To bring together people, ideas, and resources to inspire philanthropy and accomplish great things. The vision is to make Santa Cruz County thrive for all who call it home, now and in the future. Values include Accelerating Solutions, Building Trust, and Advancing Opportunities.
The grant program aims to provide flexible, multi-year unrestricted funding to nonprofits focusing on pressing local issues for lasting positive impact, with a preference for supporting general operations. The effort emphasizes collaboration with leaders of color to address historic and current inequities. A total of $1.2 million will be awarded through the Community Grants cycle, primarily supporting children, seniors, education, youth development, end-of-life care, historic preservation, and human services. Funding allocations include 41% for Youth & Education, 35% for Seniors and related areas, followed by contributions to Health & Human Services, Arts, Culture & History, the Environment, LGBTQ+ specific causes, and Women & Girls initiatives.