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Community Engagement Funds is sponsored by Target Corporation. A community grant program empowering Target stores and distribution center leaders to make localized giving decisions. It prioritizes nonprofit programs and initiatives aligned to focus areas including Thriving Families (basic needs and youth development), Vibrant Neighborhoods, Emerging Creative & Culture, and Economic Opportunity (workforce development).
Grants are made by invitation only for Community Engagement Funds and Key Market Grants.
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Community Engagement Funds | Target Community Engagement Funds Community Engagement Funds (CEF) is a community grant program that empowers Target stores and distribution center leaders to make meaningful, localized giving decisions that meet the needs of the communities where our team members and guests live, work, and thrive. Before submitting an application, the organization must review the guidelines below.
Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $15,000. Organizations cannot apply for the same program in both grant cycles. Organizations are encouraged to apply during the cycle that best aligns with their program timing.
A maximum of 10 applications is allowed per organization at any time. Application Window Fund Decisioning Cycle 1 April 6 - May 6, 2026 July 2026 Cycle 2 August 3 - September 3, 2026 November 2026 Organization eligibility Eligible entities must be: 501(c)(3) public charity: An organization holding a current tax-exempt status and recognized as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3).
School: All K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, or universities. Institutions must have a National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) number. Selection and approval process CEF will prioritize nonprofit programs and initiatives aligned to its focus areas: Thriving Families: Basic needs and youth development.
Vibrant Neighborhoods: Community vitalization; Community and green spaces. Emerging Creative & Culture: Cultural partnerships and creative programming. Economic Opportunity: Workforce development.
Applications for Cycle 1 are closed. Please return in August 2026 for Cycle 2 applications.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) public charities or K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, or universities (with an NCES number) operating in the US. Projects must take place within 100 miles of a Target store or distribution center. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Engagement Funds is funded by Target Corporation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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