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Find similar grantsNOW Grants is sponsored by WNC Bridge Foundation. NOW Grants address gaps in quick funding decisions for Western North Carolina non-profit organizations. Through this fund, WNC Bridge will award grants up to $10,000.
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NOW Grants – WNC Bridge Foundation Please note: Organizations awarded a 2026 IMPACT Grant are not eligible for 2026 NOW Grant funding. If your organization has applied for a 2026 IMPACT Grant, please wait to submit a NOW Grant application until you receive formal notification regarding your IMPACT Grant funding decision. Funding decisions for 2026 IMPACT Grants will be announced in mid-June 2026 .
WNC Bridge Foundation recognizes there are many WNC non-profit organizations whose good works have limited options to turn to for quick funding decisions. NOW Grants address this gap in our region. Through this fund, WNC Bridge will award grants up to $10,000.
The application process is low-stress and simple, with a quick turnaround time for funding decisions. Organizations must demonstrate that the majority of their work aligns with one of the following strategic focus areas.
While requests related to Hurricane Helene are welcome, they should also align with our focus areas: Basic Needs : Organizations providing essential needs to individuals in the areas of fresh food access/prepared meals, healthcare, home/property repair, and transportation. While this category addresses several essential needs, initiatives focused on homelessness fall outside its scope.
Mental Health : Organizations helping individuals and communities through community outreach and access to mental health services. Recovery and substance abuse focused organizations are not eligible to apply. Youth Development : Organizations fostering positive outcomes for children, including mental and emotional support, academic support for K-12 students, child welfare, and family support.
Funds may be used to support direct program expenses, including materials, staffing, and program delivery. Additionally, they may cover related costs such as administrative expenses, transportation, and essential supplies required to ensure smooth operations and the effective delivery of services.
Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) Public Charity, Fiscally-sponsored by a 501c3 public charity, Local government entity (includes public schools), and Religious entity. WNCBF will make award amounts in the range of $1,000 – $10,000.
Note: WNCBF maintains a limited budget for this grant cycle, and applications requesting the full award amount should be clearly justified based on the project’s scope, scale, and anticipated community impact. Organizations must address the needs of individuals within any of the listed 18 counties or the Qualla Boundary of Western North Carolina.
Note: Organizations awarded a 2026 IMPACT Grant will not be eligible for 2026 NOW Grant funding.
Annual fund or capital campaigns Athletic Boosters or Youth Sport Programs Capital projects such as building repair, renovations, new building construction, or land purchase For the direct benefit of named individuals Political purposes or lobbying Programs/activities that are restricted to members of a particular faith or promote religious doctrine Reimbursement (NOW Grants do not support reimbursement of costs incurred prior to the deadline for submission of the application.
Your request may only include costs that will occur in the future, after the submission deadline of the application.) Re-granting by the applicant organization Fiscal Sponsor Supporting Documentation: If your organization or project uses a 501(c)(3) public charity as a fiscal sponsor, your application’s supporting documentation must include a letter from the fiscal sponsor that verifies the relationship.
If a grant is awarded, the fiscal sponsor will be responsible for receiving the funds and distributing them. Items to include in letter: Federal EIN (Employer Identification Number) of the sponsoring organization. A description of the agreement between the parties regarding financial and legal responsibility for the purposes of the requirements of the grant.
A description of how the responsibilities for the program or project will be managed. Date when the relationship was established. Signatures from a representative from the fiscal sponsor and organization/project.
Instructions to Apply for a NOW Grant: Applications are due on the 15th of each month. Organizations will be notified the last week of each month of funding decisions. If the request is for equipment or professional development, please include an estimate or invoice.
Organizations are limited to one NOW Grant application per year. If your organization received a NOW Grant in 2025, the final report for the 2025 grant must be submitted before your 2026 NOW Grant application can be considered . For schools and universities, NOW Grant applications must be completed by your organization’s foundation.
Please note that each individual school or university is eligible to receive only one NOW Grant per year.
Click Here to view 2026 NOW Grant Application – English (Word) Haga clic aquí para ver las preguntas de la solicitud de subvención NOW 2026 – Español (Word) Click Here to Download Budget Form Click Here to view Fiscal Sponsor Supporting Documentation Click Here to view NOW Grant Final Report Questions Programa de subvenciones 2026: ¡Solicita ahora!
Please note: Organizations awarded a 2026 IMPACT Grant are not eligible for 2026 NOW Grant funding. If your organization has applied for a 2026 IMPACT Grant, please wait to submit a NOW Grant application until you receive formal notification regarding your IMPACT Grant funding decision. Funding decisions for 2026 IMPACT Grants will be announced in mid-June 2026 .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) Public Charity, Fiscally-sponsored by a 501c3 public charity, Local government entity (includes public schools), and Religious entity in the 18 counties or the Qualla Boundary of Western North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NOW Grants is funded by WNC Bridge Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. 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.
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