Grants & Scholarships
Grants & Scholarship Programs
Grants
Community Grants & Catalyst Grants
Community Foundation grantmaking strives to make meaningful impact and promote a culture of philanthropy. We employ two overarching granting channels to achieve these complementary goals: Community Grants and Catalyst Grants.
June 2024 announcement of updated grants program structure
Grant programs
Old Bill’s Fun Run, Competitive Grants, Youth Philanthropy, Micro Grants, Professional Development Grants
Goals:
- Address diverse community needs by building capacity and facilitating impact
- Create broadly accessible funding opportunities
- Foster widespread and diverse community engagement in philanthropy
Grant programs:
Initiatives Grants, Opportunities Grants
Goals:
- Fund solutions to root community problems
- Foster community advancements aligned with CFJH Strategic Plan and values
- Encourage strategic, high-impact nonprofit partnerships