Cox Communications, in partnership with its fiscal partner Nevada Community Foundation, is pleased to invite your nonprofit organization to apply for grants through Cox Charities. This is a special opportunity to receive funding for programs that support one or more of Cox Charities’ three philanthropic cornerstones:
- Education, with a priority on K-12 and STEAM
- Diversity, with a priority on programs serving 80% of more of a target population or serve an inclusion, diversity and equity initiative); and
- Environment/Sustainability programs, with a priority on water conservation, waste or carbon reduction.
Eligible organizations are those who operate in the Cox Las Vegas Service Areas of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City, Nevada. Should you have any questions regarding your organization's eligibility or need assistance regarding any of the application's questions, please contact the Nevada Community Foundation's Chief Operating Officer, Jane Ramos, at 702-892-2326 or jane.ramos@nevadacf.org.
Individual grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Cox Charities will fund only program-related expenses, including activities, materials and supplies that are directly related to the provision of services, which support local Southern Nevada needs. Funding will NOT be given for general operations or staff salaries/wages or for the provision of healthcare/therapy services, medical research, or supplies. Organizations are allowed to submit multiple applications for different unique programs. Funding decisions are made by a committee comprised of Cox employees who contribute their dollars to Cox Charities.
Please review the Cox Charities grant guidelines carefully and complete all sections. Submissions are due no later than Friday, May 26 via this SurveyMonkey Apply system operated by Nevada Community Foundation. Organizations will be notified of funding decision by September 2023.
Thank you for the contributions you and your organization make toward improving our communities in Southern Nevada. Good luck, and we look forward to working with you.
Full Guidelines
Funding Focus Areas
The Fund seeks to support programs that specifically focus on the following areas:
- Education, with a priority on K-12 and STEAM.
- Diversity, with a priority on programs serving 80% or more of a target population or serve an inclusion, diversity, and equity initiative.
- Environment/Sustainability, with a priority on water conservation, waste, or carbon reduction.
Grant Amount
The Fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental agencies, and equivalent only. Multiple grants may be awarded, typically ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Please make your grant request for up to $5,000 only.
Cox Charities will fund only program-related expenses, including activities, materials and supplies that are directly related to the provision of services, which support local Southern Nevada needs. Funding will NOT be given for general operations or staff salaries/wages or for the provision of healthcare/therapy services, medical research, or supplies. Organizations are allowed to submit multiple applications for different unique programs. Funding decisions are made by a committee comprised of Cox employees who contribute their dollars to Cox Charities.
Eligibility Criteria
Cox Charities will consider applications from organizations which:
- Be in good standing with the IRS at the time of review or else the submitted application(s) will be immediately declined.
- Any Nevada 501(c)(3) organization, government agency, and tribal entity that operates with fiscal accountability and responsibility are eligible. Religious organizations may apply for funding of non-sectarian programs.
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status must use a fiscal agent or sponsor to apply on their behalf. Fiscal agents or sponsors must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Demonstrate a non-discrimination policy regarding staff, employment, governing board, and service delivery based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or national origin, and provide evidence of the policy.
- Serve within the Cox Las Vegas Service Areas: Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Provide opportunities for Cox Communications Las Vegas employees to engage as volunteers and/or to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors.
- Will acknowledge Cox Charities’ support publicly.
Organizations uncertain of their eligibility may inquire by sending an e-mail to Nevada Community Foundation Chief Operating Officer, Jane Ramos, at jane.ramos@nevadacf.org.
Cox Charities is particularly interested in organizations which:
- Illustrate strong civic leadership.
- Practice and demonstrate sound administrative and fiscal management.
- Work with other agencies and/or leverage other funding in the public and private sectors to achieve the mission.
- Measure and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of its program(s).
- Fill a recognized need in the community without duplication of efforts.
Incomplete applications will not be acknowledged or reviewed.
Exclusionary Criteria
- Cox Charities will NOT consider applications from organizations which discriminate in their employment practices, volunteer opportunities, or delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or identity, and any other characteristics considered as a protected class under current United States law.
- Cox Charities does not directly fund program administrative costs, supplies or general funds for individual public, private or charter schools.
- Cox Charities does not fund general or capital campaigns.
Timeline for the 2023 Grant Cycle
- Grant Cycle opens on May 1, 2023, at 9 AM Pacific Time.
- Applications are due by May 26, 2023. No exceptions.
- Awards will be announced in September 2023.
Required Attachments
- Copy of most recent IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter.
- List of board members, including business or professional affiliation.
- Most recent financial statement approved by the board of directors, such as a balance sheet or audited financial statements.
- Line item budget for the specific program being considered for funding.
- If applicable: Complete list of corporations, foundations, and significant private funders which supported the organization in the last year, and the amount each has given.
