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The Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs is sponsored by Community Foundation Sonoma County. This grant program supports critical safety net services in Sonoma County, specifically for programs that provide food or shelter for people in acute need.
At least 70% of funding is dedicated to direct food assistance programs.
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The Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs - Community Foundation Sonoma County Applications for the 2026 grantmaking program are now closed. Meeting Basic Human Needs In Sonoma County, the persistent challenge of meeting basic needs causes hardship for local individuals and families.
Many local families must make difficult choices between essentials like housing and food due to the constraints of receiving low wages in an area with a high cost of living. Trusted local service organizations and community groups are working day and night to support the urgent needs of community members. CFSC is in continual conversation with leaders building a stronger local safety net.
In the fall of 2025, when SNAP payments were delayed for nearly 43,000 people in Sonoma County, many families suddenly faced the risk of running out of groceries. In response, CFSC quickly directed $200,000 to the Redwood Empire Food Bank to help them keep meals available for families across our community during a critical time.
CFSC continues to work to provide emergency support to local organizations fighting hunger who are already stretched by rising demand and shrinking resources. Donations made to the Fund for Basic Human Needs will be pooled with others to provide direct support to organizations responding to food insecurity in Sonoma County now and over time. The Julia L.
Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs grant program supports critical safety net services in Sonoma County. Grant applications may include requests for programs that provide food or shelter for people in acute need in Sonoma County . Funding Available: Approximately $800,000.
At least 70% will be dedicated to programs providing direct food assistance. Grant Size: Up to $30,000, with no cap on administrative expenses. In a typical cycle, we receive more applications than we can fund and are able to support roughly half of applicants.
In some cases, awards may be partial. Eligible Programs: Direct provision of food and emergency shelter. Not Eligible: Requests for direct financial assistance, such as rental or utility assistance, gift cards, etc., will not be considered.
The Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs grant program is meant to address the most essential needs of families and individuals in Sonoma County. This year, applications for food and shelter will be considered.
Requesting organization is a Sonoma County 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an organization fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Program provides services that address the food and shelter needs of community members. Program is designed to serve those living on the margins and minimizes barriers to accessing services.
Please note: Referral programs are not eligible for this funding. Due to limited resources, requests for direct financial assistance, such as rental or utility assistance, gift cards, etc., will not be considered. 51 grants were awarded in 2026.
The median grant size was $20,000.
California Parenting Institute (CPI) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa Christ Church United Methodist - Santa Rosa Cloverdale Senior Multipurpose Center Community Support Network Conservation Corps North Bay COTS (Committee on the Shelterless) Council on Aging Services for Seniors Earthseed Farm & Permaculture Center Extended Child Care Coalition of Sonoma County Inc. FISH of the Santa Rosa Area Inc. Healdsburg Shared Ministries HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County Jewish Community Free Clinic of Sonoma County Latinos Unidos del Condado de Sonoma North Bay Jobs with Justice Northern California Center for Well-Being Redemption House of the Bay Area River to Coast Children's Services Santa Rosa Seventh-day Adventist Church Food Pantry Sebastopol Area Senior Center Simple Gesture Systems, Inc Sonoma Applied Village Services Sonoma County Acts of Kindness Sonoma County Black Forum Sonoma Valley Community Health Center St.
Vincent De Paul Society of Sonoma County TLC Child & Family Services Verity-Compassion Safety Support A California Corporation Waves of Compassion Foundation West County Community Services Windsor Presbyterian Church Food Pantry Women's Recovery Services - A Unique Place For questions about the Julia L.
Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs, please contact: Senior Community Impact Officer For questions regarding the online application, please contact: Community Impact Associate
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Sonoma County 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored organizations whose programs address the food and shelter needs of community members, particularly those living on the margins. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $800,000 available; individual grants up to $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs is funded by Community Foundation Sonoma County. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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