Events & Other Important Dates
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: 01/13/26 - 03/31/26, Tuesday mornings at the foundation from 8:30 to 11:00 AM. Please use the following email to register: esmith@assisifoundation.org
2nd Quarter Grant Applications 2026
We accept education-related applications this quarter only, as well as applications that do not fall under another program area with a designated annual deadline. Literacy focused programs are welcome in 2026.
Before You Ask – Summer Evenings 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.
Summer 2026: 04/7/26 - 06/23/26. Tuesday evenings at the foundation from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Please use the following email to register: esmith@assisifoundation.org3rd Quarter Grant Applications 2026
We accept digital news-related applications this quarter only, along with applications that do not fall under another program area with a designated annual deadline.
4th Quarter Grant Applications 2026
We accept applications that do not fall under a program area with a designated annual deadline.
