The McConnell Fund
Forecasted
The McConnell Fund supports community organizations in five far northern California counties with durable equipment and building improvements to help build better communities.
Funder: Community Foundation of the North State
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties; up to $30,000 in Modoc and Trinity counties; projects completed within 12 months
Summary: Supports durable equipment purchases and building-related projects that help build better communities in five far northern California counties.
Key Information: Permanent improvements require applicant ownership of the building or land; items for leased properties must be removable.
Description
The McConnell Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of the North State, supports community-building projects in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties. Established in 2001, the fund reflects a partnership with The McConnell Foundation, which selected the Community Foundation for its local connections and involvement in the communities it serves.
The fund primarily supports durable equipment purchases and building-related projects in arts and culture, recreation, the environment, community vitality, social services, health care, and children, youth, and education. Its focus is on physical equipment and improvements rather than ongoing programs or organizational operations. Eligible organizations include public charities, public entities, and fiscally sponsored projects or programs.
