Grants for Nonprofits

Grants for Nonprofits is sponsored by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada offers grants to nonprofits that address community challenges and align with donor values. They support initiatives such as affordable housing, caregiving, preventing scams, and philanthropy education.

Home | Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Three simple words, three profound actions. These actions define what the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada does—and how we do it. From creating custom charitable giving solutions to bringing people together to solve vexing community challenges, we connect people who care with causes that matter to enhance the lives of all of us.

Manage Your Charitable Giving Every day, we work closely with individuals and their trusted financial advisors to create custom giving solutions based on their values. For more than 20 years, we’ve helped Northern Nevadans give in meaningful, impactful, confidential ways.

From donor advised funds with the flexibility to redirect giving to designated funds that support a singular cause to endowments that live forever, the Community Foundation is Northern Nevada’s most trusted charitable giving resource. Meggin McIntosh chose a Community Foundation donor advised fund for her giving.

Read Meggin's Story Supporting the promise of education Community Foundation scholarships are as varied as our recipients with donors creating funds to meet their personal objectives. Scholarship applications open on January 15th each year. Grants supporting nonprofits Here you will find open requests for grant proposals.

Our grants represent the generosity of visionary donors and the causes that they value. Many of our community’s nonprofits exist and thrive with the support of these grants. Funding a better tomorrow We administer a variety of fund types to meet the goals and needs of our community givers.

When you give, we enhance the impact of your gift by combining it with others in the community. Make an Impact at Any Age The High School Giving Circle is funded by an anonymous donor to encourage philanthropy at any age. The Community Foundation brings students together who want to support their community by learning and practicing philanthropy.

Participating in the program is more than another activity to add to their resume, and it means a chance to make a difference in their community. Community Housing Land Trust The Village Adds Nearly 50% More Beds to Support Low-Income Lodgers in Northern Nevada The Village on Sage Street in Reno has expanded from 216 to 312 units, helping more low-income residents find stable housing.

Since 2019, the bridge housing facility has served 516 people, with over half moving on to permanent homes. The expansion was completed in late 2024. 114 Nonprofits Awarded for Exemplary Board Giving 114 nonprofits in northern Nevada received the 2024 100% Giving Board Award for exemplary board contributions from 1,282 board members totaling $8.

7 million. Transferring Stock? Use this Simple Form Trends continue as many investors are finding a stock transfer a simple way to support the Community Foundation's work while meeting their own financial and tax goals.

Download the Stock Gift Transfer Form here . Community Foundation at a glance million in charitable assets We believe working together will build a better community. Building housing people can afford, initiatives on caregiving and preventing scams , and offering education about philanthropy are ways the Community Foundation works with residents to build long-term caring solutions.

When we pitch in and share responsibility for our community’s well-being, we can increase the quality of life for generations of Nevadans. That is what sets the Community Foundation apart from commercial gift funds. Our mission is not growth, it is service.

Our measurement is not assets, it is impact. Our interest is in the community’s interest. Three Students, Three Dreams, One Community Behind Them Scholarships are helping Northern Nevada students pursue careers in culinary arts, forensic accounting, and nursing - while giving them the confidence to keep moving forward.

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