The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is seeking applications for its 203 Access for All Grant.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
State: California
County: San Luis Obispo County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Foundation’s grants program provides a diverse range of opportunities for San Luis Obispo County nonprofit organizations that directly address community needs.
During the 2023 grantmaking cycle, Access for All Fund will prioritize one-year $5,000 grants to 501c3 organizations in San Luis Obispo County with programs supporting the disability community that:
- Focus on advancing access to Health & Wellness
- Examples: access to health care services and equipment; access to activities that promote good health/wellness such as physical and mental health, exercise, fitness facilities, yoga, and outdoor/indoor recreation.
- Expand capacity for Housing & Home Access
- Examples: more options for accessible, affordable housing (e.g., visitable
homes); modifications/equipment for living independently and safely (e.g., smart homes tech).
- Examples: more options for accessible, affordable housing (e.g., visitable
- Create and support Community Participation / Inclusion
- Examples: accessible events (e.g., interpreters, video captioning, accessible
websites); accessible physical and virtual spaces; inclusive programming; accessible transportation and wayfinding.
- Examples: accessible events (e.g., interpreters, video captioning, accessible
- Promote Accessible Workspaces and grow Employment Opportunities
- Examples: educational outreach to support inclusive work environments; needs assessments; employee training; improved access to services.
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. All grant proposals will be reviewed and all applying agencies will be notified within the outlined timeline.
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 Access for All Grant.
