How much funding does Kimberly J. Engberg Fund for LGBTQ+ Equality provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Kimberly J. Engberg Fund for LGBTQ+ Equality?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Kimberly J. Engberg Fund for LGBTQ+ Equality?

Geography: Consideration should be given to programs that have strong, scientifically based evidence of positive outcomes and demonstrated measurable effectiveness.

Kimberly J. Engberg Fund for LGBTQ+ Equality

Ventura County Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

Consideration should be given to programs that have strong, scientifically based evidence of positive outcomes and demonstrated measurable effectiveness

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://vccf.org/grants/past-current-and-upcoming-grants/)._

Overview

Making a significant impact in your community is easy with the right guidance and support. No more feeling overwhelmed, unsure of which causes to support, or confused about how to ensure your donation is effectively utilized. VCCF provides a seamless, informed, easy, and impactful giving experience:

Since 1987, VCCF has granted approximately $250 million to support our community.

Widest reach

We've supported 9,500 unique nonprofit organizations and local businesses.

Kimberly J. Engberg Fund for LGBTQ+ Equality

Grants from the Kimberly J. Engberg Fund for LGBTQ+ Equality shall be to provide funding to organizations serving the LGBTQ communities in the Counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. No preference shall be given to any one county. Funding to organizations may be provided as “Matching gift” grants in an effort to encourage organizations to broaden their donor base.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Consideration should be given to programs that have strong, scientifically based evidence of positive outcomes and demonstrated measurable effectiveness.

What Ventura County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 243
Total given: $11.47M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,031–$1.1M

By dollars: California 95%, Washington 1%, District of Columbia 1%. Top recipient cities: Ventura, CA; Camarillo, CA; Oxnard, CA.
27% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Food Share Inc · Oxnard, CA

$1,000,000 in support of the capital campaign and $100,000 in support of operational…

$1.1M
Interface Children Family Services · Camarillo, CA

$510,000 will be used to provide $1,750 in immediate direct financial support to 220…

$550K
Santa Monica Mountains Fund · Westlake Village, CA

To support the ewc focusing on impacted areas of the thomas, woolsey, and hill fires…

$315K
Trust for Public Land · Los Angeles, CA

In support of the rancho canada larga project

$300K
Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation · Santa Barbara, CA

To support the santa barbara zoo conservation center at california state university…

$250K