The Community Grant Fund was established in partnership with the Children & Youth Task Force convened by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, the San Joaquin Children’s Alliance, and the San Joaquin Community Foundation.

The San Joaquin Community Foundation is pleased to announce the successful disbursement of the Community Grant Fund. The grant recipients, through their dedicated efforts, have provided crucial 2-1-1 information and other vital resources, such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), employment, business support, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), education, rental/ mortgage assistance, mental health, and more. Their work has made a significant difference in our community.

With the aim of inclusivity, this funding was disbursed to a wide range of non-profits. Each organization, regardless of its size or focus, was given the opportunity to hold at least one event, resulting in over 150 community events in 2023-24. This inclusive approach has directly benefited over 88,000 residents throughout the county. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3 status located in San Joaquin County were eligible to apply for funding using San Joaquin Community Foundation’s grants portal. Organizations were also allowed to apply with fiscal sponsorship from a 501(c)3 nonprofit, further expanding the reach of this initiative.

As a result, local nonprofits received 152 grants of up to $3,000 each to host events to foster resilience within San Joaquin County. Funding was disbursed through two rounds, giving nonprofits another opportunity to submit their first or second applications for the grant.

We would like to express our gratitude to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors and the Children & Youth Task Force for providing the resources that have helped us in our mission to strengthen and uplift our communities. Thank you for supporting our residents and the nonprofit organizations working towards this common goal.