The Sharks Foundation accepts applications for partnership through program funding and project grants that align with their focal areas of giving.
Donor Name: Sharks Foundation
State: California
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $200,000
Details:
Whether you are seeking program/organization amplification, volunteer support, monetary donations, or any other type of partnership, non-profits must apply for a Community Assist Grant as the first step to establish a relationship with the Sharks Foundation.
Program Funding: The Sharks Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and families in the community with an emphasis in the areas of education, health and safety, and character development.
Programs are annually run and have set parameters; usually a subdivision of a non-profit, it is a service they provide. Program examples (not limited to):
- Afterschool services
- Mentorship programs
- Reading assistance
- Environmental sustainability
Project Grants
- A project is typically a one-time execution and one-time cost. Examples (not limited to):
- Clothing or food packing/distribution
- Holiday gift giving
- Beautification/clean-up project
- Upgrades to an existing structure or installation of a new structure
- Bike build
- Vehicle retrofitting
- Home renovation
If you apply under this category, you must provide a budget and timeline that will become contractually binding if your project is approved. Proposals should offer a volunteer opportunity for Sharks staff/partners to be involved.
Funding Priorities
The Sharks Foundation provides funding to organizations that support youth and families, with special emphasis on at-risk and underrepresented populations.
- The Sharks Foundation will not support:
- General operating deficits
- Sponsorships of fundraisers of any kind, tradeshows, festivals, workshops, etc.
- Endowments or reserve funds
- PTAs, booster clubs, donations to individuals
- Organizations outside the Bay Area that cannot keep 51% or more of funding in the Bay Area
Funding Information
- Program grants can range from $2,000-$15,000+.
- 50/50 Raffle: Proceeds from a 50/50 Raffle can range anywhere from $3,000-$10,000+.
- The Sharks Foundation provides project grants up to $200,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organization Eligibility – to qualify for a grant an organization must:
- Be a public, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service for a minimum of 5 years
- A program must be in existence for a minimum of 3 years
- Provide services to children/families in need within the Bay Area
- Be available for a site visit if selected as a beneficiary
- Adhere to all deadlines and application requirements
- Application Eligibility – to qualify for a grant an application must:
- Fall under one of the focus areas: Latinx and Hispanic Heritage, Healthy Living, Hockey Fights Cancer, Holiday Assist, Education, Black History, Equality, Environmental Awareness, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage or Pride
- 100% of grant funding received from the Sharks Foundation are used for the exclusive benefit of youth or youth and their families
- 51% of the funding received must directly benefit youth/families in the Bay Area
- Funding must be applied to the costs associated with a specific programming element of the applying organization or the project you are applying for
- Funding must be used by July 1, 2023
For more information, visit Sharks Foundation.
