Dollar Tree / Gift Card Bank – Every Kindness is a Gift Grant Program (Round Two, 2026)

Dollar Tree Gift Card Grants Supporting Essential Needs for Individuals and Families

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Every Kindness is a Gift is a gift card grant program made possible through the generosity of Dollar Tree and managed by Gift Card Bank. Through this program, nonprofit organizations and Title I schools may apply to receive Dollar Tree gift cards that are distributed directly to individuals and families in need.

Organization: Gift Card Bank / Dollar Tree
Support Type: Gift card grants
Funding Amount: $2,500–$10,000 in Dollar Tree gift cards
Geographic Focus: 48 contiguous United States
Deadline: October 16, 2026

About the Funder

Gift Card Bank is a nonprofit organization that specializes in distributing gift cards to help improve wellbeing and build financial stability for people experiencing hardship. Through Every Kindness is a Gift, Gift Card Bank and Dollar Tree help nonprofits and Title I schools provide direct support to individuals and families during times of financial stress.

What This Program Supports

Every Kindness is a Gift provides Dollar Tree gift cards that are intended to be distributed directly to people in need. The program is designed to give recipients dignity and choice by allowing them to purchase essential items for themselves and their families.

Gift cards may help increase access to essentials such as:

Food
School supplies
Paper products
Cleaning products
Hygiene items
Other everyday household necessities

Round One Focus

Round One is a summer distribution. Gift cards awarded through Round One are expected to arrive in late June, while children are on summer break and families are preparing for the back-to-school season.

This timing is intended to help families during a period when budgets may be especially tight.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include:

Nonprofit organizations
Title I schools
Organizations and schools located in the 48 contiguous United States
Applicants that can distribute gift cards directly to individuals and families in need

Eligible Support Types

Dollar Tree gift card grants
Direct assistance to individuals and families
Support for essential needs
Summer and back-to-school related household needs

Funding Amounts

Grants will range from $2,500 to $10,000 in Dollar Tree gift cards.

Timeline
📅 Round Two Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
📅 Round Two Distribution: Early November 2026

Applicants only need to apply once. Organizations not selected for Round One will automatically be rolled over for consideration in Round Two. Organizations that receive a Round One grant will not be eligible for Round Two. Duplicate applications will be rejected.

Application / Request Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. For Round One consideration, applications must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

Applicants should be prepared to describe how Dollar Tree gift cards will be distributed directly to individuals and families in need and how the gift cards will help recipients access essential items.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.giftcardbank.org/essentials

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofits and Title I schools that:

Serve individuals and families experiencing financial hardship
Provide direct assistance or basic needs support
Work with children, students, families, or vulnerable populations
Can distribute gift cards directly to community members
Need flexible support for essentials during summer and back-to-school season

The Every Kindness is a Gift program is especially well suited for organizations that want to give families the dignity of choosing the essential items they need most.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling applications with defined distribution rounds
Round Two Deadline: October 16, 2026
Award Amount: $2,500–$10,000 in Dollar Tree gift cards
Best Suited For: Nonprofits and Title I schools providing direct support to individuals and families
Geographic Focus: 48 contiguous United States
Program Fit: Basic needs, family support, school supplies, food access, hygiene items, household essentials