Together we can thrive.

Organizations submitting applications must have current tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) or 509(a) of the United States Internal Revenue Code or the international equivalent.

In addition, grant proposals must:
• Support one of the six focus areas outlined above
• Clearly describe how the grant funds will be used
• Demonstrate a strategy with clear program goals, objectives and action plans
• Include a method to track and measure program outcomes
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility

The strongest proposals address the following questions:

• How does the program or initiative include the community and Gainwell’s employees?
• How will your program or initiative benefit the communities you serve? If awarded a grant, how will you measure the results of your program or initiative?
• How will you communicate the results of your program or initiative to key community stakeholders?
• How will your organization leverage Gainwell Cares resources to encourage giving from other entities?

Gainwell Cares does not provide support for the following:

• Individual aid or personal support
• Lobbying, partisan organizations, committees or candidates in/or seeking political office
• Labor or fraternal organizations
• Religious or evangelical organizations
• Trade associations
• Organizations that conflict with Gainwell’s non-discrimination policy
• Capital campaigns
• Endowments or private foundations
• Research projects
• For-profit organizations seeking marketing, advertising or political support
• Fundraising events, galas or dinners

Applications and grant requests may not be submitted to Gainwell executives, employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, or other representatives. Grant requests may only be submitted for consideration by email during the open grant cycle.

Applications must be received by 11:59PM Central Standard Time on the last date of the grant cycle. Applications may not be submitted before the first date of which the grant cycle opens.

Grant requests may not be submitted outside of the open grant cycle.

All grant requests and applications must be submitted via the online application portal.

Grants are non-transferrable and may only be issued to the organization approved for the grant request and used for the purpose submitted and approved on the application and/or proposal.

You will receive notification by email.

We will notify applicants approximately six to eight weeks after the grant cycle ends.

Funding for approved grants may vary by project, program, organization, and available funds. Gainwell Cares reserves the right to approve grants to organizations in either the partial or full amount.

Your organization will need to submit proof of an approved 501(c)(3) status. Your organization may be requested to submit operating documents which outline your board of directors and their roles, organization location, and purpose. In addition, you may be required to submit documents pertaining to the program for which you are requesting funding.

Gainwell Cares provides financial support to nonprofit organizations. Individuals are not eligible.

To be considered for a grant, your organization must align with one of Gainwell Cares’ six areas of focus.

Grant requests may be denied based on the volume of requests received, or because the request doesn’t align with Gainwell’s mission.

Currently, Gainwell Cares does not approve multiyear funding requests.

Please apply during the next open grant cycle.

Funding will be available approximately two to four weeks upon the successful submission of all required documents and signatures.