BIPOC Leadership Fund: to support diverse leadership in Sonoma County. The 2024 BIPOC Leadership Fund grant program is closed. Invitations to the 2025 grant program will be made in Fall 2025.
Grant Program Overview
In 2015, Community Foundation Sonoma County launched the Latino Leadership Fund, and in 2024 it evolved to become the BIPOC Leadership Fund. Community Foundation Sonoma County established the BIPOC Leadership initiative in recognition of the opportunity to support diverse leadership so that our future leaders better reflect our diverse communities. In line with our grantmaking philosophy, we strive to bolster organizations dedicated to elevating and empowering BIPOC communities, particularly through advocacy and leadership initiatives, and to provide adaptable funding to emerging leaders of color who spearhead these local initiatives.
Criteria
- Requesting organization is a Sonoma County 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an organization fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Requested funding is aimed at supporting the BIPOC community and/or a nonprofit leader through program support or capacity building.
Application Timeline
Invitations are sent out in late summer/early fall each year. If you have a program or project that strongly fits the BIPOC Leadership grant program criteria, please contact José Castro Gambino at jcastro@sonomacf.org.
How to Apply
This grant program is open by invitation only. If you have a program or project that strongly fits the BIPOC Leadership grant program criteria, please contact José Castro Gambino at jcastro@sonomacf.org.
Recent Grants
In 2023, 4 grants were made, and the median grant amount was $20,000.
| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| Centro Laboral de Graton | to support the ALMAS program |
| Los Cien Sonoma County | to support Los Cien Sonoma County |
| On The Move | to support On The Verge |
| Positive Images | to support capacity and leadership development |
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