SVCF Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund

SVCF Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund is sponsored by Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF). This 10-county fund provides flexible resources and focuses on community relief and recovery needs for current and future disasters in the Silicon Valley region, with priority for San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

SVCF Emergency and Disaster… | Silicon Valley Community Foundation SVCF Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund Support for immediate relief and long-term community recovery efforts when needs arise in our 10-county region, with priority relief and response in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Photo credit: Xinhua / Shutterstock This 10-county fund provides flexible resources and focuses on community relief and recovery needs for current and future disasters. Depending on the nature of the emergency or disaster, needs could include shelter, food, financial assistance and other services as they are needed.

The fund is designed to provide a continued, flexible source of funding, so that we may respond to our communities' immediate needs in times of emergency, assist in building community resilience, and be prepared to act quickly when future disasters occur. Grants disbursed by the fund will prioritize support for those most in need and facing the harshest circumstances. Relief for San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are prioritized.

This regional fund may also serve eight surrounding counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Solano and Sonoma.

If you would like to send a check, please write "6263-SVCF Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund" in the memo line and mail to: Silicon Valley Community Foundation—Gift SVCF Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA 90088-9235 Partner Community Foundations In a regional emergency or disaster, SVCF partners with these community foundations in our broader region to help meet the needs of those most deeply affected in each county.

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Community Foundation Sonoma County East Bay Community Foundation Marin Community Foundation Napa Valley Community Foundation Solano Community Foundation The fund accepts applications from nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations and public entities for disaster response, relief and recovery services to help people who live or work in our priority region of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Unfortunately, SVCF is unable to disburse funds directly to individuals and cannot accept applications seeking support for One application may be submitted per organization. Please note that the fund will provide grants according to monies raised. In some cases, applicants may not receive the full amount requested in their The application process is currently closed.