The Atkinson Foundation provides opportunities for individuals in San Mateo County to attain their highest potential in areas of educational, social, and economic life; to assist their efforts to become independent and self-sufficient; and to generally improve the quality of their lives.
Donor Name: Atkinson Foundation
State: California
County: San Mateo County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 and $15,000
Details:
The Foundation supports organizations that provide direct services to residents of San Mateo County, with primary consideration given to programs that benefit:
- Children, youth, and families; immigrants; the elderly; those who are economically at-risk; people with mental and/or physical health conditions; those recovering from addiction; those affected by physical abuse.
Program Areas
- Education and Youth Development
- The Atkinson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide:
- In-School Programs, to enhance K-12 public education curriculum and provide academic and/or enrichment activities to underserved students (programs that take place in schools, but are offered by nonprofit organizations)
- Out-of-School Programs, to provide youth development opportunities to underserved students in grades K-12 (programs that take place away from school sites)
- Early Childhood Care and Education, to assist low-income families in the caring and early learning journey of their young children
- Vocational Education, to provide youth and adults who face significant obstacles to employment with training and services that prepare them for job placement
- The Atkinson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide:
- Community
- The Atkinson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide:
- Basic Needs such as food, shelter, and/or family support resources to help sustain healthy families and strong communities
- Mental/Physical Health Services, to support the well-being of youth and adults faced with mental and/or physical health conditions and addictions
- Senior Programs, to enhance the quality of life for older adults who have limited resources
- Immigrants/Refugees Programs, to protect the rights of newcomers and create opportunities for forwarding mobility
- Women’s Services, such as reproductive and prenatal care, and wrap-around services for survivors of domestic violence, to ensure all women are healthy and safe
- The Atkinson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide:
Funding Information
- Most grants range between $5,000 and $15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- All grants to nonprofit organizations should provide direct services to the residents of San Mateo County, California.
- The foundation distributes approximately one million dollars in grants each year.
- Grant award decisions are made quarterly by the Board of Directors (usually in March, June, September, and December).
- If a proposal has been declined, organizations must wait one year to reapply for funding.
- All grants are one-year grants.
- An applicant will usually not receive more than one grant in a 12-month period.
For more information, visit Atkinson Foundation.
