Smart Nonprofit Funding: A Bargain Hunting Guide to Grants
Are you a fan of bargain hunting? Always on the lookout for a great deal? There’s a certain thrill in finding discounts on the items you need. As consumers, it spurs us to think outside the box and find ways to make new connections and spend our money on things that are both functional and meant to bring joy. Those individuals who are adept at bargain hunting also know that starting close to home is always best. Shopping locally not only offers convenience but also helps small business owners in your community. Along with patronizing popular chain stores you can also find small businesses offering clearance and seasonal sales by simply searching online.
Why do we love bargain hunting? With prices continuing to rise, and the holidays fast approaching, searching for discounts has become paramount. Plus, your bargain hunting helps local stores clear out inventory, creating a win-win for everyone. You save on products you need (or didn’t know you needed), and businesses benefit too. Ultimately, let’s face it, everyone enjoys the fruits of their successful bargain hunting efforts!
So, what if nonprofits approached grant seeking like savvy shoppers and took their bargain-hunting skills to the next level? With GrantWatch, they can do just that! GrantWatch has close to 3,800 grants in its Community Services grant listing category, providing nonprofits with numerous funding opportunities that align with their mission. By strategically searching for grants, nonprofits can find support for community projects, just as a savvy shopper finds the perfect deal. This approach helps local organizations grow, sustain their programs, and give back to their communities, creating a ripple effect of benefits much like bargain hunting does for the local economy.
Community Grants, In-kind Support, and Fellowships
Below is a carefully curated list of grants worthy of the best bargain hunters. In it you’ll find some deals we think you’ll enjoy. Happy bargain hunting!
1. Reduced Cost Technology Projects!
Grants to local governments, public libraries, K-12 schools, academic institutions, and nonprofits to address information needs through the use of cable system technology. One of its four project options focuses on providing less expensive, not-for-profit (or public) services or functions. Projects will entail services or functions that are internal or external to an organization or agency. These services or functions include modernization equipment updates, creating more efficient workflows, and streamlining digital services to reduce costs for community members.
2. No Cost or Reduced Fee Legal Assistance!
There are grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofit legal aid organizations for legal assistance benefiting residents. Funding is for economic development or foreclosure prevention. Priority funding consideration will be for direct services to the public. Services will be at no fee or reduced costs for qualifying residents.
3. Law-Related Education and Legal Services!
In addition, grants to nonprofits for legal programs and services. One of the two primary funding categories is Civil Legal Services. Funding will provide access to the legal system by providing grants to civil legal service programs that provide services to low-income citizens. Grant funding will be for local and state bar pro bono legal services and reduced fee programs, and to provide technical support and training for legal service staff.
4. Promoting Youth Sports Participation!
Grants will be for reduced or free lunch-eligible individuals or team youth who otherwise would be unable to participate in school sports. The funding is for registration fees, uniforms, and equipment.
5. Addressing Vulnerable Resident Needs!
Also, grants to nonprofits for initiatives to improve the lives of vulnerable residents. The primary impact is increased availability of and expanded access to, affordable housing. A secondary target impact is to reduce the displacement of existing cost-burdened and at-risk households.
6. Reduced Expenses for Local Residents!
Also, grants to nonprofits and government agencies for projects benefiting local residents. Focus areas include civic and community affairs; human services; arts, culture, and humanities; conservation and the environment; health and wellness, and education. A primary Foundation consideration will be for projects where expenses are reduced by sharing resources with other agencies or groups.
7. Qualified Expense-Reduction Programs!
There are grants to nonprofits and government agencies for programs benefiting local residents. One of the qualifying funding conditions is for expenses to be reduced by sharing resources with other agencies or groups.
8. No or Low-Cost Municipal Property Use!
Lastly, grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to nonprofit community organizations and elementary and secondary schools for activities benefiting communities. Funding is for a range of categories, with activities for arts, agriculture, special events, environmental awareness, youth, and seniors. The Funding will be for financial assistance, facility rental fee waivers and staff support. In-kind support include Municipal property use at reduced or no cost, municipal staff support and equipment loans for a specific program or activity.
We hope you get the most value possible in your bargain hunting expedition! We’re sure your organization can benefit from one of these ‘reduced cost’ grant opportunities!
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