Critical Needs Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $25,000
Deadline
June 15, 2026
68 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Critical Needs Grant Program
Purpose: Provide short-term, situation-specific funding for nonprofits experiencing operating challenges due to unforeseen emergencies or unbudgeted urgent needs/opportunities that enhance or preserve the ability of the organization to meet its mission.
Geographic Scope: McLennan County-based nonprofits
Typical Maximum Award Amount: $25,000
Application Deadlines: June 15 and January 1
Special Application Flexibility
Because emergencies cannot be predicted, nonprofits are welcome to reach out about submitting requests outside of these noted deadlines.
Eligible Uses
- Short-term emergency funding
- Situation-specific funding for unforeseen emergencies
- Unbudgeted urgent needs/opportunities that: - Enhance the ability of the organization to meet its mission - Preserve the ability of the organization to meet its mission
Contact Information
Nicole Wynter, Senior Director of Community Investments
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Pre-Application Contact: Nonprofits are asked to contact Nicole Wynter to discuss their project before initiating a grant application.
2. Flexible Timeline: Standard deadlines are June 15 and January 1, but nonprofits can submit requests outside these deadlines for true emergencies.
3. Application Materials: Complete the online grant application portal.
4. Required Resources:
- Organizational Readiness Checklist (recommended starting point)
- Grantmaking Information Packet
- Grant Writing Tips available on website
5. Portal Access: Access the online grant application portal to begin work on or complete an application.
Support Available
- Technical Assistance: Contact Raquel Williams, Program and Administrative Assistant
- Emergency Applications: Contact Nicole Wynter to discuss submitting outside standard deadlines
- Pre-Application Consultation: Contact Nicole Wynter before submitting
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