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S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding
Place-based funding for community organizations
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports place-based community funding in Northern and Central California for children, youth, families, education, and supporting programs. The Foundation works with nonprofits, public schools, and school districts through a collaborative grantmaking approach.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Family support and community-building programs.
- Youth development and leadership programs.
- School and school district education initiatives.
- Supporting programs outside the main program areas.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations.
- Public schools.
- School districts.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Partisan projects.
- Religious projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Individual projects or applicants.
- Partisan projects.
- Religious projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern California.
- Central California.
- Specific partner communities in California.
Selection criteria
- Community fit with the Foundation’s place-based strategy.
- Evidence of need in Northern or Central California.
- Alignment with racial equity and community priorities.
- Potential for long-term community partnership.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Review the Foundation’s place-based priorities and program criteria.
- Step 2
- Contact the Foundation for an initial inquiry call.
- Education and Youth organizations contact Lydia Burstyn.
- Families organizations and other inquiries contact Brittany Redelfs.
- Step 3
- Describe your organization, your work, and your community during the call.
- Step 4
- Wait for guidance on next steps if your work aligns with Foundation priorities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications start with an initial funding inquiry.
- The Foundation reviews whether the work aligns with its priorities.
- Applicants are advised on next steps after the initial call.
- Funding decisions are made through a structured review process.
Additional information
- Funding inquiries are welcome year-round.
- Unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals are not accepted.
- Applicants are invited into a structured inquiry process before submitting a proposal.
- The Foundation may discontinue funding in a community if progress or collaboration is not possible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding Program
What is the S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding?
This program supports place-based community funding in Northern and Central California for children, youth, families, education, and supporting programs. The Foundation works with nonprofits, public schools, and school districts through a collaborative grantmaking approach.
Who is eligible for the S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding program?
To be eligible for the S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding program, you must:
Serves children, youth, or families.
Fits a Cowell priority community.
Aligns with program priorities.
What expenses are eligible under S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding?
Family support and community-building programs.
Youth development and leadership programs.
School and school district education initiatives.
Supporting programs outside the main program areas.
Who can I contact for more information about the S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding?
You can contact S.H. Cowell Foundation by email at burstyn@shcowell.org.
Where is the S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding available?
The S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding?
S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding is funded by S.H. Cowell Foundation