Redding Rancheria Community Fund 2025

The Redding Rancheria Community Fund is a grant program established by the federally recognized Redding Rancheria Tribe, whose members are of Pit River, Yana, and Wintu descent. The fund is dedicated to supporting worthy causes in the surrounding communities, with contributions primarily coming from the Win-River Casino, which is owned and operated by the Redding Rancheria. This fund seeks to support initiatives that benefit Native Americans, youth, and rural populations within Shasta and Trinity counties in Northern California. The fund provides general support grants that may be used for a variety of purposes, including capital improvements and renovations, equipment purchases, programs, and services. However, it does not cover personnel costs such as salaries, wages, or contracts for services. Additionally, funding is not available for individuals, reimbursements for expenses incurred before grant approval, or startup costs for organizations that have not yet begun offering programming. Organizations eligible to apply must serve Shasta or Trinity counties and meet specific criteria. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, public entities such as counties and special districts, federally recognized tribes, or projects and programs that are fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit or public entity. Organizations with past-due grant reports to the Community Foundation are not eligible to apply. Grant requests should range between $1,000 and $10,000, with recent average grant sizes around $2,500. Partial funding may be awarded depending on the availability of funds and the needs of applicants. The fund has historically supported a range of projects in the region, contributing to efforts that align with its mission. The next grant application deadline is March 19, 2025, for the Spring 2025 cycle. Additional deadlines for the Fall 2025 cycle may be announced at a later date. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the Community Foundation’s grantmaking parameters. For more information, applicants can contact the Community Foundation of the North State at their office in Redding, California, by phone at 530-244-1219 or via email at info@cfnorthstate.org.