Please note that 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
The Nationwide Foundation accepts applications for funding only through our online application. The deadline for submitting a 2022 grant application is Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, 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'll also 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, 2022.