political campaigns, capital campaigns, individual fundraising, traveling teams, family reunions, alcohol
  • No requests by email, mail or phone
How to apply
  1. Review the guidelines for Raley's or Bashas' on The Raley's Companies Giving Portal
  2. Submit a new application online and use the portal's messaging feature for follow-up

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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NV Energy Foundation grants

NV Energy (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)For nonprofitsOnly in Nevada

The NV Energy Foundation gives grants and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in NV Energy's Nevada service territory, prioritizing underserved communities and its giving pillars: public safety and first responders, homelessness and affordable housing, hunger, education and youth development, early childhood, and environment (conservation, wildfire and disaster mitigation). The 2026 process has two cycles that start with a letter of inquiry: LOIs January 1-March 31 (applications due April 30) and May 1-July 31 (applications due August 31).

What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit located within NV Energy's service territory in Nevada
  • Program aligns with a Foundation giving pillar; one application per calendar year
  • Not funded: raffle or contest tickets, religious programs not open to all, film or video productions, academic chairs, debt reduction, political groups, sports leagues, trips, pageants
How to apply
  1. Submit a letter of inquiry during an LOI window (January 1-March 31 or May 1-July 31)
  2. If invited after the LOI notification, submit the full application by April 30 or August 31 with your 501(c)(3) letter, board list and project details
  3. Decisions are announced June 30 or October 31

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Raley's Extra Credit Grants

Raley'sFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in California, Nevada

Raley's Extra Credit grants fund accredited K-12 schools and education nonprofits in Raley's communities for programs in nutrition education, food literacy, food insecurity and physical activity, prioritizing programs that feed kids or support their safety and mental well-being. Applications are taken online in fall and spring cycles; the fall 2026 cycle is closed and spring 2027 dates are pending.

What you get
Not stated
Who qualifies
  • Accredited K-12 academic institutions and education nonprofits
  • In Raley's Family of Stores communities (Northern California and Northern Nevada)
  • Programs promoting nutrition education, food literacy, food security or physical activity
How to apply
  1. Apply online through The Raley's Companies Giving Portal during the fall or spring funding cycle

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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