Joseph & Vera Long Foundation Grants

The Joseph & Vera Long Foundation offers grants targeted at non-profit organizations in Northern California and Hawaii. With larger grants ranging from $60,000 to $150,000 in the Spring and smaller grants from $10,000 to $40,000 in the Fall, the foundation focuses on supporting community-driven initiatives. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) compliant and align with the foundation's priorities, which include environmental conservation, youth development, maternal health, and healthy aging.

NOTE: The Spring (April deadline) process is for larger grants ranging from $60,000 to $150,000 and in the Fall (September deadline)  is for smaller grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000.
To pursue this vision, The Joseph & Vera Long Foundation extends financial support to non-profit organizations engaged in the communities of Northern California and Hawaii.
Our primary approach is to invest in organizations that are dedicated to strengthening and supporting the community and committed to the responsible and effective use of the Foundation's assets. The Foundation periodically approves large, multi-year strategic grants focused on achieving a well-defined impact. These grants are made at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and may not be solicited. The Foundation also makes responsive grants that aim to meet the needs of the community.
Program Areas
Programs or projects must closely align with our priorities in one of the four program areas we support:

• The EnvironmentYouth in NatureYouth ArtsMaternal HealthHealthy Aging

Eligibility

Programs and projects must benefit the communities of Northern California or Hawaii.Organizations must be recognized in good standing by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1 or 2) or work through a Fiscal Sponsor who is.Organizations may submit only one Application per calendar year. If your organization hasn't received a grant from us before, we strongly recommend waiting for the Fall Cycle in order to improve your likelihood of success.

Ineligibility

Not Supportedsolely religious, sacramental, or theological functionspolitical bodies or campaignsindividuals or memorializing individualsforeign organizationsloans or the payback of debt