GRANT CALENDAR

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

Open Deadlines

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.

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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April 2020

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 1 Native Cultures Fund Grant

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

May 1 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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June 2020

June 1 Consulting Grant

The Consulting Grant is a small grant program which provides organizations with one-on-one technical assistance with a consultant of their choice.

Important: The June 1 application deadline is cancelled. We are making these grants through our COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. If you have urgent needs related to the Consulting Grants let us know, as resources are still available. Email grants@hafoundation.org.

June 1 Grassroots Grant

This program exists to strengthen the social fabric of communities and improve the lives of people in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Curry counties.

Important: The June 1 application deadline is cancelled. We are making these grants through our COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. If you have urgent needs related to the Consulting Grants let us know, as resources are still available. Email grants@hafoundation.org.

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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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August 2020

Aug. 1 Community Grants Program

This program responds to pressing, community-identified needs and aims to strengthen communities' abilities to work together to improve the lives of people in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Curry counties.

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September 2020

Sept. 1 Consulting Grant

The Consulting Grant is a small grant program which provides organizations with one-on-one technical assistance with a consultant of their choice.

Sept. 1 Grassroots Grant

This program exists to strengthen the social fabric of communities and improve the lives of people in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Curry counties.

Sept. 23 Holiday Funding Partnership Grant Program

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

SAMPLE APPLICATION

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October 2020

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. 15 Native Cultures Fund Grant

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

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. 1 Field of Interest Grants

The Field of Interest grant program brings together a collection of funds that focus on specific populations, geographical areas and/or causes. This year's categories are: Arts & Culture (including the Victor Thomas Jacoby Award), Companion Animal & Rescue, Education, Natural Environment, Senior Opportunities, and Southern Humboldt.

Nov. 1 Peter Palmquist Memorial Fund for Historical Photographic Research

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

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December 2020

Dec. 1 Consulting Grant

The Consulting Grant is a small grant program which provides organizations with one-on-one technical assistance with a consultant of their choice.

Dec. 1 Grassroots Grant

This program exists to strengthen the social fabric of communities and improve the lives of people in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Curry counties.

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.

SAMPLE APPLICATION

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP)

Grants awarded to organizations in the Eel River Valley region.

SAMPLE APPLICATION

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HEALTH GRANTS

WRCF GRANTS

GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WILD RIVERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

TRINITY TRUST GRANTS

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