Sparklight – Charitable Giving Fund (October Deadline)

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Fueling Local Impact, Together

The Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund provides project-based grant support to nonprofit and community organizations improving quality of life in the communities Sparklight serves. This funding cycle is ideal for organizations planning fall or early-year project implementation.

Organization: Sparklight (a brand of Cable One)
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: United States (communities where Sparklight/Cable One operates)

Focus Areas

Funding priorities include:

Education & Digital Literacy – Expanding access to technology and digital skills
Food Insecurity – Supporting local hunger relief and food access programs
Community Development – Strengthening neighborhoods and local economies

Supported Grant Types

Sparklight typically funds:

One-time or time-limited special projects
Capital improvements that enhance organizational facilities or infrastructure

General operating support and ongoing annual programs are typically not funded.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
170(c)(1) governmental units requesting funds for public purposes
Serving communities where Sparklight or Cable One operates

Funding Restrictions

The fund does not support scholarships, endowments, fundraising events, political or lobbying activities, loans, or discriminatory organizations or programs. Religious organizations may be considered only for project-based requests serving the broader community.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Deadline: October 31 (by midnight ET)
📅 Award Notifications: End of November

Typically, only one grant per organization per 12-month period is awarded.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through Sparklight’s online application portal. The review process may include follow-up questions, interviews, or site visits.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Biannual
Deadline: October 31
Best Suited For: Nonprofits proposing discrete, locally focused projects aligned with Sparklight’s education, food security, or community development priorities