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Humboldt Area Foundation supports a variety of grant programs that serve our community.
Please click on a program to learn more and to find out how to apply:
Grants to Individuals:
The Arcata Foundation
The Arcata Foundation Fund, established in 1987, is dedicated to the enhancement of community life in Arcata and facilitates charitable giving and raises funds to support work in the areas of human services, education of all ages, art, culture, local history, healthful recreation, peace and enhancement of local natural surroundings. Applications are due on May 15 and December 15.
Applications and Guidelines are available at the Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata, or the Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, or by calling 707-442-2993.
Co-op Community Fund
As part of the Co-op’s commitment to our North Coast community, income from this fund will be used to support sustainable agriculture, food security or cooperativism. Preference is given to small to mid-sized organizations operating in Humboldt County. Grants range from $500 to $2,000 with exceptions possible on a case-by-case basis. Applications are due by October 1.
The Co-op Community Fund is currently in the process of restructuring their application process. Guidelines and information on how to apply will be available on August 1. Call Karen Brooks at 707-826-8670 ext. 139.
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Hansen Family Trust Christian Endowment Fund
To memorialize his family, Chris Hansen created this fund to benefit local Christian ministries of Humboldt County, with an emphasis on the Lutheran Church. Youth and senior activities are emphasized. The fund is also intended to help missionary activities abroad, including ELCA missions, World Hunger and World Vision. Grant requests for capital investment, administrative funds, and "annual" funds will be considered on a limited basis. Applications are due on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15.
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Ride to the Wild Fund
The Ride To The Wild Fund, established by Bill and Melissa Zielinski and administered by the Humboldt Area Foundation (HAF), provides funds to cover the cost of a bus or other transportation so that school teachers can take their students on educational field trips to local natural areas. Local K-12 teachers are encouraged to apply and to plan experiences that increase their students’ knowledge and awareness of nature. Complete the short application below to be considered for an award from this fund. Awards are typically limited to the average cost for bus and driver for a single outing; approximately $300.00. Applications are due December 15.
This fund is supported in part by :
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The Trinity Trust
The Trinity Trust makes grants exclusively for the benefit of the citizens of Trinity County, California. The Trust is an affiliate of the Humboldt Area Foundation, who manages The Trinity Trust Endowment and administers Trinity Trust grants. Grant decisions are made by a committee of Trinity County residents who have shown long-term interest in community Betterment.
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Union Labor Health Foundation - Community Health Grants
Union Labor Health Foundation (ULHF), a supporting organization of the Humboldt Area Foundation, makes grants within Humboldt County in response to health-related needs. The Foundation provides funding to projects or institutions that nurture, foster, encourage, support and educate in order to enhance the physical, mental and moral well-being of each individual within the County of Humboldt. Applications are accepted on March 1 and September 1. Grants are generally under $10,000 but applications for larger grants are accepted after consultation with ULHF at 707 442-2417.
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Grants To Individuals
Humboldt Area Foundation has several programs that make grants to individuals for specific purposes. Students looking for scholarship assistance should refer to the Scholarships section for more information.
Mada Huggins Caldwell Fund
Provides small grants to assist Humboldt County youth between the ages of 10 and 18 who have been affected by violent crime attend Christian activities. Applications are due each Spring (actual deadline date varies each year, see application).
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Amer Memorial Fund
Provides small grants to help dancers take advantage of summer workshops and classes that will help to further their hope of a future dance career. Applications are accepted from the following dance schools: Academy of Ballet Arts, Ballet Arcata, The Dancers Studio, No Limits Jazz & Tap Studio, The Studio of Dance Arts, and Trinity Ballet Academy. Applications are due each Spring (actual deadline varies each year, see application).
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Carol (Wing) Myers Memorial Fund
Provides grants to provide financial support for families of recently activated Reservists from the various military branches and National Guard who are serving in wars in the Middle East. Support is for families in Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
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Ian Christopher Mackey Newman Fund
Provides small grants to assist children under age eighteen who are severely physically handicapped, yet mentally gifted with educationally related travel and adventures, preferably outside Humboldt County.
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David (Davey) H. Somerville Medical Travel Fund
Provides small travel grants to aid families that need to travel out of Humboldt County for their children's medical care. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
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JoAllen K. Twiddy-Wood Memorial Fund
Provides dental and vision care for children of low and medium income families in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and Shasta Counties that do not qualify for insurance or who are under-insured. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
Union Labor Health Foundation Angel Fund
Provides small grants to meet immediate health needs of individuals. Applications must be submitted by noon each Thursday and are reviewed every Friday.
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Union Labor Health Foundation Children's Dental Angel Fund
Provides small grants to meet immediate dental needs of children. Applications are accepted at any time and are reviewed periodically.
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