The Grant Your Organization Needs Could Be Here

Whether your organization is new to grant seeking, or you’re a seasoned expert, it’s not always an easy task to find a grant that matches your needs. In most cases, you need to apply for multiple grants to complete part or if you’re lucky, all of your project.

However, in all my years working as a grant specialist, there is one category that I always turn to when I can’t find what I’m looking for. Nonprofits often forget, that first and foremost, they provide a service to the community. That is why I turn to the GrantWatch category ‘Community Services‘ whenever I’m feeling stuck.

Occasionally, being too specific with your grant-seeking efforts can hinder your progress. Unlike some other categories, ‘Community Services’ has a diverse range of grants. Often, you can sometimes discover funding for capital support, general operating support, and program support. In fact, many of the grants in this category are nondescript and open to interpretation. Below are 10 of my favorite grants that are currently available in this category.

My Favorite 10 Community Service Grants This Month

1. Firstly, there are grants of $5,000 to nonprofit organizations and registered charities for innovative and positive community initiatives. This funding is for organizations that are employee-driven, community-focused, forward-thinking, and seeking positive change.
2. In-kind sponsorships to nonprofit focusing on social, educational, and community programs. The purpose of the program is to support a scientific, charitable, literary, or educational objective.
3. There are also grants to support fundraising events for programs in the areas of youth, education, human services, and health care.
4. Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations within the USA to benefit local communities. 
5. Funding to nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities that support impactful projects addressing social needs. Activities can include within the areas of education, arts and culture, social welfare, and health and sports.
6. Starting at $250, grants are open to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects.
7. Grants are globally available to nonprofits and charitable organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities. Past grants have been in the areas of economic development, education, women’s empowerment, youth development, environment, and disaster relief.
8. In-kind donations are available to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs to benefit local communities. 
9. In addition, In-kind grants of promotional products are available to nonprofit organizations, registered charities, faith-based organizations, and schools. Promotional materials may go to advertising, to thank donors, to attract volunteers, and to provide comfort to people in need.
10. In-kind grants of technology equipment valued at up to $50,000 to help nonprofits increase productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. The goal of the grant program is to build public benefit programs that make innovative use of the Internet and communications technology.

Discover More Grants!

Currently, there are over 3,500 community service grants available accepting applications. From bringing awareness to local issues to benefiting communities across a broad range of focus areas — these can cover a range of projects and programs!

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