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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Student Support, Disadvantaged/Low-Income/Working Students, Job/Career Training, Education
Deadline: Feb. 13, 2026 (letters of interest) | Mar. 13, 2026 (full applications)
“Working students are some of the most driven people in our communities, balancing school, work, and family as they push toward their goals. Total Spark brings the support working students need directly into local Total Wireless stores by opening pathways to new careers, offering upskilling resources, and strengthening digital connectivity. Through this application process for $100,000 grants in target cities, we’re seeking local nonprofit partners already supporting working students and ready to deepen impact. We’re excited to collaborate with nonprofits like yours to spark new opportunities for working students.
What Total Spark Offers Nonprofit Partners
- $100,000 in Funding: We provide $100,000 in grant funding to put on local events and support your overall programming for working students.
- Store Space as a Community Hub: Use Total Wireless stores as welcoming, safe, technology-enabled spaces to connect with and support local working students in at least 3 community events. You will be responsible for planning and recruiting for these events, with some logistics support as part of the grant.
- Opportunity to Promote Your Work: Have you been dreaming up new ways to engage with your community, showcase what you do, and recruit new participants for programs? This is your chance to try your ideas in a nontraditional space.”
Funder: Total Spark
Eligibility: “We are looking for non-profit partners who: (1) Are public 501c3 charities; (2) Support working students in one of the following geographies: Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | Los Angeles, CA | Newark, NJ | Philadelphia, PA.; (3) Are able to host at least 3 events at a Total Wireless store between May and November 2026. This includes managing planning, recruitment, and event execution. (4) Are able to commit to working closely together with Empower Work and Total Wireless for a full calendar year in 2026.”
Amount: $100,000
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