Emerging and long-standing organizations are exploring opportunities to own and operate assets, such as business ventures, real estate, and land. These efforts reflect a growing momentum to address the enduring effects of structural racism and disinvestment.
By leveraging community-driven initiatives, such as collective ownership models and strategic reinvestment, there is an opportunity to transform areas historically marked by exclusion into thriving, resilient neighborhoods.
Application Period Open Date:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Application Period Close Date:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:00 PM (PST)
Recorded Informational Webinar Link
Community Wealth Building
Request for Proposals
In partnership with the San Joaquin Community Foundation, Edge Collaborative is proud to invite proposals for projects that lead to real estate acquisition or advance a community ownership entity. We are prioritizing applicants in the early to late stages of economic planning for real estate acquisition or the development of a community ownership entity. Additionally, we will also review applications to support later-stage projects that are in pre-development.
This funding opportunity is designed to help advance community wealth-building efforts in Stockton and San Joaquin County by:
- TRACK #1 LAND & REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION: Supporting community-based organizations that have begun the process of land or real estate acquisition for community benefit, OR;
- TRACK #2 COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP ENTITY: Supporting community-based organizations or cross-sector coalitions that have begun developing a community ownership entity, such as a community development corporation (CDC), community land trust (CLT), a worker cooperative, or a structure/entity with similar intent.
Successful applications should be able to demonstrate that they are either:
- TRACK #1 LAND & REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION: Within 36 months (roughly no more than three years) of acquiring land or real estate for their community-based organization or coalition
- TRACK #2 COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP ENTITY: Launching or have begun the necessary planning activities to create a community ownership entity
The Community Wealth Building RFP is open and competitive. All nonprofit organizations operating in and serving San Joaquin County are eligible to apply. If you are seeking potential partners for a project idea or application, please consult this list of Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI) survey respondents.
Program Funding
Approximately $300,000 is available for this funding round. Applicants may apply for up to $100,000. Please note that partial awards may be granted, and funding is not guaranteed.
Grant Application Deadline
The application window opens on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and closes on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PST). The San Joaquin Community Foundation (SJCF) will administer the application and funds.
Grant Resources
Recorded Webinar with Grant Administrators: View Webinar Recording from Zoom held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
View RFP: RFP For Reference – Grant Applications submitted via online Grant Portal.
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