[C. E. and S. Foundation](https://www.cesfoundation.com)

January 23, 2026 | July 31, 2026

Maximum $25,000 per grant; typical awards range from $1,000 to $25,000 for a 12-month period.

Supports innovative nonprofits advancing racial equity and community engagement, with a focus on select regions and program areas.

Only organizations that have never received a Campbell Foundation grant are eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This program funds US-based nonprofit organizations that approach community work in creative and inspiring ways, with a particular emphasis on advancing racial equity and serving diverse populations. The Foundation prioritizes organizations whose leadership reflects the communities they serve and those working to dismantle systems that constrain individual opportunities. Priority program areas include agriculture, clean and safe drinking water, community engagement, water management, and watershed advocacy, particularly within specific counties in California, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Grants are intended for general support, and the Foundation is especially interested in supporting organizations focused on racial equity and/or Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. --- ## Due Dates - January 23, 2026: Full proposal deadline for Unsolicited Grant Requests — Cycle 1 (closed) - July 31, 2026: Full proposal deadline for Unsolicited Grant Requests — Cycle 2 (proposals due by 5 pm Pacific Time) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: $25,000 per grant - Typical award sizes (2025 data): $1,000–$25,000, with most grants at the $25,000 level - Funding is for a 12-month period; funds must be expended within one year of receipt --- ## Eligibility - Must be a US-registered 501(c)3 public charitable organization, educational institution (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)), government agency (170(c)(1)), or a fiscally sponsored project - Organization must have **never previously received a Campbell Foundation grant** - Typically in operation for 5+ years - Operating budget between $1 million and $12 million - At least five funders of $5,000 or more - Minimum of five board members - Programming should align with one or more priority areas: - [Agriculture](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs/agriculture/) - [Clean, Safe Drinking Water](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs/access-to-clean-safe-drinking-water/) - [Community Engagement](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs/community-engagement/) - [Water Management](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs/water-management/) - [Watershed Advocacy](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs/watershed-advocacy/) - Geographic focus for unsolicited grants: - California: Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Francisco, Tulare counties - Maryland: Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset counties - Pennsylvania: Lancaster, York counties - Not eligible: individuals, academic/medical research, animal rescue, disease prevention, ecosystem restoration, films, hospitals, marine protected areas outside California, non-community-based fisheries, plastic pollution, single species management --- ## Application Process 1. **Eligibility Checklist**: Complete the [eligibility checklist](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unsoleligibilitychecklist) to confirm basic requirements. 2. **Prescreen Tool**: Use the [Prescreen Tool](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8TZ32SV) (optional, takes 5–10 minutes) to gauge fit. 3. **Proposal Submission**: If eligible, submit a full proposal through the Foundation's grants management system (estimated 2–4 hours to complete). - Only one proposal per cycle is allowed. - Proposals must be for general support (not capacity building or capital campaigns). 4. **Confirmation**: Receive email confirmation upon submission. 5. **Review and Notification**: Proposals are reviewed after the deadline; funding decisions are communicated by the decision dates listed per cycle. **Note:** If declined, organizations must wait two years before reapplying. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to organizations whose leadership reflects the communities they serve and whose programming is focused on racial equity. - Grants are generally one-time; renewals are rare and considered case-by-case. - The Foundation does not provide feedback on declined proposals due to volume. - Do not mail hard copies or send LOIs; only complete proposals are accepted. --- ## External Links - [Unsolicited Grant Program Page](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs/unsolicited) - [How to Apply](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/how-to-apply/) - [Eligibility Checklist](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unsoleligibilitychecklist) - [Prescreen Tool](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8TZ32SV) - [Unsolicited Grant Recipients](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/unsolicited-grant-recipients/) - [All Grant Recipients](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/grants-awarded/) - [Program Areas](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Khloe Graczyk | [kgraczyk@campbellfoundation.org](mailto:kgraczyk@campbellfoundation.org) | Not listed | [Contact Form](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/contact/) | For technical support or access to the grants management system, email [techsupport@campbellfoundation.org](mailto:techsupport@campbellfoundation.org).

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