The Community Action Grants Program identifies and supports organizations across issue areas to promote an equitable, economically secure and vibrant Silicon Valley.
Donor Name: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
State: California
County: San Mateo County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The programs include:
- Community Action Grants
- Initiatives in early childhood development, financial stability and housing
- Community partnerships.
Focus Areas
- Arts and Culture
- Environment
- Faith and Neighborhoods
- Health
- Local Journalism
- Movement– and Power-Building.
Funding Information
Grants are likely to be around $30,000. Organizations that apply to multiple areas and that make an exceptionally strong case for funding in each may be awarded up to $80,000 in total.
Eligibility Requirements
- Organization Budget
- Organizations must have an annual organization budget under $3 million. Additional preference will be given to organizations with budgets under $1.5 million. Applicants are required to submit an organization budget for either Fiscal Year 2026 or 2025-2026.
- Geographic Requirement
- Organizations must serve San Mateo and/or Santa Clara counties. Organizations headquartered outside the two-county region may apply but should demonstrate significant service to these areas or partner with a local organization that does.
- Entity Eligibility
- Organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation, those that have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation, public agencies, collaborations of nonprofit and public agencies, or other entities that have a designated charitable purpose will be considered.
- The following organization types are not eligible to apply for this RFP:
- Fiscally sponsored projects that are established solely to support the work of one individual.
- Foundations with the sole purpose to raise funds to support a public entity (such as education foundations).
- Equal Opportunity
- Organizations must not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
- Religious Affiliations
- Organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support addresses the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs.
For more information, visit SVCF.
