Supporting Our Community

Explore Available Grants

If you are looking for funding, the Community Foundation has numerous options. We manage a growing collection of funds that serve the diverse needs of San Benito County.

2026 Program Grant

2026 Grant Program Grant is now open!

Important Dates

Period Opens: Monday, May 18, 2026

Application Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026

Decision Announced: Monday, July 27, 2026

Funding Deadline: Thursday, December 31, 2026

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Women’s Fund 2026 Grant

The Women's Fund of the Community Foundation for San Benito County awards grants empower women and girls to thrive in our community.

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Grant for Critically or Chronically Ill Children

The Martin Rajkovich Children's Fund was established to enhance the quality of life for chronically ill children in San Benito County. Contributions to this fund allow grants for children with special needs or critical or long-term illnesses.

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Hope Harvest Cancer Grant

Financial household assistance for cancer warriors in San Benito County.

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Grant for Interest of Horses

The intent of this charitable fund is to benefit nonprofits which provide services and/or are associated with the beneficial interest of horses, or their care, maintenance, improvement or promotion.

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The Fred and Helen Matteson Family Grant

The Fred and Helen Matteson Family Grant is designated to award San Benito County nonprofits providing programs promoting musical therapy or non-traditional therapies for mental illness, depression and post-surgical rehabilitation and research for same.

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2024 Community Foundation Impact Grant Recipients

Community Foundation grants are made through our various funds. Matching Impact Grants are competitive, but other grants are made on donor initiative. Each grant is a story of

resources meeting needs, of people doing good things in our communities, either by giving or doing. We applaud our donors and those organizations getting the good work done.