Your organization is eligible to submit a request if:
It is an educational institution or not-for-profit charity that has one of the following IRS tax-exempt classifications:
- A non-profit under Section 501(c)(3),
- A public charity under Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) or
- A public university under Section 170(c)(1)
Note: 501(c)(4) organizations are not eligible
- It is a religious organization requesting support for a social service offered to all without discrimination based on religion or other identities. This may include offering social services on a local basis on behalf of a national charity such as Meals on Wheels. Regardless, your organization must carry or have one of the tax statuses above
- Once funded, the grant will remain under the financial control of the applying organization and not be regranted or passed on to any other organization
- It operates in, and the donation will solely benefit a program in, the United States of America
Your organization and your request are not eligible if:
- It discriminates by race, color, creed, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression
- It is for a church, temple, mosque or other religious organization (unless it provides non-denominational social services and the request will solely benefit those services)
- It is for a treatment center or facility and/or provides individual medical services
- It is for an individual
- It is for athletic sponsorships of individuals and/or teams (e.g. Little League)
- It is for a political or advocacy group
- It is for a government official, their immediate family, or any individuals acting on their behalf
- It will improperly influence a government official or any individual or is an explicit or implicit exchange for improper behaviors or benefits
- It is illegal and/or unethical under local laws and practices and/or designed for an improper purpose
- It is for an organization or program outside of the United States
I certify that my organization meets the eligibility criteria.