The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is accepting applications for its Women’s Legacy Fund.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
State: California
County: San Luis Obispo County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
Women’s Legacy Fund’s mission is to be a catalyst for philanthropy that improves the lives of women and girls in San Luis Obispo County. This year, funding with focus on programs or projects that support:
- Girls Mental Health- Examples: self-care, chronic sadness, self-esteem, addressing bullying and harassment, internet safety
- Women’s Financial Stability- Examples: financial literacy & education, economic independence, support for Latinas, income disparity, food security, senior support, housing stability
- Childcare – Examples: access to childcare for low-income families, expanded capacity for childcare, improvement of childcare facilities, professional development for pre-k and preschool educators
The Women’s Legacy Fund will consider proposals that:
- Strengthen or expand existing programs
- Develop or introduce new strategies to the community Generally, The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County will place special evaluative emphasis on the following:
- Ability to measure program participant progress using the Search Institute’s “Developmental Assets” framework for youth
- Demonstrated cultural competency in serving Latinas and other under-served populations
Funding Information
The Women’s Legacy Fund will award a maximum grant amount of $20,000 per year for a total of $40,000 for two-years. Two-year grant proposals are designated for projects that are outlined to take two years to complete.
Eligible Activities
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County supports charitable organizations whose programs primarily benefit San Luis Obispo County residents. An organization must have a current tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) and/or 509(a)1 or a current memorandum of understanding outlining fiscal sponsorship partnership to apply. All grant proposals will be reviewed and all applying agencies will be notified within the outlined timeline.
Exclusions
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County does not make grants to/for:
- Individuals
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race or religion
- Fraternal Organizations, unless in support of a specific program open to or benefiting the entire community
- Governmental Organizations
- Indirect Administrative costs greater than 15% of the awarded funds (indirect administrative funds are defined as office supplies and do not include staff time)
- Fundraising events such as annual campaigns, walk-a-thons, tournaments, fashion shows, auctions or dinners
- Organizations with religious affiliations unless the program is open to the entire community without regard to religious beliefs
- Organizations and programs designed to elect candidates to public office
- Organizations located outside San Luis Obispo County unless for a specific program benefiting residents of-and conducted within-San Luis Obispo County
- Pay off past debts or existing obligations
- Endowment funds
- Scholarships, fellowships, travel grants and technical or specialized research
For more information, visit Women’s Legacy Fund.