Product Grant Opportunities
Hygiene & Product Grants
Simply the Basics provides various grants to support Hygiene Bank Members, helping them to get more hygiene to the community. Grants are either in the form of direct hygiene supplies from a manufacturing partner or pre-selected hygiene supplies up to a particular value.
Please note that while all Members are eligible to apply for grants, you can only receive a grant once every calendar year. If you have already received a grant in the fiscal year, you will not be eligible again until the next fiscal year.
In an effort to ensure funds are going toward organizations that statistically have the greatest impact and also statistically are least likely to receive financial support through other outlets - Simply the Basics works to prioritize organizations that demonstrate success in making hygiene more accessible to communities that would otherwise not have access, to organizations in rural or hard to reach areas, and to organizations that emphasize dignity and equitability.
Available Grant Opportunities
Full Sized Hygiene Items - up to $750 Value
Description: We often receive toiletries that are convenient for transport, such as travel-sized items. However, for many of the people we serve, there is a greater need for full-sized items that offer longer-lasting benefits and a sense of normalcy in their daily routines. This grant will enable us to provide full-sized shampoo, soap, conditioner, and body wash, ensuring that individuals have consistent access to essential hygiene products that promote better health and well-being.
Deadline: September 25, 2024
Winner Notified by: October 4, 2024
Closed Grants
Fall Essentials - up to $750 Value
Description: As the weather begins to change, the need for essential items that provide warmth and protection from the elements becomes increasingly critical. This grant proposal seeks funding to supply hand warmers, ponchos, and lotion to individuals in need. These items are vital for maintaining physical health and comfort, especially for those without stable housing or access to adequate shelter. Grant Winner will receive up to $750 worth of fall essentials.
Deadline: September 5, 2024
Winner Notified by: September 10, 2024
Back to School Grant - up to $1,000 Value
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations and services that provide for families, specifically those that are geared toward services for children. We will select organizations that provide hygiene supplies to low-income students and families by evaluating their demonstrated commitment to supporting school-aged children. Preference will be given to initiatives that clearly outline how their efforts will facilitate children's return to school, even if the supplies are not directly distributed to schools. Recipients will be able to select up to $1,000 worth of Method Products (some restrictions apply). This grant is made possible through the support of Method, Inc.
Winner Accounted: August 10, 2024
June Summer Supplies Distribution Grant - $500 value
Application Due: June 30, 2024
Eligibility:
Must be an active Member of the Hygiene Bank Association.
Must be a registered 501c3 Nonprofit Organization.
Must be able to accept substantial supply delivery via mail.
Grant winners must be able to provide a photo and statement following receipt of the supplies that can be used for social media purposes.
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations that distribute through in person outreach to people that are currently experiencing homelessness and/or spend majority of their time outdoors, such as through in person events, tabling events, drop in centers, and more! Please note that this grant is for events or distributions that go directly to people in need, and not through partnerships with other organizations. The Grant Winner will be receiving items that support people outdoors, including travel sized SPF, Water Bottles, Visors, Ponchos, and shower-free body wipes. Total value of up to $500.
Winners Announced: July 8, 2024
*Disclaimer - If you applied for the previous Summer Outreach Grant (Due May 15th), you do not need to apply for this grant! We will utilize your previous application answers.
May Summer Outreach Distribution Grant - $500 value
Application Due: May 15, 2024
Eligibility:
Must be an active Member of the Hygiene Bank Association.
Must be a registered 501c3 Nonprofit Organization.
Must be able to accept substantial supply delivery via mail.
Grant winners must be able to provide a photo and statement following receipt of the supplies that can be used for social media purposes.
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations that distribute through in person outreach to people that are currently experiencing homelessness and/or spend majority of their time outdoors, such as through in person events, tabling events, drop in centers, and more! Please note that this grant is for events or distributions that go directly to people in need, and not through partnerships with other organizations. The Grant Winner will be receiving items that support people outdoors, including travel sized SPF, Water Bottles, Visors, Ponchos, and shower-free body wipes. Total value of up to $500.
Winners Announced: June 1, 2024
NEW MEMBERS ONLY - Up to $500 Value
Application Due: March 31, 2024
Eligibility: Must have joined the Hygiene Bank Association after January 31, 2024. Must be a registered 501c3 Nonprofit Organization. Must be able to accept substantial supply delivery via mail. Grant winners must be able to provide a photo and statement following receipt of the supplies that can be used for social media purposes.
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations that joined the HBA recently and have an emphasis on providing services with Compassion. Winning grantee will receive up to $500 worth of Method Branded Soap, Shampoo (travel sized), and Deodorant.
Winners Announced: April 10, 2024
FOUNDING MEMBERS ONLY - Up to $500 Value
Application Due: March 31, 2024
Eligibility: Must have joined the Hygiene Bank Association before January 31, 2024. Must be a registered 501c3 Nonprofit Organization. Must be able to accept substantial supply delivery via mail. Grant winners must be able to provide a photo and statement following receipt of the supplies that can be used for social media purposes.
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations that joined the HBA in the 6 months since our launch and have an emphasis on providing services with Compassion. Winning grantee will receive up to $500 worth of Method Branded Soap, Shampoo (travel sized), and Deodorant.
Winners Announced: April 10, 2024
Method Brand Soap, Shampoo, & Deodorant - up to $1,000 Value
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations that have an emphasis on providing services with Compassion. Winning grantee will receive up to $1,000 worth of Method Branded Soap, Shampoo (travel sized), and Deodorant.
Winners Announced: March 7, 2024.
Menstrual Care Grant - up to $500 Value
Application Deadline: November 17, 2023
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations and services that provide menstrual care to people who menstrual, with a variety of choices that includes tampons, menstrual pads, cups, and feminine wipes.
Hygiene Products of Your Choosing - up to $500 Value
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations and services that have annual budget of less than $100,000. Winning grantee will receive up to $500 worth of any 1-3 hygiene products of their choosing.
Winners Announced: August 7, 2023.
Back to School Grant - up to $2,000 Value
Description: The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support organizations and services that provide for families, specifically those that are geared toward services for children. Recipients will be able to select up to $2,000 worth of Method Products (some restrictions apply). This grant is made possible through the support of Method, Inc.
Winners Announced: September 10, 2023