California Private Grants
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Application Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Date Added
Jun 7, 2024
The Rose Foundation is pleased to present this grant opportunity for water quality related projects in the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Boardâs jurisdiction. Donor Name: Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment State: California County: Kern County (CA), Monterey County (CA), San Benito County (CA), San Luis Obispo County (CA), San Mateo County (CA), Santa Barbara County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA), Santa Cruz County (CA), Ventura County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Central Coast Community-Based Water Quality Grants Program supports projects that water quality related projects in the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Boardâs jurisdiction, with an emphasis on projects that advance environmental justice and/or provide water quality benefits to underrepresented communities. The Rose Foundation is partnering with the Bay Foundation of Morro Bay in presenting this grant opportunity, and there will be a publicly available ranking and selection criteria utilized in the selection process. Preferred topic areas include: The human right to water Environmental justice and local environmental justice capacity Water quality impacts of climate change Drought related water supply resiliency projects Climate adaptation and mitigation projects Sustainable drinking water or wastewater treatment solutions Sustainable groundwater management strategies Providing benefits to Underrepresented Communities Additional topic areas include, but are not limited to the following: Projects that provide water quality benefits to marine habitats and associated beneficial uses in San Luis Obispo County. Implementation of activities that will reduce pollutant loading and make measurable progress toward meeting water quality objectives established in the Central Coast Basin Plan. Water quality improvement or restoration projects that preserve and restore watershed functions and support healthy ecosystems, especially in impaired waterbodies identified on the 303(d) List and associated Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). On-farm Best Management Practice (BMP) implementation projects that demonstrate reductions in salt and nitrate loading, especially projects that assist limited resource farmers. Projects that prevent or address Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Funding Information Large Grant Track is for funding requests of up to $200,000, and most grants will be in the $100,000-200,000 range. Small Grant Track is for funding requests of up to $50K, and most grant awards will be in the $20-$50K range. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be one of the following: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organizations Federally recognized Indian tribes or State Indian tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commissionâs Tribal Consultation List Public agencies (e.g., counties, cities, districts), including agencies having jurisdiction over water resources management, drinking water, or treatment and disposal/reuse of municipal wastewater or other wastes Projects must be conducted within the jurisdiction of the Central Coast Water Board, identified as Region 3. (Region 3 includes Southern Santa Clara (Morgan Hill and south), Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties, and small portions of Ventura, Kern, and San Mateo Counties). For more information, visit Rose Foundation for Communities.
Application Deadline
Jul 1, 2024
Date Added
Jun 7, 2024
The Imperial Irrigation District invites cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits and community-based organizations to apply for grant funds for tree-planting projects in the IID service area to help reduce greenhouse gas and beautify local communities through the districtâs new Public Green Space Grant Program. Donor Name: Imperial Irrigation District State: California County: Imperial County (CA), Riverside County (CA), San Diego County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program provides greenhouse gas reduction benefits by supporting nonprofit and communityâbased organizations with funding for tree planting projects that meet the critical need of reducing Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). This program is specifically designed to provide resources for community groups that want to green their communities. Program Priorities Additional points will be given to projects that meet two of the following: Provides park or recreational benefits to a critically underserved community or disadvantaged community; Proposed by a critically underserved community or disadvantaged community; Develops partnerships with local community organizations and businesses in order to strengthen outreach to disadvantaged communities, provides access to quality jobs for residents of disadvantaged communities, or provides access to workforce education and training; Uses interagency cooperation and integration; or Uses existing public lands and facilitates the use of public resources and investments, including schools. Matching or âcost sharingâ funds allocated to the project. Funding Information Available through IIDâs flagship shade tree program, Tree for All, the Public Green Space Grant Program has $350,000 in total available funds and can make awards as high as $35,000. Eligible Costs Personnel, contractors and consultants, direct and indirect costs related to the planting of trees and related vegetation, maintenance associated with the projectsâ plantings during the grant period, community education and engagement costs. Eligibility Criteria Cities, counties, special districts, nonprofit organizations located inside the Imperial Irrigation Districtâs energy service area (Imperial Valley and Coachella Valley). For more information, visit Imperial Irrigation District.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2024
