Sacramento County Capacity-Building Initiative

Sacramento County Capacity-Building Initiative is sponsored by Sacramento County and Sacramento Region Community Foundation. A 20-month program offering grant funding, training, mentorship, and technical assistance to mid-sized nonprofits addressing homelessness and food insecurity in Sacramento County.

Grants & Programs for Local Nonprofits - Sacramento Region Community Foundation From grants supporting community initiatives to capacity-building opportunities like Big Day of Giving, we help you advance your organization’s mission. Game-Changing Capacity Building Take advantage of programs and services designed to strengthen your organization’s service in the Sacramento region.

✅ Build skills and knowledge to strengthen your organization’s impact. ✅ Collaborate with staff and volunteers from other nonprofits. ✅ Engage current and new supporters through fundraising opportunities.

✅ Foster a more cooperative nonprofit sector. A program of our long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that brings the region together to support the nonprofits that serve our community. Our program to nourish connection and collaboration among leaders of color at local nonprofits.

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Advisors , Donors , Fundholders , Impact Collaborative , Nonprofits Regional Nonprofit Celebration and Mixer 2026 Advisors , Donors , Fundholders , Nonprofits Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Funding & Grants Registry Review the scheduled opportunities below. When you’re ready to apply for an open opportunity, register through the online grants portal .

Your account in the portal allows multiple people from your organization to view grants, apply, and monitor your proposal status.

Opens Closes Sacramento Valley Veterinary Medical Association Charitable Fund January 5, 2026 January 30, 2026 Cultivate January 12, 2026 January 30, 2026 Raley’s Food for Families (invitation only) January 12, 2026 Inspire Giving February 11, 2026 February 27, 2026 APIs RISE February 13, 2026 March 9, 2026 Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative March 16, 2026 April 8, 2026 Senior & Family Services April 6, 2026 April 30, 2026 Bike Safety and Awareness Grant May 4, 2026 May 29, 2026 The Neighborhood Fund May 4, 2026 May 29, 2026 BENT Film Festival June 1, 2026 July 3, 2026 Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists October 5, 2026 November 2, 2026 Grants Registry & GivingEdge Nonprofit Roundup Register to be alerted of future open funding and capacity-building opportunities.

Select GivingEdge Nonprofit Roundup to receive a digest of trainings, grant opportunities, and nonprofit resources to help your staff and volunteers stay informed and connected with others serving the Sacramento region. " * " indicates required fields Alerts & Opportunities Lists * GivingEdge Nonprofit Roundup: Regular updates relevant to nonprofit staff/volunteers Alerts: Bark!

E-newsletter (for Big Day of Giving participants) Alerts: Big Day of Giving Bulletin (for Big Day of Giving registration and donation reminders) Alerts: Capacity-Building Opportunities (Cultivate, etc.) Grants Registry: All Future Opportunities We are also available to speak with associations, businesses, and community groups about giving trends, nonprofit impact, and the role of generosity in our region.

How does my nonprofit attract funding from you? As a community foundation, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation differs from private foundations that solely make decisions about which nonprofits receive funding. The majority of our grants are directed by individuals, families, and businesses that hold charitable funds at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation or Yolo Community Foundation.

The key to attracting these grants lies with you building relationships with donors, engaging them with your work, and inspiring them to give from their charitable funds at the Foundation . Nonprofits also receive funding through the Foundation’s impact initiatives.

To stay engaged, we encourage you to: Create a profile on GivingEdge : To receive grants from the Sacramento Region Community Foundation and to be eligible to participate in Big Day of Giving, you will need to establish a GivingEdge profile. Additionally, the Foundation selects nonprofit events to sponsor through GivingEdge.

To be eligible for an event sponsorship, organizations must have a GivingEdge profile and add upcoming events to their profiles as Opportunities. Keep us informed about your work: Send our team your newsletters, invite us on site tours, and educate us about your important programs and events. The more informed we are about your impact in the community, the better we can support you!

How can my nonprofit be considered for event sponsorship? The Foundation selects a limited number of nonprofit events to sponsor from those shared on GivingEdge. To be considered, please add your event to the Get Involved section of your GivingEdge profile.

