Grant Research and Diversified Funding Plan

Northern Utah nonprofits need a diversified and sustainable funding plan in order to thrive. We provide free consulting that goes beyond grants, for developing a funding plan with a diversity of revenue streams. Additionally, through our grant centers, Northern Utah nonprofits can search for grants using the Candid Foundation Directory database.

Useful tools to guide your efforts:

Common Grant Types for Nonprofits handout
Key Outcomes Planning for Grants template
Revenue Categories and Funding Plan template

Logan Grant Center: 88 West Center, Logan, UT 84321
Ogden Grant Center: 2955 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 84403

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The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women

This program has been helping women around the world since 1972 by providing cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. Application deadline is November 15.

You are eligible to apply if:

You are a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents
You are attending an undergraduate degree program or vocational skills training program
Have financial need

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Grant List

The following grant opportunity information, generated by AI, is provided as a suggestion. Before applying to any grant, contact the grantmaker to verify the information below is accurate.

Grants with Rolling Deadlines

George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation: Grants

Purpose: Strengthen Utah communities across education, health, arts & culture, and community.
Resource with link: Eccles Foundation
Eligibility: Utah 501(c)(3)s
Funding Info: Varies; quarterly board review
Focus Areas: Education, health & wellness, arts & culture, community
Application Timeline: Rolling (apply anytime; one request per year)
Expected Outcomes: Improved statewide quality of life.

Costco Wholesale: Charitable Giving

Purpose: Support children, education, health & human services.
Resource with link: Costco Charitable Giving
Eligibility: U.S. 501(c)(3)s; one request per fiscal year.
Funding Info: Varies.
Focus Areas: Children, education, health/human services.
Application Timeline: Rolling (accepted year-round).
Expected Outcomes: Expanded basic needs and youth services.

Daniels Fund Grants Program

Purpose: To support highly effective nonprofits that achieve significant results in the community.
Resource with link: Daniels Fund
Eligibility: Nonprofits in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
Funding Info: Varies; awarded based on need and project scope.
Focus Areas:
- K-12 Education: Initiatives that provide school choice and quality options for families.
- Youth Development: Programs that help youth develop character and life skills.
- Homelessness & Disadvantaged: Transitional housing, emergency services, and support for self-sufficiency.
Application Timeline: Rolling deadline; applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
Expected Outcomes: Measurable and positive impact in the fund's key focus areas.

USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program

Eligibility: Nonprofits, tribes, municipalities in rural areas (<20,000 population).
Funding info: Loans, loan guarantees, and grants; awards vary widely.
Purpose: Develop or improve essential community facilities.
Link to contact/application page: Apply Here
Application timeline: Year-round rolling applications.
Focus areas: Community services, healthcare, education, safety.
Expected outcomes: Improved infrastructure and access to essential services.

Cisco: Global Impact Cash Grants

Purpose: Fund tech-enabled solutions for underserved communities.
Resource with link: Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants
Eligibility: Nonprofits/NGOs worldwide.
Funding Info: Typically up to mid-five figures+; LOI stage first.
Focus Areas: Crisis response, education, economic empowerment, climate impact.
Application Timeline: Rolling (LOIs accepted year-round).
Expected Outcomes: Scalable, tech-driven social impact.

Google Ad Grants

Purpose: Provides free advertising on Google Search to help nonprofits attract donors, recruit volunteers, and promote their missions online.
Resource: Google for Nonprofits
Eligibility: Must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing; organizations must also have a functional website and agree to Google’s non-discrimination policies.
Funding Info: Up to $10,000/month in in-kind advertising credits.
Application Timeline: Rolling application; nonprofits can apply at any time after joining Google for Nonprofits.
Focus Areas: Nonprofit outreach, awareness building, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and service promotion.
Expected Outcomes: Increased visibility, measurable web traffic growth, and improved digital engagement through targeted search advertising.
More Information: Google Ad Grants Overview.

Microsoft Grants and Support

Microsoft offers a variety of support for nonprofits, one of which is 75% off Microsoft Office. If you have the business version of Office, Microsoft has a program to allow you to convert pricing for nonprofits.
More Information.

