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This is an opportunity for non-profits to share updates, successes and challenges, and to connect with resources at the Area Foundation. Non-profits awarded grants through the Responsive process are required to submit annual reports through the online grant portal. Multi-year funding is a commitment to provide grant funds over two or more years. In the case of the Responsive Grant, non-profits are awarded a 3-year grant contingent on availability of funds and fulfillment of grant requirements, including annual reports. Although there is not a grant process underway for Cultural Vibrancy, Livable and Resilient Communities, Successful Aging, and Youth Success, Program officers are available to meet with nonprofit partners. Program Officers will provide guidance on our processes and answer questions about what the San Antonio Area Foundation has to offer and how we might be able to work together.

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The Letter of Inquiry (LOI) introduces an organization and its request to the Foundation. Once the window for LOI submission opens (in accordance with the timeline below), a link will appear beneath the picture. If there is any uncertainty regarding requirements, please contact the Foundation before submitting the LOI. Please read the instructions and enter the access code RESPONSIVE to access the LOI form. After the initial creation of the form, you will be able to log in and edit the LOI form until it is submitted. The Luce Initiative on Southeast Asia (LuceSEA) was a multi-year grants competition approved by the Henry Luce Foundation’s Directors in June 2018.

Mahoning County

In the Responsive Grants Program, organizations can apply for project, capacity building, equipment or technology, capital projects, or general operating support. Please refer to our Grants Awarded page to see the types and sizes of our grants. The Responsive Grants Program helps organizations respond to systemic issues in their communities. These issues, such as transportation access, health care access, and homelessness, take significant time and effort to address. Responsive Grants provide opportunities to build knowledge and increase understanding of East and Southeast Asia through scholarship and exchange, with an emphasis on strengthening capacity in the United States. They typically support research and training, the creation of scholarly and public resources, and intellectual and cultural exchange between Americans and Asians.

Hui InternationalSacramento County and Siskiyou CountyTo improve perinatal health equity in Sacramento and Siskiyou counties by uplifting the voices and perspectives of rural and immigrant communities in relation to health and technology access. Hijas del CampoSan Joaquin CountyTo address healthcare disparities within the farmworker community in San Joaquin County, by increasing healthcare education, insurance enrollment, access to healthcare services, and developing a more robust healthcare workforce through a Community Health Worker training. Food Bank of El Dorado CountyEl Dorado County and Alpine CountyTo improve the ability to provide fresh produce to people in El Dorado and Alpine counties, by diverting excess or unwanted food from farms to the food bank through the Farm to Family program. AcademySTAYSacramento County, Placer County, and Yolo CountyTo increase academic success among youth who aged out of the foster care system and are attending college or trade school in Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties by providing transportation support to program participants. No, organizations may only submit one application in the Responsive Process and may not apply in Cycle 2 if they submitted an application in Cycle 1, even if they were not awarded a grant in Cycle 1. Disasters will continue to test communities in unexpected ways, but lean funders are well equipped to respond with speed, flexibility, and local knowledge.

Information sessions are planned for the 2024 Animal Services Responsive Grant process. Please visit our Grants page to find more information about the 2024 Animal Services Responsive grant process. And some focus on preparedness, working to strengthen communities before a crisis happens. With strong community ties and the flexibility to move quickly, they can help meet urgent needs that larger systems might miss or take longer to address. This program also considers applications from groups utilizing a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation. Applicants should include a signed agreement with the fiscal sponsor as part of their application.

• Gateway Mountain CenterEl Dorado County, Placer County, and Nevada CountyTo continue growing the Youth Ecology and Adventure Camps program offered free of charge to high-need, underserved youth in rural regions of North and South Lake Tahoe, to advance youth leadership and equitable access to outdoor activities.
• Applying for or receiving a grant from one of our programs does not exclude you from applying for other grants outside of the Responsive Process.
• Challenges in being more proactive include the greater attention and focus that is needed.
• The Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies seeks to maintain the vitality of the field of China studies in the U.S. seeks to maintain the vitality of the field of China studies in the U.S. by awarding fellowships and grants designed primarily for scholars early in their careers.
• Organizations seeking grant writing support are required to attend an information session or view the recorded information session prior to meeting with the consultant.
• Second Harvest of the Greater ValleyStanislaus CountyTo promote health equity and increase access to food resources for patient populations experiencing high rates of food insecurity in Stanislaus County, by expanding food pantry locations at medical facilities.

Siskiyou County Arts CouncilSiskiyou CountyTo amplify the arts ecosystem and develop economic and cultural opportunities for Siskiyou County through the 2024 Siskiyou X Days, a multi-day, county-wide open studios event, highlighting the vibrancy of arts, while uplifting historically excluded artists. Planned Parenthood Northern CaliforniaFull Funding RegionTo enhance the health and well-being of residents living throughout rural, remote areas of Northern California, through the distribution of safer sex kits and reusable menstrual supplies, advancing health equity for rural and underserved communities. People Resources, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Yolo CountyYolo CountyTo create access to nutritious meals through the expansion of a delivery service of fresh, locally prepared, medically tailored, and culturally appropriate meals delivered by Spanish-speaking staff to seniors age 60+ within the Migrant Centers in Yolo County. Gateway Mountain CenterEl Dorado County, Placer County, and Nevada CountyTo continue growing the Youth Ecology and Adventure Camps program offered free of charge to high-need, underserved youth in rural regions of North and South Lake Tahoe, to advance youth leadership and equitable access to outdoor activities. Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio is committed to honoring God and our Baptist heritage by fostering and funding health initiatives in our community.

