Providing opportunities for individuals in San Mateo County to attain their highest potential.
What We Fund
We focus our funding in two broad program areas
and make funding decisions based on our social justice values.
Education and Youth Development
Community Support
We are committed to supporting community-based and community-led organizations that address the needs identified by the San Mateo County communities they serve. We fund programs in areas of educational, social, and economic life, to assist individuals’ efforts to become independent and self-sufficient, and to generally improve the quality of their lives.
Where We Fund
We fund programs that serve residents of San Mateo County. In our decision-making, we prioritize organizations headquartered in the Bay Area that provide the majority of their services to San Mateo County residents.
Application Deadlines
Deadlines
The Board meets three times a year to review proposals and make decisions. Applicants can expect a prompt notification once a decision has been made.
| Sub-Program Area | Program Area | Application Deadline | Grant Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental & Physical Health Services | Community Support | Feb 1st, 11:59pm | End of March |
| In-School Programs | Education & Youth Development | ||
| Immigrants/Refugees Programs | Community Support | May 1st, 11:59pm | End of June |
| Women’s Services | Community Support | ||
| People with Disabilities | Lois Atkinson Fund | ||
| Out-of-School Programs | Education & Youth Development | ||
| Basic Needs | Community Support | Aug 1st, 11:59pm | End of September |
| Early Childhood Care & Education | Education & Youth Development | ||
| Vocational Education | Education & Youth Development | ||