Wonderful Community Grants will support organizations proposing projects that will directly impact the following communities: Wasco, Shafter, Delano, Avenal, Firebaugh, Mendota, Sanger, and Del Rey
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Organizations based outside these cities may apply as long as proposed projects can show a direct impact to one or more of these communities as a part of their grant proposal.
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The 2021-2022 grant application will open on August 1, 2021 and will accept rolling applications until the funds are exhausted. Priority will be given to applications received by August 31, 2021. Funds must be spent within one year, unless you have received a multiyear grant.
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A total of $1,000,000 is available.
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You may request any amount from $1,000 - $50,000 for a one year grant or $100,000 for a two-year grant. We anticipate only awarding 1-4 multiyear grants.
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Only employees, board members and others authorized to apply for funding for the organization are allowed to submit an application. The following is a list of eligible organizations:
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- Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations (including schools).
- Hospitals, clinics and other community-based health programs.
- Local government agencies.
- Religious organizations, provided the project has a secular purpose, no religious content, and benefits the greater community without regard to religious affiliation.
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Yes - schools and teachers may apply through DonorsChoose. The link can be found here.
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Yes, past and current grantees are encouraged to apply.
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Yes, organizations may submit up to two applications for projects directly benefiting Wasco, Shafter, Delano, Avenal, Firebaugh, Mendota, Sanger, and Del Rey.
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Wonderful Community Grants will support game-changing work across all program areas, and we especially encourage initiatives that support:
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- Health and wellness
- Community beautification
- Supporting families
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Proposed projects must be aligned with the organization’s current mission and overall goals, and culminate into something visible and tangible in the community.
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Program activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Program development
- Capacity-building, innovation, technology and equipment
- Public education and outreach
- One-time start-up costs required for the program
- Programmatic events such as workshops (fundraising events are not eligible)
- Small-scale capital improvements where the grant funds the entire capital cost
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Wonderful Community Grants will not fund:
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- Political causes, organizations, candidates or campaigns; Activities influencing legislation and/or elections (501(c)4)
- Sponsorship for events, travel, competitions, sports teams, athletic tournaments or conferences
- Religious organizations, unless proposed project has a secular purpose and no religious content, benefits the greater community without regard to religious affiliation
- Individuals, scholarships, or tuition assistance
- Endowments/memorials
- Capital campaigns
- Litigation
- Deficits or debt reduction
- Organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability.
- Fundraising events
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We have created a simple and user-friendly application that we hope will make this process straightforward for you and your team. If you still need assistance, virtual office hours are available and we are happy to help. Please email communitygrants@wonderful.com to set up an appointment.
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You will be required to submit the following reports:
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- A monthly update on your deliverables and project outcomes, via email, in narrative form
- Monthly photos (as applicable)
- A final Impact Report submitted via CyberGrants within one month of your project end date
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We require that you seek permission prior to using The Wonderful Company logo on any outreach and event materials.
If your proposed budget includes funding to purchase physical assets (athletic equipment, murals, freezers, shade structures, etc.), you may be asked to hang a plaque or sign recognizing The Wonderful Company. Recognition costs may be included in your proposed budget.
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Site visits are our preferred way of supporting you in your programs, however some might be virtual depending on COVID-19 protocols.
1-2 site visits per year are ideal and we ask that you coordinate these visits with the Community Grants Team.
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