{"id":4673,"date":"2026-09-21T07:58:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/?page_id=4673"},"modified":"2026-09-21T11:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:30:34","slug":"community-first-grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/topics\/community-first-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Grants V2"},"content":{"rendered":"<main data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull microsoft-breakpoint-id-vq11bggz2 is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd476adb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"vq11bggz2\"><div data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-black-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color microsoft-breakpoint-id-v8sk980es wp-elements-58e264d475ce6acba793e559ea4e51b5 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data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"2sl6tvyvt\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-4-xl-fluid-font-size wp-elements-a82454bf8c4963fd72f0ecb8a2bf8780\">Microsoft &#8232;Community-First&#8232;Grants<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-large-fluid-font-size wp-elements-75c6d5c3d613f779125c90770dcb3b80 wp-block-paragraph\">An additional $1 million in grants to help local nonprofits launch, expand, or complete projects that strengthen our community.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-large-fluid-font-size wp-elements-0e811b713d5c5dc34671342c7ec86022 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications now open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"--social-share-foreground-color: #fff;--social-share-background-color: #000;--social-share-icon-size: clamp(2rem, calc(3vw + 1rem), 2.125rem)\" class=\"social-share social-share--size-medium wp-block-microsoft-social-share-social-share\" 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class=\"has-body-large-fluid-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As nonprofits face rising costs, growing demand, and greater pressure on resources, Microsoft is launching Community-First Grants to provide additional funding for projects that might otherwise be delayed or out of reach. 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class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1424\" height=\"1105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-01_16_30-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-01_16_30-PM.png 1424w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-01_16_30-PM-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-01_16_30-PM-1024x795.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-01_16_30-PM-768x596.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1424px) 100vw, 1424px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group has-body-medium-fluid-font-size microsoft-breakpoint-id-4ufevsx0s is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d234a09f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"4ufevsx0s\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-clear-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c71b9bb742edf3b0ff7f8eb907b9047b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">MICROSOFT IN WASHINGTON<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-body-2-xl-plus-fluid-font-size\">Building on a long-standing commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-body-large-fluid-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Community-First Grants builds on Microsoft&rsquo;s decades-long philanthropic commitment to Washington, including $1.9 billion in lifetime giving from Microsoft and its employees to nearly 13,000 nonprofits. The program creates another way to support the organizations, services, and community institutions that help our region thrive.&#8239;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-clear-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color microsoft-breakpoint-id-m5vhwzi98 wp-elements-62189ce17adf5dfa72a14e4f5633d8e4 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid)\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"m5vhwzi98\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-843cf7a0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-body-2-xl-plus-fluid-font-size\">Four focus areas for stronger communities<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-body-large-fluid-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Grants of $20,000 can help a nonprofit act on an immediate need or opportunity, making it possible to launch, expand, improve or complete a project that might otherwise be delayed or out of reach.&#8239;&#8239;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><p class=\"has-body-large-fluid-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Community-First Grants will support projects across four focus areas:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-body-large-fluid-font-size\"><li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Civic Life<\/strong> &ndash; supporting connection, participation and vibrant community spaces<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Education &amp; &#8232;Workforce Development<\/strong> &ndash; &#8239;expanding learning, skills and pathways to opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Housing, Human Services &amp; Basic Needs <\/strong>&ndash; strengthening essential services and support for people and families<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Sustainability &#8232;&amp; Transportation <\/strong>&ndash; &#8239;supporting more connected, sustainable communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-clear-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color microsoft-breakpoint-id-m5vhwzi98 wp-elements-95616b42d3dc954dfca82b28ebbf68b1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid)\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"m5vhwzi98\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-843cf7a0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-body-2-xl-plus-fluid-font-size\">Eligibility requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-body-large-fluid-font-size\"><li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Must be a registered 501(c)(3) public charity in good standing<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Actively serves and operates within King County, Washington<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Nonprofits that have received or have been invited to receive Microsoft corporate grant funding in 2026 are not eligible for the Community-First Grants.