Senior and Family Services Grant

The Senior and Family Services Grant is offered by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting community well-being and nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento region. The foundation focuses on providing financial resources to local nonprofits that offer essential services to seniors and low-income families in Sacramento County. Through this funding opportunity, the foundation aims to improve the quality of life for these vulnerable populations by supporting impactful projects and programs.

The primary purpose of the Senior and Family Services Grant is to provide funding to nonprofits that deliver crucial services to seniors and/or low-income families. The grant supports projects that align with these objectives, including transportation services for seniors, food delivery, housing assistance, or housing improvements that accommodate mobility needs. For low-income families, eligible projects may focus on health-related home improvements or general living assistance. All funded projects must be clearly aligned with the applying organization’s mission and demonstrate measurable outcomes.

The grant provides up to $4,500 per award to selected organizations. To be eligible, applicants must be either a designated 501(c)(3) public charity or fiscally sponsored by one. Additionally, the applicant organization must be located within Sacramento County and have a track record of offering effective programs for seniors or low-income families. Only organizations meeting these eligibility requirements will be considered for funding.

Applications must be submitted online through the Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s grant application portal. Email or paper applications will not be accepted. Interested organizations are strongly encouraged to ensure that their organizational profiles, including legal name, tax ID, and mailing address, are up to date before applying. Fiscally sponsored organizations must also ensure their fiscal sponsor’s information is accurate in their profile.

The application window opens on February 3, 2025, and closes on March 7, 2025. Proposals will be reviewed based on alignment with the grant’s focus areas, organizational capacity to effectively implement the proposed project, and the presence of clear and measurable objectives. Award announcements and further details about the selection process are not explicitly provided in the available materials.