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Short-Term General Operating Grants is sponsored by The Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation. The Tower Foundation is offering one-year general operating support to organizations serving their core populations within their funding geographies that are most affected by federal funding cuts, an adverse fundraising environment, and hostility towards diversity, equity, and i…
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Apply for a Grant - The Tower Foundation NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026. We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year.
The Tower Foundation offers opportunities to apply for funding through our three portfolios : Programs & Services, Strengthening Partner Capacity, and Community Change. The Foundation considers grant requests that align with its Mission , Focus Areas , and Geographic Focus . Please read the guidelines below for important information on eligibility, deadlines, and instructions.
Community Change grantmaking will be accepting inquiries on a rolling basis. Please contact a Program Officer to start a conversation about a possible Community Change request. 1.
Review Grant Guidelines for Portfolios NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026. We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year. For information on eligibility, deadlines, and instructions, download the 2026 grant guidelines for the portfolio you wish to review.
Programs and Services Guidelines – 2026 Strengthening Partner Capacity Guidelines – 2026 Community Change Guidelines – 2026 Short-Term General Operating Grants – 2026 Community Experts Fund RFP – 2026 Coming in late spring 2026! NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026.
We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year. For most grant cycles, our approach is highly collaborative and designed to facilitate faster decision timelines (generally four months or less).
Preliminary Grant Requests Due Clarification Calls (if needed) Full Proposal Invitations Sent Collaborative Proposal Review 2026 COMMUNITY EXPERTS FUND Decision Notification (Tentative): 2026 SHORT-TERM GENERAL OPERATING Decision Notification (Tentative): 3. Read Application Resources NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026.
We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year. The following application previews provide an overview of the application process for each portfolio. For more details, and to get started on your preliminary application, login to the online grants portal .
Programs & Services Application Preview (2026) Community Change Application Preview (2026) Strengthening Partner Capacity Application Preview (2026) Short-Term General Operating Grants Application Preview (2026) Short-Term General Operating Grants No additional resources for Community Experts Fund. (Application preview included in RFP.)
NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026. We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year. As a reminder, the Foundation will only consider grant requests aligned with its Mission, Focus Areas, and Geographic Regions.
Read Grant Guidelines for Portfolio Review Application Resources Submit Online Application through the Grants Portal If you would like to discuss a potential grant application, we invite you to contact a Program Officer by email or phone call. Find contact information within our Staff Directory or click here to schedule a call.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Not-for-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation, not-for-profit public benefit corporations, public or diocesan school districts, or private or charter schools. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 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.
NRA School Shield Grant Program is a grant from The NRA Foundation that funds security improvements at K-12 schools across the United States. Administered by the NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, this program provides financial assistance to public and private K-12 schools seeking to upgrade safety infrastructure and implement security measures. Eligible applicants include schools that are government-owned, incorporated as nonprofits, or hold an IRS 501(c) determination letter. The annual application deadline is August 1. Grant amounts vary based on project scope and need. Schools must demonstrate how requested funds will directly improve the safety and security of their campus and student population.
Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Projects should incorporate both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
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.