The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County Accepting
Applications for Nonprofit Disaster Recovery Funding
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is currently accepting applications for funding to support both nonprofit and client recovery efforts. On Monday, May 1, 2023 we hosted a Virtual Disaster Grant Informational Session. This link will lead you to the recording on YouTube.
What: The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is accepting applications from nonprofits that have been impacted by the recent winter storms and floods. Funding will support both nonprofit and client recovery efforts.
Who: Nonprofit organizations based in San Luis Obispo County that have been adversely impacted by the recent winter storms and floods. Funding may support the following:
- Nonprofit Recovery: Support for nonprofits that have been adversely impacted by the storm to such a degree that they had to pause services or cannot offer services. Funding will also support structural repair and/or support with disaster planning so that the agency can recover faster from the next disaster.
- Client Recovery: Support for nonprofits who are helping clients with mid to long-term disaster recovery. This may include rehousing, damage assistance to items such as vehicles, housing, and furniture.
When: Applications are currently being accepted until May 22 at 5PM. A Virtual Disaster Grants Informational Session was held on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 11am. This link will lead you to the recording on YouTube.
Why: The funding will support nonprofits with structural repair, and disaster planning for nonprofits and support for nonprofits who offer financial assistance to individuals who may have had damages to their vehicle, housing, or experienced prolonged loss of wages. Grants will range from $5,000-$10,000, with a maximum of $20,000 awarded to each nonprofit.
Contact: For more information or to apply for funding, please visit The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County’s website at www.cfsloco.org/nonprofits-2/. Questions and other inquiries can be directed to Cassandra Kartashov at cassandra@cfsloco.org.
