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Tustin Community Foundation
The Tustin Community Foundation coordinates community resources to create positive change and support the area’s actual and most pressing needs.
Providing grants for local nonprofit organizations and schools is the primary way the Foundation makes an impact. Since 2008, 88 local nonprofit organizations, schools and community wide programs have received grants to help them deal with the ever-changing critical issues facing the community. The Foundation conducts annual Community Needs Assessments to direct grant funds where they are most needed and will make the largest impact.
Tustin Community Support Grant
The Tustin Community Support Grant is administered by the Tustin Community Foundation (“TCF”) in partnership with the City of Tustin.
The purpose of the Tustin Community Support Grant is to support nonprofit organizations and accredited public or private schools that provide programs and services benefiting residents of the greater Tustin area. The program seeks to enhance the quality of life in the Tustin community by funding initiatives that address specific community needs and foster community enrichment.
Use of Grant Funds
Grant funds may be used to support current or planned projects, including the purchase of equipment, supplies, materials, or clearly defined services that advance the applicant organization’s mission and programs.
Funding may be applied to programmatic needs that are identified but not yet funded at the time of application.
All expenditure must be documented with invoices, receipts, or equivalent vendor documentation to ensure transparency and accountability.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
Grant Categories and Funding
The Tustin Community Support Grant program allocates funding across the following categories: Business Assistance Nonprofits; Historical / Veteran Assistance Nonprofits; and Youth / Family Assistance Services & Recreation Nonprofits
Youth / Family Assistance Services & Recreation Nonprofits
Total Allocated Amount: $20,000
The amount listed represent the total funding available within this category, not individual grant awards.
Funds within this category may be distributed among one or more nonprofit organizations. Individual grant awards will represent a portion of the total category allocation and will be determined at the discretion of the TCF Grants Committee and Board of Directors to maximize overall community impact.
Grant recipients may receive less than the amount requested, and partial funding may be awarded.
Tipton County Foundation
Since its founding in 1986, the civic-spirited volunteers responsible for TCF’s Board leadership, fund-raising, investment decisions, and grantmaking have built a substantial endowment that will never be spent. The income earned from investments is used to help meet Tipton County’s charitable needs– from social services for youth and senior citizens, to art, culture, education, recreation, historical preservation, animal welfare, and community development projects of all types. TCF is also a conduit for individual support of organizations, receiving non-endowed contributions that are earmarked and sometimes matched for local needs.
Operating Grants
Each year, the Foundation runs one operating grant cycle, for those organizations seeking general operating support.
General support from TCF means that the applicant organization is seeking funding not for a specific program or project, but to continue running their organization. This may be salary expenses, utilities, building costs, etc.
All organizations seeking this type of funding are encouraged to contact TCF before applying to discuss next steps.
Tipton County Foundation
Since its founding in 1986, the civic-spirited volunteers responsible for TCF’s Board leadership, fund-raising, investment decisions, and grantmaking have built a substantial endowment that will never be spent. The income earned from investments is used to help meet Tipton County’s charitable needs– from social services for youth and senior citizens, to art, culture, education, recreation, historical preservation, animal welfare, and community development projects of all types. TCF is also a conduit for individual support of organizations, receiving non-endowed contributions that are earmarked and sometimes matched for local needs.
General Grants
The Foundation has two annual General Grant cycles, where almost anyone doing charitable work in Tipton County can apply. Typically, applicants are 501c3 organizations (or government entities) running a project or program which directly impacts Tipton County Citizens, but unofficial groups, service clubs, and other non-501 organizations may inquire as well.
Tipton County Foundation
Since its founding in 1986, the civic-spirited volunteers responsible for TCF’s Board leadership, fund-raising, investment decisions, and grantmaking have built a substantial endowment that will never be spent. The income earned from investments is used to help meet Tipton County’s charitable needs– from social services for youth and senior citizens, to art, culture, education, recreation, historical preservation, animal welfare, and community development projects of all types. TCF is also a conduit for individual support of organizations, receiving non-endowed contributions that are earmarked and sometimes matched for local needs.
Education Grants
The Foundation's Education Grantmaking cycle is available to projects or programs which advance the educational outcomes for Tipton County residents.
