How much funding does Sierra Grant Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Sierra Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Sierra Grant Program offered?

Sierra Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Sierra Grant Program

Bank of the Sierra

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants Affordable Housing Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, ensuring that impactful projects can receive timely support to improve the quality of life for families and individuals in the communities served.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

The Sierra Grant Program works to give grants to nonprofits, government organizations, and tribal entities in the areas Bank of the Sierra serves.
Our branches partner with local schools and community-minded organizations to achieve a common goal: improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: For-profit organizations.
Not eligible: Programs outside Bank of the Sierra’s branch service area.
Not eligible: Religious organizations for religious purposes.
Not eligible: Advocacy or research groupsIndividuals.
Not eligible: Political organizations

Overview

The Sierra Grant Program, initiated by Bank of the Sierra, aims to enhance community welfare since 2004 by providing grants to nonprofits and governmental organizations. Focus areas include community services, affordable housing, economic development, and revitalization of low-to-moderate income areas. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, ensuring that impactful projects can receive timely support to improve the quality of life for families and individuals in the communities served.

What is the Sierra Grant Program?
Changing Where We Live for the Better
The Sierra Grant program was designed to take hard work and great ideas further. Bank of the Sierra’s promise is to help make every community we’re in better, and the Sierra Grant program has been doing just that since 2004.
Bank of the Sierra accepts grant applications on a rolling funding cycle. All grants are considered pending until they are either approved or declined.
When determining which organizations should be awarded Sierra Grants, Bank of the Sierra focuses on the following areas:

Community Services

The Sierra Grant Program focuses on funding programs that provide low- and moderate-income children, families, and individuals with services that promote health and well-being in our communities.
Affordable Housing Services
The Sierra Grant Program focuses on supporting nonprofits with housing solutions for those in need.
Economic Development Services
The Sierra Grant Program supports organization with services that assist small businesses and small farms.
Revitalize/Stabilize Community Improvement Services
The Sierra Grant Program focuses on nonprofits with plans and services to improve areas with low-to-moderate-income individuals and families. These organizations must be tied to an approved federal, state, local, or tribal government plan.

Eligibility

The Sierra Grant Program works to give grants to nonprofits, government organizations, and tribal entities in the areas Bank of the Sierra serves. Our branches partner with local schools and community-minded organizations to achieve a common goal: improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.

Ineligibility

For-profit organizationsPrograms outside Bank of the Sierra’s branch service areaReligious organizations for religious purposesAdvocacy or research groupsIndividualsPolitical organizations