Cox Charities Grant Cycle 2023
Cox Communications, in partnership with its fiscal partner Nevada Community Foundation, is pleased to invite your nonprofit organization to apply for grants through Cox Charities. This is a special opportunity to receive funding for programs that support one or more of Cox Charities’ three philanthropic cornerstones:
- Education, with a priority on K-12 and STEAM
- Diversity, with a priority on programs serving 80% of more of a target population or serve an inclusion, diversity and equity initiative); and
- Environment/Sustainability programs, with a priority on water conservation, waste or carbon reduction.
Eligible organizations are those who operate in the Cox Las Vegas Service Areas of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City, Nevada. Should you have any questions regarding your organization's eligibility or need assistance regarding any of the application's questions, please contact the Nevada Community Foundation's Chief Operating Officer, Jane Ramos, at 702-892-2326 or jane.ramos@nevadacf.org.
Individual grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Cox Charities will fund only program-related expenses, including activities, materials and supplies that are directly related to the provision of services, which support local Southern Nevada needs. Funding will NOT be given for general operations or staff salaries/wages or for the provision of healthcare/therapy services, medical research, or supplies. Organizations are allowed to submit multiple applications for different unique programs. Funding decisions are made by a committee comprised of Cox employees who contribute their dollars to Cox Charities.
Please review the Cox Charities grant guidelines carefully and complete all sections. Submissions are due no later than Friday, May 26 via this SurveyMonkey Apply system operated by Nevada Community Foundation. Organizations will be notified of funding decision by September 2023.
Thank you for the contributions you and your organization make toward improving our communities in Southern Nevada. Good luck, and we look forward to working with you.
Full Guidelines
Funding Focus Areas
The Fund seeks to support programs that specifically focus on the following areas:
- Education, with a priority on K-12 and STEAM.
- Diversity, with a priority on programs serving 80% or more of a target population or serve an inclusion, diversity, and equity initiative.
- Environment/Sustainability, with a priority on water conservation, waste, or carbon reduction.
Grant Amount
The Fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental agencies, and equivalent only. Multiple grants may be awarded, typically ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Please make your grant request for up to $5,000 only.
Cox Charities will fund only program-related expenses, including activities, materials and supplies that are directly related to the provision of services, which support local Southern Nevada needs. Funding will NOT be given for general operations or staff salaries/wages or for the provision of healthcare/therapy services, medical research, or supplies. Organizations are allowed to submit multiple applications for different unique programs. Funding decisions are made by a committee comprised of Cox employees who contribute their dollars to Cox Charities.
Eligibility Criteria
Cox Charities will consider applications from organizations which:
- Be in good standing with the IRS at the time of review or else the submitted application(s) will be immediately declined.
- Any Nevada 501(c)(3) organization, government agency, and tribal entity that operates with fiscal accountability and responsibility are eligible. Religious organizations may apply for funding of non-sectarian programs.
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status must use a fiscal agent or sponsor to apply on their behalf. Fiscal agents or sponsors must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Demonstrate a non-discrimination policy regarding staff, employment, governing board, and service delivery based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or national origin, and provide evidence of the policy.
- Serve within the Cox Las Vegas Service Areas: Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Provide opportunities for Cox Communications Las Vegas employees to engage as volunteers and/or to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors.
- Will acknowledge Cox Charities’ support publicly.
Organizations uncertain of their eligibility may inquire by sending an e-mail to Nevada Community Foundation Chief Operating Officer, Jane Ramos, at jane.ramos@nevadacf.org.
Cox Charities is particularly interested in organizations which:
- Illustrate strong civic leadership.
- Practice and demonstrate sound administrative and fiscal management.
- Work with other agencies and/or leverage other funding in the public and private sectors to achieve the mission.
- Measure and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of its program(s).
- Fill a recognized need in the community without duplication of efforts.
Incomplete applications will not be acknowledged or reviewed.
Exclusionary Criteria
- Cox Charities will NOT consider applications from organizations which discriminate in their employment practices, volunteer opportunities, or delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or identity, and any other characteristics considered as a protected class under current United States law.
- Cox Charities does not directly fund program administrative costs, supplies or general funds for individual public, private or charter schools.
- Cox Charities does not fund general or capital campaigns.
Timeline for the 2023 Grant Cycle
- Grant Cycle opens on May 1, 2023, at 9 AM Pacific Time.
- Applications are due by May 26, 2023. No exceptions.
- Awards will be announced in September 2023.
Required Attachments
- Copy of most recent IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter.
- List of board members, including business or professional affiliation.
- Most recent financial statement approved by the board of directors, such as a balance sheet or audited financial statements.
- Line item budget for the specific program being considered for funding.
- If applicable: Complete list of corporations, foundations, and significant private funders which supported the organization in the last year, and the amount each has given.