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NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
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Administered by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local, this annual grant program awards competitive unrestricted funding to eligible 501(c)(3) non-profits focused on youth education, community engagement, and next-generation storytellers in participating NBC/Telemundo markets.
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Helps nonprofit organizations focused on youth education and community engagement get unrestricted funding. Grants support programs that empower youth and foster community involvement.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
Unrestricted funds for nonprofit organizations. Grant awards will not exceed 30% of the organization's total expenses. The total program funding is $2.5 million, distributed across 11 markets.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: NBC Bay Area DMA, NBC Boston DMA, NBC Chicago DMA, NBC Connecticut DMA, NBC DFW DMA, NBC Los Angeles DMA, NECN DMA, NBC New York DMA, NBC Philadelphia DMA, NBC San Diego DMA, NBC South Florida DMA, NBC Washington DMA
Revenue Range: 100000 – 1000000
Other Criteria: Tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN must have been active for more than one year, Fiscally sponsored organizations are eligible, Organization's total expenses must be between $100,000 and $1,000,000 (this is the basis for the 'revenue_range' above), Organization's revenue must be greater than $100,000, Organization must have been in existence and in operation for at least one year, A 990 form is required to apply, The address listed on the organization's 990 must be located within one of the 11 participating DMAs, Grant award will not be over 30% of the organization’s total expenses, Focus areas: Youth Education and Empowerment, Next Generation Storytellers, Community Engagement
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants website.
- Check eligibility requirements.
- Prepare necessary documentation, including the 990 form if applicable.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.localimpactgrants.com
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- March 24, 2026Application Period OpensApril 24, 2026Application Period ClosesSeptember 2026Notification of Proposal Status
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- 990 form
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- general operating costs
- program expenses related to Youth Education and Empowerment
- program expenses related to Next Generation Storytellers
- program expenses related to Community Engagement
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- cash, grant funding, or sponsorship from Comcast NBCUniversal or an NBC and/or Telemundo-owned television station in an amount equal to or exceeding $10,000 per year
- labor organizations
- political organizations
- religious organizations
- schools and educational institutions
- 501(c)4 organizations
- 📏Expense Caps
- Grant award will not be over 30% of the organization’s total expenses.
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 📚Stacking Rules
- No information on combining with other government funding was provided.
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
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