Program areas at Solano Community Foundation
Donor Fund Grantmaking ProgramsSCF's main goal is to meet the needs of our donors and community through foundation and donor fund grantmaking. We help them meet their particular philanthropic goals, maximize their investment, and achieve the highest tax savings. We work with individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations to establish endowed or non-endowed funds. Our donor funds make grants to qualified nonprofits whose missions and activities match funder philanthropic interests, and award scholarships to schools to provide financial support for student recipients. Donor Funds make competitive and noncompetive grant awards, and span a variety of different program interest areas.
Solano Community Impact Fund Grant Program--SCIFCOVID-19 Emergency Response Grants support Nonprofit partners who provide essential health care services and protect at-risk populations during a crisis. Nonprofit and faith-based organizations receive grants to provide emergency support services (basic needs, e.g., food, rent and utilities payments, and direct financial support) to vulnerable and marginalized individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 in Solano County. Note: this fund had $303,062 as a carryover balance from 2021.
Solano Justice and Equity Fund Grant Program--JustJustice & Equity grants support nonprofits and faith-based organizations (with a 501c3 determination letter) who have been impacted by COVID-19, and who are addressing systemic disparities through the building of healthy neighborhoods, the promotion of community healing, organizing and advocacy, support for employment, and the creation of opportunities for our youth. The Social Justice and Equity Fund also supports the sustainability, growth, and capacity of organizations who primarily serve people of color and whose staff and governance is reflective of the community they serve. Note: this fund had $42,277 as a carryover balance from 2021.