We are building strong communities
Who We Fund
We make capital grants to social service, academic enrichment, youth development, arts, and environmental nonprofit organizations in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and San Mateo counties that provide direct service to the following populations (more than 50%): low-income children, youth (ages 0 to 24), families with children, and people with disabilities. We also consider applications from K-12 schools exclusively serving children with learning differences, with priority consideration given to those serving a significant percentage from low-income backgrounds.
What We Fund
We will fund any contracted labor directly associated with the project.
We fund durable items such as musical instruments, tools, and appliances.
We prioritize equipment purchases that will be used by program participants.
We prioritize vehicle purchases that transport participants.
Where We Fund
Grants are only made to organizations primarily serving residents of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and San Mateo counties. The requested durable capital must also be located in these counties.
Application Information
Deadlines
Applications are accepted three times a year during specific submission windows, which occur approximately three months before the board meetings. All applications must be received before 5 p.m. on the last day of the application period. This is so applicants can receive staff support during work hours if any challenges arise. No late submissions will be accepted.
Winter 2024: November 18 – December 6, 2024
Awards distributed: March 2025
Spring 2025: February 18 – March 4, 2025
Awards distributed: May 2025
Fall 2025: July 21 – August 1, 2025
Awards distributed: October 2025
Winter 2025: November 2025 TBD
Awards distributed: March 2026
Please check back often as dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Important details
Applications may only be submitted during the dates listed. The New Proposal icon will NOT appear until the submission window is open. Do not attempt to submit an application prior to the submission start date or you might lose your work.
Detailed application instructions and a downloadable Application Outline PDF can be found under How to Apply.
In preparation for submitting your application, we advise you to use the PDF overview to prepare your answers in advance of the submission period. We encourage you to compose the proposal in Microsoft Word/Google document and, once it is ready, copy and paste content directly into the foundation’s online application.
If you still have questions after carefully reviewing the guidelines, please contact Tiffany Wood.