Gilroy Foundation Competitive Grant Program
Funding Amount
$500 - $5,000
Deadline
December 12, 2026
78 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Gilroy Foundation Competitive Grant Program
Status: Active annual grant cycle
Geographic Scope: Gilroy, CA and South County area
Focus Areas:
Award Range: $500 - $5,000 per grant
Background: Over four decades of grantmaking supporting 501(c)(3) organizations and tax-exempt groups. Since 1980, Gilroy Foundation has awarded over $18.5 million in grants and scholarships. In 2025, awarded $88,948 to 18 nonprofit groups from competitive cycle.
Grant Purposes:
Funding Mechanism: 5% of year-end balances from grantmaking funds are allocated to competitive grant recipients
Contact:
How to Apply
Competitive Grant Application Process
1. Eligibility: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or tax-exempt group
2. Application Requirements:
- Complete PDF application form
- Proof of tax-exempt status
- Other documentation as specified
3. Submission:
- Submit applications by email to grants@gilroyfoundation.org
- Follow instructions provided with application materials
4. Selection Criteria:
- Organization qualifications
- Closeness of fit between project and grant purpose
- Various other evaluation considerations
5. Timeline:
- Application period: October 1 - December 12 (annual)
- Applicants notified: March
6. Reapplication: Organizations not awarded in past cycles may reapply
What Gilroy Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 26
- Total given
- $1.12M
- Median grant
- $7,319
- Range
- $5,100–$594K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Gilroy, CA.
- 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Digital Nest · Gilroy, CA
$594K
Various 5000 or Less · Gilroy, CA
$116K
Christopher High School · Gilroy, CA
$96K
Gilroy Unified School Distric · Gilroy, CA
$65K
St Joseph Family Center · Gilroy, CA
$41K
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