Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants

The Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants aim to support non-profit organizations enhancing the Truckee and North Tahoe Region. Founded in 2002, the foundation fosters community engagement through fundraising and grants. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations with at least two years of tax-exempt status that serve the local community in areas such as arts, education, environment, and health. Applications for religious activities or those promoting discrimination will not be considered.

Lahontan Community Foundation (LCF) was founded in 2002 by the members, homeowners, and employees of the Lahontan Community in Truckee. LCF’s mission is to bring the Lahontan community together to have fun and raise as much money as possible to support the good works of local nonprofit organizations making a difference in the Truckee-North Tahoe region. Each year in late winter/early spring, LCF awards grants through a competitive grant cycle to nonprofit organizations working toward the betterment of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe communities.

Eligibility

To apply for a grant from Lahontan Community Foundation Fund, the following eligibility requirements must be met:Be recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization that has held its tax-exempt status for two years or more; 501(c)(3) public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing
Be incorporated in California or Nevada; in good standing with the respective state
Directly serve the Truckee-North Tahoe Region in one of the following program areas:Arts, Culture and Civic LifeEducation and Youth DevelopmentEnvironment, Recreation, and Animal WelfareHealth and Human Services

Ineligibility

Applications for direct religious activities; political activism such as lobbying, legislative activities, or legal action; organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin will not be considered.