Date Added
Jun 7, 2024
The Living Cultures Grant seeks to sustain and strengthen traditional arts in the state of California grants to individual artists/culture bearers and grants to California-based nonprofits and Tribal Nations, as well as other organizations and community groups. Donor Name: Alliance for California Traditional Arts State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Through this grant program, Alliance for California Traditional Arts supports nurturing cultural continuity, sustaining cultural practices, and engaging own communities and others through public programs. Projects involving any genre of traditional artsâincluding but not limited to dance, music, foodways, material arts, and oral traditionsâare welcome. Project Period Funds should be used between Nov 1, 2024- Oct 31, 2025. Grants can be funded Pathways to Nurture, Sustain, And Engage Participation In The Traditional Arts. They invite proposals that will: nurture cultural continuity through the learning and practice of traditional arts; and/or sustain cultural practices with needed purchases and services; and/or engage your communities and others through public programs Eligibility Criteria The grants are open to individuals, organizations, community groups, and Tribal Nations who practice traditional arts. Traditional arts are those art forms that are transmitted and engaged as part of the cultural life of a group of people whose members share a common heritage, language, religion, occupation, or region. These expressions are deeply rooted in and reflective of a communityâs shared standards of beauty, values, or life experiences. Traditional arts are often passed on from one generation to the next, or from one community member to another, and express a collective wisdom, rather than only a unique personal aesthetic. Individual Artists can apply for grants of $7,500 to support their practice. Applicants must be: Based in California Be artists /culture bearers rooted in a tradition who have been practicing at least 5 years. 18 years old or older Able to receive California taxable income (Individual artists do not apply with a fiscal sponsor.) Organizations/Community Groups/Tribal Nations can apply for funds of $10,000 to support activities. Eligible organizations must have: An average annual revenue/income in the last 3 years under $500,000 Non-profit 501c3 status based in California Community groups without non-profit status may apply with a California-based 501c3 fiscal sponsor Tribal Nations cultural programs/departments based in California with federal status (Note: budget requirement applies to department, and not nation as a whole). Tribal Nations cultural programs/departments based in California without federal status may apply with a California-based 501c3 fiscal sponsor (Note: budget requirement applies to department, and not nation as a whole). For more information, visit Alliance for California Traditional Arts.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2024
Date Added
Jun 6, 2024
The California Fire Foundation supports projects that actively address wildfire preparedness and/or prevention needs, which protect and enhance the publicâs safety or the safety of Californiaâs firefighters and other first responders. Donor Name: California Fire Foundation (CFF) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: California-based fire departments, firefighter associations, federally-recognized tribes, and local nonprofit organizations encouraged to apply! Focus Areas Vegetation Mitigation & Fuels Reduction Efforts. Education, Planning and/or Community Outreach Campaigns. Personal Protective Equipment or Specialized Firefighting Equipment Purchases. In this cycle, funding priority will be given to applicants whose climate-caused wildfire or other disaster prevention or preparedness projects serve under-resourced communities at heightened risk and/or socially vulnerable populations, including low-income/impoverished, minority status, limited English proficiency, disability, and seniors/older adults, to name a few, with particular emphasis given to those serving areas of heightened fire risk. Funding Information Requested amount should not exceed $25,000. Requests outside of this range will be considered on an as-needed basis. Grant Period Projects are typically expected to be completed within 12 months of receiving funds, if awarded. Eligibility Criteria Applicant must be a California-based fire department, firefighter association or a nonprofit organization. Other groups may apply when doing so in collaboration with one of the three above-referenced entities, including fiscal agents; Fire departments serving and firefighter associations representing the same community, or whose personnel/members serve the same geographic region, are eligible to individually apply for funding; Project must benefit communities in California, with priority given to disinvested communities and historically marginalized populations located in high-threat areas; Requested amount should not exceed $25,000 (requests outside of this range will be considered on an as-needed basis); CFF does not require matching funds; and Funding decisions are generally communicated several weeks after the application window closes. For more information, visit CFF.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 202544 days left
Date Added
Jun 6, 2024
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County that assist low-income and elderly residents or promote the welfare of dogs through care and placement initiatives.
