[San Antonio Area Foundation](https://saafdn.org)

Invite Only (no public deadline; Foundation-initiated)

Not specified; varies by project scope and collaboration; multi-year support may be available.

Supports innovative, multi-organization collaborations driving collective impact in key community areas across San Antonio’s 8-county region.

Program is invite-only; organizations cannot apply directly.

--- ## Description Collaborative Grants from the San Antonio Area Foundation are designed to catalyze innovation and support formal partnerships among multiple organizations working toward collective impact. These grants target projects at the neighborhood, regionwide, or policy level, aiming for systems-level or community-wide change. Funded initiatives must align with at least one of the Foundation’s five primary impact areas—Cultural Vibrancy, Livable and Resilient Communities, Successful Aging, Youth Success, or Animal Services—and must serve the Foundation’s designated 8-county region in and around San Antonio, Texas. --- ## Due Dates - This program is **invite only**: there is no public application deadline. - The Foundation identifies promising collaborations and invites them to participate in the grant process. - Interested organizations should monitor Foundation communications and community initiatives for potential future opportunities. --- ## Funding Amount - Funding levels are **not publicly specified** and may vary depending on the scope and nature of the collaborative project. - Multi-year support may be available. - Grants are intended to provide meaningful resources to support deep, formal partnerships and collective impact efforts. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations** (or eligible entities such as schools, churches, or governmental bodies). - Projects must serve the Foundation’s **8-county region**: Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson counties. - **Collaboration requirements**: - Must involve **three or more institutional partners**. - Partnerships must be documented with **Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)** and/or **Letters of Support**. - Projects must align with at least one of the Foundation’s core impact areas: - Cultural Vibrancy - Livable and Resilient Communities - Successful Aging - Youth Success - Animal Services --- ## Application Process - **Invite Only**: Organizations may not apply directly. - The Foundation proactively identifies and invites collaborations to submit proposals. - Invited collaborations will receive instructions on next steps, including use of the Foundation’s online portal if applicable. - Interested organizations should: - Stay engaged with the Foundation’s community initiatives and programs. - Consider building strong, formal partnerships in anticipation of potential future invitations. - Review the [2026 Grant Guidance](https://saafdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.-2026-Responsive-Grant-Guidance.pdf) to understand the Foundation’s priorities and strategies. --- ## Additional Information - Collaborative Grants are distinct from the Foundation’s Responsive Grants and other funding programs. - The Foundation emphasizes **trust-based philanthropy**, transparency, and partnership. - Only one application per cycle is permitted for other Foundation grants; Collaborative Grants are separate and require an invitation. --- ## External Links - [San Antonio Area Foundation Grants Page](https://saafdn.org/nonprofits/grants/) - [Collaborative Grants Program Details](https://saafdn.org/collaborative-grants/) - [2026 Grant Guidance (PDF)](https://saafdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.-2026-Responsive-Grant-Guidance.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Jane Paccione | Collaborative Grants Contact | [jpaccione@saafdn.org](mailto:jpaccione@saafdn.org) | 210.725.5263 | | General Foundation Contact| - | [info@saafdn.org](mailto:info@saafdn.org) | 210.225.2243 | | Foundation Contact Page | - | [Contact Form](https://saafdn.org/connect-with-us/) | |

Collaborative Grants

Sign in to see full grant listing