Making you aware of available grant opportunities is a fundamental part of how the Alliance supports the YMCA programs that strengthen communities statewide. Through these funding sources, you are able to focus on the programs that nurture our youth, improve health and well-being, and offer opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

Grant Opportunities

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 

Funding Scope:
If your YMCA seeks to create new economic opportunities in your community and improve quality of life for low-income individuals and families, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and National Center of Excellence (COE) for Human Capacity Community Transformation can help.

Click here for grant details and how to apply

Deadline: June 7, 2019

Free Books from First Book

Scope: Get more books into the hands of your students! Through May 15, First Book seeks applications for the OMG Books Awards: Offering More Great Books to Spark Innovation program.

Awardees will be able to select the books and eBooks that will help them best meet the needs of the children they serve through the First Book Marketplace. Then OMG Books will provide 1.5 million new books for distribution to children living in low-income communities.

Click here for more information and how to apply

Deadline: August 15, 2019 – Deadlines vary by state.