The San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFdn) is offering Collaborative Grants to support deep partnerships and foster innovation among nonprofit organizations operating in the San Antonio region. As a community foundation, SAAFdn is focused on facilitating collective impact initiatives that can demonstrate measurable influence at the programmatic, neighborhood, or policy levels.
This funding opportunity targets two categories: Discrete Programs and Community Collaboratives. Discrete Programs are intended for nonprofits with specific program innovations or deepening of key partnerships. In contrast, Community Collaboratives support ongoing collaborations where organizations serve as backbones for multi-partner efforts, focusing on broader, systemic impact.
Grants are awarded for a one-year term and require a minimum of three committed institutional partners to apply. The foundation is currently accepting applications through its online Grants Center until June 30, 2025. While award amounts are not specified, the expectation is that funding will be appropriately scaled to the proposed initiative’s scope and impact potential.
Eligible applicants are limited to qualified nonprofit organizations. There is no indication of matching fund requirements. Interested applicants must submit their proposals online and ensure their projects align with either of the two eligible program types.
Applicants may direct questions to Jane Paccione, the Managing Director of Collective Impact, via email at info@saafdn.org or by calling 210-225-2243. The foundation's office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with closure between 12-1 p.m. daily.
This grant opportunity is recurring annually. Organizations interested in future cycles should check back around April 2026 for updates on the next round. More information and application access are available through the foundation’s Grants Center.
