How much funding does PHCF: Community Grants provide?

PHCF: Community Grants provides Up to US $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for PHCF: Community Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for PHCF: Community Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is PHCF: Community Grants offered?

PHCF: Community Grants runs on a twice a year cycle.

PHCF: Community Grants

Pleasant Hill Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Grants for Arts Recreation Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Pleasant Hill Community Foundation is pleased to announce its biannual Community Grants Applications.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Funding requests that will be considered include:Special community projects;
Community service projects;
Conferences, symposia, workshops (regionally conducted);
Publications, brochures, etc.;

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Grants will not be awarded for:Individuals, unless sponsored by an organization meeting the above qualifications;
Not eligible: Endowments, capital expenditures, and annual fund appeals;
Not eligible: Political organizations or political campaigns;
Not eligible: Religious organizations for religious purposes;
Not eligible: Organizations that discriminate based upon race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or cultural practices, sexual orientation, or physical ability;Fundraising events and organizational celebrations;
Not eligible: Existing obligations, deficits, or retroactive funding.

Overview

The Pleasant Hill Community Foundation offers biannual Community Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life for local residents through cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Eligible organizations must be public or hold a valid 501(c)(3) status. Grants, typically up to $1,000, are sourced from fundraising efforts and are reviewed by a dedicated committee before final approval by the Board of Directors.

Local Dollars Meeting Local Needs
The Pleasant Hill Community Foundation is pleased to announce its biannual Community Grants Applications. All organizations applying for grants must be a public organization or meet IRS non-profit status with a current 501(c)(3) number. All awarded grants will enhance the quality of life for Pleasant Hill residents through cultural, educational and recreational activities. Grants are funded from proceeds of our annual appeal letter sent to our supporters each winter, fundraising events, and Endowed Funds.
The Community Grants Allocations Committee will review all applications. The Committee will present all applications and recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Pleasant Hill Community Foundation. The Board makes all final selections. Individual grants will vary with most being up to $1,000. Previous grant recipients are listed on our website.

Eligibility

Funding requests that will be considered include:Special community projects;
Publications, brochures, etc.;
Small equipment purchases for community programs.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be awarded for:Individuals, unless sponsored by an organization meeting the above qualifications;
Religious organizations for religious purposes;
Organizations that discriminate based upon race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or cultural practices, sexual orientation, or physical ability;Fundraising events and organizational celebrations;
Existing obligations, deficits, or retroactive funding.