Application Deadline
Jul 15, 2024
Date Added
Jun 6, 2024
The Beacon House Request for Proposals outlines approach and rationale to providing community based funding support to expand substance use disorder services in Monterey County. Donor Name: Gateway Foundation State: California County: Monterey County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The sole purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations to provide substance use disorder services in the Monterey Peninsula. This funding will infuse financial resources for the operating, supporting and/or renovation of SUD services in Monterey County, directly addressing the need to improve access to treatment and recovery supports. This vital re-investment into the Monterey County community will provide flexible grant funds to help and support local organizations. They seek to provide multiple grants to local, established substance use service providers. The flexible funds should be utilized to expand access to substance use disorder services and/or recovery support in Monterey County. Specifically, the dollars are for one-time costs that support improving access or capacity to provide services. Funding Information Up to $200,000. Up to  10, not to exceed $200,000. Project Period September 1, 2024 â August 31, 2025. Funds can be used for Staff development Training Equipment Repairs & maintenance Expansion of services/access Start-up operational costs may be allowed, provided they are reasonable and justified, and not to exceed 50% of total funding request.  Eligibility Criteria 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Licensed by the state of california to provide services (when applicable). Currently providing behavioral health services in monterey county. Organization can provide audited financials and income/expense budgets for last two fiscal years. Programs utilize evidence-based services. At least 50% of clients from last two fiscal years are residents of monterey county. Organization has been providing behavioral health services. For more information, visit Gateway Foundation.
Application Deadline
Jun 17, 2024
Date Added
Jun 5, 2024
The Creative Economy Fund (fka Creative Industries Incentive Fund) awards project grants to arts, cultural, and creative-based commercial businesses that are located in the City of San JosĂŠ and involved in the production or distribution of the arts, including manufacturers, service providers, presenters, and designers, among others. Donor Name: Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding supports projects and activities aimed at building successful arts, cultural, and creative-based small businesses in San JosĂŠ. The Creative Economy Fund is an initiative of the City of San JosĂŠ Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA). The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), a nonprofit intermediary focused on the economic security of individuals in the arts, is partnering with OEDCA to administer the Creative Economy Fund. The goals of the Creative Economy Fund are to: Enhance San JosĂŠâs creative economy. Bolster the growth and financial resilience of small arts, cultural, and creative-based businesses in San JosĂŠ. Provide financial support to artists and creative entrepreneurs (across all disciplines in both the non-commercial and commercial arenas). Funding Information For the 2024 grantmaking round, a total of $40,000 is available. Grants of up to $8,000 will be awarded through a competitive grant application process. Competitive applicants will contribute to the cityâs cultural vibrancy, demonstrate readiness for project implementation, grow and achieve greater financial resilience, and demonstrate economic impact (e.g., attracting visitors, generating sales tax, creating jobs) in the City of San JosĂŠ. Competitive applicants will also reflect the Cityâs diverse cultural communities and creative-based commercial landscape. Period of Support    September 2024 â September 2025. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for Creative Economy Fund consideration, businesses must meet the following criteria: Be a commercial enterprise, including small businesses (defined by the City of San JosĂŠ as businesses with 35 employees or less) and sole proprietorships (Note: businesses do not have to be brick and mortar; they can be online storefronts or nomadic enterprises); Be based in San JosĂŠ; Primarily provides a cultural, creative, or arts-related service or product; Be in good standing with the City of San JosĂŠ, evidenced through possession of an active San JosĂŠ business tax certificate (aka business license, business permit)* and fulfillment of OEDCA or any other City departmentâs funding requirements, if applicable; and Cannot have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationships) with the boards, staff, and directors of CCI or OEDCA. The following are ineligible for funding consideration: Nonprofits; Individuals, organizations, or projects that will use a fiscal sponsor to receive grant funds if funding is approved; Businesses that are not arts, cultural, or creative-based; Projects that are already funded through another Office of Cultural Affairs grant program; Projects that have already taken place (funding can only be applied to expenses accrued during the grant period); and Incomplete Creative Economy Fund applications. For more information, visit CCI.
