Grantmaking Strategies
The community foundation has identified a series of Requests for Proposals,
or RFPs, that address five grantmaking strategies:
By using an RFP approach, the community foundation aims to solicit the
best thinking of nonprofit service providers,
public sector agencies, research institutions and other entities serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. We
encourage you to read the research papers to better understand our goals and objectives on each strategy.
Stay informed about the announcement of future requests for proposals by signing up for our
community e-newsletter.
How To Apply
The first step for any interested organization is to attend a grant
information session. This will give you the
opportunity to learn more about our RFP process and talk with a program officer.
Step two is to submit a proposal with all the required information outlined
in the RFP application checklist. We encourage submission of proposals via email.
If you have questions, please contact us at
grants@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5400.
Eligibility Criteria and Deadlines
Please refer to the appropriate grantmaking strategy application. We will accept
proposals postmarked and submitted electronically by the respective deadline date. It takes approximately
four to six weeks to respond to these applications and an additional two weeks for grant disbursement.
| Immigrant Integration Strategy |
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Strengthening the legal Services Infrastructures
While the community foundation prefers proposals in electronic form, a paper version of the RFP and application
checklist can be downloaded, printed and submitted by mail. We encourage you to read the grantmaking research
papers for more information about the specific strategies. Submit a proposal online by clicking on the email
button. Attach all the required information outlined in the RFP application checklist.
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Request for Proposal |
Application
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1. Download and fill out our application document.
2. Attach it and supporting documents to an email.
3. Submit them to:
grantproposals@siliconvalleycf.org
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Strengthening the legal Services Infrastructures in March 2009
- 8 grants awarded
- $709,640 granted
View full list of grantees
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Bridging the Cultural Gap
While the community foundation prefers proposals in electronic form, a paper version of the RFP and application
checklist can be downloaded, printed and submitted by mail. We encourage you to read the grantmaking research
papers for more information about the specific strategies. Submit a proposal online by clicking on the email
button. Attach all the required information outlined in the RFP application checklist.
|
Request for Proposal |
Application
|
1. Download and fill out our application document.
2. Attach it and supporting documents to an email.
3. Submit them to:
grantproposals@siliconvalleycf.org
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Bridging the Cultural Gap in March 2009
- 13 grants awarded
- $685,440 granted
View full list of grantees
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| Community Opportunity Fund |
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Safety-Net Services
While the community foundation prefers proposals in electronic form, a paper version of the RFP and application
checklist can be downloaded, printed and submitted by mail. We encourage you to read the grantmaking research
papers for more information about the specific strategies. Submit a proposal online by clicking on the email
button. Attach all the required information outlined in the RFP application checklist.
|
Request for Proposal |
Application
|
1. Download and fill out our application document.
2. Attach it and supporting documents to an email.
3. Submit them to:
grantproposals@siliconvalleycf.org
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Safety-Net Services in December 2008
- 47 grants awarded
- $3 million granted
View full list of grantees
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| Regional Planning Strategy |
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Building Sustainable Land Use and Transportation
Plans to Secure the Future of Silicon Valley and its Residents
- 21 proposals received
- $2,329,100 requested
View full list of grantees
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| Education Strategy |
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Closing the Middle School Achievement Gap in
Mathematics through an In-School Strategy
- 16 Grants awarded in April
- $1,093,498 Granted
View full list of grantees
Closing the Middle School Achievement Gap in
Mathematics through an Out-of-School Strategy
- 15 grants awarded in April
- $812,836 granted
View full list of grantees
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