Program Grants

We are excited to launch our new and improved grant platform, Temelio. The new design is easier to navigate and more user-friendly.

Please note the following:
– You will need to create a new account for your first sign in.
– When you enter your EIN number, there is an integration with Candid. Please update your profile so your application is populated with the correct information. You will also have the option to update information in the application.
– If you encounter any difficulties, the Live Temelio chat box (available during business hours) will be accessible while you are filling out the application.
– Once you are in the main application, there is an option to download the questions for offline review.
– For further assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

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GRANTS

The Foundation will consider a broad range of requests including specific program needs, capital or general operating support. A charitable organization will typically receive no more than one program grant per calendar year.

ELIGIBILITY

Organizations eligible to receive grants from the USV/SFF are those determined by the IRS to be public charities, preferably those with 501(c)(3) status. The USV/SFF only reviews grant applications with documented support (email, letters of support, board membership, donor or volunteer activity) from a U.S. Venture team member or shareholder.

FUNDING PRIORITIES

Consideration is given to needs that fulfill the Foundation’s mission within the following impact areas:

Education

Jobs & Economy

Family Support & Social Connectedness

Physical Health

Psychological Health & Addiction

Human Services

Other

PROGRAM GRANTS WILL TYPICALLY FUND:

Requests that demonstrate long-term results for a substantial number of people
Organizations with clarity of mission and a strong focus on effective outcomes
Organizations in good health, including financial stability, high caliber of staff and board
Requests with support from a broad base of funding sources; U.S. Venture prefers not to be the sole funder of any one project or program

TYPICALLY OUTSIDE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING:

Grants to individuals or specific families, to underwrite conference expenses, or to fund medical procedures or research
Events that occur before funding is awarded or previously incurred expenses
Political organizations or causes
Requests for support from schools or government agencies
Annual meetings
Religious organizations attempting to build membership or requiring specific religious affiliation for services rendered.
Capital campaigns for schools, religious institutions, sports facilities and endowments
Organizations outside the geographic footprint of U.S. Venture facilities and its team members

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the dates listed below.

Grant Deadline

January 24, 2025
April 25, 2025
July 25, 2025
October 24, 2025

Contact us with any questions or to discuss the feasibility of your request before submitting at [email protected]. Please allow 8-10 weeks after the deadline for the grant decision.

Any substantive change in use of funding after grant support has been received must first be approved by the Foundation. Please submit a request IN WRITING to [email protected].
A 12 month final grant report is required prior to any future requests.