Community Grants
To respond to local community needs throughout the 64 towns we serve, the Foundation considers requests for up to $5,000 in the areas of education, human services, and arts and culture.
To respond to local community needs throughout the 64 towns we serve, the Foundation considers requests for up to $5,000 in the areas of education, human services, and arts and culture.
Grants are primarily awarded for program-related expenses for direct services to the community. Select requests for essential capital equipment may be considered, but the two should not be combined in one request (for example, a request for program expenses may not include computers or other capital purchases as part of the line-item budget). We strongly suggest you email the Foundation before submitting any capital request.
This program is designed to provide meaningful support as a percentage of the specific budget for which funds are requested. Requests for funding should not represent the lead or primary funding source for the program or project.
In order to apply:
With very few exceptions, we do not fund:
If your request is for any of the above purposes, we strongly encourage you call the Foundation before submitting a proposal.
Ineligible for funding:
*Event sponsorships - while we will consider support for an artistic organization's full performance season, we generally do not provide funding for a single event. We also do not support fund-raising events (golf tournaments, galas) or anniversary events. Rare exceptions may include a youth concert or science event that is programmatic in nature, incorporating meaningful learning elements both before and after the event.
The Foundation operates a large college scholarship program (see Scholarships) and does not provide funding for scholarship programs operated by schools or other nonprofit organizations.
April 11, 2024 for June decision
October 10, 2024 for December decision
Applications for Community Grants may be submitted at any time. Requests are reviewed twice a year. After your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.
Confidentiality: The Foundation does not consider applications received to constitute confidential information. We may discuss grant inquiries with other funders, individuals identified within the application, outside experts, and other appropriate people in the community. Information you consider to be confidential or proprietary should not be included in your application.
Questions about our new online application process can be emailed to jcowan@asfdn.org.
A final report is due one year after the grant is awarded or when the project is completed, whichever comes first. New grant requests will not be considered until a final report for any previous grant has been received. An interim report may be submitted if a prior grant period has not yet concluded. A final report will still be required at the end of the program year.
Below are the dates interim and final reports will close in the grants portal:
American Savings Foundation strives to be accessible to anyone seeking information about grants, scholarships, or with general questions. Contact us today to get the assistance you need.