Funder: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application close)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for one year or $40,000 for two years; $140,000 available per priority area
Summary: Flexible general operating support for nonprofits serving San Luis Obispo County across four community priorities.
Key Information: Recipients of a two-year General Grants Program award in the preceding year are ineligible while that grant term remains incomplete.
Description
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County’s General Community Grants Program provides flexible general operating support for local nonprofits through a competitive grantmaking process. Its four priorities—Arts & Culture, Environment, Health & Human Services, and Seniors & People with Disabilities—reflect community needs and donor designations.
The program supports cultural expression, youth participation in performing arts, diverse audiences, and community well-being through the arts. Environmental funding supports preservation of land, natural resources, and green spaces, alongside local environmental education and awareness. Health and human services funding addresses health disparities, mental and physical well-being, and housing and food insecurity. Support for seniors and people with disabilities emphasizes independent living, social and emotional support, and access to food and basic needs.
