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Fund for American Canyon grants

Our City Fund grants support projects that benefit the citizens of American Canyon, Calistoga and St. Helena. Grants from the Fund for American Canyon provide resources to nonprofit programs in American Canyon.

Eligibility

Projects or programs receiving grants from this fund must serve teens and young adults ages 14 to 24 years old who reside in American Canyon, and must help these youth succeed in school, the workplace, or as citizens or leaders. Applications from 501(c)(3) public charities only will be accepted. Applications from programs/projects with a fiscal agent that is a 501(c)(3) public charity also will be accepted, provided that a letter of support is included from the fiscal agent.

Not eligible:

  • Capital campaigns
  • Fundraisers or fundraising events
  • Scholarships or other re-granting programs
  • Grants to individuals
  • Private non-operating foundations
  • Public agencies (e.g., public schools)

Apply

The fund is open for applications once during the calendar year.  The fund’s local Advisory Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations to our Board of Directors.

Open date

August 11, 2010

Application deadline

September 9, 2010

Application guidelines and resources