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

August 1, 2026 (Full application deadline for SCC Sonoma & Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant)

General SCC Sonoma grants: Variable (total $195,000 distributed in 2025) | Earl Broderick Grant: $25,000 to one STEAM-focused nonprofit

Supports Sonoma County nonprofits serving children, with a focus on critical needs, medical support, and educational opportunities, including a dedicated STEAM grant.

--- ## Description The SCC Sonoma Grant Program, administered by Speedway Children's Charities, provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Sonoma County that serve children facing significant challenges. The program aims to empower local nonprofits to address critical, medical, and educational needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. In addition to general grants, the program features the Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant, which awards $25,000 annually to a single nonprofit focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) education for youth. The initiative prioritizes organizations supporting homeless, foster, orphaned, and trafficked children, as well as those addressing food insecurity, medical needs, and educational enrichment. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Full application deadline (online application must be completed and received by midnight) for both the SCC Sonoma Grant Program and the Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant. --- ## Funding Amount - **General SCC Sonoma Grants:** Award amounts vary; in 2025, $195,000 was distributed among local organizations. - **Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant:** $25,000 awarded annually to one Sonoma County nonprofit with an active STEAM-focused youth program. --- ## Eligibility - Must be an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. - Primary focus must be serving children in Sonoma County, California. - Priority given to organizations aiding: - Homeless, orphans, foster populations, victims of trafficking - Children facing food insecurity - Medical needs (illness, dental, disability, therapy) - Educational needs (tutoring, literacy, afterschool programs) - **Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant:** Only open to Sonoma County 501(c)(3) nonprofits with an already funded and operational STEAM program. Proposals for new or potential programs are not eligible. - Organizations may apply for both the general SCC Sonoma Grant and the Earl Broderick Grant in the same year. - SCC does **not** fund capital projects or operational costs (including salaries). --- ## Application Process 1. **Complete Online Application:** Submit the required online application by August 1, 2026, midnight. - [General SCC Sonoma Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/application/) - [Earl Broderick Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/earl-broderick-building-futures-grant-application/) 2. **Initial Review:** Selected applicants will be contacted for a second-round review. 3. **Second-Round Submission:** Provide additional documentation: - IRS 501(c)(3) verification - Organization’s financials - List of board of directors - Mission statement - Organizational chart 4. **Site Visit:** If advanced, an SCC Trustee will conduct an in-person site visit and interview. 5. **Award Notification:** Approved organizations are invited to the December grant ceremony (attendance required to receive funding). **Note:** Late applications are not accepted. All deadlines for second-round materials will be communicated to selected applicants. --- ## Additional Information - Volunteering with SCC events is highly encouraged but not required. - All awarded organizations must send a representative to the December grant ceremony to receive funds. --- ## External Links - [SCC Sonoma Grant Program Overview](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/) - [General SCC Sonoma Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/application/) - [Earl Broderick Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/earl-broderick-building-futures-grant-application/) - [Speedway Children's Charities Main Site](https://www.speedwaycharities.org) - [Contact SCC](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/about/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Courtney Kiser (Sonoma Chapter Director) | [ckiser@speedwaycharities.org](mailto:ckiser@speedwaycharities.org) | 704-455-4426 |

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