As we shift toward more proactive approaches, how can we be helpful to nonprofits that we may no longer support?

Funders who feel they have done a good job of transitioning to more proactive approaches agree on the importance of clear, inclusive, and transparent communications with those who might be affected. On the path toward ending the HIV epidemic in Cuyahoga County, the AIDS Funding Collaborative (AFC) 2025 request for applications (RFA) for annual responsive grants is open. Yuba-Sutter Gleaners Food Bank, Inc.Sutter County and Yuba CountyTo improve the ability to provide fresh produce to people in Sutter and Yuba counties by diverting excess or unwanted food from farms to the food bank through the Farm to Family program.

• Programs that enhance the quality of life for all animals, educate the community regarding responsible pet care, and enhance spay/neuter and adoption services.
• Planned Parenthood Northern CaliforniaFull Funding RegionTo enhance the health and well-being of residents living throughout rural, remote areas of Northern California, through the distribution of safer sex kits and reusable menstrual supplies, advancing health equity for rural and underserved communities.
• Insure the Uninsured ProjectSan Joaquin County, Shasta County, and Stanislaus CountyTo identify and prioritize community needs around the impact of incarceration on local communities and create understanding of the justice-involved Medi-Cal benefit available under CalAIM by convening concerned stakeholders in San Joaquin, Shasta, and Stanislaus counties.
• Yolo County Children’s AllianceYolo CountyTo enhance food access initiatives for vulnerable families throughout Yolo County by expanding the Food Voucher Program.

In other words, complete the Financial Summary for the year(s) the organization has been in operation. Issues with the grant portal, attachments, or other technical questions can be directed to Catherine Garcia at No information sessions are planned at this time for Cultural Vibrancy, Livable and Resilient Communities, Successful Aging, or Youth Success impact areas. Program officers will be available on zoom during weekly office hours to answer questions.

How changes to Medicaid will impact people living with HIV/AIDS

Offering general operating support through equity-based grantmaking to help organizations in meeting their mission. However, accuracy may vary, and responsive grants all funding decisions are made at the discretion of the funders. The AFC is a public/private partnership designed to strengthen the community’s response to HIV/AIDS by providing coordination, leadership, advocacy, and funding in Cuyahoga County. Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc.Modoc CountyTo provide pediatric sexual assault exams throughout Modoc County by training current SART nurses to include pediatric care and covering physician’s time when responding to a pediatric sexual assault emergency.

Trumbull County

The Responsive Grants category is deliberately broad, allowing the Asia Program to respond to new ideas and keep abreast of trends, needs and priorities relevant to Asia-focused work in our three grantmaking areas (academic work, foreign policy, public education). The Asia Program primarily awards grants to colleges, universities, think tanks, museums, and other non-profit organizations based in the United States, while recognizing the need to support the growing capacity and increasing desire for knowledge creation within Asia. General operating support, also known as an unrestricted grant, can be used to cover any of a non-profit’s expenses, with a few exceptions (see “What we do not fund”). The Area Foundation believes that non-profits know best how to allocate grant funds to support their mission and impact, and general operating support provides flexibility to respond to evolving needs of the organization.

Harrison County

Stand Up Placer, Inc.Placer CountyTo increase the safety of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and their children in Placer County, though a gender-inclusive, pet-friendly Safe House that provides emergency shelter, 24/7 support, as well as law enforcement and dispatch services to emergency response teams. Paul Hom Asian ClinicSacramento County and Yolo CountyTo provide free healthcare to the underserved and uninsured Asian American population in Sacramento County and the surrounding region by providing a weekend clinic offering direct consultations with physicians, ancillary services, free cancer screenings, and the ability to enroll in various California support programs. LGBTQ CollaborativeStanislaus CountyTo increase access to essential health services for sex workers and individuals facing trafficking violence in Stanislaus County through comprehensive care and linkages to resources, improving overall well-being and safety and empowering individuals to lead healthier, more secure lives. Center for Community Health and Well-being / dba Her Health FirstSacramento CountyTo reduce stigma, increase healthcare literacy, and empower Latina/e birthing people in Sacramento County to engage in supportive services by offering peer support to destigmatize mental health conditions and decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety. Additionally, program officers will schedule time to meet with non-profits on an annual basis to learn more about the work and impact of non-profits.

Next steps in strengthening our nonprofit community together

Due to the high number of applicants and scheduling constraints, site visits are not possible for all organizations. The site visit allows Foundation staff and trustees to better understand the request for funding, and usually takes the form of a brief in-person meeting at the location where the funding will be used. An application may only be submitted online during the specified date range. It is designed to help the Foundation determine whether the request is a good match for the Foundation’s present interests and funds.