Community Grants
To respond to local community needs throughout the 64 towns we serve, the Foundation considers requests for up to $5,000 in the areas of education, human services, and arts and culture.
To respond to local community needs throughout the 64 towns we serve, the Foundation considers requests for up to $5,000 in the areas of education, human services, and arts and culture.
This program is designed to provide meaningful support as a percentage of the specific budget for which funds are requested. Requests for funding should not represent the lead or primary funding source for the program or project.
Grants are primarily awarded for direct service and should not include capital purchases such as computers or space renovations. Select requests for essential capital equipment may be considered – call the Foundation before submitting any capital request.
In order to apply:
With very few exceptions, we do not fund:
If your request is for any of the above purposes, we strongly encourage you call the Foundation before submitting a proposal.
Ineligible for funding:
*Event sponsorships - while we will consider support for an artistic organization's full performance season, we generally do not provide funding for a single event. We also do not support fund-raising events (golf tournaments, galas) or anniversary events. Rare exceptions may include a youth concert or science event that is programmatic in nature, incorporating meaningful learning elements both before and after the event.
Also, because the Foundation operates a large college scholarship program (see Scholarships) it does not provide funding for scholarship programs operated by schools or other nonprofit organizations.
February 3, 2022 for March decision
October 13, 2022 for December decision
Cycle 1 - January 14, 2022
Cycle 2 - September 22, 2022
Applications for Community Grants may be submitted at any time. Requests are reviewed twice a year. After your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.
Grant recipients must complete a final report once the program/project has concluded. A new application can not be reviewed until a final report is submitted.
For grants awarded in 2020 - Email jcowan@asfdn.org for the final report format.
For grants awarded in 2021 or later - Final reports must be submitted online here
Applications for Community Grants may be submitted at any time. After your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Requests are reviewed twice a year, see deadlines above.
In November 2020, all our applications moved to a new web portal. Agencies that previously applied for a Community Grant will need to create a new username and password. Questions about our new online application process can be emailed to jcowan@asfdn.org.
Confidentiality: The Foundation does not consider applications received to constitute confidential information. We may discuss grant inquiries with other funders, individuals identified within the application, outside experts, and other appropriate people in the community. Information you consider to be confidential or proprietary should not be included in your application.
American Savings Foundation strives to be accessible to anyone seeking information about grants, scholarships, or with general questions. Contact us today to get the assistance you need.