[Community Foundation for San Benito County](https://givesanbenito.org)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected) | December 2026 (Grant funding request deadline, projected)

Up to $10,000 per approved request; one grant per nonprofit per cycle

Supports the creation or enhancement of nonprofit program projects that directly benefit San Benito County residents.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity from the Community Foundation for San Benito County is designed to fund nonprofit organizations aiming to launch or expand program projects that serve the residents of San Benito County, California. The grant seeks to foster impactful, collaborative, and inclusive initiatives that address local community needs, strengthen organizational capacity, and stimulate local involvement. Projects should demonstrate a clear plan for evaluation, sustainability, and significant financial need, and must avoid duplication of existing services. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) - December 2026: Grant funding request deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $10,000 per approved request - Limit: One grant per nonprofit per cycle - Funds must be requested by the December funding deadline, or the award will expire. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Nonprofit organizations whose projects directly benefit residents of San Benito County. - **Key requirements:** - Projects must serve San Benito County residents. - Organization must be governed by at least four responsible individuals. - Only one application per nonprofit per cycle. - **Ineligible uses/organizations include:** - Organizations that discriminate by age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. - Programs benefiting specific individuals, fraternal/service organizations (unless for community-wide programs), private foundations, or fundraising organizations. - Salaries or operating expenses for schools or government agencies. - Organizations spending over 25% of revenue on management/overhead/fundraising. - Fundraising events, political activities, endowment funds, scholarships, travel grants, or research. - Projects already completed or nearly completed. - Organizations outside San Benito County, unless the program specifically benefits county residents. - Applicants failing to comply with previous grant reporting requirements. --- ## Application Process - Register as a grant-seeker via the foundation’s online platform. - Submit a completed Program Project Grant Application through the online portal. - Applications are reviewed by a Grants Committee, which may schedule meetings with applicants for further vetting. - Awardees must sign a Grant Agreement and Funding Request form. - Grant funds must be requested by the December funding deadline. - All awardees must submit an Impact Grant Report within 30 days of project completion; interim progress reports may be required for longer projects. - Awardees must acknowledge the Foundation in public materials and submit press releases to specified local outlets. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should foster collaboration, inclusivity, and address significant community needs. - The Foundation emphasizes funding projects that are ready to proceed and demonstrate sustainability. - Failure to comply with grant requirements may affect eligibility for future funding. --- ## External Links - [Community Foundation for San Benito County Home](https://givesanbenito.org) - [2024 Program Project Grant Program Page](https://givesanbenito.org/2022-program-project-grant) - [2024 Program Project Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://d2dohd3bs3jx97.cloudfront.net/uploads/simple-pages/30532/content-builder/2024-Program-Project-Grant-Guidelines.pdf) - [Grant-Seeker Portal](https://givesanbenito.org/grant-seekers) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |----------------------------|------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Director of Grants (Tracy Taggart) | ttaggart@givesanbenito.org | 831-630-1924 | [Contact Form](https://givesanbenito.org/contact) | | General Foundation Contact | info@givesanbenito.org | 831-630-1924 | [Contact Form](https://givesanbenito.org/contact) |

2024 Program Project Grant

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