Force for Good: Grants That Lift Communities
Our “Force for Good” program offers microgrants to empower change-makers in our local community of Rochester, NY.

When you’re supported, your community thrives. Through our grants and volunteer initiatives, we aim to uplift nonprofits and the people they serve.
While we service clients across the country, we are also committed to supporting our local community in a special way. Since our inception, we’ve worked with dozens of non-profits in the Greater Rochester area.
We launched our microgrants program in 2022 to expand our commitment to our local community and offer additional support in hopes of giving back to our community who has done so much for us.
How It Works:
Check your eligibility
Submit your application
Receive funding and support
Please note: applicants must be in the Greater Rochester area. Microgrants are intended to fund unanticipated expenses, unplanned opportunities or cover operationally urgent needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Donor Database Experts offer volunteer support?
We believe that funding along with volunteer support magnifies our impact.
In that spirit, our staff will provide volunteer support for approved projects. Nonprofit organizations needing event support, or who have “done-in-a-day” projects and need volunteers should submit their request by clicking below.
When will winners be announced?
Microgrant recipients will be contacted by email if selected. All applications are reviewed monthly and applicants will be notified after selection has been made.
How will Donor Database Expertss determine grant recipients?
Applications will be reviewed internally by the team and grants will be awarded to organizations on a rolling basis. Grantees may apply up to 3 times in a calendar year, but it must be for different projects or funding needs.
Is the application process difficult?
Simply fill out our application form by clicking below! It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. You’ll receive confirmation we received your application and once our team reviews your application, we will let you know if it’s been awarded.
Apply today for a microgrant
Bridge a critical budget gap for your community programming.