Grant Opportunity Spotlight: T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program Brings Up to $50,000 to Small Town Projects

If you lead a small-town initiative, there’s a grant opportunity that could bring your vision to life — and it’s open right now. The T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program is designed to fund shovel-ready, physical improvement projects in towns with a population under 50,000. With awards of up to $50,000, this funding can transform community spaces and create lasting benefits for residents.

What is the Hometown Grant Program?

T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant Program supports projects that make tangible, visible improvements to small towns across America. The focus is on shovel-ready projects — those that are ready to begin construction or implementation shortly after funding is received.

Eligible projects can include:

• Technology upgrades for public spaces or facilities

• Creation or enhancement of parks and trails

• Community art installations

• Renovations or improvements to community centers

• Adaptive reuse of historic buildings to serve new purposes

  
  

This grant opportunity is open to projects that inspire pride, strengthen community connections, and improve quality of life for residents.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are accepted from:

• Elected officials

• Town managers or employees

• Tribal leaders

• Nonprofit community leaders in small towns (population under 50,000)

  
  

What the Grant Covers

The Hometown Grant provides funding for physical improvements, but it does not cover:

• Planning or engineering fees

• Salaries or annual operating costs

• Reimbursement for projects already completed

  
  

Instead, funds can go directly toward construction, renovation, and the purchase of equipment or materials for approved projects.

How Much Funding is Available?

Each selected project can receive up to $50,000 in funding. This amount can be a game-changer for small communities, enabling them to tackle projects that might otherwise be out of reach.

Application Timeline and Deadlines

The program opens quarterly, and the next deadline for the Summer window is September 30, 2025. After that, new application cycles will continue to open throughout the year.

How to Apply

Applicants must create an account through the Main Street America portal to apply. The submission requires:

• A clear project plan, including scope and objectives

• A detailed budget and timeline

• Necessary permits and approvals

• Letters of support from community partners

  
  

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed, and T-Mobile will make funding decisions in partnership with Main Street America.

How Exousia Can Help You Win This Grant Opportunity

Exousia Ministries specializes in helping communities, churches, and nonprofit leaders identify, prepare, and apply for the right funding. For the Hometown Grant Program, we can:

• Assess your eligibility to ensure your project meets the requirements.

• Develop a strong project plan that clearly communicates your vision.

• Write a compelling grant narrative that connects your idea to community needs.

• Build your budget and timeline in a way that aligns with T-Mobile’s funding priorities.

• Gather strong letters of support from local leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.

• Ensure your application is complete and submitted before the deadline.

  
  

By partnering with Exousia, you’ll have a team that understands both grant strategy and the heart of community transformation — giving you the best possible chance of success.

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Why This Matters for Small Towns

This grant opportunity is more than just funding — it’s a way for small towns to invest in spaces that bring people together. Whether it’s building a walking trail, restoring a historic building, or upgrading technology in a community center, these projects create lasting, visible change.

If your town has a project ready to go, now is the time to prepare your application. With the next deadline approaching, you could soon see your community vision turn into reality — and Exousia is here to help you make it happen.

Learn more and apply here: T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program