EverFund Service Match Grant

Grant FAQs

Who is eligible to apply?

Micro and small nonprofits, especially early learning centers, nonprofit private schools, and charter schools located along the East Coast, with priority given to Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Virginia/DC.

What does the grant include?

Each award provides $30,000 in bookkeeping and grant strategy services, a $15,000 cash match over 12 months, and up to $3,000 toward indirect costs.

Are there geographic restrictions?

Yes, the grant targets nonprofits along the East Coast, with a focus on Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Virginia/DC. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly reviews.

Awardees may allocate up to 10% of the total grant value ($3,000) toward indirect or operating costs. Indirect costs may include administrative expenses such as rent, utilities, technology, or general overhead that support the delivery of the program. This allowance ensures schools have the flexibility to cover essential operating needs while participating in the EverFund Service Match Grant.

What is the indirect allowance?

When are applications reviewed?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly, with awards announced in April, July, October, and January.

Empowering Nonprofit Schools Together

Through the EverFund Service Match Grant, awardees not only receive professional bookkeeping and grant strategy support — they also contribute to the Sustainable Schools Study (SSS), a research initiative documenting how early learning and small schools can achieve financial stability and long-term growth.

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Service Match Grant Program

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