Stanislaus County developed the Community Benefit Contribution Program to provide a mechanism for the Cannabis Businesses in Stanislaus County to give back to the community.
Donor Name: Stanislaus Community Foundation
State: California
County: Stanislaus County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Grant Size: not exceed $50,000
Details:
The Stanislaus County Community Benefit Contributions Program will provide $700,000 in general operating support for youth-serving organizations and/or schools that advance youth empowerment best practices, such as youth leadership and development, youth advocacy, creating spaces for youth to lead at both formal and informal decision-making bodies, and/or amplifying youth voice through storytelling campaigns.
General operating support is defined as unrestricted funding enabling an organization to carry out its mission. Grant awards are intended to underwrite administrative infrastructure, support increased agency capacity, assist with strategic financial and organizational capacity, and/or help maintain core programs and essential staff. Funds can be used at the discretion of the organization to cover day-to-day activities or ongoing expenses such as administrative salaries, utilities, office supplies, technology maintenance, etc., as well as for program costs, capital, technology purchases, and professional development. This investment should help organizations increase their capacity and overall sustainability.
Funding Information
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Grant award amounts may not exceed $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- 501c3 nonprofits and/or schools serving Stanislaus County who are focused on youth; applications will be prioritized based on proximity to approved Commercial Cannabis Businesses in unincorporated areas.
- Be geographically located and/or provide services within the borders of Stanislaus County.
- Grants will be prioritized for nonprofits and/or schools that participated in the Stanislaus Youth Empowerment Blueprint process, and/or are currently involved in the Stanislaus Youth Empowerment Alliance, and/or demonstrate organizational commitment to best practices outlined in the Stanislaus Youth Empowerment Blueprint
For more information, visit Stanislaus Community Foundation.
