NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants 2026: $2.5 Million Funding Opportunity for Nonprofits Supporting Youth, Storytelling, and Community Engagement

The NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants 2026 program offers unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations operating in NBC and Telemundo station markets. It aims to support efforts in youth education and empowerment, next generation storytelling, and community engagement, with a total of $2.5 million in grants available for the 2026 cycle.

Unrestricted funding to support operating expenses and organizational capacity; potential for program expansion and sustainability.

Eligible organizations must be registered nonprofits operating in NBC or Telemundo station markets, with annual expenses between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and a demonstrated local impact aligned to at least one focus area.

Applications must be submitted through the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants portal; informational webinars are encouraged to learn about the process and criteria.