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Nationwide Foundation Community Grants

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Summary

501(c)(3) nonprofits in Columbus, Des Moines, Gainesville, Raleigh, San Antonio or Phoenix/Scottsdale working on food security, crisis stability, children's wellbeing or economic empowerment can apply June 1-September 1 after a required training. Closed now; updates expected March 2027.

About this grant

The Nationwide Foundation accepts grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits in six communities: Columbus, Des Moines, Gainesville, Raleigh, San Antonio and Scottsdale/Phoenix. It prioritizes food security, crisis stability, children's wellbeing and economic empowerment, and funds operating, program and limited capital requests. Applications are accepted June 1 to September 1 each year after a mandatory grant training; the current cycle is closed and Nationwide says to check back in March 2027.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

501(c)(3) nonprofit in Columbus (Metro) OH, Des Moines IA, Gainesville FL, Raleigh NC, San Antonio TX or Scottsdale/Phoenix (Metro) AZ

Must attend the mandatory grant training (no exceptions)

Arts and culture and higher education organizations are by invitation only

Not funded: veterans, labor, religious or fraternal groups (unless serving the broader community), re-granting organizations other than United Way, primary or secondary schools, individuals, lobbying, fundraising events, debt reduction, endowments and travel

National organizations generally only through a local branch or chapter providing direct services

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Operating support

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