Burney Regional Community Fund
The Burney Regional Community Fund provides flexible grants to support community-serving projects, including science and research, benefiting the greater Burney area.
Funder: Community Foundation of the North State
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$7,500 per grant; typically for 12 months of support
Summary: Supports a broad range of community needs in the greater Burney area through grants to nonprofits, public entities, and fiscally sponsored projects.
Key Information: Not open to schools or organizations directly supporting schools; only for projects benefiting Burney area communities.
Description
The Burney Regional Community Fund is a community-advised fund managed by the Community Foundation of the North State. Its purpose is to address a wide range of needs within the greater Burney area—including Burney, Cassel, Fall River Mills, Hat Creek, McArthur, and Old Station—by providing general support grants. The fund was established through a seed gift from Pattern Energy Group LLC (Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm) and aims to foster a lasting philanthropic culture in the region. Grants are awarded to support community-serving projects and organizations, with a focus on flexibility to meet local needs.
