Investing in Our Community
12 grants across Research, Education, and Community , funding projects and shared assets that build cooperation and inspire future giving.
“We fund projects and shared community assets — not cash to individuals. Every grant must benefit a group, route funds through an organization or vendor, and produce a visible, shareable outcome that builds cooperation and inspires future giving.”
Rules That Apply to Every Grant
Direct vendor payment or receipt-based reimbursement only — no cash to individuals.
A community co-sponsor or partner organization is required on every application.
Recipients must contribute a volunteer or in-kind component.
A short impact report with photos is required before final funds are released.
Each grant has a capped amount and a defined, measurable outcome.
Grants
Three categories, four grants each , including three civic grants designed to strengthen community participation.
RESEARCH
GrantsFunding inquiry, discovery, and the translation of knowledge into community action.
Seed Inquiry Grant
Funds a small, defined local research project. Paid to the institution/lab.
Student Researcher Grant
Funds a supervised student/class research project through their school. Institution-paid.
Civic Policy Research Grant
Funds nonpartisan research on a local public-policy issue (housing, transit, public safety, environment) to inform residents and officials. Results must be publicly shared and balanced. Paid to institution/partner.
Findings-to-Action Grant
Funds turning research into a public report or toolkit the community can use.
EDUCATION
GrantsSupporting learning, youth development, and civic literacy for the next generation.
Classroom Project Grant
Funds a specific teacher/classroom project. Receipt-based, paid to school/vendor.
Youth Program Grant
Funds equipment or registration for a club, team, or youth program. Paid to the organization.
Civic Literacy Grant
Funds nonpartisan civics education: how government works, voter-registration drives, candidate-neutral forums, or constitution/history programs run with a co-sponsor. No endorsements permitted.
Library & Literacy Grant
Funds books, a Little Free Library, or a reading program. Paid to vendor.
COMMUNITY
GrantsBuilding shared spaces, strengthening civic participation, and bringing neighbors together.
Green Spaces Grant
Funds a community garden, tree planting, or park improvement. Paid to supplier.
Public Canvas Grant
Funds a mural, signage, or shared public asset. Materials by vendor invoice.
Civic Engagement Grant
Funds nonpartisan community participation: town halls, neighborhood-association projects, public-meeting access, or "get involved locally" drives with a co-sponsor.
Community Day Grant
Funds a cleanup day, resource fair, or seasonal event with a required co-sponsor.
Ready to Apply?
One universal application form covers all 12 grants. Complete and submit before the listed close date.