Funding Amount

$100,000 per year for three years (total of $300,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

49ers Foundation Oakland Request for Proposals

Status: Application portal opened January 16, 2023 and closed February 17, 2023 (past deadline)

Funding Amount: $100,000 per year for three years (total of $300,000)

Geographic Scope: Oakland-based nonprofits

Funding Types:

  • Operating support

  • Programmatic funding
  • Mission & Focus:
    The 49ers Foundation invests in game changers who leverage educational and wellness opportunities to empower youth in underserved and under-represented Bay Area communities. The Foundation seeks nonprofit organizations that create a measurable decrease in the opportunity gap among children ages 5-18 years who face unequal opportunities due to race, ethnicity, ZIP code, and socioeconomic status.

    Target Population:

  • Children 5-18 years of age

  • Youth in underserved and under-represented Bay Area communities

  • Populations facing barriers due to race, ethnicity, ZIP code, and socioeconomic status
  • Eligibility:

  • Oakland-based nonprofit organizations

  • Must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits

  • Focus on creating measurable decrease in opportunity gap
  • 49ers Foundation Background:

  • Founded in 1991

  • Invested more than $50 million into historically underserved Bay Area communities

  • Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax #77-028751)

  • Focus areas: STEAM education, youth football programs, community partnerships
  • Partnership Approach:
    The Foundation builds sustainable, innovative partnerships with local nonprofits that have reach in the community.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Application portal opens January 16 (based on historical information)
    • Application portal closes February 17 (based on historical information)
    • Required Materials:
    • - Budget template (provided) - Responses to RFP questions - Documentation of nonprofit status and tax-exempt status

    Resources Provided

    • Budget template available
    • Request for proposals document
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Resources from open call for questions

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programseducation-equitystem-education

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