How to Apply for a Grant
We award grants three times a year.
The process for applying for grants is simple.
Step 1:
Confirm your project’s funding eligibility.
Step 2:
See examples of the projects we've funded before.
Step 3:
Submit your application by the next deadline.
Confirm your project’s funding eligibility.
Make sure your organization and project meet our eligibility criteria.
Your organization is a nonprofit, government agency, school, or public safety district.
Located in or serving Humboldt, Del Norte, or Trinity Counties.
Requesting equipment, a repair, or a community enhancement.
Explore the kinds of projects we typically fund.
Our funding priorities and average grant sizes vary by project type.
Grants have ranged from under $2,000 to $150,000, depending on the project. Not sure if yours fits? See what we've funded before applying.
Submit your application before the deadline.
If you miss one deadline, another is right around the corner.
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Deadlines:
March 31
June 30
September 30
If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, we accept applications through the next business day.
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Details about the project’s purpose and impact
Program Budget with vendor quotes or estimates
Letter of Tax Exemption, like a 501(c)(3) letter
Here's what happens once you submit your completed application to us.
Our board reviews applications after each deadline, and moves quickly. Here’s what that looks like:
Mid May, August, and November
Grant Approval Meetings
10 days after Grant Approval Meeting
Grant Agreement Sent
Within 7 days of Grant Agreement receipt
Funds Disbursement