Grant Opportunity is Designed to Support Nonprofit Organizations
GrantID: 9117
Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
This grant opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations that serve youth and communities in select counties of Northern California. Funds are intended to help programs that provide college-preparation, vocational readiness, cultural and arts enrichment, environmental and outdoor education, or long-term youth support. The goal is to enable sustained and meaningful impact — particularly for young people from under-resourced backgrounds — rather than one-off or short-term projects.
Eligible applicants must be registered nonprofit charities (or fiscally sponsored by one) operating in the supported counties. The funding is not available to private businesses or individuals. Rather, it is aimed at nonprofit organizations committed to offering structured, ongoing services or programming that align with the grant’s mission: education, workforce development, arts, environmental learning, and community enrichment.
Grants can be used either for general operating support, to help maintain or expand existing services, or for project-specific funding — for example, launching a new arts program, supporting after-school academics, offering career-readiness workshops, or organizing outdoor or environmental education experiences. The foundation tends to favor programs that offer continuity: multi-year support, wrap-around services, and clear pathways for youth development from school to work, or from early-stage education to college access or career training.
Funding amounts vary depending on scope and program size. Applicants may receive modest grants sufficient for local community programs or larger awards that enable broader impact or multi-year commitment. There is a policy that encourages rest periods for grantees: after a period of continuous support, organizations may be asked to skip a grant cycle before reapplying — ensuring fair distribution of resources and encouraging long-term sustainability.
Applications are accepted multiple times each year during defined windows. The review process is structured, with decisions made after each application period. Overall, this opportunity is well suited for nonprofits aiming to support youth development, education access, arts enrichment, environmental learning, or vocational pathways — especially in communities where resources are limited and long-term support can make a real difference.
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