Supports arts and culture projects tied to mobilizing residents for systems change; intended for organizations that have not received major grant funding from the McCune Foundation in the last three years.

Must meet Foundation eligibility guidelines (IRS 501(c)(3) or operate under sponsorship of a qualified organization) | Applicants must serve Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties

Cultural Organizing Mini Grant Program

A competitive grant program that supports wildfire safety, prevention and emergency preparedness by funding specialized firefighting equipment, vegetation management, fuels reduction, and public education/outreach to underserved communities in high fire‑risk areas.

Applicants are local fire departments and community organizations (fire agencies and community groups). | Funding targets communities in PG&E's Northern and Central California service area. | Priority/funding restricted to communities identified as extreme or elevated fire risk by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP)

Supports grassroots groups addressing critical issues in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties through community organizing strategies; funds projects that mobilize affected populations and should be initiated and led by economically and politically disenfranchised groups.

Must have IRS 501(c)(3) tax status or operate under the sponsorship of a qualified organization | Applicant must mobilize residents of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties | Include the affected population in planning and implementation of the project (inclusion of marginalized people in leadership is a requirement) | No support for individuals; no grants for budget deficits; no religious organizations for religious purposes; no construction or renovation of buildings; no general fundraising drives or events | Usually will not consider proposals from schools

McCune Foundation Grants

We value community. Our mission is to connect with our communities to support young minds, invest in our current and future workforce, create vibrant culture and vital communities, improve health and human services and protect our natural resources.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit | Must provide organization's tax exempt status letter under Section 501(c)(3)

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

Kingdom Foundation is a faith-inspired movement backing institutions, churches, enterprises and communities across Africa. It provides catalytic capital and runs open grant calls (listed on /grants) for community organizations.

Registered community organizations, churches, social enterprises, cooperatives and grassroots networks | Must be based in or serving countries across the African continent

Church & Faith-Based Grants

A participatory grantmaking initiative led by Native Americans in Philanthropy that supports Indigenous youth leadership and community-defined solutions; in 2026 the fund will invest $1.65M to expand support for Native-led solutions.

Native-led and Native-serving 501(c)(3) organizations | Tribal Nations across the U.S. and its territories

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund

The Trustees meet several times a year, and the Contributionship accepts and processes applications for grants throughout the year. All applications and progress reports must be submitted online via the Blackbaud/YourCause portal.

The Contributionship does not fund the costs or expenses of existing staff allocated to a project it is asked to support. | The Trustees do not consider unsolicited operating proposals or operating seed money requests. | Organizations that have received a grant must 'rest' for a calendar year before submitting a new proposal. | Grant applications from an organization known to have discriminatory policies will not be considered.

McLean Contributionship Grants

Gives priority to projects that increase community self-sufficiency and capacity (encouraging new leadership, enhancing volunteerism, expanding fundraising, strengthening partnerships, creating new sustainable programs).

Nonprofit organizations serving Azusa, CA | No funding to individuals | No funding for political causes or candidates | No courtesy advertising | Religious, veteran or fraternal organizations only eligible if engaged in a significant program benefiting the entire community | No funding for building construction or other capital improvements

Cultural Organizing Mini Grant Program

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

Jovita Valdez

[email protected]

mccunefoundation.org

Past recipients

2023

Future Leaders Of America

$50,000

Mixtecoindigena Community Organizing Project

$50,000

Cause (Central Coast Alliance United For A Sustainable Economy)

$50,000

Future Leaders Of America

$50,000

Cause (Central Coast Alliance United For A Sustainable Economy)

$50,000

Food And Water Watch

$45,000

Family Service Agency Of Santa Barbara

$40,000

Fund For Santa Barbara

$40,000

Buen Vecino

$35,000

Rolling

$500 – $5,000

California

Similar Grants

Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP)

~$14M

McCune Foundation Grants

Up to $50.0K

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

~$5K

Church & Faith-Based Grants

~$17K

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund

$25.0K–$100.0K

McLean Contributionship Grants

~$3M