We help not-for-profits do world-changing work.
CICF awards more than $55 million in grants to not-for-profits each year. If your 501(c)(3) organization does work in one of the following areas, it may be eligible.
Quality of Life
- Increase access to nutritious food and health care for vulnerable populations
- Remove barriers to economic self-sufficiency and increase life skills that lead to increased independence
- Protect children from abuse and neglect
Education
- Improve academic achievement and promote post-secondary success for low-income youth
- Provide job readiness, training and educational opportunities
- Promote learning opportunities that combine arts instruction with other core academic subject matter
Community Vitality
- Provide safe, affordable housing and support services for vulnerable populations
- Increase safety of residents and their neighborhoods
- Improve physical spaces for community benefit
Neighborhood Connectivity
- Increase the connectivity and attractiveness of neighborhoods and communities
- Engage neighborhood residents in community-building and community change
- Provide opportunities for young people to become productive citizens
Community Assets
- Promote diversity awareness and appreciation for differences in our community
- Engage residents and introduce visitors to regional cultural amenities
- Preserve existing natural spaces and resources