NIAF Grants and Sponsorships
NIAF Grants and Sponsorships supports nonprofit and educational organizations with educational project grants and event sponsorships to promote and protect Italian American heritage.
This grant was recently updated
Application deadlines of March 23, July 20, and November 23, 2027 have been added to the schedule. April 7 and August 4, 2026 have been removed from the deadline list.
Funder: National Italian American Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Application) | March 23, 2027 (Application) | July 20, 2027 (Application) | November 23, 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$10,000 for educational projects and event sponsorships
Summary: Supports nonprofit and educational organizations conducting educational projects and events that promote and protect Italian American heritage.
Key Information: Applicants need active NIAF Silver Membership or higher; Italian American organizations must also belong to NIAF’s Affiliate Organization Program.
Description
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Grants and Sponsorships program supports Italian and Italian American projects and events that promote and protect Italian American heritage. Through financial support for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, the Foundation seeks to take an active role in initiatives that directly support and advance its mission as a national organization.
The program brings together grants for educational project work and sponsorships for events under this heritage-focused purpose. Its central requirement is a direct connection between the proposed activity and NIAF’s mission. Proposals are reviewed by the NIAF Grants and Sponsorship Committee three times a year.
