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

Rolling (applications accepted year-round; reviewed monthly)

Up to $10,000 per organization; one award per calendar year

Rapid-response funding for nonprofits in the San Antonio region facing unexpected, urgent, or crisis-related needs requiring unbudgeted expenditures.

Only one application per organization per year; not for routine or planned expenses.

--- ## Description The Special and Urgent Needs Grants from the San Antonio Area Foundation provide rapid-response funding to nonprofit organizations in San Antonio and surrounding counties that are facing sudden, unexpected, or crisis-related needs. These grants are designed to help organizations address emergencies or unplanned opportunities that could not have been reasonably anticipated, ensuring continued delivery of critical services to the community. Funding is reserved for situations that require urgent, unbudgeted expenditures and is not intended for routine operating costs or planned transitions. --- ## Due Dates - Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year - Applications are reviewed monthly by the foundation's review team Organizations are eligible to apply for Special and Urgent Needs Funding once per calendar year. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant: Up to $10,000 per organization - Organizations may receive one grant per calendar year --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, or a school, church, or governmental body - Have operated for at least one year prior to application - Serve one or more of the following counties: Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, or Wilson **Eligible needs include:** - Community crises (e.g., extreme weather, vandalism, theft) - Operational emergencies (e.g., facility damage, executive crises) - Unplanned opportunities (e.g., unexpected financial/property gifts requiring unbudgeted expenditures) **Ineligible uses:** - Routine operating or program costs - Start-up costs - Endowments, capital campaigns, debt reduction - Planned transitions, executive searches, strategic planning - Loss of funding support (from government or other foundations) - Lobbying expenses --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Guidance:** Read the [2026 Grant Guidance](https://saafdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.-2026-Responsive-Grant-Guidance.pdf) to understand priorities and requirements. 2. **Prepare Documentation:** Clearly document the urgent or unexpected need and its impact. 3. **Apply Online:** Create or log into your account on the [San Antonio Area Foundation Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=saafdn) and submit your application. 4. **Review:** Applications are reviewed monthly; notification typically follows the review cycle. --- ## Additional Information - Only one Special and Urgent Needs application may be submitted per organization per calendar year. - These grants do not exclude organizations from applying for other Area Foundation funding opportunities. - Contact the foundation if you have questions about eligibility or the application process. --- ## External Links - [San Antonio Area Foundation Grants Overview](https://saafdn.org/nonprofits/grants/) - [Special and Urgent Needs Grant Program Page](https://saafdn.org/nonprofits/grants/special-and-urgent-needs/) - [2026 Grant Guidance (PDF)](https://saafdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.-2026-Responsive-Grant-Guidance.pdf) - [Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=saafdn) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------| | General inquiries/support | Gavin Nichols | gnichols@saafdn.org | 210.279.7830 | | Technical/application issues | Catherine Garcia | cgarcia@saafdn.org | 210.228.3757 | | Foundation general contact | — | info@saafdn.org | 210.225.2243 | | Foundation contact page | — | [Contact Form](https://saafdn.org/connect-with-us/) | — |

Special and Urgent Needs Grants

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