(If you need help adding an event to your GivingEdge profile or setting up a profile, please review GivingEdge’s Nonprofit Resources page. You can also view step-by-step instructions to add your event .) Once posted, your event will appear on your organization’s profile and on GivingEdge’s Get Involved page.

Additionally, we send a monthly email highlighting upcoming events and volunteer opportunities to nonprofit supporters throughout the region. We regularly review events listed on GivingEdge and select a handful for sponsorship. If your event is selected, you will be notified to discuss sponsorship details, including payment and event benefits.

Sponsorships may be awarded for up to $2,500. GivingEdge is the Foundation’s primary tool for identifying events to sponsor, so we ask that nonprofits do not reach out separately with sponsorship requests. How does my organization open a Nonprofit Fund?

Through a Nonprofit Fund with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, organizations like yours can set aside funds to create long-term stability, plan for future growth, and add to your credibility with key donors. To learn more about the benefits of partnering with us by opening a Nonprofit Fund, please visit our Nonprofit Funds page. What is the process to access grants disbursed via Ramp?

We occasionally use a vendor called Ramp to disburse grants via ACH (direct deposit) or mailed checks. When we do, in addition to receiving a grant letter from the Sacramento Region Community Foundation with the details of the award, Ramp will email your designated contact to notify them that payment has been issued, referencing “Sacramento Region Comm. Foundation” and the same grant number mentioned in the grant letter.

Please contact our Grants Associate, Rosita Patterson, at rosita@sacregcf. org with any questions. Who should I contact with a question about GivingEdge?

Please email your question to the GivingEdge team, givingedge@sacregcf. org . Due to the high volume of inquiries regarding GivingEdge and creating a GivingEdge profile, we ask that all questions are sent via email to help us provide faster service.

How can I submit an item to the GivingEdge e-newsletter(s)? To share opportunities or news with other nonprofit professionals or volunteers via our once-a-month Nonprofit Roundup e-newsletter, please submit items using this form by the first Thursday of the month. To promote events or volunteer opportunities to donors and community members, please post them on your GivingEdge profile .

We reference these opportunities for our once-a-month GivingEdge email to donors who’ve opted in. Who should I contact with a question about Big Day of Giving? Start on our page about Big Day of Giving to learn about the annual giving day or visit the website that powers Big Day of Giving .

Need more help? Please email your question to the Big Day of Giving team, bdog@sacregcf. org .

Due to the high volume of inquiries regarding Big Day of Giving, we ask that all questions are sent via email to help us provide faster service. We are unable to take phone calls from organizations regarding participation. What resources do you recommend to grantseekers?

We are committed to providing our nonprofit partners with opportunities for continued learning and insights into new technology and resources. (In fact, we think of Big Day of Giving as one huge capacity-building program, in addition to a fundraising challenge!) There are many online resources for nonprofits in everything from proposal writing to board engagement.

Among our favorites: The Center for Effective Philanthropy GEO – Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Stanford Center on Social Innovation Can I receive feedback on an application I submitted? Yes, we can offer feedback. Please email us at grants@sacregcf.

org . How can my organization initiate a relationship with you? There are many ways to initiate a relationship with the Foundation.

Please reach out to the staff member who best aligns with your interest to schedule time to meet. Discover how philanthropic partnerships are building a more just and vibrant capital area.

A Community Effort to End Hunger CommuniCare+OLE: Food Access Is Part of Holistic Health Center for Land-Based Learning: Deepening Ties in the Food Network Meals on Wheels Yolo County: Delivering Meals & Companionship STEAC: Meeting Yolo County Residents’ Most Urgent Needs Yolo Food Bank: Understanding and Responding to Hunger in Yolo County Partnership Strengthens Nonprofits Addressing Homelessness and Hunger “Our endowment ensures we can bring equitable educational opportunities to Winters public school classrooms long into the future.

” Kurt balasek, Winters Education Foundation “We are so grateful Big Day of Giving was a platform we could use to make this a reality. ” Vicki Jacobs, Historical Society of Winters, on the Winters’ Japantown memorial exhibit “Gathering in a safe, focused space with peers allowed for rapid ideation and leaps of creativity.

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