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Check back in May to apply for our next grant cycle. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2009.

The Nationwide Foundation accepts only online applications. Before submitting an application via our online application tool, please review the Nationwide Foundation’s Funding Guidelines, Grant Types and Funding Limitations to assess whether your organization fits within our guidelines.

Please also review our list of required attachments outlined below so that you are prepared to upload those documents with your application.

Completed online forms must be received by the Nationwide Foundation no later than September 1 to be considered for the current year's grant cycle. Grant recipients will be notified by March 31 of the following year.

Required attachments

The following attachments are required in order for your proposal to be considered:

  • IRS 501(c)(3) Letter of Determination
  • Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
  • Name and addresses of your Board of Directors
  • Operating budget and project budget for this request, if applicable
  • A copy of the organization’s most recent audited financial statement
  • List of funders to whom this request has been or will be submitted, the amount of funding requested from each and the status of each request (approved, pending or to be submitted)

Ready to apply?

Have your charitable Tax ID/EIN Number ready and then select from the following: 

  • Submit a new online application
  • Complete a previously saved application

Please submit only one application per grant cycle. If you submit more than one proposal, we won't be able to consider your request.

Incomplete applications or applications received after September 1 will not be considered. Videos, albums and binders will not be considered and will not be returned.

Please direct any questions to:

The Nationwide Foundation
One Nationwide Plaza 3-04-104
Columbus OH 43215-2220

Email: corpcit@nationwide.com

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