[Speedway Children's Charities](https://www.speedwaycharities.org)

August 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$25,000 annually to one Sonoma County youth-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an active STEAM program

Supports and expands existing STEAM education or career-guidance programs for youth in Sonoma County, CA.

Program must already be active and funded; proposals for new/unfunded programs will not be considered.

--- ## Description The Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant is an annual funding opportunity provided by Speedway Children's Charities Sonoma. Created in honor of Earl Broderick of Broderick Engineering, this grant aims to "build futures" by supporting strong, existing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) education or career-guidance programs serving youth in Sonoma County, California. The grant provides $25,000 each year to a single Sonoma County youth-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an active, currently funded STEAM initiative. The funding is intended to enhance or expand ongoing programs that foster youth engagement and achievement in STEAM fields. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due by midnight) --- ## Funding Amount - One (1) annual award of $25,000 to a Sonoma County youth-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. - Only one organization is selected per year. - This grant can be awarded in addition to a general SCC Sonoma grant in the same calendar year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in existence for at least one year. - Organization must be youth-based and primarily serve children or teens in Sonoma County, CA. - Program must focus on STEAM education and/or guide youth toward careers in STEAM-related fields. - The STEAM program must already be funded and active at the time of application. - Proposals for new or unfunded programs are not eligible. - Program budget must meet or exceed $25,000. - Only Sonoma County-based programs are eligible. - Organizations may apply for both this grant and the SCC Sonoma general grant in the same year. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [2026 Earl Broderick Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/earl-broderick-building-futures-grant-application/). - Also recommended: complete the [SCC Sonoma General Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/application/) if seeking additional funding for other programs. - Applications must be submitted online by midnight on August 1, 2026. - Be prepared to provide: - Proof of 501(c)(3) status (minimum one year) - Details about the current, active STEAM program - Program budget and funding sources - Statistics and outcomes from past program experience - Background on the individual(s) implementing the program - Selected applicants may be contacted for additional information, documentation, or interviews. - Volunteering with Speedway Children's Charities during the 2026 calendar year is highly encouraged but not required. --- ## Additional Information - The grant does not fund capital projects or operational costs such as salaries. - All grant inquiries must be submitted in writing; phone inquiries will not be returned. - Organizations are encouraged to apply for both the general SCC Sonoma grant and the Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant if eligible. - Priority for general SCC Sonoma grants is given to organizations supporting critical, medical, and educational needs, but all eligible organizations are considered for the Broderick grant. --- ## External Links - [SCC Sonoma Grants Main Page](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/) - [2026 Earl Broderick Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/earl-broderick-building-futures-grant-application/) - [SCC Sonoma General Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/application/) - [Speedway Children's Charities Main Website](https://www.speedwaycharities.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Courtney Kiser | [ckiser@speedwaycharities.org](mailto:ckiser@speedwaycharities.org) | 704-455-4426 | For all questions regarding the grant or application process, contact Courtney Kiser (SCC Sonoma Chapter Director) by email.

Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant

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