Grant amounts

There will be four levels of funding available: 

• $100,000
• $50,000
• $25,000
• $15,000

Non-profit organizations can only apply for one funding level per year.

Decision-making

Final grant awards will be decided through a vote by members of SW100.

Use of Grant Funds

SW100 grants will support general operating expenses to maintain and strengthen organizational capacity and/or specific projects or programs in areas such as human services, arts, culture, recreation, youth programs, parks, the environment, and other services to improve quality of life in our community.

SW100 will not provide funds for endowments, political or religious activities, private foundations, or projects outside of the service area (see map).

Grant Term:

Applicants may have up to 24 months to expend funds.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a 501(c)3 IRS designation, or have a Fiscal Sponsor with that designation
• Be registered with the California State Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, or have a Fiscal Sponsor that is registered.
• Provide services in the geographic service area (see map)
• Have been in operation for at least 2 years
• Have a non-discrimination policy
• Submit financial information as part of the application

If you would like to be notified when applications become available, please contact info@sw100.org