Cultivate
Cultivate by Sacramento Region Community Foundation strengthens BIPOC nonprofit leaders through coaching, peer learning, and evidence-based capacity-building in the Sacramento region.
Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application opens & closes, projected)
Funding Amounts: No-cost capacity-building program; some participatory grantmaking ($10,000 in past years); support includes coaching, peer networking, and training.
Summary: Empowers leaders of color at Sacramento-region nonprofits through coaching, collaborative learning, and peer support to advance equity and organizational capacity.
Key Information: GivingEdge profile required for eligibility; program does not provide direct grant funding except for occasional participatory grants.
Description
This program, offered by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, is designed to support leaders of color at local nonprofits in the Sacramento region. The initiative focuses on closing persistent fundraising gaps, providing participants with personalized coaching, collaborative peer learning, and opportunities to build relationships across the nonprofit sector. Rather than direct grant funding, Cultivate emphasizes capacity-building through one-on-one coaching, quarterly convenings, and access to a supportive network of peers and experts. Occasional participatory grantmaking (e.g., $10,000 in past years) may be included as part of the cohort experience. The program is free for participants, thanks to community donations to the Foundation’s Impact Fund.
