The Kiwanis Club of Carmichael Foundation is pleased to offer a Community Impact Grant program totaling $20,000 for 2026. Grant awards may be considered in amounts of $2,500, $5,000, or $7,500, not to exceed $20,000 in total grants. Community fundraising events—such as the Club’s annual Crab Feed, Taste of Carmichael, Big Day of Giving, and our pancake breakfasts at Easter and 4th of July—make this program possible.
These special grants are available to nonprofits, schools, and charitable organizations serving the needs of the greater Carmichael area within Sacramento County.
The application is designed to be simple yet thorough. Applicants will provide basic contact and organizational details, a description of the proposed project, the amount of funding requested, and a clear explanation of the project’s goals, need, and anticipated impact. Applicants must describe how the project supports the Kiwanis mission, estimate the number of people served, and provide a budget. All application responses can be completed online.
Application Timeline
Opens: April 1, 2026: Deadline: May 31 at 5:00 PM; Awards Announced: Summer, 2026
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. This mission is accomplished through education, play, safe environments, and support to families. The Kiwanis Club of Carmichael Foundation Community Impact Grants can be allocated in the following sectors:
programs or projects serving children of all ages
programs that help working adults who need added assistance
recreation programs, particularly targeted at children and families
schools and teachers addressing the learning needs of children and families
programs which support health and well-being in the community
environmental programs that teach or provide safe environments
programs that inspire young people to fulfill their educational and career goals
other programs that contribute to the goals of Kiwanis.
Awards points are based on programs that reflect:
Community impact: What is the impact of the project on the community of greater Carmichael?
Sustainability: Will the project continue and expand after the funding has ended?
Feasibility: Is the project goal realistic within the time frame of one year and the budget?
Budget: Does the application include a detailed budget that is well laid out?
Measurements: Are measurements provided to determine the project’s success and impact?
Kiwanis focus: Does the project relate to the goals and focus areas of the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael
Readability and project presentation: Does the application provide a clear picture of what will be accomplished?
Questions about the program or requests for assistance can be sent to [email protected].
All applications must be submitted no later than May 31, 2026 and must be received no later than 5:00 pm.
Want to see the application questions ahead of time? download the example here
2025 Impact Grant Recipients
The Aerospace Museum of California was selected for a $7500 grant for developing an interactive exhibit called the Mobile Drone Zone. This exhibit allows youth to fly a drone in a specially designed cage and learn about the dynamics of flight.
Will Rogers Middle School was selected for a $5000 grant for the development of a College and Career Center on campus to help inform students and families at this critical stage of their education about the many options and resources in planning for future careers and educational opportunities.
Arden Middle School was selected for a $2500 grant to allow them to continue offering a very innovative program called the School-Wide Novel which encourages students, teachers, and families to share in the reading of a selected novel. This project not only encourages reading but infuses excitement in school and with families in sharing a reading experience together.
Community Impact Grants 2026
The Kiwanis Club of Carmichael Foundation is pleased to offer a Community Impact Grant program totaling $20,000 for 2026. Grant awards may be considered in amounts of $2,500, $5,000, or $7,500, not to exceed $20,000 in total grants. Community fundraising events—such as the Club’s annual Crab Feed, Taste of Carmichael, Big Day of Giving, and our pancake breakfasts at Easter and 4th of July—make this program possible.
These special grants are available to nonprofits, schools, and charitable organizations serving the needs of the greater Carmichael area within Sacramento County.
The application is designed to be simple yet thorough. Applicants will provide basic contact and organizational details, a description of the proposed project, the amount of funding requested, and a clear explanation of the project’s goals, need, and anticipated impact. Applicants must describe how the project supports the Kiwanis mission, estimate the number of people served, and provide a budget. All application responses can be completed online.
Application Timeline
Opens: April 1, 2026: Deadline: May 31 at 5:00 PM; Awards Announced: Summer, 2026
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. This mission is accomplished through education, play, safe environments, and support to families. The Kiwanis Club of Carmichael Foundation Community Impact Grants can be allocated in the following sectors:
Awards points are based on programs that reflect:
Community impact: What is the impact of the project on the community of greater Carmichael?
Sustainability: Will the project continue and expand after the funding has ended?
Feasibility: Is the project goal realistic within the time frame of one year and the budget?
Budget: Does the application include a detailed budget that is well laid out?
Measurements: Are measurements provided to determine the project’s success and impact?
Kiwanis focus: Does the project relate to the goals and focus areas of the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael
Readability and project presentation: Does the application provide a clear picture of what will be accomplished?
Questions about the program or requests for assistance can be sent to [email protected].
All applications must be submitted no later than May 31, 2026 and must be received no later than 5:00 pm.
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Want to see the application questions ahead of time? download the example here
2025 Impact Grant Recipients
The Aerospace Museum of California was selected for a $7500 grant for developing an interactive exhibit called the Mobile Drone Zone. This exhibit allows youth to fly a drone in a specially designed cage and learn about the dynamics of flight.
Will Rogers Middle School was selected for a $5000 grant for the development of a College and Career Center on campus to help inform students and families at this critical stage of their education about the many options and resources in planning for future careers and educational opportunities.
Arden Middle School was selected for a $2500 grant to allow them to continue offering a very innovative program called the School-Wide Novel which encourages students, teachers, and families to share in the reading of a selected novel. This project not only encourages reading but infuses excitement in school and with families in sharing a reading experience together.