NonprofitVet-Serving Direct Service+ Education & AdvocacyGovernment ProgramNon-dilutive
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Participation
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scanTotal time commitment
40-100 hours (annual app + maintenance)
Admittance criteria
Application + Eligibility-Based
Funding type
Non-Dilutive GrantNon-dilutive
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Academic backing
Light
Best for
Nonprofit
Eligibility
501(c)(3) meeting CFC eligibility (financial, governance, transparency requirements).
Award
Access to federal employee giving (~$80M annually distributed)
Deadlines
Annual · Annual application (typically spring)
Notes
Robust application; multi-year retention pays off.
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