Events

Before You Ask – Fall Mornings 2025

An educational 12-session series designed to help nonprofit executive directors and staff further define and refine goals and strategy before asking for necessary funding, first-time applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Fall 2025: 08/05/25 - 10/21/25.  TUESDAY mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. IN PERSON at the Foundation. Vaccinations required.

4th Quarter Grant Applications 2025

We review all applications that do not fall under a program area with a designated annual deadline.  

The Power of Collaboration

When Spider Webs Unite: The Power of Collaboration

• Wednesday, August 13, 2025
• 10:30–11:30 AM CST
• Cost: Free, but no ghosting please
• Value: Real tools you can apply immediately
• Contact: Tiffanie Grier, tgrier@assisifoundation.org

If there was ever a time when the value of community needs to be galvanized, it’s during these volatile times. But how can our organizations branch out to other sectors of the community - including those that we have yet to connect with? In this example filled webinar, our friends at Leading To Change will once again share with us an interactive showcase of models, tools, and resources that we can put to immediate use in our communities.

1st Quarter Grant Applications 2026

We accept arts and culture related applications this quarter, along with applications that do not fall under another program area with a designated annual deadline.

Before You Ask – Spring 2026

An educational 12-session series designed to help nonprofit executive directors and staff further define and refine goals and strategy before asking for necessary funding, first-time applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

• Spring 2026: 01/06/26 - 03/24/25, mornings 8:30 to 11 AM

2nd Quarter Grant Applications 2026

We accept education-related applications this quarter, as well as applications that do not fall under another program area with a designated annual deadline.

Before You Ask – Summer Evenings 2026 (virtual only)

An educational 12-session series designed to help nonprofit executive directors and staff further define and refine goals and strategy before asking for necessary funding, first-time applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Summer 2026: 03/31/26 - 06/16/26.  Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Please use the following email to register: esmith@assisifoundation.org

3rd Quarter Grant Applications 2026

We accept digital news-related applications this quarter, along with applications that do not fall under another program area with a designated annual deadline.