HAF+WRCF General Grants Portal

Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation's central grants portal offering multiple funding opportunities for charitable programs and projects in the region.

Geographic Scope: Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties in California; Curry County, Oregon

Eligibility:

• Non-profit organizations
• Public benefit organizations (churches, educational organizations/schools, hospitals, government units, tribal governments)
• Groups working with a qualified fiscal sponsor
• Other organizations and groups working on charitable projects
• A limited number of funds support individuals

Funding Priorities (Strategic Goals):

• Racial equity
• Just economic development
• Healthy ecosystems and environments
• Thriving youth and families

Mission: Aims to minimize vulnerability and increase equity to strengthen institutions, providers, and leaders across rural and native lands.

Contact Information:

• General grants questions: grants@hafoundation.org or (707) 442-2993
• Technical support: Savannah Sonia, Grants & Scholarships Coordinator – (707) 284-0180 or savannahs@hafoundation.org
• Elena Keltz, Project & Program Manager – (707) 267-9920 or elenak@hafoundation.org
• Main office: (707) 442-2993

Application Process

Portal Access: HAF+WRCF Grants Portal at hafoundation.org/requesting-support/grantseekers-portal/

Account Registration:

1. Organizations with EIN/Tax ID:
   • Click "Create New Account"
   • Follow registration instructions
   • If you receive Duplicate EIN/Tax ID notification, contact HAF+WRCF staff
2. Organizations without EIN/Tax ID or working with Fiscal Sponsor:
   • Enter organization information
   • Enter "22" in EIN/Tax ID field
   • Provide fiscal sponsor information in grant application if applicable
3. Individuals (limited grants available):
   • Enter name in 'Organization Name' field
   • Enter "11-1111111" in EIN/Tax ID field
4. International organizations:
   • Contact staff for assistance with account setup

Application Materials:

• Submit applications through the Grants Portal
• Track application status through organizational profile
• Submit grant reports through portal
• View historical grants

Features:

• Multiple organizational users can access applications and grant history
• Portal available for most HAF+WRCF grants
• Password reset available through "Forgot Your Password?" link

Support:

• Step-by-step registration guide available
• Video tutorials on account creation provided
• Technical support available from Grants & Scholarships Coordinator