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GrantCalifornia — Lesher Foundation 2026 CARE Fund Nonprofit Staff Well-Being Grants (Up to $10,000)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingOne-time CARE Fund grant up to $10,000 per eligible nonprofit. The foundation's $200,000 annual CARE Fund is the entire program pool, not the individual grant. The public CARE Fund page does not specify a universal matching requirement.

DeadlineNovember 2, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Applications open October 1, 2026; funder expects decisions by early December.

Required next actionReview the official Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation CARE Fund guidance. Confirm nonprofit service to Contra Costa County, program focus on children/families, education or arts/culture, underserved community benefit, and first-time CARE funding status or the applicable reapplication waiting period. Prepare staff well-being, team retreat, staff development or leadership wellness activities and a grant budget up to $10,000. Prior Lesher applicants should use existing grantee-login credentials and choose CARE Fund in the Apply section. Submit before November 2, 2026, 7 a.m. Pacific.

Current statusOpen — 2026 Lesher Foundation CARE Fund; one-time staff well-being grants, applications close November 2, 2026, 7:00 a.m. PT.Source verification2026-10-25Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization

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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

More than a score. A reasoned recommendation.

Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

The Grant Matrix Advantage

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Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.