Application Deadline
Jul 9, 2024
Date Added
Jun 4, 2024
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provides the Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program to help clean up and prevent illegal dumping on farm or ranch property. Donor Name: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Farm or ranch property need not have active sales or production, but shall be appropriately zoned, or otherwise authorized for agricultural activities. Farm or ranch property includes appurtenant easements or right-of-ways such as, but not limited to, public roads and utilities. Funding Information $1,000,000 available for each fiscal year. Up to $200,000 is the maximum available per applicant per fiscal year (FY). $50,000 is the maximum available per cleanup site. Eligibility Criteria Cities Counties Resource Conservation Districts Federally Recognized Tribes. For more information, visit CalRecycle.
Application Deadline
Sep 13, 2024
Date Added
Jun 4, 2024
The Strengthening the Sector grants program provides initiative-based support to organizations catalyzing systemic change at the policy level. Donor Name: The Music Man Foundation State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grants will support activities such as: advocacy training and tools that build the capacity of individuals to understand and proactively influence issues impacting arts and community vitality, and/or research collection and action plan designed at a scale which have the capacity to impact policy and field-wide practices. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for funding, an organization must: Reflect music within the organizationâs efforts, Operate as a non-profit organization, Have been conducting mission-aligned programming since March 2022 or before, Have had at least one paid employee since March 1, 2023 or before, Not have a structural deficit, and Have a service jurisdiction that includes either Los Angeles County, California (statewide), or the United States of America (nationwide). Programs focused on a state that is not California will not be eligible. For organizations that have previously received a grant from The Music Man Foundation, the organization must be in good standing with the Foundation before applying for the Award. Selection Criteria Demonstrated accomplishments in systems change and the capacity for the organizationâs programming to create sustainable impacts. Demonstrated understanding of the system the organization seeks to impact and insight as to why the organization is well-positioned to take on this system change. Clear connection between the organizationâs initiative(s) and how these lead to system change. Clear description of the organizationâs initiative(s) with the initiativeâs (intended) participants and timeline. Organization has a clear vision of its future intentions. Organization has capacity to identify and track progress towards key milestones for the organization and the system the organization is impacting. Music is a primary component of the initiativeâs efforts. Strategic collaborations and/or partnerships exist and reflect an intentional collaboration that showcase intentional efforts to influence system dynamics. For more information, visit TMMF.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2024
Date Added
Jun 3, 2024
The Bridge Association of REALTORSÂŽ Community Foundation Grant financially support essential community programs that address housing, opportunities for the youth and champion diversity within the community. Donor Name: Bridge Association of REALTORSÂŽ State: California County: Alameda County (CA), Contra Costa County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Bridge Association of REALTORSÂŽ Community Foundation awards grants annually to support essential community programs in the categories of Youth Arts and Education, Senior Services Community Activities, and Workforce Housing and Homeless within Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Kensington, Oakland, and Piedmont. Youth Arts & Education Foundation seeks to provide support where the contributions can help equalize opportunities for children of all social and economic backgrounds to programs providing services such as arts and cultural classes and events, public and private education including Special Education programs and those involving food & nutrition programs addressing hunger. Workforce Housing & the Homeless Foundation seeks to provide support to organizations directly benefiting the homeless population and advocacy groups seeking long-term solutions to the housing crisis such as programs involved in affordable housing and those addressing hunger and nutrition issues. Senior Services & Community Activities Foundation seeks to provide support to organizations providing services to seniors for socialization, health-care advice, transportation services, nutritional issues, and support services impacting housing. Funding Information The maximum grant size awarded is $3,500.00. Eligibility Criteria Requests for grants should be specific in their targeted use for the funds and cannot be used for general funds. Your non-profit organization must have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor that is a tax-exempt entity. Basic criteria include the following: Funds must be used for a specific project/event Your organizationâs annual budget must be less than $1,000,000 Your organization must provide services in Alameda or Contra Costa County in the cities of Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Kensington, Oakland, and Piedmont. Your request can be to start a new program Your request can be to fund special project-specific salaries and stipends Your request cannot be to fund regular full or part-time salaries. For more information, visit Bridge Association of REALTORSÂŽ.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 27, 2024
This fund provides financial support to organizations and individuals to help recruit and retain physicians in Del Norte County, with a focus on medical loan repayment and professional development.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 27, 2024
This fund provides financial support to Tribes and non-profit organizations in Northern California to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples through advocacy, research, and community recovery efforts.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 27, 2024
This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve and share California Indian culture, art, and traditional practices, prioritizing initiatives that promote knowledge transmission across generations.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 27, 2024
This fund provides financial support to Christian organizations, particularly local Lutheran initiatives, both in the community and internationally, with grants of up to $5,000 available quarterly.
