The Atkinson Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program for 2023 with an aim to provide 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: 08/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $15,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
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.
It is important to note that the Atkinson Foundation is committed to supporting community-based and community-led organizations that address the needs identified by the communities they serve. This includes support to organizations focused on geographic areas and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities in San Mateo County that have historically been marginalized. The Foundation does not actively seek to fund organizations with leadership who enter communities with external solutions.
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
Please note: Foundation does not provide funding directly to public or private schools.
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 forward 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.
Funding Information
- Most grants range between $5,000 and $15,000.
- All grants are one-year grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- All grants to nonprofit organizations should provide direct services to the residents of San Mateo County, California.
- If a proposal has been declined, organizations must wait one year to reapply for funding.
- An applicant will usually not receive more than one grant in a 12-month period.
For more information, visit Atkinson Foundation.
