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Program & Small Capital Grants - Yawkey Foundation Program & Small Capital Grants Program and Small Capital Grants support high-impact, strategic, and responsive nonprofit organizations in delivering their core missions through discrete and timebound projects . Program & Small Capital Grants help address an immediate need that is critical to the organization’s work. Grant amounts are up to $100,000, most often paid over one year.
Nonprofits may submit only one Initial Proposal to the Yawkey Foundation during a calendar year, irrespective of the Type of Grant. Organizations that have not been previously funded by the Foundation in recent years are encouraged to submit Initial Proposals for Program & Small Capital Grants to familiarize the Foundation with its work before submitting an Initial Proposal for Strategic Investment or Transformational Capital.
Please note that all Initial Proposals must be accompanied by a detailed project or program budget specific to the request using the Budget Template from Philanthropy MA. The Yawkey Foundation does not provide funding for general or ongoing program operations, personnel expenses (Including stipends), consultants, or for programs specific to individual public or charter schools/districts, cities, towns, or counties.
There are four submission periods for Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals, aligned with the specific Area of Giving categories.
January 2, 2026 – January 23, 2026 Youth & Amateur Athletics March 2, 2026 – March 20, 2026 June 1, 2026 – June 19, 2026 September 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026 *** The time period for reviewing Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals to determine which nonprofits will be invited to submit a Grant Application is between 90-120 days.
The Yawkey Foundation cannot provide feedback during the review period and will contact a nonprofit should more information be required for the Initial Proposal. Program & Small Capital Grants Strategic Investment Grants Transformational Capital Grants Yawkey Scholars Program Grants
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits primarily serving Eastern Massachusetts and Georgetown County, South Carolina. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.