Application Deadline
Jan 31, 2025
Date Added
May 27, 2024
The Kiwanis Club of Los Altos Foundation annually offers grants to organizations operating within the greater Los Altos area. Focused on supporting initiatives that align with their mission of âServing the Children of the World,â the foundation grants financial aid to projects and programs benefiting the community, particularly youth and seniors. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, with past recipients including diverse beneficiaries such as Tech Trek, Mentor Tutor Connection, and the Living Classroom. Application acceptance period is from October 1 to January 31 each year.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 27, 2024
This grant provides funding for transportation costs to help Humboldt County K-12 teachers take students on educational field trips to local natural areas, promoting environmental education and appreciation for nature.
Application Deadline
Jul 28, 2024
Date Added
May 24, 2024
The LA2050 Grants Challenge is an open call for ideas to make Los Angeles the best place to learn, create, play, connect, and live. Donor Name: LA2050 State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: A total of $1 million will be awarded to 15 organizations to implement their ideas to address the issues that Angelenos care most about. LA2050 will also commit to a one-year partnership with the winners â leveraging its resources, assets, and networks to help the projects succeed. Together, the winning organizations, LA2050, and Angelenos will make progress for the region that will change the course of future. Issue Areas Access to creative industry employment Affordable housing and homelessness Community safety Green space, park access, and trees Health care access Immigrant and refugee support Income inequality K-12 STEAM education Opportunities for people who have been incarcerated Play equity to advance mental health Public transit Support for foster and systems-impacted youth Youth economic advancement Benefits Beyond the potential to receive a grant for your work, they believe that applying to the challenge will provide additional benefits including: The opportunity to participate in a first-of-its-kind regional effort Increased awareness and exposure via public platform Increased understanding of LAâs social impact landscape The opportunity to cultivate and build new relationships with peers The chance to build a coalition of committed Angelenos and organizations to support important work in LA The opportunity to learn how to tell a compelling story about your organizationâs impact Inspiring the creation of videos, photos, tweets, and pithy messaging to promote your proposal Visibility in front of other foundations and potential alternative funding sourcesâpast challenges have resulted in more than $6.5 million in grants from outside funders using the LA2050 platform for their grantmaking âVolunteerâ and âDonateâ buttons on each submission page to drive resources to your organization A page on our Ideas Hub, a database of all organizations that have applied to the LA2050 Grants Challenge and their proposals Kinds of ideas LA2050 looking to support Bold ideas that will produce measurable wins for the LA region A spirit of collaboration and desire to unify and amplify collective efforts A clear focus on inclusion, diversity of voices, and equity Efforts that not only produce positive results, but are also focused on increasing local engagement and civic participation A desire to test new strategies Funding Information Funding Information The Goldhirsh Foundation will award a total of $1,000,000 to eligible organizations applying for grant amounts ranging from $50,000 (five (5) total Awards) to $75,000 (ten (10) total Awards) over a one-year period. Eligibility Criteria Grants accept applications from registered non-profit, for-profit, fiscally-sponsored, or governmental organizations serving Los Angeles County and its residents. Both new or existing projects, programs, or initiatives are eligible for funding, as long as your work impacts one or more of this yearâs issue areas (to be announced). For more information, visit LA2050.
