Cultivate
Cultivate is a Sacramento Region Community Foundation program offering coaching, networking, and capacity-building for nonprofit leaders of color to boost organizational impact—no direct grant funding is provided.
Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application opens & closes, projected)
Funding Amounts: No direct grant funding; support provided through no-cost coaching, peer networking, and capacity-building for selected nonprofit leaders.
Summary: Capacity-building program supporting leaders of color at Sacramento-region nonprofits to foster connection, collaboration, and fundraising effectiveness.
Key Information: GivingEdge profile is required for eligibility; program does not provide direct cash grants.
Description
This annual capacity-building initiative is designed to support leaders of color at local nonprofits serving the Sacramento region. The program aims to address persistent disparities in nonprofit funding by providing a supportive cohort environment, personalized coaching, and networking opportunities. Through Cultivate, participants build relationships, strengthen fundraising skills, and access peer support, all at no cost thanks to philanthropic support for the program. The focus is on building the capacity and visibility of BIPOC-led organizations, rather than providing direct grant funding.
