JLSF Community Partner Grants

The JLSF Community Partner Grants aim to enhance women's leadership and support essential needs in the San Francisco community through strategic partnerships with local nonprofits. Grants range from $5,000 to $35,000 and focus on areas such as housing, food, and basic necessities. Organizations must provide volunteer opportunities, maintain 501(c)(3) status, and offer direct volunteer experiences. The JLSF seeks to build long-term relationships with partners to create a lasting impact in the community.

Community Partners
The Junior League of San Francisco (JLSF) looks for partnerships with San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit organizations that align with our focus area of bridging the gap of essential needs in the San Francisco community. Through these partnerships, the JLSF provides a combination of funding and volunteer support for specific community programs which can include:
Direct FundingThese funds directly benefit the nonprofit organization and are generally unrestricted, with the exception that the JLSF is unable to fund salaries. Past grants have ranged between $5,000 and $35,000.Indirect FundingThese funds directly support the JLSF volunteers in their development or execution of activities with nonprofit organizations. Examples of indirect funding include covering costs to purchase necessary supplies or food-related to the specific programs and activities managed by JLSF volunteers.Volunteer SupportA dedicated committee of approximately 5-30 JLSF volunteers that provide approximately 3-5 hours per person per month of direct support to the nonprofit partner.
While JLSF Community Partner grants have an effective term of one year, the JLSF aims to develop long-term affiliations with community organizations.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations applying for a grant must meet the following eligibility requirements:Serve communities specifically located in the County of San FranciscoProvide financial data (including evidence of 501(c)(3) status and audited financial documentation)Demonstrate that the specific program aligns with the JLSF’s focus area of bridging the gap of essential needs in the San Francisco communityProvide meaningful, direct volunteer experiences for a committee of 5-30 JLSF volunteers on a consistent monthly basisSatisfy a volunteer time commitment of approximately 3-5 hours per month per volunteerProvide volunteer opportunities that occur on weekday evenings (5:00 p.m. and later) and weekends