Application Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Date Added
May 23, 2024
Zoo Labs empowers Black, Indigenous, and people of color to own and amplify their music business through entrepreneurial training, resource exchange, focused mentorship, and community building. Donor Name: zoo labs State: California County: Alameda County (CA), Contra Costa County (CA), Marin County (CA), Napa County (CA), San Francisco County (CA), San Mateo County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA), Solano County (CA), Sonoma County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: In 2024, Zoo Labs: FUND will make available $225,000 in unrestricted grants to Bay Area BIPOC and BIPOC-led artist teams with a music business. To address both the marked lack of capital for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) artists, as well as the lack of practical and affordable business education that cultural innovators need in order to begin and scale their creative businesses, Zoo Labs evolved its West Oakland-based, in-person programming to reach a broader audience in the Bay Area and beyond. Zoo Labs: FUND returns in 2024 for a fourth grantmaking round that will be administered in partnership with Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), a trusted nonprofit intermediary focused on the financial well-being of artists, arts workers, culture bearers, and creative entrepreneurs. Award Tier Criteria CCI will distribute unrestricted grants in the amounts (i.e., tiers) of $5,000; $15,000; $25,000; and $50,000. Award tiers, their associated criteria, and the approximate number of awards available include: $5,000 (approximately four awards available) Seed Funding- Teams that request $5,000 are newly formed; have worked on the business for two consecutive (i.e., back-to-back) years or less; and are earning little to no revenue from the business. $15,000 (approximately five awards available) Startup Funding- Teams that request $15,000 are starting to have traction; have worked together on the business for two to five consecutive (i.e., back-to-back) years; and are earning little to no revenue from the business. $25,000 (approximately three awards available) Self-sustaining Funding: Teams that request $25,000 have traction; are on the cusp of realizing self-sustaining, revenue-generating activities; have worked together on the business for five consecutive (i.e., back-to-back) years or more; and are earning some revenue from the business. $50,000 (one award available) Next Level Funding- Teams that request $50,000 are established; are ready to expand or further innovate; have worked together on the business for five consecutive (i.e., back-to-back) years or more; and are earning a steady stream of revenue from the business. Period of Support September 2024 â September 2025. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for funding, applicants: Must be BIPOC or BIPOC-led teams of two or more people, with at least one artist member1. Additionally, they encourage teams who are of historically marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ and gender variant people, people with disabilities, and immigrants to apply; Must be launching or have an already established music business; Must reside full-time in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma County. This criterion applies to ALL team members. Can be any age, however, if a member of the team is 18 years old or younger, CCI staff must be contacted to discuss the teamâs eligibility; Can be a previous grantee3, however, first-time award recipients may be prioritized; and Cannot have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationship) with the board, staff, or directors of Center for Cultural Innovation, Zoo Labs, or Intersection for the Arts. For more information, visit Zoo Labs.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2024
Date Added
May 23, 2024
The Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation provides grants to support the care, treatment, cure, rehabilitation, or education of children with physical handicaps, mental retardation or mental illnesses to children born in, residing in, or whose parentsâ homes were maintained in San Francisco, California. Donor Name: Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation State: California City: San Francisco Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation awards grants to charitable organizations that are devoted to the care, treatment, cure, rehabilitation, or education of children with physical or mental handicaps or illnesses. Grants are primarily made to charities that render services to children born in, residing in, or whose parentsâ homes were maintained in San Francisco. Organizations must be devoted to any one or more of the following purposes: The care or rehabilitation of physically handicapped children, The care or rehabilitation or mentally retarded or mentally ill children, The care, treatment or cure of mentally or physically ill children, physically handicapped children or retarded children, The care, treatment, cure, education or rehabilitation of deaf, dumb or blind children, or physically handicapped or mentally retarded children, Furnishing medical, dental, nursing, hospitalization or psychiatric care or treatment for physically or mentally handicapped children, To any other charity recognized as aforesaid furnishing aid, care, education or assistance to children. Program Areas Education Health Human services Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must render services to children ages 21 years or under. Program Limitations Organizations must be devoted to the care, treatment, cure, rehabilitation, or education of children with physical or mental handicaps or illnesses. The foundation does not fund requests for: Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, including the Shriners Hospital at San Francisco, California due to gifts made by the donor during her lifetime. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.
Application Deadline
Jun 6, 2024
Date Added
May 12, 2024
The CZI Community Fund aims to support nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County by enhancing access to essential social and economic resources such as housing, healthcare, education, and job skills, particularly focusing on underserved communities including low-income households, BIPOC, immigrants of any status, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. This fund fosters community empowerment and engagement through annual grants paired with capacity-building programs to bolster leadership and organizational development. The application period for this fund opens on May 6, 2024, and closes on June 6, 2024. Selected organizations will receive up to $200,000 over two years, either as unrestricted or project-specific grants.