Borel Fire Relief Fund Grant

Borel Fire Relief Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kern Community Foundation
Amount: More than US $20,000
Last Updated: June 07, 2025

Summary

The Borel Fire Relief Fund, established by the Kern Community Foundation, aims to support nonprofits in Kern County responding to the Borel Fire. Eligible organizations must be registered with the foundation and possess a Silver 2023 or higher Transparency Rating on GuideStar.org. With a focus on immediate relief for requests up to $10,000, this fund seeks to foster community resilience and recovery efforts, enhancing the quality of life in Kern County.

Overview

Note: Applications requesting a maximum of $10,000 will be considered for immediate relief. Requests exceeding $20,000 will be reviewed at a later date for recovery efforts. Kern Community Foundation‘s (KCF) What We Do Kern Community Foundation‘s (KCF) Mission is powerfully simple: Growing Community. Growing Philanthropy. We are in the business of helping people support the causes they care about most. We connect generous donors – individuals, families, and businesses – to energized community members and organizations, matching their charitable interests with our community’s needs. The passion we share unites us, inspires us, and drives us toward a bold vision for the future – to make Kern County more vibrant, healthier, and stronger for all of its residents. Borel Fire Relief Fund In response to the Borel Fire in the Kern River Valley, the Kern Community Foundation has activated the Borel Fire Relief Fund. The fund may receive gifts from individuals, corporations, and private foundations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Open to Kern County Nonprofits that:Are registered with Kern Community Foundation; andHave a Silver 2023 or higher Transparency Rating on GuideStar.org; andAre involved in Borel Fire relief efforts.