Applications are currently being accepted for the Sparkplug Foundation Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Sparkplug Foundation is a family foundation based in the United States that funds grassroots and community-driven initiatives. Its mission is to empower communities to lead solutions that reflect their own needs, amplifying local voices and fostering innovative approaches to social change.
Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $20,000, typically $10,000–$15,000
Flexible funding designed to support early-stage and innovative projects
Assistance and feedback provided to applicants new to grant processes
Start-up organizations and new projects by established nonprofits
Organizations without 501(c)(3) status can apply with a fiscal sponsor
Fiscal sponsors must have 501(c)(3) status and a signed sponsorship agreement
Sponsors may charge a service fee of 3–12%, with fees above 10% considered unreasonable
Schools, religious organizations, and community nonprofits may serve as fiscal sponsors
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