The Stockton Affiliate Grantmaking Program, operated by the Stockton Community Foundation, is currently accepting submissions for its Spring FY25 grant cycle. The foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in Stockton through its focused grantmaking efforts and leadership within the community. It operates under the governance of a Board of Directors composed of local leaders familiar with the community’s needs. Grant decisions are made by a designated grant committee.
This program exemplifies the unique role of community foundations in providing flexible and responsive grantmaking to address evolving local needs. This flexibility is made possible by charitable donations through unrestricted or field-of-interest funds entrusted to the foundation. The foundation uses its discretion to allocate these funds effectively with guidance from its Board and community leadership, supporting timely and impactful local initiatives.
Grant proposals are welcomed within a specific application window and are considered based on available funding. For the Spring FY25 cycle, the application period is open from May 6, 2025, to June 6, 2025, with submissions due by 11:45 p.m. on the closing date.
Eligibility for this program includes 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and other IRS-approved entities such as government bodies, school districts, and churches that serve the Stockton area. The foundation encourages applications from any eligible organizations with a service footprint in Stockton.
Each applicant may request up to $4,000 in funding for this grant cycle. All applications must adhere to character count limits for responses, including letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation. This detail emphasizes the need for concise and efficient communication in the application.
For specific questions regarding the grant program itself, applicants can contact Alisa Bough at 417-276-9949. For inquiries about the application process or technical support, Latesa Carter is available at 417-864-6199. The Stockton Community Foundation maintains a nondiscrimination policy and ensures that its grantees reflect these values in employment practices and service accessibility.
