GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$5,000 per grant; 30 grants awarded annually ($250,000 total pool in 2026)
2026 window is closed; 2027 applications expected to open annually — sign up for the interest form to be notified.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
30 standard grants of $5,000 are awarded annually, plus two special grants for standout organizations.
To date, 54 organizations across 24 states have received grants from a $399,000 total pool, suggesting moderate but real competition. The program is annual and growing each year.
WHAT IT TAKES
Sign up for 2027 interest form to get notified when applications open — 5 minutes
Review grant eligibility and expectations on the program page — 30 minutes
Prepare application including event plan for November implementation and social media/storytelling capacity — 2–5 hours
Submit application during open window (historically closes around July) — 1 hour
WORTH KNOWING
Preference is given to organizations that design events or programs capable of sustaining themselves without future funding — framing your proposal around long-term impact, not just a one-time event, strengthens your application.
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