The GRANT Program is available for eligible recipients to support the local match requirement when applying for a federal government grant. Applications open June 1, 2024 and will continue on a rolling monthly basis thereafter until funds expire.
Supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations to build vibrant communities that offer stable jobs, homes, and communities connected through culture, recreation, and play.
Funding through the Implementation Pathway will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of construction and non-construction projects to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued in 2023 and 2024.
NACo’s Counties for Housing Solutions will provide free virtual technical assistance to help counties assess and update their zoning codes to increase affordable housing development and overall housing supply. These fast-paced technical assistance sprints are designed to be high-intensity and implementation-focused, with a county being on track to formally adopt an amendment to their zoning code at the conclusion of the sprint.
The purpose of this program is to support nonprofit organizations committed to improving the world. The funding agency supports solutions to problems that emphasize innovation, practicality, hard work, and compassion. Projects are considered in the areas of education, social service, health care, civic and cultural issues, and environmental issues. The aforementioned categories are not intended to limit the funding agency when considering projects; rather, they are broad in order to give the funding agency flexibility in making awards. Applicants that submit successful letters of inquiry (LOIs) will be invited to submit full applications.
For questions about the application call 847-559-7430.
The foundation funds US organizations with valid IRS 501(c)3 status that can provide at least 3 years of financial activity.
The grant portal opens on 10/01/2025. The deadline for submission of letters of interest is 1/31/2026 at 4:00 pm CST. LOIs are reviewed on a rolling basis with a five business day turnaround. For those invited to submit a full application, it is due 03/01/2026 at 4:00 pm CST. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible after an LOI is approved. All applicants are notified of funding decisions in October 2026 and awards are disbursed in November.
Not required.