[San Antonio Area Foundation](https://saafdn.org)

Rolling (applications accepted year-round; reviewed monthly)

Up to $10,000 per grant; one-time rapid response support for urgent needs.

Provides rapid-response funding to nonprofits facing unexpected operational challenges or opportunities that threaten or expand service delivery.

Only one Special and Urgent Needs grant per organization per calendar year.

--- ## Description The Special and Urgent Needs grant from the San Antonio Area Foundation offers rapid, one-time funding to established nonprofits encountering unforeseen challenges or opportunities that could disrupt or expand their service delivery. This program is designed to help organizations address critical, unbudgeted needs—such as emergencies, crises, or unique opportunities for impact—when no other funding sources are available. The grant aims to ensure that such situations do not hinder an organization's ability to fulfill its mission in the community. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. - Applications are reviewed monthly by the foundation’s Grants Review Team. - Organizations may receive only one Special and Urgent Needs grant per calendar year. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: **Up to $10,000 per organization** - One-time, rapid response funding (not renewable) - Intended for unanticipated, urgent needs or opportunities only --- ## Eligibility - Must be an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization listed in GuideStar and the IRS database, with at least one year of operational history. - Organizations with a qualified fiscal sponsor and strong operational history are eligible. - Must provide services in one or more of the following Texas counties: **Atascosa, Bexar, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, or Wilson**. - Schools and government bodies are generally ineligible. - Must demonstrate solid fiscal management, sound governance, and a clear operational history. - Only one application per organization per calendar year. ### Eligible Needs - Community crises (e.g., extreme weather, vandalism, theft) - Operational emergencies (e.g., facility damage, executive crises) - Unplanned opportunities (e.g., unexpected gifts that require unbudgeted expenditures to leverage) ### Ineligible Uses - Routine operating or program costs - Start-up costs, endowments, capital campaigns, or debt reduction - Planned transitions, executive searches, strategic planning - Loss of funding support (from government or other foundations) - Lobbying expenses --- ## Application Process - Create an account and submit your application through the [San Antonio Area Foundation’s online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=saafdn). - Applications are accepted at any time and reviewed monthly. - Decisions are typically made and communicated within the month of review. - For questions or to discuss your organization’s urgent need, contact the program officer directly (see Contact Information below). --- ## Additional Information - Organizations are eligible for only one Special and Urgent Needs grant per calendar year. - Receiving or applying for this grant does not preclude eligibility for other San Antonio Area Foundation grant opportunities. - Grant funds must be used for the specific urgent need or opportunity described in the application. --- ## External Links - [Special and Urgent Needs Grant Program Page](https://saafdn.org/nonprofits/grants/special-and-urgent-needs/) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=saafdn) - [2026 Grant Guidance (PDF)](https://saafdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.-2026-Responsive-Grant-Guidance.pdf) - [Fund Purposes Overview (PDF)](https://saafdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Unified-Fund-Purposes-2.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------| | Gavin Nichols | Senior Program Officer | gnichols@saafdn.org | 210.279.7830 | | General Inquiries | — | impact@saafdn.org | 210.225.2243 | | Technical Support | — | cgarcia@saafdn.org | 210.228.3757 | For additional support, visit the [San Antonio Area Foundation contact page](https://saafdn.org/connect-with-us/).

Special and Urgent Needs

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