National Philanthropy Day Grant Program

National Philanthropy Day Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Long Beach Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: June 02, 2025

Summary

The National Philanthropy Day Grant Program, managed by the Long Beach Community Foundation, aims to enhance community service through a one-day volunteer project. This initiative supports local nonprofits in beautifying their facilities, fostering collaboration among community partners, and promoting charitable giving. Eligible organizations must be 501(C)(3) nonprofits based in Long Beach, with projects that can be completed in one day, demonstrating significant impact and community involvement.

Overview

Our Mission The Long Beach Community Foundation’s mission is to initiate positive change for Long Beach through charitable giving, stewardship, and strategic grantmaking. With this mission our focus is to: Encourage charitable givingHelp individuals and families manage their philanthropic givingEstablish endowment funds to benefit local nonprofitsMake strategic grants to Long Beach nonprofits Grant Purpose National Philanthropy Day is an initiative that honors charitable work across the country. To support this philanthropic commitment locally, LBCF annually funds a nonprofit organization who leads a one-day volunteer project that beautifies the exterior of a building that directly service their members. This support creates an opportunity for LBCF board members, staff, fundholders, and community partners to work alongside a nonprofit’s board, staff and supporters to literally roll up their sleeves, and make a meaningful and personal impact on the community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Long Beach Community Foundation only makes grants to US-based approved 501(C)(3) nonprofit, educational, or governmental organizations located in Long Beach who are in good standing with the IRS.Project RequirementsIf your nonprofit or educational institution owns a building that directly serves your members, and you can answer “yes” to the six required criteria below, we’d love to hear from you! Your project will….Beautify the exterior of a publicly visible site in Long BeachBe completed in one day by resident volunteersHave a budget of around $5,000Have a significant “before and after” improvement effectHave active participation and financial support from the organization’s board, staff and volunteers on the day of the eventBe a “shovel ready” project that can be carried out on or around November 15, 2025 and maintained by your organization moving forward