We look to our communities themselves to help define the challenges and the obstacles, as well as the solutions that should drive our work to transform the region. Through our grantmaking programs, we address long-term challenges like improving financial stability for low-income residents or immediate crises like providing access to food and shelter during the pandemic.
Nonprofits
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SVCF leverages our resources and relationships to help create community-led solutions for the region’s biggest challenges.
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Grants
SVCF’s grantmaking programs span three core impact areas—advancing financial stability, early childhood development and housing—as well as our Community Action Grants Program. All were established in response to recommendations from our community partners. Using an equity lens, the Community Action Grants Program identifies and supports organizations that foster greater creativity and help build community and power to promote a just, equitable and inclusive Silicon Valley.
Grantees List
Silicon Valley Community Foundation focuses on innovative solutions that solve problems, boost equity and improve the quality of life in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Check out organizations that have been awarded funds through SVCF's "discretionary" grantmaking programs, those directed by our staff and board.
With this fund, SVCF assumes the administrative work in managing your endowment to ensure that you continue to serve your community for years to come.
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Local leaders warn that federal cuts to food, housing, and healthcare programs are pushing more families into crisis and overwhelming essential services. Despite growing demand, nonprofits remain committed to supporting residents, and SVCF’s Community Lifeline Fund is helping meet urgent needs.
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First grants from Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s rapid response Community Lifeline Fund support food assistance and healthcare access for residents facing upcoming SNAP reductions and potential Medicaid coverage loss
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Josephine Holmes doesn’t consider herself exceptional for her philanthropy. Instead, she sees herself as one person in a long line of generous community members. “I’m not a unicorn,” she says, gently but firmly. “Black people have always been givers. Giving runs deep and wide in my community.”
