The San Bruno Community Foundation's Community Grants Fund is now open for its ninth annual cycle. Local community organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 to support programs benefiting the San Bruno community. Thanks to the support of YouTube and Google.org, the Foundation is set to award a total of $300,000 in grants by the end of 2024. The decisions on grant awards are based on several factors, including the proposed program's benefits to the San Bruno community, alignment with the Foundation's focus areas, program methodology and budget, requested grant amount in relation to the expected community benefit, as well as the organization's track record, stability, and financial health.

The California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) aims to provide funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission. Eligible organizations must be California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The grant period is from December 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, with a submission deadline of September 23, 2024. The available funding is $76,000,000, and nonprofits can request up to $250,000 per location for a total of $500,000.

The Peninsula Health Care District is hosting an informational session for the 2025 Community Grants. If your organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit or a public agency serving residents in parts of South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, and Foster City, are invited to join the session on Zoom. At the session, attendees will learn about the upcoming 2025 Community Grants cycle, including the focus areas, application process, deadlines, and review criteria. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Commute.org is thrilled to announce the Community Partner Grant Program, a new pilot initiative aimed at collaborating with and supporting up to five Community Partner organizations.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and public entities for their Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund. This fund is designed to provide critical resources during disasters that affect our region, including fires, droughts, earthquakes, flooding, and unforeseen emergency events that may afflict local residents and communities.

Find climate-related grant opportunities and information on how to apply on BayCAN’s website: https://www.baycanadapt.org/fundingtracker

Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. The State of California has made an unprecedented investment in the resilience and accessibility of the coast. As a result, the Coastal Conservancy has significant funding available to:

• nonprofit organizations,

• public agencies, and

• federally-recognized tribes

for projects that benefit public access, natural resources, working lands, and climate resiliency at the coast, coastal watersheds, and the San Francisco Bay.

Housing Industry Foundation (HIF) distributes 500 emergency housing grants every year to individuals and families in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties so they can remain securely housed. These grants of up to $2,500 bridge the gap between crisis and stability to help pay rent, security deposits, and utility bills.