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Find similar grantsTarget Community Engagement Funds Grant is sponsored by Foundation for Rural Service. Priority is given to projects that promote economic development, education, health, and public service in rural communities. Eligible applicants must secure a 10% match of the grant amount requested.
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Community Engagement Funds | Target Community Engagement Funds Community Engagement Funds (CEF) is a community grant program that empowers Target stores and distribution center leaders to make meaningful, localized giving decisions that meet the needs of the communities where our team members and guests live, work, and thrive. Before submitting an application, the organization must review the guidelines below.
Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $15,000. Organizations that received a grant for a program in Cycle 1 cannot apply for a grant for the same program in Cycle 2. Organizations are encouraged to apply during the cycle that best aligns with their program timing.
A maximum of 10 applications is allowed per organization at any time. Application Window Fund Decisioning Cycle 1 April 6 - May 6, 2026 July 2026 Cycle 2 August 3 - September 4, 2026 November 2026 Organization eligibility Eligible entities must be: 501(c)(3) public charity: An organization holding a current tax-exempt status and recognized as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3).
School: All K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, or universities. Institutions must have a National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) number. Selection and approval process CEF will prioritize nonprofit programs and initiatives aligned to its focus areas: Thriving Families: Basic needs and youth development.
Vibrant Neighborhoods: Community vitalization; Community and green spaces. Emerging Creative & Culture: Cultural partnerships and creative programming. Economic Opportunity: Workforce development.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, with priority for projects promoting economic development, education, health, and public service in rural communities. Requires a 10% match of the grant amount requested. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US $1,000 - US $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Target Community Engagement Funds Grant is funded by Foundation for Rural Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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