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Apply for USO — Community Connection Grants

USO — Community Connection Grants is a United Service Organizations grant providing between $15,000 and $100,000. Applications are due 2026-09-15 (open).

How to apply for USO — Community Connection Grants

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for USO — Community Connection Grants from United Service Organizations, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to United Service Organizations before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the USO — Community Connection Grants?
USO — Community Connection Grants is offered by United Service Organizations and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the USO — Community Connection Grants provide?
USO — Community Connection Grants provides between $15K and $100K per award from United Service Organizations. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the USO — Community Connection Grants deadline?
Applications for USO — Community Connection Grants are due 2026-09-15 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, United Service Organizations, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the USO — Community Connection Grants?
To apply for USO — Community Connection Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from United Service Organizations.

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