Humboldt Area Foundation administers a variety of grant programs.
Please select a program below to learn more and to find out how to apply:
Humboldt Area Foundation Community Grant Program supports a broad spectrum of projects that help build strong communities on the North Coast. Please note that we no longer accept applications for the 'Community Response' and 'Community Building' grants. Please Call us if you have any questions. 707-442-2993
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Field of Interest Grant Program
Humboldt Area Foundation’s Field of Interest Grant Program was created to connect donors with community projects in their specific areas of interest. The program brings together a collection of funds that focus on specific populations, geographical areas and/or causes.
Field of Interest grants will be available throughout the year for the following categories:
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Native Cultures Fund
Initiated and led by Native Peoples, the Native Culture Fund supports Native arts, cultural revitalization and cultural transmission between generations. Grants and regional gatherings focus on methods of building greater cultural participation in communities. The service area includes northern and central California.
Community Partnerships with Native Artists (CPNA)
This initiative, funded in partnership with the Ford Foundation, will support community partnerships with native artists that produce art of outstanding quality and cultural significance while engaging communities in a process of healing. NCF defines healing as the renewal of traditional relationships with a tribe, across tribes, across cultures and with the land. It is not therapy nor designed to achieve the health goal of the individual but rather builds community relationships in a social ceremony addressing areas of community healing in a meaningful way.
For more information on upcoming community meetings or for general information about this Fund, please contact
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, Program Officer for Arts and Culture, at 707-442-2993.
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Field of Interest: Arts & Culture (Applications available Fall 2010)
Victor Thomas Jacoby Award
Jacoby, an internationally recognized tapestry weaver, established a fund to "encourage the exploration of new ideas, materials, techniques, mediums, images, etc, as well as excellence." The cash grant will be made annually to an artist or craftsperson currently residing in Humboldt County. In 2008, the award will be open to all artists and crafts people of Humboldt County.
Ruth Marcus Memorial Writing Scholarship
Ruth was a devoted mother, sister and friend and was active in the creative arts from an early age as a radio, TV and film actress, pianist and writer. This grant will be awarded to an aspiring writer of any age who will use it for "The Greatest Good" and further his or her individual interest in writing professionally.
Peter E. Palmquist Grant for Historical Photographic Research
This annual grant supports the study of under-researched women photographers internationally
and Western American photographers before 1900.
Project Grants to Artists
Project Grants to Artists range from $500 to $5000. Priorities are given to exemplary art which actively engages the community in the process or the product of the art.
Redwood Empire Quilters Guild
The REQG promotes the appreciation and knowledge of quilts throughout Humboldt County. The fund will cover material costs, provide honoraria for instructors, curators and artists for workshops and classes; and support fellowships for individuals to attend educational programs related to the fiber arts field.
Lynne & Bob Wells Grant for Performing Artists
An annual grant is given from this donor-advised fund for excellence in the performing arts.
The award is open to performing artists residing in Humboldt County.
To receive more information on Field of Interest: Arts & Culture grants, contact the Foundation at (707) 442-2993. Donors interested in creating funds in support of arts and culture may contact
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, Director of Donor Services.
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Summer Youth Program (Applications available February 15, 2010)
Humboldt Area Foundation provides Summer Youth Program funding in response to the need to provide positive opportunities for children and youth while school is not in session. Small grants are awarded to agencies to expand and enrich summer recreation programs operating between June and September. Grants are normally made for expenses such as sports and recreational equipment, arts and craft supplies, special events and field trips within HAF’s service area and camperships for low-income participants. Separate Summer Youth Grant Programs are available in Humboldt, Del Norte, Curry and Trinity Counties. The application deadline for Del Norte and Curry Counties is April 1, for Humboldt County is April 15, and for Trinity County is April 1. Grant Awards are announced by May 31.
You may download the Guidelines and Applications for each County's Summer Youth Program below:
Humboldt County
Trinity County
Del Norte County
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Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
Humboldt Area Foundation’s Technical Assistance Program provides grants to strengthen and improve organizations, their leadership or operations in the areas of strategic planning, board development, marketing/public relations, collaborations, fundraising planning, financial management, personnel issues, operational assessments and executive coaching. TAP applications and information are confidential and will not affect other potential Humboldt Area Foundation grant funding. TAP grant applications are accepted on the first of each month and grants that are awarded are paid directly to a consultant to cover the costs of their consulting services.
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Scholarships
North Coast residents have created over 200 scholarship funds at the Humboldt Area Foundation to honor their loved ones, to support higher education and to help foster the improvement of area students as they pursue their diverse ambitions. Scholarships range from $250 to $7,500 and applications are due in the Spring each year.
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