73:I[245983,["$2","$3","$1a","$1b","$1c","$1d","$1e","$1f","$9","$20","$21","$22","$23","$a","$24","$25","$26","$27","$28","$29","$49","$4a","$4b","$4c","$4d","$4e","$4f","$50","$51","$52","$53","$54"],"default"] 74:T44d,The McConnell Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of the North State, supports durable equipment purchases and building-related projects that help build better communities in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties in far northern California. Established in 2001, the fund reflects a partnership with The McConnell Foundation, which chose the Community Foundation for its local connections and involvement in the communities it serves. The fund focuses on physical equipment and improvements rather than ongoing programs or organizational operations. Its community priorities span arts and culture, recreation, the environment, community vitality, social services, health care, and children, youth, and education. Supported project costs can include equipment, building-related materials, shipping, and specialized external construction or installation labor. Projects with strong volunteer and community participation and support from other funding sources are more competitive. A volunteer community panel reviews proposals, with decisions reviewed by the Foundation board.75:T1f1b,

[Community Foundation of the North State](https://cfnorthstate.org)

March 2027 (Application deadline)

Up to $50,000 in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties; up to $30,000 in Modoc and Trinity counties; projects completed within 12 months

Supports durable equipment purchases and building-related projects that help build better communities in five far northern California counties.

