Application Process
STEP 1: IS YOUR NONPROFIT ELIGIBLE?
Important eligibility requirements include:
- Must have a 501(c)3 tax exemption or be fiscally-sponsored by a tax-exempt nonprofit organization;
- Must be located in San Francisco County;
- Must be deeply-rooted in historically underserved community(ies);
- Must have a two-year track record of providing services to San Francisco residents;
- Must have site control (letter of intent, fully-executed lease, or purchase and sale agreement); and
- Must be able to attract additional resources and support for the project outside of this grant
For additional eligibility requirements, please read the program guidelines. Acquisition Grant program guidelines can be found at this link. Relocation & Renovation Grant program guidelines can be found at this link.
STEP 2: GATHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
As part of the application process you will be required to upload several documents. Click here to access a document checklist.
STEP 3: REGISTER FOR AN APPLICATION INFORMATION WEBINAR.
Click here to sign up for a free webinar.
STEP 4: VISIT THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
You can access the Frequently Asked Questions by clicking here.
STEP 5: SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION CALL (FOR ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICANTS ONLY)
Consultation calls are required for Acquisition Grant applicants only and must be scheduled by Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
STEP 6: APPLY.
Scroll down to learn more about each program, read the program guidelines, and apply. Applications must be received by noon (12 PM Pacific) on Friday, January 29th, 2021 to be considered for an award. The online application system will shut down at noon (12 pm Pacific) on Friday January 29th, 2021. Hard copy, postal mail, emailed, and faxed applications will not be accepted. In fairness to others we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. An application may be deemed incomplete and ineligible if the individual does not provide the complete set of information in the appropriate format by the deadline. Applicants must select the “submit” button to finalize their application and will receive an automatic email confirmation once it has been submitted.
