Amador Community Foundation- Competitive Grants

The Amador Community Foundation Competitive Grants program supports transformative projects in Amador County, focusing on measurable impacts and community needs. Organizations are encouraged to demonstrate their capacity, align with the Foundation's mission, and show collaboration for sustainable solutions. The grants aim to address unique community challenges while fostering innovative ideas that enhance local life. Applications should be submitted 30-60 days prior to fund necessity, with a limit of one application per year for successful recipients.

NOTE: Applications should be submitted 30-60 days prior to needing the funds. Successful applicants (who have received funding) may apply only once per year.
The Amador Community Foundation has several funds that award grants on a competitive basis. We maintain both unrestricted grant funds and funds with unique focus areas. All grant proposals are reviewed by a grants committee which is comprised of members of the Foundation’s board of directors and community representatives. The review process focuses on the greatest impact and most effective use of the community’s donations over the long term. Priority is given to proposals that successfully address the following:
The capacity of the organizations: How well does the organization’s board, advisory committee, volunteers and/or staff demonstrate the skills, experience, and commitment to carry out the proposed project?
Organization mission and funding focus:To what extent does the project relate to both the organization’s core mission and Amador Community Foundation’s current funding focus?
Need for project:Is this project appropriate for the area or population it intends to serve, does it demonstrate community support, and is it unique or will it involve collaboration with other organizations?
Objectives and methods:Does this project have clear and measurable goals that will result in a meaningful improvement to our community?
Budget and project sustainability: Is the project budget realistic and will the project continue to be sustainable after an investment from the Amador Community Foundation?

Eligibility

What We FundThe Amador Community Foundation places special emphasis on issues and projects designed to transform everyday life in Amador County.

Ineligibility

In general, we will not consider funding:Concurrent or more than three consecutive grants to the same organization; Debt reduction; Duplication of existing programs or services by new nonprofit organizations; Creation of or addition to an endowment fund or scholarship program; Political or religious purposes or to influence legislation or elections.