Season of Sharing Fund (SOS)
Funding Amount
One-time financial assistance grants
Deadline
Closed
Due today
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Season of Sharing Fund (SOS)
Status: Currently active with periodic application windows
Geographic Scope: Nine Bay Area counties including Sonoma County, California
Program Overview: The Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund provides temporary assistance to help people living in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties. Over 33 years, the fund has distributed $138 million to help individuals and families in need.
- Families with dependent children 18 years and under
- Individuals age 55 and older
- Disabled individuals
- U.S. Veterans
- Recent survivors of intimate partner violence
- Pregnant individuals in 2nd or 3rd trimester
- Single adults aged 18 and older with no dependents
Eligible Populations
- Housing: Emergency housing assistance
- Critical Family Needs: Emergency assistance for critical needs
Types of Assistance
- All funds contributed each year are distributed throughout the year
- Assistance is provided in the form of grants paid directly to suppliers of services (landlords, medical equipment providers, etc.)
- Application Status Update (April 2026): Applications closed for March capacity; reopening April 1-8, 2026
Important Notes
- Phone: 211 or 707-544-6911
- Address: 2250 Northpoint Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Sonoma County Coordinating Agency
Sonoma Community Action Network (CAP)How to Apply
How to Apply
Contact one of the Season of Sharing Partner Agencies listed below:
Santa Rosa Area:
North County (Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg, Windsor):
West County (Guerneville, Monte Rio, Forestville, Bodega, Graton):
Application Process
1. Contact the coordinating agency for your area 2. Complete an inquiry form 3. Agency will assess eligibility and process application 4. Grants are paid directly to service suppliersFocus Areas & Funding Uses
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