Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants is a grant from the Tahoe Community Foundation that funds nonprofits working to improve the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe region. The program offers two tracks: Community Impact Grants for larger organizational capacity projects, and Action Grants of $2,500–$5,000 for one-time expenses or materials.

Action Grants are awarded quarterly with 2026 due dates of February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30; awards are announced within 30 days of each cycle close. The Lahontan Community Foundation Fund specifically supports nonprofits in the Truckee-North Tahoe area through a competitive annual cycle opening in late winter.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations, government agencies, schools, or faith-based organizations in good standing that have held tax-exempt status for at least two years.

Fund Advisor Login Apply for Grants Community Initatives & Partnerships Tahoe Nonprofit Directory Partnering to Serve Your Clients Grant Recognition Guidelines Action Grants are small grants that are intended to pay for one-time expenses or materials for organizations/programs serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Grants are expected to range between $2,500 to $5,000.

Organizations may only receive one Action Grant once per calendar year- Action Grant awards will not disqualify organizations from receiving Community Impact Grants. Action Grants cannot be used to reimburse prior expenses. Grants will be reviewed and decided on by the Community Foundation’s Community Impact Committee and awarded quarterly.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis- to be considered at the next Committee meeting, please ensure that your application is submitted by the next listed due date. 2026 Due Dates: February 28, 2026; May 31, 2026; August 31, 2026; November 30, 2026 Awards are expected to be announced within 30 days of the close of each cycle (due date).

Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants Lahontan Community Foundation (LCF) was founded in 2002 by the members, homeowners, and employees of the Lahontan Community in Truckee. LCF’s mission is to bring the Lahontan community together to have fun and raise as much money as possible to support the good works of local nonprofit organizations making a difference in the Truckee-North Tahoe region.

Each year in late winter/early spring, LCF awards grants through a competitive grant cycle to nonprofit organizations working toward the betterment of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe communities. WHEN: The annual Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grant Cycle opens for application in late Winter each year. Lahontan Community Foundation Fund 2026 grant cycle is now open!

The Lahontan Community Foundation was founded in 2002 by the members, homeowners and employees of the Lahontan Community. Each year, the Lahontan Community Foundation brings the community together, to have fun and raise money to support the efforts of local non-profit organizations and community programs making a difference in the Truckee and North Tahoe Region.

The Lahontan Community Foundation Fund will award grants to non-profit organizations working toward the betterment of our community.

To apply for a grant from Lahontan Community Foundation Fund, the following eligibility requirements must be met: Be recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization that has held its tax-exempt status for two years or more; 501(c)(3) public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing Be incorporated in California or Nevada; in good standing with the respective state Directly serve the Truckee-North Tahoe Region in one of the following program areas: Arts, Culture and Civic Life Education and Youth Development Environment, Recreation, and Animal Welfare Health and Human Services Applications for direct religious activities; political activism such as lobbying, legislative activities, or legal action; organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin will not be considered.

Grants are due in the online grant portal no later than 4:00 p. m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 .

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Community Impact Grant Cycle The Tahoe Community Foundation’s mission is to cultivate community philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life at Tahoe. The Community Foundation offers competitive Community Fund grants on an annual basis to organizations serving the Lake Tahoe Basin in our five programmatic areas.

These grants allow nonprofit organizations to request the support they need to better serve the Tahoe Region.

The Community Foundation’s five programmatic areas include: Arts, Culture and Heritage: arts education, historical preservation and a rich cultural experience Well-Being: enhanced quality of life through improved access to health care, critical services, food, housing and recreation Community Engagement: dynamic partnerships, civic initiatives, and faith-based causes Education and Youth Development: quality educational, training and mentoring opportunities for youth and adults Environment: environmental sustainability, healthy ecosystems and wildlife WHEN: The annual Community Fund Grant Cycle opens for application in Spring each year.

The Tahoe Community Foundation invites proposals for its 2025 Community Impact Grant Cycle.

Eligibility Requirements: Be recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization that has held its tax-exempt status for two years or more ; 501 (c)(3) public charity or school in good standing Be incorporated in Nevada or California; in good standing with respective state Directly provide more than 50% of services in the Tahoe Basin Grants are not award for the following uses: Direct religious activity, political lobbying activities or other political purposes Sponsoring special events (i.e. fundraising, dinners, etc) Nonprofits for their grantmaking (pass through funding) Activities that have already occurred/reimbursing prior expenses Submission Deadline: Complete proposal narrative, cover page, and attachments must be submitted via upload to website by 4:00pm on Friday, May 30 .

Late or incomplete submissions will not go through to the evaluation process. Please see below for submission details. Will this grant support a program that is new to your organization or will this sustain existing programs?

There are separate application questions for new programs vs. existing programs. Please select the appropriate application below (please only select/complete one): All applicants will receive a determination letter by July 31, 2025. For any questions regarding this grant cycle, please contact Laura Roche at laurar@parasol.

org or 775. 298. 0190.

If you want to learn more about the Community Impact grant application or have any questions about the application and/or process, please watch our Community Impact Information Session Webinar. When: May 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time Topic: Community Impact Grant Information Session Register in advance for this webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Tahoe Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications through an online grant portal. For more information on applying for a grant, please contact: Director of Community Impact Donald W. Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center Grants The purpose of the Donald W.

Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center (DWR Center) is to provide an economical and collaborative environment for nonprofit organizations. Since 2002, the Tahoe Community Foundation has operated the DWR Center as an innovative grant program providing nonprofit organizations with furnished office space, secure storage space and access to professional meeting rooms and event space.

These grants are awarded to nonprofit, public charities and are annually renewable. WHEN: All DWR Center Grants are open for application at any time throughout the year. All DWR Center Grants terminate on December 31st each year and are open for renewal annually.

HOW: See each individual grant section for more information.

DWR Center Room Use Grants Organization Requirements Be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt organization; 501(c)3 public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing Be incorporated in Nevada or California, in good standing with respective state Actively participate in collaborative programs and services within the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community Provide quality services and programs to the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community If your organization meets the above requirements and is interested in using meeting space in the DWR Center, please contact Laura Roche, Program Director for more information on how to apply.

DWR Center Storage Grants Organization Requirements Be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt organization; 501(c)3 public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing Be incorporated in Nevada or California, in good standing with respective state Actively participate in collaborative programs and services within the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community Provide quality services and programs to the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community The DWR Center storage is currently full.

Please contact Laura Roche, Program Director, to add your organization to the waiting list. DWR Center Resident Grants The DWR Center Resident Grant presents an excellent opportunity for an organization to leverage generous operational support provided in the professional and secure DWR Center, allowing staff to focus their efforts on offering quality programs and services and sharing their passion with the community.

Organizations applying for a DWR Center Resident Grant must meet the following criteria: Be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt, 501(c)3 organization that has held its tax-exempt status for two years or more Be incorporated in, and in good standing with, the state of Nevada (or if incorporated in another state registered as a foreign entity, and in good standing, with the state of Nevada) Provide quality services and programs to the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community Actively participate in collaborative programs and services Have at least one paid staff member that will utilize the DWR Center Resident Office Space Demonstrate good governance practices and organizational sustainability Demonstrated capacity to meet the DWR Center Resident Grant Match requirement If your organization meets the above applicant criteria and you are interested in applying for a DWR Center Resident Grant, please contact our Program Director for more information.

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