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Special Assistance Fund for Emergencies (SAFE) is sponsored by United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) and NV Energy Foundation. The Special Assistance Fund for Emergencies (SAFE) provides utility bill assistance to Northern Nevada residents facing financial hardship. The program aims to fill urgent financial gaps to help keep utilities on, complementing state and federal energy aid programs.
Each individual is eligible to receive up to $500 per year. Individuals must meet with an identified SAFE Partner to apply.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Must be a customer of record with a participating utility company (NV Energy or Southwest Gas) for primary residence in Northern Nevada, with a past-due bill and documented financial hardship. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500 per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Special Assistance Fund for Emergencies (SAFE) is funded by United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) and NV Energy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nevada. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.
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