The Humboldt County Community Foundation (HCCF) exists to help concerned individuals mobilize charitable giving to support the betterment of Humboldt County communities and organizations.
Donor Name: Humboldt County Community Foundation
State: California
County: Humboldt County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization providing financial management, strategic development and educational services to communities, organizations and donors throughout Humboldt County.
The Foundation is affiliated with the Iowa Community Affiliate Network which allows us to assist communities and organizations in achieving nonprofit charitable status without forming their own nonprofit corporations.
The Humboldt County Community Foundation Board is a charitable foundation established by community stakeholders for the purpose of improving the quality of life in Humboldt County by initiating programs, coordinating resources, and supporting organizations that enhance education, community betterment, arts and culture, health, and human services
Grant Types
- Community Enrichment/Progress
- Cultural and Civic Programs
- Arts
- Health
- Environment
- Social Services
- Education
- In general, the foundation will support three types of requests:
- Projects of service to the general community or pilot projects.
- Seed money to enable projects to demonstrate their potential or enhance services.
- Funding for community amenities.
Funding Information
The maximum amount awarded to a single recipient shall be no more than $35,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Tax exempt, non-profit entity classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) or a 170(c)(1) governmental entity
- If Not a non-profit or governmental entity, the applicant must have a Fiscal Sponsor. A fiscal sponsor is an organization that would be receiving the grant funding on behalf of the grant applicant and is responsible for distributing the funds for the project in accordance with the application submitted and for maintaining appropriate documentation. An organization must be a 501(C)(3) organization or a 170 (c)(1) unit of government to serve as a fiscal sponsor and must provide proof of such designation.
Ineligible Projects
- Operating Expenses
- Signage & Advertising
- Salary, Staff & Training Expenses
- Technology Maintenance
- Landscaping (including flowerpots, rock gardens, etc.)
- Equipment Essential to Operations
- Equipment Licenses and Maintenance.
For more information, visit HCCF.