<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Proposed project fits directly into one of our four key focus areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-secondary-alt\"><a data-bi-ct=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Microsoft-Community-First-Grants-FAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-bi-cn=\"Read the full eligibility criteria and FAQ\">Read the full eligibility criteria and FAQ <svg class=\"ignite-wp-icon ignite-wp-icon--rendered\" style=\"width: 1em;\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"5.337 5.336 13.326 13.326\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M18.663 18.337h-2V8.75l-9.912 9.912-1.414-1.414 9.912-9.912H5.663v-2h13v13Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COMP_03_B.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6722438688975476;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COMP_03_B.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COMP_03_B-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COMP_03_B-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COMP_03_B-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/corporate-responsibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COMP_03_B-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-warm-ivory-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color microsoft-breakpoint-id-m5vhwzi98 wp-elements-59da2db721dfb2ac874dfc64ce7ced4b has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid)\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"m5vhwzi98\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2f6f5914 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-body-2-xl-plus-fluid-font-size\">Key dates &amp; deadlines &ndash; Microsoft Community-First Grant<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Monday, Sept 21, 2026<\/td><td>Applications open online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sept 25 &ndash; Oct 16, 2026<\/td><td>Recurring applicant <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/meet\/250128992757962?p=jmS5LwDv7lwWK92lAE\" data-type=\"link\" 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data-bi-ecn=\"Toggle\">Who is eligible to apply?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization eligible through the Microsoft Employee Giving Program, serve King County. Nonprofits that have received or have been invited to receive Microsoft corporate grant funding in 2026 are not eligible for the Community-First Grants.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary data-bi-an=\"Top recommendations from MDDR 2025\" data-bi-ehn=\"How much funding is available?\" data-bi-hn=\"How much funding is available?\" data-bi-cn=\"Toggle\" data-bi-ct=\"button_toggled\" data-bi-ecn=\"Toggle\">How much funding is available?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We plan to award 25 grants of $20,000 each.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary data-bi-an=\"Top recommendations from MDDR 2025\" data-bi-ehn=\"What are the project requirements?\" data-bi-hn=\"What are the project requirements?\" data-bi-cn=\"Toggle\" data-bi-ct=\"button_toggled\" data-bi-ecn=\"Toggle\">What are the project requirements?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A project must address a clearly defined community need, align with the organization&rsquo;s mission and expertise, demonstrate measurable outcomes and community impact, benefit underserved or economically disadvantaged populations where applicable, be achievable within the proposed timeline and budget, and show how funding will launch, expand, improve, or complete the project.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary data-bi-an=\"Top recommendations from MDDR 2025\" data-bi-ehn=\"How do we apply?\" data-bi-hn=\"How do we apply?\" data-bi-cn=\"Toggle\" data-bi-ct=\"button_toggled\" data-bi-ecn=\"Toggle\">How do we apply?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the Microsoft Community-First Grant application <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/SEir3gkr84\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/SEir3gkr84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-cn=\"form\">form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-deep-dark-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background microsoft-breakpoint-id-wmdfkgjku has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53b85d25 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid)\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"wmdfkgjku\"><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote alignwide is-style-framed is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.9px) * 0.566), 20px);\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75c50dd635b3cfe2d1a40b1abb9d95ef wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:40px;font-size:clamp(21.027px, 1.314rem + ((1vw - 3.9px) * 1.224), 34px);\">&#8239;&#8239; Community-First Grants support projects with immediate, essential needs to strengthen our communities at a time when nonprofits are being asked to do more with less.&rdquo;&#8239;<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color microsoft-breakpoint-id-u6wzq9fgs wp-elements-95e8735cdaec024d939b588ae0322bee is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-787fe7f7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);padding-top:0\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"u6wzq9fgs\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.9px) * 0.566), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Jane Broom, Senior Director<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.9px) * 0.189), 16px);\">Microsoft Philanthropies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-light-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color microsoft-breakpoint-id-m5vhwzi98 wp-elements-d05fdcac0b00a0f3fb16147031a68c68 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl-fluid)\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"m5vhwzi98\"><div data-bi-ct=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-group alignwide microsoft-breakpoint-id-vam8lxsgf is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dd254d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"border-top-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" data-microsoft-breakpoint-id=\"vam8lxsgf\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading 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