GRANT GUIDELINES

FOUNDATION FUNDING PRIORITIES

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.  Applications are by invitation only.

 

GRANT CRITERIA

  • Applicant must be a public charity, organized under IRC sec. 501(c) (3), and qualified under IRC sec. 170(b) (1) (a).
  • Applicant organization is aligned with the mission of the Foundation and serves Orange County or the Coachella Valley.
  • Grants funds may be used for program expenses; operating expenses or capital expenses.
  • Grant funds may not be used for organizational start-up expenses, although the Foundation will consider supporting start-up programs within an existing organization. Generally, grants will not be made to endowments.
  • Grants shall generally be awarded for a single year.

 

GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURES

If you are invited to submit an application, the deadline to submit is July 1. The complete application must be submitted within the time authorized. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  The Foundation anticipates approving grant requests once per year in November. Notifications will be sent in December.

 

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Annual progress reports are generally due in August-September. To submit a grant report, log in to your account  here and click on requirements.

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