GRANT CALENDAR

Grant programs and deadlines may be affected by COVID-19. Please contact grants@hafoundation.org with questions.

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Humboldt County Human Rights Commission Human Trafficking Grant 

Grants are awarded to support new or current programs in Humboldt County that are focused on one or more of the following: awareness of human trafficking; education or outreach on the definition, identification, and reporting of human trafficking; facilitation for communication between all agencies, organizations, and advocates impacted by human trafficking; rehabilitation and the safety of victims and survivors.

Humboldt Soccer Fund

Humboldt Soccer Fund Soccer Development Grants are designed to support Humboldt County soccer professionals (coaches, trainers, referees, and researchers) development, field development and soccer participation scholarships. 

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Rapid Response Grants 

Rapid Response grants are intended for sudden, unanticipated and unavoidable challenges that, if not addressed immediately, could threaten an organization’s ability to achieve its mission. 
 

The School Enrichment Grant Program

The School Enrichment Grant Program (funded through the Edward L. & Joan Nilsen Fund) accepts applications for programs supporting teachers, classrooms, and field trips, as well as nonprofits that provide direct services and programs for teachers and classrooms in Humboldt County.
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Youth Leadership Fund Grants

Grant Size: Grant amount will vary. Up to $1,500.00, average of $1,000.00.

Deadline: Available year-round.

Contact:    Craig Woods

Fund Description: Grants from the Youth Leadership Fund support K-12 youth leadership development with an emphasis in the areas of environment, sustainability and community responsibility. Organizations must demonstrate how their program, project or efforts will affect the local environment and community.

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April 2020

April 1 Native Cultures Fund Grant

The Native Cultures Fund (NCF) was created to support Native arts, cultural revitalization, and cultural transmission between generations. 

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Apr. 15   Hansen Family Trust Christian Endowment Fund  

This fund awards up to $5,000 to support Christian ministries both local and abroad, with an emphasis on local Lutheran activities.

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May 2020

May 3 Summer Youth Partnership Mini-Grant Program

Supports non-profits that serve Humboldt County youth through programs offered between June 1 and September 1.  See application for more information. If your program takes place in Trinity County, click here.

 

May 15  Arcata Foundation Fund

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. Find more information on the Arcata Foundation website. 

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July 2020

July 15 ​ Hansen Family Trust Christian Endowment Fund

This fund awards up to $5,000 to support Christian ministries both local and abroad, with an emphasis on local Lutheran activities.

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October 2020

 

Oct. 15 Native Cultures Fund Grant

The Native Cultures Fund (NCF) was created to support Native arts, cultural revitalization, and cultural transmission between generations. 

Oct. 15  Hansen Family Trust Christian Endowment Fund 

This fund awards up to $5,000 to support Christian ministries both local and abroad, with an emphasis on local Lutheran activities.

Oct. 31  Rotary Club of Eureka Glyndon "Sign" and Ruth Smith Endowment Fund

Rotary Club of Eureka is looking to fund significant projects which benefit the greater Eureka community and provide opportunities to visually recognize and honor Sign and Ruth Smith and their generosity. In most years, $25-30 thousand dollars are available for grants.
  

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November 2020

Nov. 2 Redwood Empire Quilters Guild Fund Grants 

This grant/fellowship is established to encourage interest and activities in the quilting arts field by supporting educational opportunities and the cost of supplies. Grant Size up to $2,000 

Contact: Mitra Abidi

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Nov. 2  Robert M. Lochtie Memorial Fund Application

This grant supports community projects, especially those that benefit youth, education, the environment, and the arts.
 

 

Nov. 2 Senior Citizens Foundation Fund Application

This grant supports Humboldt County seniors who live in their own homes.
 

 

Nov. 23  Peter E. Palmquist Memorial Fund Application

This grant supports individuals or nonprofit institutions researching Western American photography before 1900 or women in photography. 

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December 2020

Dec. 15 Holiday Funding Partnership Grant Program 

Grant Size: Up to $2,000

Deadline: December 15, 2020

Contact: Mitra Abidi

Fund Description: Supports schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations with holiday assistance programs offered between November 15 and January 1. 

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Dec. 15  Arcata Foundation Fund

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.Find more information on the Arcata Foundation website. 

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​Elsie Mae Gardner Ricklefs & Richard Ricklefs Memorial Fund

This grant supports community projects in the Klamath-Trinity area that focus on: peer counseling for youth, youth activities outside of school hours, healing grief and or/trauma, increasing emotional intelligence, and/or projects that support cultural goals of the community. 

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​Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP)

Grants awarded to organizations in the Eel River Valley region.

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