2026 General Operating Grants

General Operating grant awards are made to provide one-time supplemental funding to a qualified agency that has demonstrated a budget shortfall.  Funds are restricted to operating expenses outside of salaries and must be used for designated purposes as detailed in the grant application.  Grants must be used during the 2026 calendar year.

• Applications will be available on-line beginning July 28, 2025.
• Applications are due August 25, 2025.
• An application received after the deadline will be ineligible for funding.
• Award announcements will be released middle of October 2025. 

Program Grant – are annual grants that are directed to support specific programs that meet FEC priorities.  Programs must have a definitive plan with measurable outcomes and must have an operational plan that demonstrates potential for success.

• Applications available on-line beginning October 6, 2025.
• Applications are due November 3, 2025.
• An application received after the deadline will be ineligible for funding.
• Award announcements will be released middle of December 2025.

Questions related to any grant processes and procedures can be addressed to Janet Wozniak, jwozniak@foundationsec.org or Raquel Avila, ravila@foundationsec.org.