If you plan to apply for a grant in excess of $10,000, please contact Amy Jester, Program Officer, at (707) 442-2417 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Deadlines:
September 1 and March 1 (postmarked or delivered).
Notification of results within 2 months.

Priority for funding will be given to projects that:

• Build ~ collaborative relationships and partnerships,
• Engage ~ community members, clients and consumers in planning, implementation and evaluation,
• Develop ~ and strengthen community leadership,
• Leverage ~ matching funding or resources for the organization.

How to Apply:

1. Download Guidelines and Application:  In Word|  In PDF

2. Email proposal packet to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or send through Postal Mail

Regarding Agreement to Grant Terms: If sending by email, please scan the signed agreement and include in your email. If you do not have the capability to scan the agreement, please send in a signed copy by Postal Mail.

Guidelines for submitting application by Postal Mail:

1. Submit:

• Grant Application Form (12 copies),
• Attachments (See Application Form) - four pages maximum – (12 copies), 
  • Project Description, including:
    • Need for the project; 
    • Expected outcomes, including who and how many will benefit;
    • How clients or consumers have been engaged in various stages of project development;
    • Timeline;
    • Community partners;
    • Relation of this project to other programs or projects in the community;
    • Up to 3 letters of support (in addition to the 4 page maximum);
  • Project Budget--showing total project costs and how grant funds will be spent; 
  • Description of Organization (brief), incl. scope of programs, who and how many you serve;
• One copy of the applicant organization’s letter of tax exemption (IRS 501(c)3 letter);
• One original signed Agreement to Grant Terms (keep a copy for your records).