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We are looking for strong partners whose core work aligns with our grantmaking priorities. These five bullet points* are a good framework to review your work and see if applying for a grant from EBCF is a good option for your organization. At EBCF, we are looking for nonprofits that…

  • Base their programs on research about what works.
  • Actively collect information about the results of their programs.
  • Systematically analyze this information.
  • Adjust their activities in response to new information.
  • Operate with an absolute focus on producing results.

* Cited from Tactical Philanthropy Advisors

Deadlines are announced at the start of our fiscal year, July 1st. For the 2010-2011 fiscal year, the deadlines are:

EBCF Discretionary Grants

Support for Children Proposals August 9, 2010 (by midnight)
Economic Development Proposals February 1, 2011 (by midnight)

 

Donor-Endowed & Partnership Grantmaking

Arts & Culture

Open Circle Foundation August 2, 2010 (by 5:00 pm)
East Bay Fund for Artists (Fall) October 1, 2010 (by midnight)

Environment

Meyers Fund for Environmental Grantmaking February 1, 2011 (by midnight)