Free Data Support Grant 2025

Measure is dedicated to empowering community-led organizations in developing impactful, data-driven solutions. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by historically marginalized communities, our program offers a $25,000 in-kind grant and a $1,000 participant stipend to provide comprehensive support through the Measure CARE ModelĀ©. This program helps organizations enhance their capacity to measure impact, share success stories, and attract sustainable funding.Ā 

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Our Free Data Support Grant provides a $25,000 in-kind grant, a $1,000 participant stipend, and expert guidance on measuring impact, sharing success stories, and securing sustainable funding. Take the next step toward advancing your organization.

APPLICATION CLOSED

The 2025 grant cycle begins February 1, 2025

This cycle, weā€™re focusing on 3 key social impact areas:

Economic Growth & Wealth Building

Environment

Agriculture

Disaster Relief And Emergency Response

Climate Action

Youth
Empowerment

Organization Eligibility

Our Free Data Support Grants are awarded through an open application process.
To be eligible, your organization must:

  1. 1 Operate locally and directly serve communities that have historically faced social and economic disparities.
    2 Be community-led, with leadership reflecting the populations served.
    3 Have a Measure Ignite account (only admin users may apply).
    4 Have an annual operating budget of less than $500,000.
    5 Meet one of the following criteria:

    • Hold a current tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) public charity (under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) – Types I or II).
    • Be a charter school, community college, university, or faith-based organization serving the broader community.
    • Be a grassroots organization actively engaging in community-impact initiatives.
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Program Timeline

Application

Application Window
July 31 – September 22, 2024

Application Review
August 5 – September 30, 2024

Interviews

Applicant Interviews
August 1 – October 10, 2024

Selection

Decision Email Notifications
October 15, 2024

Acceptance Deadline
October 29, 2024

CARE Team Confirmation Deadline
November 15, 2024

Program Guidelines

  • Ā Organizations may submit only one application per calendar year.
     If selected, a W9 and banking information must be provided for grant approval.
  • Ā The $1,000 participant stipend will be disbursed in two payments of $500 (March 15 & June 15) via direct deposit.
  • Grant funds will be applied directly to the organizationā€™s invoice for services.

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šŸšØ Submitting an application does not guarantee an award. Measureā€™s research and executive teams will review applications and invite selected applicants for interviews before making final funding decisions. All applicants will receive notifications via email.

Note:Ā For-profit entities, such as corporations and small businesses, including Black, Brown, and/or Indigenous-owned, are not eligible at this time.

Selection and Approval Process

  • Submitting an application does not guarantee a grant award.
  • Measure’s research and executive teams will review all completed applications and make initial project recommendations.
  • Selected applicants will be invited for interviews. After the interview, the research team will make the final decision on the award.
  • All organizations will be notified of decisions via email.

Free data support
Webinar

Join Measure for an informative webinar about our grant program. Learn how the Measure CARE ModelĀ© can help your organization thrive, gain insight into the grant application process, and connect with fellow community leaders.

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