Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Location//School: Countywide
  • Special Requirements: Submission of a letter of recommendation from an individual in the EMS field

Other requirements

  • GPA Requirement: Weighted 2.5 or higher
  • Financial Need: Yes
  • Requirement: Intention to pursue a career as a paid or volunteer EMT, paramedic or fire fighter and a history of community service

Overview

The Hammond Trust Emergency Services Scholarship Fund, established by the Ukiah Fire Fighters Association, supports Mendocino County high school students pursuing careers in emergency services. This includes funding for programs such as EMT training and Fire Academy, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and community service commitment, making this a valuable opportunity for future emergency responders in the region.

Community Foundation of Mendocino County
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations.
Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarship program provides scholarship opportunities for local students to help pursue their educational goals and achieve their higher education dreams.
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County provides scholarships for all seven regions of the county, as well as for specific academic and professional goals.
Created by the Ukiah Fire Fighters Association in honor of Virginia and George Hammond to support Mendocino County high school students to attend the Explorer Academy, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), paramedic training, Fire Academy, or pursue a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science. Active employees/volunteers of Mendocino County fire departments are also encouraged to apply to pursue additional training or education.

Eligibility

Financial Need: Yes
Requirement: Intention to pursue a career as a paid or volunteer EMT, paramedic or fire fighter and a history of community service
Special Requirements: Submission of a letter of recommendation from an individual in the EMS field

What Community Foundation of Mendocino County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
120
Total given
$1.82M
Median grant
$7,800
Range
$5,300–$175K
  • By dollars: California 89%, North Carolina 10%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Fort Bragg, CA; Ukiah, CA; Mendocino, CA.
  • 42% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Don't Ever Give up Inc · Cary, NC

    Program support

    $175K

  • Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County · Redwood Valley, CA

    General operating support

    $110K

  • Ukiah Senior Center · Ukiah, CA

    General operating support

    $76K

  • Mendocino Coast Humane Society · Fort Bragg, CA

    General operating support

    $71K

  • Mendocino Presbyterian Church · Mendocino, CA

    General operating support

    $67K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • First responders
  • Fire departments
  • Education

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