The due date for the next round of grants is February 19, 2008.

In addition to the grants described below, HAF also has established a new pilot program of Executive Roundtables with two goals: 1) to provide current, useful information and materials on management and organizational issues to small local community benefit organizations, and 2) to promote a sense of shared purpose and mutual support among those who attend the Roundtables.

1. Community Building Grants include events, activities and programs that build interconnections among residents in the Healdsburg-Geyserville area; that promote community or celebrate the history and historical contributions of cultural groups living in the area; or that otherwise develop a spirit and sense of belonging in the community; (Click here for application materials)

2. Organizational Capacity Building Grants for nonprofit and charitable groups include projects to secure technical assistance for training boards and staff, developing administrative infrastructures to stabilize or strengthen operations, planning for a sustainable future, assessing issues of strategic importance and evaluating the organization's contributions to the community. (Click here for application materials)

In addition to the above two types of grants, the Healdsburg Area Fund will provide small grants, as budget allows, responding to the emergency needs of local charitable organizations. Specifically, nonprofits faced with an emergency situation that involves unanticipated expenses - due to events out of their control - that disrupt their ability to function may apply for an Emergency Grant. Organizations needing emergency support should call Joe Valentine at 579-4073 x 12

ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS

Incorporated charitable organizations having received a 510(c)3 from the IRS, unincorporated charitable groups sponsored by a 501(c)3 and citizen groups organized for charitable purposes that serve the Healdsburg - Geyserville Area will be eligible to apply. Any service or activity proposed must occur in the Healdsburg - Geyserville Area. Unincorporated organizations may apply if: 1) they have a structure (e.g., a stated mission or purpose, officers, membership, etc.) that will ensure accountability for grant funds: 2) they exist for charitable purposes; and 3) they provide benefits to a broad, non-exclusive audience. Wherever practicable, unincorporated groups are encouraged to secure the fiscal sponsorship of a local 501(c)3 organization.

Applications will not be accepted from organizations known to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

PROJECTS INELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING

• Annual fund campaigns, fundraising events or debt retirement.
• Capital campaigns, capital projects and capital equipment (Emergency grants may request repair or replacement of damaged capital equipment.)
• Grants (or loans) to individuals.
• Political or religious purposes or programs requiring religious participation. (NOTE: This does not exclude religious or political institutions from applying so long as the purposes of the program/event for which funding is requested does not involve religious practice or political activity.)
• Projects submitted by departments of local government or which are normally within the domain of municipal government responsibility.
• Projects that serve primarily residents outside of the Healdsburg - Geyserville Area.

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  For more information, please contact Joe Valentine at the Community Foundation at 707/579-4073 x 12.