Community Grant Program
Funding Amount
$2,000,000 total annual distribution
Deadline
May 31, 2026
53 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Grant Program
Overview: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County awards approximately $2 million annually through their Community Grants cycle to support nonprofits addressing pressing local issues in Santa Cruz County.
Geographic Scope: Santa Cruz County, CA
Funding Priorities (2026):
Focus Areas: Education (including arts and environment), end-of-life care, historic preservation, human services
Grantmaking Approach:
Eligibility: By invitation. Invitations to participate are sent to selected organizations.
Background: Since 1982, the Foundation has awarded nearly $300 million to community organizations. Funds come from endowed gifts given over four decades. The Foundation works with leaders of color to ensure funds address historic and current inequities.
Contact: Kevin Heuer, Director of Engagement & Impact
How to Apply
Application Process
Invitation-Based: Invitations to participate in the Community Grants cycle are sent to selected organizations.
Impact Profile Option: Organizations can complete an Impact Profile to share their organization's impact with the Foundation and its donors year-round.
Impact Profile Requirements
Eligibility:
Steps:
1. Download the Impact Profile Instructional Worksheet
2. Visit the online portal to access the Impact Profile form
3. Sign up for portal login if you don't have one
4. Complete and submit responses through the online form
5. Responses are reviewed on a rolling basis and made available to donors
Resources:
Note: Completing an Impact Profile is not a grant request, but rather an opportunity to provide donors with information about your organization's impact.
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