Programs
Choose the category that matches your request. Every award is a grant, not a loan.
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Individuals, community groups, nonprofit partners, and teams leading local projects.
CAP supports community-led work — from neighborhood revitalization to public-space improvements and local service programs. Describe the project, who benefits, and how a CAP grant would be used. Awards are grants, not loans.
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Entrepreneurs, independent operators, and growing small businesses.
CAP Grants can fund equipment, inventory, storefront improvements, staffing start-up costs, and expansion plans. Tell us what stage you are in and how the funds unlock growth. This is grant support — not a business loan.
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Students, career changers, educators, and adults investing in skills.
Support for tuition, certification, books, tools, and related costs. CAP awards are grants — not student loans. Explain the program and how completing it advances your goals.
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Households working toward ownership or protecting the home they have.
CAP reviews housing-related grant requests for purchase costs, critical repairs, and stability needs. Describe the situation and how a one-time grant would help. Awards are grants, not mortgages.
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Individuals and families with medical costs that remain unpaid.
CAP Grants can help with hospital bills, ongoing treatment, prescriptions, and recovery costs. Explain the care needed and how the award would be applied. Selected awards are grants, not medical loans.
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Individuals, organizers, educators, and teams building civic capacity.
CAP funds civic education, voter engagement infrastructure, and public-interest projects aligned with opportunity and progress. Outline goals, audience, and measurable outcomes.
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Seniors and retirees with medical, housing, or personal goals.
Older adults may apply for medical, housing, utilities, or general grant support. Applications are reviewed individually. Awards are grants, not loans.
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Anyone 18 or older with a clear purpose and a plain explanation.
If your request crosses programs — or is unique — apply here. Write what you want to fund, what you have already arranged, and how a CAP grant would be used. Completeness matters more than perfect wording.
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