Application Guidelines - Corporate Communities

How to Apply

1. Complete the brief online Eligibility Survey to find out if your nonprofit organization is eligible for a grant.
2. If you are eligible, complete the application at the end of the Eligibility Survey. Prior to doing so, note the following:
   • Read and have a thorough understanding of the Grant Writing Criteria.
   • Email submissions are required. Submit your application and all supporting documentation as one PDF file.
   • Reports are required for all grant awards.
   • Understand the exclusions.
3. Renewal funding
   • Reports must be received before renewal funding will be considered.
   • Complete and submit the Grant Report (PDF, 749K).
4. Quarterly deadlines are as follows: Note: All submission dates are email timestamp deadlines.

   Quarter 1: Feb. 1	Quarter 2: May 1
   Quarter 3: Aug. 1	Quarter 4: Nov. 1

Focus

This grant program focuses on:

• Ending homelessness. Helping resolve unmet needs – physical, economic and social – can help ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to live. Review Guidelines.
• Financial wellness. Making informed financial decisions is a cornerstone well-being. Review Guidelines.
• Early childhood education. Providing basic skills and being prepared to learn in the classroom can lead to longer-term academic success and ultimately, a more productive workforce. Review Guidelines.

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Ending Homelessness Grant Guidelines

We support solutions that provide:

• Affordable long-term housing for those of low and moderate incomes, aimed at self-sufficiency.
• Transitional housing and related holistic/supportive services for homeless and precariously housed individuals and families, aimed at self-sufficiency.
• Work readiness and job support.

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Financial Wellness Grant Guidelines

We support organizations and programs that provide:

• Personal financial education to encourage home ownership, informed investing and educated financial choices.
• Youth education that teaches responsible money management skills during the K-12 years.
• Affordable financial services as an alternative to predatory financial programs.

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Early Childhood Education Grant Guidelines

We support:

• Early childhood education organizations and programs that adequately prepare preschoolers for kindergarten.
• Organizations that ensure affordable, quality childcare is available to all, particularly the working poor.
• Programs that equip parents with information on school readiness and early childhood development parenting skills.

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