With the launch of our refined strategy, our grantmaking approach is shifting to deliver on our vision.
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Efforts We Support Starting in 2026, Nellie Mae will offer the following grant categories:
Sponsorships:
Supporting organizations and communities with one-time event support that closely align with our mission, vision, and values is an important part of our strategy. Over the last several years, the number of sponsorship requests the Foundation received has increased exponentially, requiring us to assess, clarify, and tighten our criteria, eligibility, and selection process. Please carefully review the Criteria and Eligibility sections of the Event Sponsorship Guidelines before submitting a request. Applicants can apply for an Event Sponsorship up to $5,000. Deadlines for applying: March 26; June 25; September 10; and November 5 2026