GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$250–$5,000 per grant, awarded annually each November.
Applications open each summer; 2026 deadline is September 4.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Dozens of grants are awarded each November across the full $250–$5,000 range, with many recipients landing the $5,000 maximum.
The 2025 cohort included 30+ recipients nationwide. Competition is real but geographically spread, so you're not competing against every U.S. applicant—only those in your NTCA member's service area.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm your community is served by an NTCA member and contact them to partner on your application — 1–3 days
Prepare your project description and budget aligned to one of the four grant categories — 1–2 weeks
Submit application through the NTCA member portal before the deadline — By September 4, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
Past winners span very small awards ($250) to the maximum ($5,000), and projects are concrete and community-facing—think equipment purchases, playground builds, and computer lab upgrades. Specific, tangible asks with clear local impact appear to win consistently.
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