Free Data Support Grant 2026
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
Applications will open on
July 28, 2025
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.
The 2026 grant cycle begins February 2, 2025
This cycle, weāre focusing on 3 key social impact areas:
education
Public Safety
Environment
Agriculture
Disaster Relief And Emergency Response
Climate Action
Health & Wellness
Behavioral and Mental Health
Health & Wellness
Aging Well
Youth
Empowerment
Organization Eligibility
Our Free Data Support Grants are awarded through an open application process.
To be eligible, your organization must:
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.
Program Timeline
Application
Application Window
July 28 ā September 19, 2025
Application Review
August 4 ā September 26, 2025
Interviews
Applicant Interviews
August 4 ā October 10, 2025
Selection
Decision Email Notifications
October 17, 2025
Acceptance Deadline
October 31, 2025
CARE Team Confirmation Deadline
November 14, 2025
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 organizationās invoice for services.
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šØ Submitting an application does not guarantee an award. Measureās 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
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.
