Kern Community Foundation is offering a total of $100,000 in grant funding this year to eligible nonprofits to support unemployed and employed farmworkers.
Donor Name: Kern Community Foundation
State: California
County: Kern County (CA)
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
All organizations seeking funds must have a presence in Kern County, support farmworkers and meet Kern Community Foundation’s eligibility guidelines.
Focus Areas
Support can include:
- Family Support: Help for spouses, children, or dependents
- Education: Scholarships, tutoring, or job training programs
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, or mental health services
- Housing: Affordable housing or temporary shelter
- Food Assistance: Meal programs or food distribution
- Childcare: Affordable or subsidized childcare
- Legal Aid: Help with immigration or workers’ rights
- Emergency Relief: Support during disasters or emergencies
- Job Support: Job placement or skills training programs
- Transportation: Help with transportation for work or healthcare
Funding Information
Organizations may request up to $50,000 in funding.
Grant Period
Mid- July 2026 – June 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
501(c)3 public charity, or an organization fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3. If an organization is using a fiscal sponsor, they must provide partnership history. Registered with Kern Community Foundation Current with GuideStar Transparency rating (Silver 2024 or higher) All organizations applying for a grant must be current on reporting obligations for past KCF grants.
For more information, visit KCF.
