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2021 grant application deadline

The deadline for grant applications for 2021 funding is September 1, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. No exceptions.

If you're a first-time visitor, you'll need to create a password to access the application and return for updates.

Please note that Tier 4 organizations, such as agriculture, arts and culture, civic and community, higher education/scholarships and health research organizations, are by invitation only.

Before you apply

The Nationwide Foundation only accepts funding applications through this website. Before you apply, see if your request meets our funding guidelines. Also, keep in mind that the following will not be considered:
  • Multiple grant proposals from one organization
  • Incomplete applications
  • Applications not submitted through the foundation’s online application program
  • Applications received after the deadline
  • Videos, albums or binders (cannot be returned)

Required documentation

If your organization meets our funding criteria, please have the following required information available before you begin your application to easily complete your application and not risk losing information.

  • Your organization's charitable tax ID number/EIN
  • List of funders from whom you have submitted a request, amount of request and the status of each request (approved, pending or to be submitted)
  • IRS 501(c)(3) Letter of Determination
  • Operating budget
  • Names and addresses of your board of directors
  • Project/program budget if you’re submitting for a program, project or capital request
  • Your organization’s most recent audited financial statement
  • Non-discrimination statement

Applying for a grant

The Nationwide Foundation accepts applications for funding only through our online application. The deadline for submitting a 2021 grant application is Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. No exceptions.

After you apply

After you submit a completed application, you'll receive an email confirming your grant submission. Please keep your email confirmation as a record of proof that your application was submitted. You also will see the submitted application listed under “Submitted Applications” on the Welcome page in the grant application system.

Grant recipients will be notified by March 31, 2021.