Community Catalyst Fund

The ACF Community Catalyst Fund provides place-based grant awards to serve specific Anaheim City Council Districts. Grants support programs that address priority needs identified in the 2024 Anaheim Needs Assessment Report.

Geographic Scope: Specific Anaheim City Council Districts (rotates by year)

2025 Focus: Grants awarded to support programs addressing priority needs identified in the 2024 Anaheim Needs Assessment Report in specific City Council Districts

Eligible Applicants:

• US-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Educational institutions
• Government entities serving Anaheim
• Must be in good standing with the IRS

Application Process:

• Unsolicited proposals are NOT accepted
• Organizations are invited to apply for this fund

Reporting Requirements: Reporting required for every grant received. Reports consist of:

• Survey Monkey response on how funds were spent
• Impact of the program
• Who was served
• Overall success of the program
• Testimonial from someone served by your program or recognition on social media (tag @Anaheimcf on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Conditions of Award:

• Funds must be used for approved purposes only
• Alternative use of funds requires advance written authorization from ACF
• Significant changes in project/organizational leadership must be reported within 30 days
• Grantee must agree to ACF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy

Contact Information: Anaheim Community Foundation, [email protected], 657-582-9181

Application Process

Invitation-Only: Do not submit unsolicited proposals. Organizations will be invited to apply.

Submission Guidelines: When invited to apply, submit application as clearly and succinctly as possible:

• Don't assume reviewers know program details
• Be specific about impact and sustainability of the project
• Address how program aligns with 2024 Anaheim Needs Assessment Report

Selection Process:

• Applications reviewed by Board-appointed Grants Selection Committee
• Committee selects successful candidates and makes funding recommendations
• Applicants receive automated acknowledgment upon submission
• Highly aligned applications may be asked to provide additional information or schedule an interview

Award Announcements: All applicants receive automated confirmation and will be contacted later with results