Teachers and administrators at either public school system are welcome to apply, as are those leading non-profit educational programs at local churches, homeschool associations, and pre-k organizations.
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Our mission is to empower our donors, affiliates and charitable partners through education, stewardship and regional collaboration, to create thriving communities and impact present and future generations.
Sheridan County Youth & Education Fund
Established in 2022, this endowed fund supports youth and education-related initiatives throughout Sheridan County.
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Our mission is to empower our donors, affiliates and charitable partners through education, stewardship and regional collaboration, to create thriving communities and impact present and future generations.
Sheridan County Health and Wellness Fund
Established in 2022, this endowed fund supports health and wellness-related projects and organizations in Sheridan County.
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Our mission is to empower our donors, affiliates and charitable partners through education, stewardship and regional collaboration, to create thriving communities and impact present and future generations.
Sheridan County Childcare Fund
Created in early 2024 by the SCCF Board of Directors, this fund supports childcare initiatives across Sheridan County.
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Our mission is to empower our donors, affiliates and charitable partners through education, stewardship and regional collaboration, to create thriving communities and impact present and future generations.
Sheridan County Arts & Culture Fund
This endowed fund supports arts and culture-related projects and organizations throughout Sheridan County. It was created in 2022 to encourage creativity and cultural enrichment in the region
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Our mission is to empower our donors, affiliates and charitable partners through education, stewardship and regional collaboration, to create thriving communities and impact present and future generations.
Russell Schools Apple Seed Fund
The Russell Schools Apple Seed Fund was established to promote and enhance the education of public school students within the city of Russell (presently USD 407 schools).
Success Criteria
Successful applicants will meet or address one or more of the following items:
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Our mission is to empower our donors, affiliates and charitable partners through education, stewardship and regional collaboration, to create thriving communities and impact present and future generations.
Russell County SPARC Grant
RCACF will consider applications for SPARC grants within Russell County. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt of the submitted application. Only organizations with a 501(c)(3) public charity status, schools / educational institutions, churches / religious organizations, or local government agencies (city/county) are eligible to apply. Upon approval of the request, funds will take 10-14 days for processing.
English Language Learning Foundation Incorporated
The English Learning Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2006 to assist English language learners. The mission of the ELL Foundation is to help English learners to become successful in their academic lives while honoring their cultural identities.
Our vision is to assist English learners in the Greater Cincinnati area so that students:
ELL Foundation’s College Emergency Grant
The College Emergency Grant Program provides emergency assistance of up to $500 for Greater Cincinnati college/ university EL students who are experiencing temporary financial emergencies. The focus areas for the grants include:
Due to funding availability, grantees can only receive one emergency grant per academic year. The ELL Foundation will accept emergency grant applications at any time, but applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.
English Language Learning Foundation Incorporated
The English Learning Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2006 to assist English language learners. The mission of the ELL Foundation is to help English learners to become successful in their academic lives while honoring their cultural identities.
Our vision is to assist English learners in the Greater Cincinnati area so that students:
ELL Foundation’s Educational Event Grant Program
The ELL Foundation’s Educational Event Grant Program is intended to financially support co-curricular and curricular educational events for K-12 English learners in Greater Cincinnati. Community partners can request up to $2000 for an educational event. Due to funding availability, grantees can only receive one Educational Event Grant per calendar year. The ELL Foundation will accept Educational Event Grant applications at any time, but they will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.
If you are interested in requesting funds for an educational event, please apply online. If you have any questions about the Educational Event Grant Program, please email the foundation.
Interagency Commission on School Construction
The Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) is established in Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. The IAC is subject to the Open Meetings Act and other State agencies are empowered to lend employees to serve as staff to the IAC. Currently, the Maryland Department of General Services, the Maryland Department of Planning, and the Maryland State Department of Education each lend employees to serve as staff to the IAC.
The mission of the Interagency Commission on School Construction is to achieve a safe, healthy, and educationally sufficient learning environment for every child attending a public school in Maryland. Our vision is a fiscally sustainable statewide portfolio of Pre-K-12 school facilities that will remain educationally sufficient for current and future generations of students and teachers.
