Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 31, 2026

207 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Annual Grant Cycle

Geographic Scope: Truckee-North Tahoe region, including Old Greenwood, Gray's Crossing, the Village at Northstar, and Mountainside communities

Focus Areas:

  • Environmental programs

  • Educational programs

  • Cultural programs

  • Social programs

  • Youth programs (special focus)
  • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations only

  • Must have proven longevity and viability

  • Must demonstrate greater good and social, economic, and environmental benefits to the community
  • What They Don't Fund:

  • Individuals

  • Political organizations
  • Background:
    In 2025, over $500,000 in grants were awarded to over 30 Tahoe-Truckee area non-profit organizations and programs. Since 2003, TMRF has awarded $12,145,000 in grants and scholarships.

    Recent Recipients Include:
    Achieve Tahoe, Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, Clean Up Lake Tahoe, Fine Arts North Tahoe, Headwaters Science Institute, Sierra Community House, Sierra Senior Services, Tahoe Food Hub, Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Truckee River Watershed Council, and many others.

    Contact:
    info@tmrfoundation.com
    P.O. Box 2426, Truckee, CA 96160

    Timeline:

  • Applications due annually in the fall

  • Grant decisions made by the first of the year

  • Funds paid in the first quarter of the year
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Status: 2026 grant cycle applications are now closed. Information about the 2027 grant cycle, including updated deadlines and application details, will be posted when available.

    How to Apply:
    1. Submit application during the fall deadline period
    2. Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee
    3. Applicants are notified directly regarding funding decisions

    Required Information:

  • Organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit

  • Grant request should be based on organizational needs

  • Demonstrate proven longevity and viability

  • Show greater good and overall social, economic, and environmental benefits to the community
  • Contact for Questions:
    info@tmrfoundation.com

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsenvironmenteducationartsyouth-programsfoundation

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