Financial Assistance for NonprofitsGrant funding for eligible nonprofit organizations

Prepare an IRS document showing “IRS” and “Department of Treasury” in its header, your organization’s name and EIN, plus a photo of the 501(c)(3) determination letter received from the IRS. Both uploads are required. An additional payslip or bank statement issued within the last 3 months is optional.

Files must be PDF, JPG, or PNG and no larger than 10 MB each. You can inspect your information and selected attachments before final submission. A successful submission provides an application reference and confirmation email; typical review takes 7 to 30 days.

Grants typically range from $500 to $100,000. Organizations anywhere in the United States may apply, and the current application deadline is December 25, 2026.

If support is approved, it is provided only by bank check payable to the organization and mailed to its address. ACF does not request a payment to release funds.

• Program support grants
• General operating support
• Capacity-building grants
• Emergency or bridge assistance

Funding is available for eligible applications. These are possible forms of support, not a promise of a particular grant type or amount.

Assistance is intended for nonprofit organizations, not individuals. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate that they are organized and operated for charitable purposes and that the requested funds will be used in alignment with ACF's mission.

Organizations can submit a grant application through the Apply for a Grant page, including the required IRS tax documentation. The application asks for your organization's legal name, Tax ID number (EIN), address, and the name and official email of your authorized representative.

• Accurate information about your organization
• Official documentation that verifies your organization's identity
• A representative authorized to act on the organization's behalf
• An official email address we can use to reach you

ACF will never ask for a fee to apply for or receive a grant, and will never ask for your banking password or gift cards. If you receive a suspicious request using our name, please contact us directly before responding.