Nonpublic Aging Schools Program
The Maryland General Assembly is providing $3,500,000 for the Senator James E. “Ed” DeGrange Nonpublic Aging Schools Program for FY26 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027) in grants for renovations and improvements to existing nonpublic school buildings. Nonpublic schools (except preschools) that were eligible in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) for the Aid to Nonpublic Schools Program for the purchase of textbooks or computer hardware and software for loans to students (commonly known as the “Textbook and Technology Program”) are eligible to apply for the FY26 Senator James E. “Ed” DeGrange Nonpublic Aging Schools Program. Nonpublic schools that serve students with disabilities through the Nonpublic Placement Program R00A02.07 Subprogram 0762 are also eligible.
Middendorf Foundation Inc
The Middendorf Foundation was founded in 1953 by J. William Jr. and Alice Carter Middendorf to support institutions and projects in their areas of interest within the State of Maryland. Their focus included: education, healthcare, social services, the environment, historic preservation and arts & culture. During their lifetimes, Mr. & Mrs. Middendorf provided inspirational leadership to the Foundation. Upon their deaths, the Foundation received generous bequests, which allowed it to begin making more sizable grants on a regular basis. Current assets are valued at $60 million.
In 2018, upon the death of their last surviving child, Alice Carter Middendorf, the Foundation received another large bequest which has further strengthened its ability to support causes of interest to the Middendorfs. Today the Foundation is governed by trustees who are honored to safeguard the legacy of the Middendorfs.
Middendorf Foundation Historic Preservation Grants
The Middendorf Foundation has long recognized the importance of preserving historic buildings and sites and has supported those who believe in the preservation of Maryland’s cultural heritage. The Foundation is committed to preserving sites of historical significance so that they will continue to be enjoyed by a broad public well into the future.
The Foundation prioritizes one-time costs such as capital campaigns for building, equipment, and/or technology with the lifespan of 7+ years.
Interact For Health
Our organization started in 1997, when ChoiceCare sold its health maintenance organization to Humana for $221 million. The proceeds were invested and The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati was created, serving a 20-county region in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. The foundation was charged with changing the way health care was delivered—especially for under-resourced communities.
Our mission is to ensure people in our region have a just opportunity to live their healthiest lives. Our Vision is focused on people in our region being healthy and thriving, regardless of who they are or where they live.
Interact For Health: Event Sponsorship
Interact for Health provides sponsorships as a way to support organizations within Greater Cincinnati with funding beyond our grantmaking work. Sponsorships are a competitive process, and funding is limited. We prioritize sponsoring events that serve our priority populations, align with our strategic plan, and benefit (and are located in) our 20-county service area.
In general, sponsorship opportunities are meant to benefit organizations that are not current grantees of Interact for Health.
Grants for preschools provide funding for early childhood education programs, facility improvements, and teacher training. The following grants empower organizations to enhance learning environments, promote school readiness, and support young children’s development.
Discover 8,000+ funding opportunities for preschools, with $3.52B available. Instrumentl offers grant-matching tools, deadline alerts, and funding intelligence to help organizations expand early learning programs and support child development.
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Preschools?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Nonprofits that are eligible for preschools grants include licensed nonprofit preschools, early childhood education centers, houses of worship, and family-focused organizations that provide pre-K learning programs. Funders may also focus their grants on early childhood education programs and teacher training in their respective communities. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize initiatives serving low-income families and children with special needs.
Grants in preschools typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.2% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Preschool grants support early childhood education programs, teacher training, curriculum development, and facility improvements. Funders also seek to enhance school readiness and learning environments, support working families, support young children's development, and improve access to quality early learning programs. There are more than 6,000 grants available and an impressive $2.95 billion in funding available for preschools and early childhood education.
Funding for preschools grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $35,000, while the average grant awarded is $670,198. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the $2.95 billion available in funding, nearly half come from private funders like the Cooke Foundation, the National Education Association Staff Organization, the James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation, and the Bell Charitable Foundation. In addition, there are many federal and state and local government funders that are providing grants for preschools and early childhood education in their respective areas.
Some of the key federal grants are from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Labor. There are also quite a bit of state-level organizations that are offering funding for Preschool grants like the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the New York State Office of Mental Health.
A carefully planned approach is needed in order to successfully win grants for preschools. To improve grant success, nonprofits should concentrate on all of these key areas:
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