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Community Capacity & Innovation Funding Opportunity is sponsored by Engelstad Fam Foundation. A new funding opportunity focused on building capacity, establishing partnerships, and advocating for nonprofits. Key areas of interest include Sector Strengthening, Innovation and Incubation, and New or Diverse Investments.
Geographic focus: Southern Nevada
Focus areas: Sector Strengthening, Innovation and Incubation, New or Diverse Investments, Education, Medical Research, Healthcare, Disability Services, At-risk Youth, Veterans, Animal Welfare
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
The Engelstad Foundation | The mission, history, and grant application process of The Engelstad Foundation Submit a Letter of Intent We Turn Compassion Into Action Supporting organizations and partnerships that advance sustainable, systems-level change across Southern Nevada. The Engelstad Foundation invests directly in Southern Nevada by supporting organizations that know our neighborhoods best. By working alongside local leaders, we help strengthen connections, expand opportunities, and create lasting change across the state we proudly call home. Preparing high school students for life after graduation through career readiness and trade-based learning. Graduates earn access to full-ride scholarships for short-term postsecondary programs, opening doors to stable, high-paying careers. Helping create an inclusive residential community that supports adults of all abilities through accessible, independent living. Thoughtfully designed housing fosters dignity, connection, and peace of mind for residents and their families. Supporting a therapeutic program that integrates a fully trained facility dog into daily life for adults with Down syndrome. The program enhances emotional well-being, reduces anxiety, and strengthens social connections within the community. Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building Preparing high school students for life after graduation through career readiness and trade-based learning. Graduates earn access to full-ride scholarships for short-term postsecondary programs, opening doors to stable, high-paying careers. Expanding access to early breast health detection for uninsured and underinsured individuals. Through no-cost screenings, diagnostics, and treatment support, the program removes financial barriers and improves outcomes across Southern Nevada. Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory Expanding college access for students from underserved communities by closing critical financial gaps. This support allows graduates to begin higher education without unmet tuition costs and focus on long-term academic and career success. We invest in organizations and initiatives through four avenues: Encompasses investments in nonprofit capacity, leadership pipelines, advocacy, shared data, and infrastructure. Provides support for new ideas that challenge old systems and open doors for community-led solutions. Support select organizations serving vital community needs. New or Diverse Investments To fuel economic mobility and systems change. We want to hear your ideas. Submit your Letter of Intent and start the conversation. Submit a Letter of Intent Engelstad Foundation © 2026
Application snapshot: target deadline February 27, 2026; published funding information Not specified; eligibility guidance Organizations with a physical presence in Southern Nevada are prioritized. Applications from organizations outside Southern Nevada are by invitation only. Does not fund projects outside the United States or consultant fees.
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The Engelstad Foundation | The mission, history, and grant application process of The Engelstad Foundation Submit a Letter of Intent We Turn Compassion Into Action Supporting organizations and partnerships that advance sustainable, systems-level change across Southern Nevada. The Engelstad Foundation invests directly in Southern Nevada by supporting organizations that know our neighborhoods best.
By working alongside local leaders, we help strengthen connections, expand opportunities, and create lasting change across the state we proudly call home. Preparing high school students for life after graduation through career readiness and trade-based learning. Graduates earn access to full-ride scholarships for short-term postsecondary programs, opening doors to stable, high-paying careers.
Helping create an inclusive residential community that supports adults of all abilities through accessible, independent living. Thoughtfully designed housing fosters dignity, connection, and peace of mind for residents and their families. Supporting a therapeutic program that integrates a fully trained facility dog into daily life for adults with Down syndrome.
The program enhances emotional well-being, reduces anxiety, and strengthens social connections within the community. Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building Preparing high school students for life after graduation through career readiness and trade-based learning. Graduates earn access to full-ride scholarships for short-term postsecondary programs, opening doors to stable, high-paying careers.
Expanding access to early breast health detection for uninsured and underinsured individuals. Through no-cost screenings, diagnostics, and treatment support, the program removes financial barriers and improves outcomes across Southern Nevada. Cristo Rey St.
Viator College Preparatory Expanding college access for students from underserved communities by closing critical financial gaps. This support allows graduates to begin higher education without unmet tuition costs and focus on long-term academic and career success.
We invest in organizations and initiatives through four avenues: Encompasses investments in nonprofit capacity, leadership pipelines, advocacy, shared data, and infrastructure. Provides support for new ideas that challenge old systems and open doors for community-led solutions. Support select organizations serving vital community needs.
New or Diverse Investments To fuel economic mobility and systems change. We want to hear your ideas. Submit your Letter of Intent and start the conversation.
Submit a Letter of Intent Engelstad Foundation © 2026
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations with a physical presence in Southern Nevada are prioritized. Applications from organizations outside Southern Nevada are by invitation only. Does not fund projects outside the United States or consultant fees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
