NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation will present their Project Innovation grant challenge in Chicago for the third consecutive year when grant applications open on Jan. 10, 2020. Applications can be previewed online at nbcuprojectinnovation.com. Local non-profit organizations that are helping to move communities forward by fostering the next generation of storytellers, are encouraging a culture of…

Is your non-profit working to create positive change in your local community? Presented by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation in partnership with NBC and Telemundo stations in 11 markets, Project Innovation is strengthening our communities by providing funding to local non-profit organizations that are solving everyday problems. In 2020, this station will award $225,000 to exceptional non-profit programs that are addressing local…

Eligibility Q. My organization has yet to file a 990, are we eligible? A 990 form is required to apply for a Project Innovation grant. Q. My organization’s revenue fell short of $100,000, is there any way we can still apply? The organization must have had an annual operating budget of more than $100,000 (defined by the organization’s most recent…

Eligibility Requirements Organization must be a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Fiscally sponsored organizations are eligible. If you have any questions about applying through a fiscal sponsor, please submit a question by clicking the “Contact Us” button on the application portal. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization must have an annual operating budget of more than $100,000 (defined by the organization’s most…