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Program and Capital Grants is a grant from The Sherwood Foundation that funds specific programs and capital projects of Nebraska nonprofits through two distinct tracks. Program Grants fund a restricted specific program within an organization, while Capital Grants fund land purchase, building construction or renovation, or significant equipment purchases. Both portals were open from February 1 to February 28, 2026 at noon CST.
A separate Operating Grants cycle provides unrestricted funding when open. Applicants must have an EIN and submit applications through the online portal when available. Eligible organizations should be 501(c)(3) nonprofits whose work aligns with The Sherwood Foundation's priorities.
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How To Apply – The Sherwood Foundation GRANT CYCLE DATES NOTES Operating Grants T his grant cycle is currently closed. Operating Grants fund your organization’s work broadly and are unrestricted, meaning the grant funds can be used to pay for expenditures that support your mission. Program Grants The Program Grant portal will be open to accept grant submissions from February 1, 2026 until noon CST on February 28, 2026 .
Program Grants fund a specific program within your organization and are restricted funds, meaning they can only be spent on the program for which you submitted the grant. Capital Grants The Capital Grant portal will be open to accept grant submissions from February 1, 2026 until noon CST on February 28, 2026 .
Capital Grants fund land purchase and/or construction for new buildings; renovation on existing buildings or grounds; or significant equipment or other long-term asset purchases. There will be an Apply Now button on the homepage and on the Apply page when applications are open. Beginning an online application You will need the EIN/TAX ID of your organization.
If you don’t know your Tax ID, use the the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search Tool to find it. Once you enter the EIN/Tax ID and click Submit, the screen will automatically populate with your organization’s information. Please be sure the information is accurate (or enter the information manually) before continuing with the registration process.
Sign in to existing account » Registration details We recommend using a generic e-mail address such as info@yourorganization. org . Share this address with everyone in your organization who will need access to your applications and reports.
Approval Once you click Register, The Sherwood Foundation will need to approve your registration. You will be notified via e-mail when you have access to begin your grant application. Application templates These documents can be used both as a guide to ensure you are ready to complete a grant application and a tool for cut & paste purposes to make a final submission easier.
(Templates are in . docx format. Open and save to your computer.)
Operating Grant template » Capital Grant template » Logging in Once you are logged in, you will see your organization’s dashboard. The Submissions shows which applications you have in progress and allows you to view submitted applications. Opportunities shows which grant applications, if any, are available to you now.
Submitting an application When your grant proposal is submitted, an e-mail receipt acknowledgement is automatically generated. If you do not receive an e-mail, check your spam folder. If you still don’t receive the e-mail, contact Kathy Johnson, Grants Manager at The Sherwood Foundation at info@sherwoodfoundation.
org . Decision timeline We will contact you within 90 business days of the application deadline with a funding decision. Any inquiries made prior to 90 days will not be addressed.
Thank you for your patience. Save your work at least every 60 minutes or it will be lost. Use a computer rather than a phone or tablet.
Type your responses into a Word document so you can copy and paste them into the application. ( We have some templates for you to use .) If possible, apply prior to deadline day to avoid technical issues due to portal congestion.
Have your grant documents ready for uploading. It will work better if you save your documents as PDF’s if they aren’t already, rather than scanning them to convert them to PDF’s. Sometimes scanning is necessary, especially when including letters of support or other signed documents on business letterhead.
Avoid using special characters like &, @, # in document names. Videos cannot be embedded in an application but are accepted under limited circumstances as post-submission material such as a link to a video in YouTube or Vimeo. When you submit your application, do not close your browser until you receive the Submission Confirmation E-mail.
If you have any questions, contact Kathy Johnson, Grants Manager at The Sherwood Foundation, at info@sherwoodfoundation. org . Grant Application Templates These documents can be used both as a guide to ensure you are ready to complete a grant application and a tool for cut & paste purposes to make a final submission easier.
When grant applications are open for submission, there will be an Apply Now button on the home page of our website and through the “Apply” tab on the page menu. Templates are in . docx format.
Open and save to your computer. © The Sherwood Foundation info@sherwoodfoundation. org
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Mission Statement [1,500 characters]
If you are a first-time applicant, tell us your organization's primary goals and major programs or services. [1,500 characters]
If you are not a first-time applicant, describe any major changes to your organization since you last applied. [1,500 characters]
What other organizations in your community do similar work? How are you unique compared to these organizations? [1,500 characters]
What is your board approved anti-discrimination policy regarding hiring practices? [1,500 characters]
Program summary description. [1,500 characters]
What are your top three program goals and what does success look like for these goals? [1,500 characters]
If you are a faith-based organization, how do you make people of other faiths feel welcome? [1,500 characters]
Use this space to tell us anything else you would like us to know. [1,500 characters]
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations with EIN/Tax ID registered with IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search Tool, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities. First-time applicants should contact foundation before applying. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was February 28, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Program and Capital Grants is funded by The Sherwood Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nebraska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 6 required documents: Memorandum of Understanding (if using fiscal sponsor), List of board of directors with affiliations, Most recent Audit or Compilation Report, Program budget, List of key program staff and responsibilities, and Logic Model, Theory of Change, or Evaluation Plan (if available). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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.