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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $25,000

Deadline

May 21, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Farrington Historical Foundation Community Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Santa Clara County, California only. All grant funds must be used in Santa Clara County.

Eligibility:

  • Must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organizations

  • Organizations providing services or programs in Santa Clara County, California

    • Fields of Interest:
    All areas will be considered, but emphasis is given to:

  • Arts and culture

  • Animal protection

  • Environmental conservation

  • Historic preservation

    • Funding Limitations:

  • Grant range: $1,000 to $25,000

  • Maximum of one year per grant

  • No grants will be awarded to any agency in consecutive grant cycles

  • Organizations with delinquent final grant reports will not be considered for further funding

    • What They Don't Fund:

  • Political campaigns

  • Religious activities

  • Deficit financing

  • Loans

  • Grants to individuals

  • Matching gifts

    • Application Deadlines:

  • November (specific date varies by year)

  • May 21, 2026 (current cycle)

  • Proposals received after deadline may be resubmitted in next funding cycle

    • Grant Distribution:

  • Board of Directors annually allocates a portion of Foundation's endowment

  • Grant Committee reviews and evaluates proposals

  • Accepted proposals are funded the following month

  • In 2024-2025 fiscal year: $200,000 distributed to 22 nonprofit organizations

    • Post-Award Requirements:

  • All recipients must submit a final grant report within one year of receiving funds

  • Report must demonstrate funds were used as intended

  • Delinquent reports will result in ineligibility for future funding

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 408-264-8258

  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Website: farringtonfoundation.org

    • Background:
    The Farrington Historical Foundation carries on the philanthropy of benefactor Dorothy Bogen Farrington. Since 1998, the Foundation has distributed $4.9 million in community and director-designated grants to over 200 nonprofit organizations.

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Verify Email

  • Start the online application process by verifying your email address

    • Step 2: Complete Online Application

  • All applications must be submitted online

  • Application is available at: farringtonfoundation.org/grants/apply/

    • Step 3: Submit Before Deadline

  • Current deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2026

  • Deadlines occur in November and May each year

  • Proposals received after the deadline may be resubmitted during the next funding cycle

    • Required Information:

  • Organization's 501(c)(3) status documentation

  • Confirmation that grant funds will be used solely in Santa Clara County, California

  • Description of project/activity and intended use of funds

  • Organization mission and background

  • How the project aligns with Foundation priorities

    • Assistance:
    If you need help filling out the application, contact the Foundation office:

  • Phone: 408-264-8258

  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Email inquiries available through website contact form

    • Post-Approval:

  • All grant recipients are required to submit a final grant report

  • Final reports should be submitted as soon as reasonably possible after funds are used, but no later than one year from the date of grant receipt

  • Final reports submitted online at: farringtonfoundation.org/grants/final-report/

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartsenvironmental-conservationanimal-rescuehistory

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