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Find similar grantsCommunity Impact Fund Grants is sponsored by The Columbia Foundation. Awards grants focusing on specific areas chosen with input from Columbia Country Club members, aiming to produce a greater impact for supported organizations.
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Community Impact — The Columbia Foundation In addition to providing financial support, the Foundation inspires Club members and their children to engage with its grantees through various hands-on volunteer events and in-kind donation campaigns. Examples of these initiatives include art supplies and backpack drives, diaper bundling and baby supplies sorting, toiletry donations, and non-perishable food collections, among other efforts.
Community Impact Fund Grants Learn More About the 2025 Grant Recipients In 2021, the Columbia Foundation launched a new giving program -- the Community Impact Fund (“CIF”) – to focus its giving and produce a greater impact for supported organizations. Through the CIF, the Foundation awards grants each year, focusing on specific areas chosen with input from Columbia Country Club members.
Grants have been fielded in the areas of Education, Health and Wellness, Family and Child Welfare, Veterans, Housing, and Aging. Grant Application Requirements Organizations must provide needs-based services within the Greater Washington area and show demonstrable positive outcomes within its area of focus. The CIF generally seeks to support organizations with annual revenue not exceeding $2.
5 million (excluding in-kind donations), and eligible non-profits must have been in existence for 3 years or more. Other critical factors include operational and financial transparency, administrative efficiency and effective leadership.
The Foundation strives to develop relationships with its grantees and consideration may be given to charities that have members of Columbia Country Club either serving on its Board or participating in a volunteer capacity. Similarly, non-profits that offer opportunities for the Club to extend in-kind contributions and that welcome Club member hands-on volunteer service may also be given preference.
Horizons Greater Washington (2025) Nourishing Bethesda (2025) Wilderness, Leadership and Learning (2024) Jewish Council for the Aging (2023) St.
Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families (2023) Don Bosco Cristo Rey (2023) Grant Application Process Step 1: Fill out the interest form Step 2: A Columbia Foundation member will reach out to you with more information and a copy of the Application Form Step 3: Committee reviews grant applications Step 4: Finalist organization present their ask to the CIF Committee Step 5: Grantees announced Applications are generally submitted and processed in the spring, with final grantees announced in late spring or early summer.
For more information on the CIF process, or to learn more about how your local charitable organization might be considered in future rounds of funding, please complete an interest form or email columbiagivesback@gmail. org .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Impact Fund Grants is funded by The Columbia Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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.