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Home - Dorrance Family Foundation - Dorrance Family Foundation The Foundation’s primary grantmaking emphasis is on place‑based, evidence‑oriented initiatives where its resources can produce tangible, viable, measurable outcomes and catalytic leverage.
Preference will be given to programs and partners that demonstrate clear objectives; strong local leadership; community engagement and co‑management; rigorous evaluation; and potential for scale, replication, or institutional uptake.
Core emphases include nature-based approaches to restoration and regeneration of natural resources; human and environmental health; protection and health of species and places of value to nature and people; and sustainability‑forward systems that advance resilience and positive changes – systems approaches that move beyond maintenance to positive transformation.
We take pride in partnering with an array of organizations that create change and make a meaningful impact in their local communities and are located in geographic areas that are personally significant to our Board: Central and Southern California and the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Dorrance Marine Conservation Initiative This initiative provides support to high-performing non-profit organizations with demonstrated expertise in improving ocean health through the recovery, restoration, regeneration, and protection of marine habitat and biodiversity.
Priorities are coral and kelp ecosystems and the imperiled and keystone species they harbor: Reefs, estuaries, and bays Watersheds, waterways, and land directly impacting reefs, estuaries, and bays with coral and kelp ecosystems Local Grant Making Program Beyond the Marine Conservation Initiative, the Foundation extends its grantmaking to organizations with a long-standing Dorrance family commitment—those whose missions and values remain core to the Foundation’s purpose.
The Foundation prioritizes places and sectors that reflect the family’s passions and demonstrated connections. Support may also be provided to locations or issue areas where family members do not reside when there is a meaningful, documented connection. Projects must be community-driven, place-based, tangible, and measurable.
Focus areas include children’s health, animal welfare, animal therapy, sustainable agriculture, and organizational effectiveness and capacity. Dorrance Family Foundation 6263 N. Scottsdale Rd.
, Suite 330 Scottsdale, AZ 85250-5417
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.