The 2022 General Grants Program provides funding for agencies and programs that directly address community needs gathered through local needs assessments and other sources.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
State: California
County: San Luis Obispo County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/15/2022
Grant Size: $15,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The Foundation will prioritize applications which support community well-being, resiliency, collaboration and demonstrate cultural competency.
Nonprofits may submit one or more applications to the following interest areas:
- Arts: supporting organizations which promote creation, engagement, and appreciation of diverse forms of art and/or understanding of local history.
- Environment: organizations which focus on education and sustainability that includes efforts focused on climate mitigation, sustainable agriculture and forestry, water and land conservation.
- Health & Human Services: improving the quality of life by providing for basic needs and social service programs, focusing on direct services.
- Seniors and People with Disabilities: funding is designated for organizations providing direct services for individuals with disabilities and/or seniors.
Funding Information
All grants will be unrestricted and will have a two-year funding term. The anticipated average grant amount will be $15,000.
Eligible Activities
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County supports charitable organizations whose programs primarily benefit San Luis Obispo County residents. An organization must have a current tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) and/or 509(a)1 or a current memorandum of understanding outlining fiscal sponsorship partnership to apply.
Exclusions
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County does not make grants to/for:
- Individuals
- Organizations that discriminate based on age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race or religion
- Fraternal Organizations, unless in support of a specific program open to or benefiting the entire community
- Governmental Organizations
- Fundraising events such as annual campaigns, walk-a-thons, tournaments, fashion shows, auctions or dinners
- Organizations with religious affiliations unless the program is open to the entire community without regard to religious beliefs
- Organizations and programs designed to elect candidates to public office
- Organizations located outside San Luis Obispo County unless for a specific program benefiting residents of-and conducted within-San Luis Obispo County
- Pay off past debts or existing obligations
- Endowment funds
- Scholarships, fellowships, travel grants and technical or specialized research
For more information, visit The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County.
