Civic Affairs Grants for Nonprofits

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Albion Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 19, 2026

The Albion Community Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of the greater Albion, MI, area.

The Andersons Charitable Fund supports general charitable…

Black Hawk County Gaming Association

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: May 20 and September 22, 2026 and January 25, 2027
  • Applications deadline: June 22 and October 20, 2026 and February 22, 2027

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Cedar Valley region of Iowa. The primary focus is on Black Hawk County, with…

Vermeer Charitable Foundation

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Application Deadline:

October 27, 2025, February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 18, 2026

Grant Range:
$100 - $190700
Average Grant:
$23525

The Vermeer Charitable Foundation primarily provides support to nonprofit organizations in central Iowa, with emphasis on the Pella area.

The Foundation supports select Christian,…

Polisseni Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Board Meeting Date: May 20, 2026

Note: Applications must be received two weeks prior to the scheduled board meeting date.

Grant Range:
$1000 - $166700
Average Grant:
$18911

The Polisseni Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations meeting community needs and improving the quality of life in upstate New York.

The Foundation's areas of interest…

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

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Application Deadline:
  • Spring Grants: March 12, 2026
  • Field of Interest Grants: May 22, 2026
  • Fall Grants: July 29,2026
  • NOW Grants: Applications are accepted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis through November 30, 2026, or until funds are expended.

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Tippecanoe and the surrounding counties in Indiana. (Most grants are awarded to organizations that…

Latincouver

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

Latincouver, the Latin American plaza in British Columbia, creates a socio-economic space to promote relationships and cultural exchange among Latin Americans and the Canadian mosaic.

The…

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, previously the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is committed to improving the quality of life for residents of 29 communities throughout the Hartford,…

Forest County Potawatomi Foundation

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Application Deadline:

January 22, May 22, September 22, annually

The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation, a tribal foundation, primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin, with emphasis on the Milwaukee area.

The Foundation is dedicated to:…

The topic of civic affairs includes everything from community engagement to voter participation and education to government transparency. Trust in civic institutions is at an all time low across much of the Western world, leading to a degradation of our democracies. Nonprofits engaged in civic affairs take on the task of working to reverse this process. 

These nonprofits are only able to do their work, of course, thanks to the generous funding provided by civic affairs grants. These grants can be used for all kinds of initiatives - such as voter registration, education on civic topics and hosting town hall meetings. 

There are an array of different organizations that might write these kinds of grants. These include a variety of private foundations, such as the Democracy Fund, the MacArthur Foundation or the Ford Foundation. 

When drafting a civic affairs grant proposal, it's essential that you come prepared with actual data on voter participation and civic engagement. Good places to get started could include the Pew Research Center, or the National Conference of State Legislatures. If you need further tips and guidance on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to look through our comprehensive guide on the subject. You can also browse a selection of civic affair grants right here, all open for applications.