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Grants for Nonprofits
There are a few requirements you need to meet in order to qualify for a grant from GAR Foundation. Learn more on our Grants for Nonprofits page.
| Letter of Inquiry Deadline | Application Deadline | Review Meeting |
| June 22, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | November 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 4, 2026 | May 2027 |
| March 22, 2027 | May 3, 2027 | August 2027 |
| June 21, 2027 | August 2, 2027 | November 2027 |
Educator Initiative Grants
Applications for the 2026-2027 Educator Initiative Grant program are now closed. Applications for the 2027-2028 EIG cycle will open in December of 2026. Learn more about our EIG program by clicking the link below.
Capital Grants
The application window for the 2026-2027 capital round will open on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and close on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Decisions will be made and announced in early 2027. For information about our capital grants, view the capital criteria by clicking the link below. If you have additional questions, contact Jessica Cherok at [email protected].
*Applications must be received in GAR’s application system by 5:00 pm on the deadline date to be eligible for review at the corresponding meeting.