Funds will be used on Southern California National Forests primarily for three purposes: Post-wildfire Restoration. Conducting restoration activities such as reforestation, soil stabilization and erosion control, rebuilding damaged infrastructure, and ensuring safe hiking and road corridors for forest visitors. Wildfire Mitigation Work. Mitigating the risk of unnaturally severe wildfire in the future through activities to improve forest health and resilience such as forest thinning, prescribed burning, invasive species management, and ecological restoration. Recreation Improvements. To build...
The San Diego Resilient Response Fund offers short-term, timely support to nonprofit and community organizations facing challenges caused by changes in federal policy or funding. The goal is to provide flexible resources that help organizations adapt, respond, and remain resilient in a shifting landscape. Organizations may apply for funding in one of the following four categories: Event & Meeting Support: Up to $1,000 per group to support gatherings focused on collective action or community response to federal impacts. Immediate Organizational Needs: Up to $10,000 per organization for...
Overview of the READI Legal Support Fund The Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI) Legal Support Fund is a fund hosted at Tides Foundation led by ABFE, in partnership with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Native Americans in Philanthropy. The Fund’s aim is to specifically support smaller 501c3 organizations committed to racial equity and racial justice work that are currently facing immense challenges limiting their ability to be responsive to their communities. The Fund seeks to help these organizations build resilience and...
The Emerging Needs Grant (ENG) Program provides immediate financial assistance to organizing efforts in response current events. Modeled after rapid response efforts, the ENG provides $10k to organizations over three months. Region(s) Served: Central California, Northern California, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Southern California, Statewide Targeted Communities: Community-Based Organizations Target Focus/Issue Area(s): Abortion Rights, Child Welfare & Foster Care, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Education, Environment, Equity & Racial Justice, Gender Equity, Immigration,...
At the heart of the Latino Power Fund, we are investing in the wellness, leadership, and collective power of Latino and Latina-led organizations that are shaping the future. Since its launch in 2021, we’ve infused over $9M number and into 200+ unique grantees, fueling their ability to mobilize communities, fight for equity, and protect hard-won progress. What Your Contribution Will Fuel: ● Civic Leadership: Empowering Latino youth and leaders to take on roles that influence policy and change. ● Strengthening Nonprofits: Increasing the scale and reach of high-impact grassroots organizations to...