OPEN: Spring 2027 application window November 1, 2026 through February 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET, subject to early closure at 500 applications. Current source checked November 1, 2026.
National – The Bolger Foundation Spring 2027 Capital Project Grants ($10,000-$250,000; February 1, 2027)
Funding$10,000-$250,000 individual request/award range. No fixed overall grant pool published. Eligible capital-project total budget must be under $2,500,000; this project budget is not an individual award amount.
DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Portal may close earlier when 500 submissions are received.
Last verified2026-11-01
Required next actionReview the Bolger Foundation grant guidelines, confirm 501(c)(3)/509(a)(1) or (2) public charity status, ownership of the property, organizational net assets no more than $15,000,000, and total capital-project budget below $2,500,000. Prepare a 150-word mission statement, 200-word funding purpose, project impact narrative, line-item budget, latest audit or Form 990, IRS exemption/charity rulings and annual report if available. Apply through the foundation's online form before February 1, 2027, 5:00 p.m. ET or an earlier portal closure at 500 applications.
Broad Eligibility
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are public charities under 509(a)(1) or (2), meeting filing requirements, for capital improvements to tangible property they own. Capital project budget below $2,500,000 and applicant or supported organization net assets not over $15,000,000. Excludes individuals, public entities, schools, private foundations, fiscal agents, overseas projects, leasehold improvements, affordable housing, charter schools, land trusts, operating support and salaries. Comprehensive therapeutic programs may be considered under the FAQ.
Atlas Analysis
Research verified on November 1, 2026 from the funder's controlling current Grant Request Guidelines (https://www.thebolgerfoundation.org/guidelines) and official FAQ (https://www.thebolgerfoundation.org/faqs). The announced Spring 2027 application period begins Nov 1, 2026 and closes Feb 1, 2027 at 5pm ET, unless 500 submissions trigger early closure. Grant requests $10,000-$250,000; project cost must be under $2,500,000, explicitly distinct from individual request ceiling. Applicants must be qualifying 501(c)(3)/509(a)(1) or (2) US public charities owning enhanced property; net assets over $15m excluded. Online application requires line-item budget, recent financials, IRS letters, mission and project narratives. Possible challenge grant at funder's discretion; no universal cash match specified. Capital construction, buildings and significant equipment may qualify; prohibited uses detailed in official guidelines. Program is financial assistance, not procurement. Overall program pool, exact award count, and reimbursement terms not published.
The Bolger Foundation Spring 2027 Capital Project Grants
The Bolger Foundation accepts Spring 2027 applications from November 1, 2026 through February 1, 2027 for capital improvements to tangible property owned by eligible U.S. nonprofit public charities. Its focus areas include health and mental health, community benefit, education, conservation and preservation, and support for underserved populations. This is a charitable financial-assistance grant, not a vendor procurement.
Funding and deadline
Individual requests and awards generally range from $10,000 to $250,000. The overall project budget must be less than $2,500,000; this project budget ceiling is not an individual award amount. The announced Spring application deadline is February 1, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, but the online application window may close earlier once 500 submissions have been received. No overall 2027 funding pool is published. Awards may be issued as challenge grants at the foundation’s discretion; a universal matching-funds requirement is not published.
Who may apply
Applicants must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations classified as public charities under IRC 509(a)(1) or (2), compliant with tax filings, and must own the property to be improved. Organizations, or organizations they support, with net assets above $15,000,000 should not apply. The foundation excludes individuals, overseas projects, public entities, schools, fiscal agents, leasehold improvements, affordable housing, land trusts, charter schools, operating costs, salaries, endowments, annual appeals, website or revenue-generating app development. Capital buildings, improvements, land acquisition and substantial lasting equipment can qualify.
Application steps and official sources
Use the foundation’s online Grant Application form. Required items include a mission summary (150 words or less), purpose and scope (200 words or less), project impact, detailed line-item budget, latest audited financial statement or Form 990, IRS 501(c)(3) and 509(a) ruling letters, and annual report if available. The foundation reviews requests at the conclusion of the window and generally decides awards within six weeks. Confirm that the live portal remains accepting applications before preparing a submission.
Official funder instructions: Grant Request Guidelines; Frequently Asked Questions.
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Source verificationReferenced source · www.thebolgerfoundation.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-01. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
