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

August 1, 2026 (SCC Sonoma Grant Program & Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant)

Typical total pool ~$195,000 (2025); Earl Broderick Grant: $25,000 to one organization; individual award amounts vary.

Supports Sonoma County 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children’s critical, medical, and educational needs, plus a dedicated STEAM-focused grant.

--- ## Description The SCC Sonoma Grant Program, offered by Speedway Children's Charities, provides funding to nonprofit organizations that directly benefit children in Sonoma County, California. The program focuses on supporting projects addressing critical needs (such as homelessness, foster care, trafficking, and food insecurity), medical assistance (including illness, disability, and therapy), and educational support (tutoring, literacy, after-school programs). In addition, the Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant awards $25,000 annually to a youth-based nonprofit with an active STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) program. The aim is to help children overcome obstacles and thrive, with an emphasis on impactful, community-based programs. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: SCC Sonoma Grant Program full online application due (must be completed and received no later than midnight). - August 1, 2026: Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant application due (cycle open through midnight). --- ## Funding Amount - The SCC Sonoma Grant Program distributed $195,000 to local organizations in 2025; annual total varies based on fundraising. - The Earl Broderick "Building Futures" Grant awards $25,000 annually to one organization. - Individual grant amounts for the general program are not specified and may vary by project and need. - Grants do not cover capital projects or operational costs (including staff salaries). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. - Primary focus must be serving children in Sonoma County, California. - Priority is given to organizations assisting the homeless, orphans, foster populations, and victims of trafficking. - For the Earl Broderick Grant: the program must be an existing, funded STEAM initiative (not a proposed or pilot program). - 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. **Online Application:** Complete and submit the online application by midnight on August 1, 2026. - [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:** Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness. 3. **Second-Round Review:** Selected organizations will be contacted to submit additional documentation: - IRS 501(c)(3) verification - Organization’s financials - List of Board of Directors - Mission statement - Organizational chart 4. **Site Visit & Interview:** Organizations advancing to the final stage will receive an in-person visit and interview by an SCC Trustee. 5. **Notification & Grant Ceremony:** Approved organizations are notified by early December and must send a representative to the Grant Ceremony to receive funding. --- ## Additional Information - Volunteering with SCC events is highly encouraged but not required. - Only organizations completing all phases and meeting deadlines will be considered for funding. - For the Earl Broderick Grant, only existing, active STEAM programs are eligible. --- ## External Links - [SCC Sonoma Grant Program Overview](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/) - [2026 SCC Sonoma Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/application/) - [2026 Earl Broderick Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/sonoma/earl-broderick-building-futures-grant-application/) - [Speedway Children's Charities Main Page](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 |

SCC Sonoma Grant Program

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