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. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027: Application deadline (anticipated). *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount County-specific maximum requests are: - Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties: up to $50,000. - Modoc and Trinity counties: up to $30,000. Proposals of all sizes are encouraged. Projects must be completed within 12 months of award notification, with an online grant report submitted within that period. Allowable costs may include equipment, building-related materials, sales tax, specialized external construction or installation labor, and shipping/freight. ### Excluded costs and uses - Administrative, operating, or program expenses, including personnel costs and consumable items. - Essential government services (equipment or building features required of public organizations). - Permanent improvements to property not owned by the applicant. - Costs incurred before signing the awarded grant contract. - Equipment stored at personal residences. - Building or land purchases, leases, or leased equipment. - Planning costs, budget deficits, endowment funds, or annual fund drives. - Sectarian religious purposes. - Warranties, subscriptions, vehicle registration and insurance, permits, or parking lot paving. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Be a 501(c)(3) public charity, public entity, or project/program sponsored by either. - Locate the project in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, or Trinity County, California. - Request support primarily for durable equipment or building/land-related improvements. - Address one of the community-focused fields described above. - Be current on all reports owed to the Community Foundation. - Maintain good standing with state and federal registrations. Public entities include schools, cities, counties, special districts, and federally recognized tribes. Non-federally recognized tribes may apply with nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. Faith-based organizations may apply for projects serving the whole community, not sectarian religious purposes. Individuals are ineligible. Additional requirements: - Own the property for permanent improvements (the applicant must be a 501(c)(3) or public entity). - Request removable items when the building or land is leased. - Follow the Foundation’s nondiscrimination policy. - Plan project activity to start at least three months after the application deadline. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Apply through the online grants portal accessed from the [Foundation’s grants page](https://cfnorthstate.org/grant/grants/). - **Stages:** Complete the fund’s eligibility quiz before proceeding to the application. - **Required materials:** Provide organizational information, project details, supporting uploads, and financial documents listed below. - **Review:** A volunteer community panel reviews qualified applications, with decisions reviewed by the Foundation board. - **Notification:** Award or denial emails arrive through GLM approximately three months after the deadline. Paper applications are not accepted. The [application preview](https://cfnorthstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-McConnell-Fund-Application-Spring-2026.pdf) provides the detailed questions and requirements. ### Application materials - Organizational history, purpose, recent achievements, and challenges. - PDF board-member list, including roles or titles. - Project description, location, program area, and project type. - Project summary explaining need and expected impact. - Description of volunteer participation. - Timeline with milestones and estimated completion date. - Property-owner information for building or land improvements. - Requested amount and total project cost. - PDF project budget showing all anticipated expenses and revenues. - Explanation of project support after grant funds are spent. - Names of other funders reviewing a similar request, if applicable. - Related photo with descriptive context (project-specific or illustrating the organization’s work). The budget must identify pending revenue, summarize the total cost and requested amount, and balance expenses with revenues. Available funds are checked against the organization’s balance sheet. ### Financial documents - **501(c)(3) applicants:** PDFs of the income and expense statement and matching-date balance sheet. - **Public entities:** PDF current-year department budget (one- to two-page summary). - **Fiscally sponsored projects:** Sponsor financial statements, plus project financial statements if available. Income and expense statements should cover the closest 12-month period. Explain net gains or losses exceeding 10% of gross revenue; otherwise enter “N/A.” Fiscally sponsored applicants must also provide: - Sponsor name, EIN/tax ID, and state corporation number. - Sponsor website and mailing address. - Sponsor CEO/ED name, title, and email. - Explanation of how and when the sponsor was selected. --- ## Additional Information Projects are more competitive when they include strong volunteer and community participation, show funding from other sources to help finish the project, and did not receive a McConnell Fund grant in the preceding cycle. After the grant agreement is signed online, the Foundation mails a check for the full award amount. Grant reports document expenditures and project results. Submitted application photos may be used for social media or marketing if an award is made. --- ## External Links - [McConnell Fund program page](https://cfnorthstate.org/grants/mcconnell-fund) - [Application questions and grant parameters — 2026 preview](https://cfnorthstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-McConnell-Fund-Application-Spring-2026.pdf) - [Foundation grants page and portal access](https://cfnorthstate.org/grant/grants/) - [2026 grant awards](https://cfnorthstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-TMF-Grant-Awards.pdf) - [Spring grant workshop — application and review guidance](https://cfnorthstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Spring-2024-grant-workshop.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |---|---|---|---| | Community Foundation of the North State | [info@cfnorthstate.org](mailto:info@cfnorthstate.org) | 530-244-1219 | [Contact page](https://cfnorthstate.org/about-us/contact-us/) |76:T5ee,## Grant Eligibility Requirements ### Organization Type - Applicants must be one of: a 501(c)(3) public charity/nonprofit, a public entity, or a project/program fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public entity. - Public entities include schools, cities, counties, special districts, and federally recognized tribes. - Non-federally recognized tribes may apply only if they have nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. - **Only organizations may apply — individuals are ineligible.** - Faith-based organizations may apply, but only for projects serving the whole community (not sectarian religious purposes). ### Geographic/Institutional - The project must be located in one of five far northern California counties: Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, or Trinity. ### Prior Funding / Proposal Limits - Applicants must be current on all reports owed to the Community Foundation; organizations with past-due report(s) are ineligible. - *Preference (not a requirement):* projects are more competitive if they did not receive a McConnell Fund grant in the preceding cycle. ### Other Eligibility Requirements - Must be in good standing with state and federal registrations (e.g., IRS/GuideStar and California Secretary of State status). - For building or land-related projects involving permanent improvements, the applicant (a 501(c)(3) or public entity) must own the building or land; if the property is leased, requested items must be removable. - Must comply with the Foundation's nondiscrimination policy.77:Te65,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. --- --- ## Funding Amount County-specific maximum requests are: - Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties: up to $50,000. - Modoc and Trinity counties: up to $30,000. Projects must be completed within 12 months of award notification, with an online grant report submitted within that period. Allowable costs may include equipment, building-related materials, sales tax, specialized external construction or installation labor, and shipping/freight. ### Excluded costs and uses - Administrative, operating, or program expenses, including personnel costs and consumable items. - Essential government services (equipment or building features required of public organizations). - Permanent improvements to property not owned by the applicant. - Costs incurred before signing the awarded grant contract. - Equipment stored at personal residences. - Building or land purchases, leases, or leased equipment. - Planning costs, budget deficits, endowment funds, or annual fund drives. - Sectarian religious purposes. - Warranties, subscriptions, vehicle registration and insurance, permits, or parking lot paving. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Be a 501(c)(3) public charity, public entity, or project/program sponsored by either. - Request support primarily for durable equipment or building/land-related improvements. - Address one of the community-focused fields described above. - Be current on all reports owed to the Community Foundation. - Maintain good standing with state and federal registrations. 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