KeyBank Foundation

Purpose: Grants to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence for three purposes: (1) to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence; (2) to help students prepare for fulfilling careers by providing access to high quality education as well as offering support to help them achieve academically; and (3) to help adults achieve the skills, education and capabilities they need to succeed in current and future employment opportunities.
Application Timeline: Rolling.
More Information.

The Pollination Project: Daily Micro-Grants

Purpose: Seed early-stage, community benefit projects.
Resource with link: The Pollination Project
Eligibility: Projects with total budget < $10k; request up to $1k (some pages note $500 for certain tracks).
Funding Info: Micro-grants (awarded 365 days/year).
Focus Areas: Broad social good.
Application Timeline: Rolling (daily).
Expected Outcomes: Launch/validate grassroots initiatives. The Pollination Project+2The Pollination Project+2

Awesome Foundation: Monthly $1,000 Grants

Purpose: Fund “awesome” community ideas with no strings attached.
Resource with link: Awesome Foundation
Eligibility: Individuals or nonprofits; some thematic/location chapters.
Funding Info: $1,000 micro-grants.
Focus Areas: Broad; includes special-interest chapters (e.g., Disability, On the Water).
Application Timeline: Rolling/monthly by chapter.
Expected Outcomes: Fast-turn community activation. Awesome Foundation+2Awesome Foundation+2

Albertsons Companies Foundation: Nourishing Neighbors (Innovation Incubation Fund)

Purpose: Fund innovative hunger-relief solutions.
Resource with link: Nourishing Neighbors
Eligibility: U.S. nonprofits addressing food insecurity.
Funding Info: Often $50k+; via foundation portal (use invitation code on RFP page).
Focus Areas: Ending hunger, lasting food security.
Application Timeline: Rolling (no set deadline).
Expected Outcomes: Scalable hunger-relief models. nourishingneighbors.com +1

Grants with Specific Deadlines - Current

U.S. Bank Foundation: Community Possible

Purpose: Workforce & small-biz readiness (Work), neighborhood stability (Home), vibrant communities (Play).
Resource with link: U.S. Bank – Community Possible
Eligibility: 501(c)(3)s in U.S. Bank markets (includes Utah).
Funding Info: Varies; programmatic grants.
Focus Areas: Jobs, housing, and community vitality.
Application Timeline: Active program (LOI/application per current cycle; see 2025 guidelines).
Expected Outcomes: Economic mobility, housing stability, community engagement.

Ameriprise Financial: Community Grants

Purpose: Basic needs, community vitality, volunteer-driven causes.
Resource with link: Ameriprise – Community Grants
Eligibility: 501(c)(3)s; preference for employee-engaged orgs.
Funding Info: Varies.
Focus Areas: Hunger/shelter, economic vitality, volunteerism.
Application Timeline: Open window Nov 15–Jan 15 (current cycle is open).
Expected Outcomes: Stabilized basic needs and local vitality. ameriprise.com

Grants Expected to Open in the Future

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG)

Purpose: Support new outdoor recreation infrastructure and amenities
Resource with link: Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant
Eligibility: Nonprofits, local agencies in Utah engaged in recreation infrastructure projects Utah Outdoor Recreation
Funding Info: Mini-Grants up to $30,000; Tier levels up to $1,000,000 Utah Outdoor Recreation
Focus Areas: Parks, trails, open spaces, recreation amenities
Application Timeline: Expected to reopen Spring 2026. Utah Outdoor Recreation+1
Expected Outcomes: Expanded public recreation infrastructure, improved quality of life.

Utah Humanities Major Grants

Purpose: Support public humanities programs across Utah.
Resource with link: Utah Humanities Grants
Eligibility: 501(c)(3)s, museums, libraries, schools.
Funding Info: Up to $5,000–$10,000.
Focus Areas: History, culture, storytelling, community dialogue.
Application Timeline: LOIs due May 2026 → full application in June.
Expected Outcomes: Stronger cultural literacy and community conversations.

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) – Grants for Arts Projects

Purpose: Support artistic projects of national, regional, or local significance.
Resource with link: NEA Grants
Eligibility: Nonprofits nationwide.
Funding Info: Typically $10k–$100k.
Focus Areas: All arts disciplines.
Application Timeline: Round 1 opens January 2026 → due February.
Expected Outcomes: More accessible arts and cultural programming.

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