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General Community Grants

Sonora Area Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Community Grants

Geographic Scope: Tuolumne County, CA

Program Overview:
Sonora Area Foundation makes grants to worthy projects and programs serving Tuolumne County residents and organizations.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Local nonprofit organizations

  • Government entities

  • Organizations providing charitable services

    • Focus Areas:
    Varies based on community needs and foundation priorities. Historical grants have supported:

  • Emergency services (Search and Rescue equipment)

  • Food security

  • Senior services

  • Youth programs

  • Job training

  • Mental health services

    • Key Information:

  • Foundation has distributed over $35 million in grants and scholarships since 1990

  • Foundation administers more than 280 charitable funds

  • Assets exceed $45 million (with supporting organizations)

  • Member of Council on Foundations

    • Contact:
    362 South Stewart Street
    Sonora, CA 95370
    sonora-area.org

    Tax Status:
    501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 93-1023051

    How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Steps:
    1. Contact Sonora Area Foundation for information on applying
    2. Review Grant Application Guidelines on website
    3. Submit application according to guidelines

    Resources Available:

  • Grant Application Guidelines (available on website)

  • Grant FAQ (available on website)

  • Direct contact with foundation staff

    • Contact for Applications:

  • Phone: Contact foundation for number

  • Address: 362 South Stewart Street, Sonora, CA 95370

  • Website: sonora-area.org

  • Email: Not specifically provided for grants (general contact available)

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisaster-relieffood-securityseniorsyouth-programsworkforce-developmentmental-health

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