Grantmaking
Our grants are made possible through the contributions of individual donors and nonprofit donor funds managed by the Community Foundation. Some are driven by the charitable interests of our donors, and others come from our unrestricted funds that allow us to operate at our most strategic level, investing in needs as they change over time, advancing long-term strategic goals, and taking on key leadership roles.
Amanda Hutchings, Program Officer
As the Foundation's Program Officer, Amanda serves as the coordinator for our diverse grant programs which include: The McConnell Fund, Redding Rancheria Community Fund, Community Arts Endowment F..
Email: amanda@shastarcf.org | Full Bio
Applying for a Grant
Shasta Regional Community Foundation grants are open for proposals during specific proposal cycles. Please refer to individual grant opportunities for grant proposal deadlines and application materials.
No paper applications will be accepted. All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the day of the deadline.
You can view step-by-step instructions for setting up an account and submitting grant applications by visiting our instruction guides below:
Step-by-step Instructions for Grant Application Submission
Our Grant Programs
The Community Foundation created this fund to provide for the care of animals in Shasta and Siskiyou Counties. As the fund grows, grants will be made to nonprofit organizations who promote animal welfare such as support for: rabies clinics, spay and neuter services, animal rescue, animal rehabilitation and more.
Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Deadline: September 25, 2019 The Burney Regional Community Fund was established to address the needs within the communities of the Greater Burney Region, and to build a community of philanthropists in the region now and forever. The fund was established with a gift of $500,000 from Pattern Energy Group LP, the energy company responsible for the Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm. Upon commencement of construction for the Wind Farm, Pattern invested $5 million in the Burney Region which includes the founding gift to this fund. Grants from this fund will be awarded to nonprofit organizations in the region through a competitive process.
Burney Regional Community Fund Application Deadline: The 2019 deadline for this opportunity has passed. Application Window: January - March Deadline Date The Articipate Campaign that began in 2010 is now the Community Arts Endowment Fund at the Shasta Regional Community Foundation. This Field of Interest fund essentially pools the donations of many to support the arts in our region today and forever. Through the power of endowment, a gift made to the fund today will continue to grow, allowing grants for the presentation and creation of "new artistic work" to be given in support of artists and art projects in perpetuity. Examples range from visual public art, such as murals and sculptures to other graphic art forms, displayed or presented in public areas in Shasta and Siskiyou counties.
Community Arts Endowment Fund Deadline: Applications are not being accepted at this time. The Community Disaster Relief Fund at Shasta Regional Community Foundation is currently enabled to receive donations supporting mid and long-term recovery for those in the North State impacted by the Carr Fire.
As Shasta County’s only long-term recovery fund, the Community Foundation and its partners are committed to play the important transitional role required for mid and long-term recovery support. Challenges lay ahead, and the road to recovery is a multi-year process. View the disbursements, and you will see that there are a wide-range of recovery efforts in place. The local grant review committee is focused on the individuals in our region with projects such as water lines, power poles and septic system installations and preparing for the construction season to get survivors back into homes. We know these types of projects require significant investment and by working closely with the NorCal Community Recovery Team, we will do what we can with your donations to restore neighborhoods that have lost so much.
Applications for assistance for nonprofits and public entities can be found under the Community Disaster Relief Fund title on our grants page. Click here for answers to some frequently asked questions.
Community Disaster Relief Fund - Request Form Deadline: Applications are considered on an ongoing basis. The McConnell Fund at the Shasta Regional Community Foundation was established in 2001. The McConnell Foundation directors chose the Community Foundation as a funding partner because of its connection and widespread involvement in the communities they serve. The McConnell Fund accepts grant requests up to $50,000 from eligible organizations in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties and up to $30,000 in Trinity and Modoc counties. This fund is another way The McConnell Foundation furthers its mission of helping building better communities through philanthropy. The McConnell Fund Application Deadline: The 2019 deadline for this opportunity has passed. Application Window: January - March Deadline Date The Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe whose members are of the Pit River, Yana and Wintu decent. The Rancheria operates the Tribal administration offices, the Redding Rancheria Headstart & Child Care, the Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Center, Churn Creek Healthcare, Trinity Healthcare, Win-River Mini-Mart, Win-River Resort & Casino, and the Hilton Garden Inn. This fund was established to give to worthy causes in the surrounding communities.
Redding Rancheria Community Fund Application Deadline: September 18, 2019 Application Window:
Mobilizing the Power of Women Through Philanthropy The Women's Fund of the Shasta Regional Community Foundation began in February 2008 with a founding cabinet of 10 women, representing diverse backgrounds, ages, and perspectives, all from the greater Redding region. The Women's Fund is part of a global movement dedicated to collective philanthropy. Connecting Women Who Give to Needs that Matter
Join us by donating to the Women's Fund. We're working together to build a permanent resource for positive change. For more information, please visit womensfundredding.com. The Women's Fund Application Deadline: September 4, 2019 Application Window: June - September Deadline DateAnimal Welfare Endowment Fund
Grantmaking History
Burney Regional Community Fund
Community Arts Endowment Fund
Grantmaking History
Community Disaster Relief Fund
Click here to view the First Year Accountability Report for the Community Disaster Relief Fund.
McConnell Fund
Grantmaking History
Redding Rancheria Community Fund
Grantmaking History
The Women's Fund
Grantmaking History
Current Grantee Information
Grantee Report Form
Grant Acknowledgment
If you plan to publicly acknowledge the funding for your project in any way - please word the acknowledgement as:Donor Advisor Grant Recommendation Information
Grant Recommendation Form
