Foundation / Corporation
Sharks Foundation
06/18/21 5:00 PM PST
Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to benefit youth and families, with priority given to at-risk and underserved populations. Program or project funding must fall within one of the Foundation's focus areas of giving: Latinx and Hispanic Heritage, Healthy Living, Hockey Fights Cancer, Holiday Assist, Education, Black History, Gender Equality, Environmental Awareness, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage, or Pride. Eligible applicants are located in and serve the San Fransisco Bay area.
Grant Categories:
1. Program Funding: Programs are annually run and have set parameters; usually a subdivision of a nonprofit, it is a service they provide. Program examples (not limited to):
When a non-profit applies for program funding, they are putting their name in the running for various fundraising opportunities during the year, including but not limited to 50/50 Raffles, Goals for Kids, Mystery Pucks, Events, etc. The Sharks Foundation will assign the type of funding to a nonprofit based on recommendations from the grant review committees and the Foundation's discretion.
2. Project Grants: An activation or project is typically a one-time execution and one-time cost. Examples (not limited to):
GrantWatch ID#: 139979
Proceeds from a 50/50 Raffle can range anywhere from $3,500-$30,000+.
The Sharks Foundation provides project grants up to $200,000.
Funding must be used by July 1, 2022.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Project Application: https://sharksfoundation.wufoo.com/forms/z6pm6r91b9jpkk/
Program Application: https://sharksfoundation.wufoo.com/forms/z1b4rclv06x6amd/
Sharks Foundation
525 W. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
SharksFoundation@sharksfoundation.org
800-559-2333
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