Fresno Regional Foundation

Grantmaking

Fresno Regional Foundation's competitive grants program is funded by local donors and private foundations who have contributed to the Foundation's field of interest funds or the Foundation's unrestricted endowment. This year's grantmaking program is made possible through the generous support of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, Louis Gundelfinger Memorial Fund, Minnie R. Gundelfinger Fund, Fresno Metropolitan Projects Authority Fund, Arts and Cultural Advancement Fund, Fresno Regional Foundation board members, and funds donated by anonymous donors. 

Support vibrant community life

Fresno Regional Foundation provides grant support in many areas of community life. Our grantmaking programs focus on three main areas that honor the charitable interests of our donors and address the needs of the Central Valley. We also administer scholarships.

• Arts and culture
• Youth
• Human services

Apply for a grant 

The Foundation's annual grant process seeks proposals from nonprofits, public service and religious organizations and groups. Proposals are accepted only during the active application cycle.

• Get information about applying for funding from Fresno Regional Foundation. Download guidelines and application materials.
• Learn about previous recipients of Fresno Regional Foundation grants.

Interested in investing in our community? Contact us to find out how to turn your financial gain into community good.

Grantmaking stories

Read Fresno is a project of One by One Leadership with the vision that every child will read at grade level by third grade. Through Read Fresno, children participating in reading improvement programs receive new books, encouragement, and opportunities to thrive.

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