1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsBECU Foundation: People Helping People Awards is sponsored by BECU Foundation. These awards honor exceptional nonprofit work in communities served by BECU. BECU members can nominate organizations for grants.
This initiative highlights the importance of community service and encourages members to recognize local heroes making a difference.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “BECU Foundation” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
2026 People Helping People Awards | BECU People Helping People Awards The People Helping People Awards are an annual member-led program that recognizes and supports great causes in our communities. The People Helping People Awards are a celebration of exceptional work within the communities we serve and provide us the opportunity to honor members and nonprofits that drive positive change through service to others.
Each year, BECU members can nominate local nonprofits for a People Helping People Award of up to $50,000 in grant funds. The 2026 nomination window has now closed . Check back in October to view our finalists and vote for the People's Choice Award!
Nominations Accepted: April 6 – April 24 Semi-finalists Notified: May 11 Semi-finalist Applications Due from Nonprofits: May 29 Finalists Notified: July 17 People Helping People Awards Celebration: December The BECU People Helping People Awards are granted in the following amounts: Member Volunteer of the Year Award: (1) $50,000 Selected by a panel of judges, the award is granted to a nonprofit organization on behalf of an outstanding member volunteer.
People's Choice Award: (1) $40,000 Selected by popular vote from the community, the award is granted to one nonprofit organization. Employees' Choice Award: (1) $30,000 Selected by popular vote from BECU employees, the award is granted to one nonprofit organization. Past PHPA Recipients' Choice: (1) $30,000 Selected by popular vote from past PHPA recipient nonprofits, the award is granted to one nonprofit organization.
Community Benefit Award: (14) $15,000 Selected by a panel of judges, the awards are granted to fourteen nonprofit finalists that have been nominated by members. In addition to the above listed award amounts, all PHPA recipients will receive a glide path grant of $2,500 for the two years following their initial award. BECU members may nominate any nonprofit organization they support with their time, talents or money.
Nonprofits must also meet the following requirements: Active 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS.
Must have a direct impact in one of the following areas: Idaho, Oregon or South Carolina Nonprofit work must be focused in any one of the following seven giving areas: Advancing education (Pre-K through college Creating economic opportunity Preserving health and promoting wellness Preserving or restoring the environment Providing for basic human needs Strengthening local communities Contact the BECU social impact team: communityrelations@becu.
org 2026 Nomination and Application Guidance (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) People Helping People Awards Official Rules (PDF)
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Active 501(c)(3) organizations with a direct impact in Idaho, Oregon, South Carolina, or Washington. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
BECU Foundation: People Helping People Awards is funded by BECU Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.