CFBMoC will award a total of $300,000 in grants. Each grant is up to $25,000 over 12 months for a qualifying nonprofit organization that serves people living in CFBMoC’s 10-county Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley funding region. These grants will support the development of a 5-year regional education system blueprint to increase the number of boys and men of color pursuing and completing a post-secondary degree or career technical certificate program by 2030. The CFBMoC Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Regional Action Committee is made up of member foundations Sierra Health Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, The California Wellness Foundation, Stuart Foundation, NextGen Policy, ECMC Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and The California Endowment.
Eligibility Criteria and Funding Details
This funding opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and working in the CFBMoC Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley funding region. Fiscal sponsors for entities not qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible to apply if the project meets the criteria. Eligible organizations must operate within at least one of the following counties:
- Fresno
- Kern
- Kings
- Madera
- Mariposa
- Merced
- Sacramento
- San Joaquin
- Stanislaus
- Tulare
How to Apply
Download and read the full RFA document (PDF). Review the application checklist and consider attending our Proposers’ Webinar (information below). Applications are due Thursday, October 17, 2024, by 2 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Download the Request for Applications (PDF)
Proposers’ Webinar
We have scheduled a proposers’ webinar to review this funding opportunity, the application process, and answer questions. Participation in the webinar is strongly recommended. Please review the application materials prior to registering for the webinar.
September 25, 2024, at 11 am (Pacific Time): Register Now
Note: A confirmation email with the link to join the webinar will be sent immediately after registration. If you do not receive it, please check your spam/junk folder.
Contact Us
We are here to help. Please email us at cfbmoc@shfcenter.org using the subject line: 2024 CFBMoC Education Blueprint RFA. We encourage you to reach out early; if you contact us on the day applications are due, we are unlikely to respond and offer the help you need.