Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants
About This Grant
Supports digital inclusion, education technology, and workforce development programs nationwide with focus on underserved communities.
Grant Summary
Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants is a Verizon Foundation grant providing $10K to $500K for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
- Must serve communities in utility service territory
Requirements
- Check foundation website for current application guidelines and deadlines
How to Apply
$10K–$500K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants from Verizon Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Verizon Foundation before the deadline.
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Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants?
Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants is offered by Verizon Foundation 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 Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants provide?
Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants provides between $10K and $500K per award from Verizon Foundation. 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 Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants deadline?
Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Verizon Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Verizon Foundation Community Forward Grants?
To apply for Verizon Foundation Community Forward 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 Verizon Foundation.