California — Yolo Community Foundation 2027 West Sacramento Endowed Fund for Nonprofits ($500–$2,000)

2027 West Sacramento Endowed Fund for Nonprofits: $500–$2,000 for 501(c)(3) community projects serving West Sacramento; applications close November 20, 2026.

Funding$500–$2,000 per nonprofit applicant. $20,500 is the total 2027 grantmaking pool, NOT an individual applicant grant.

DeadlineNovember 20, 2026; official Yolo Community Foundation webpage does not publish an exact closing hour or time zone.

Last verified2026-10-25

Required next actionRead official 2027 West Sacramento Endowed Fund for Nonprofits RFP at https://yolocf.org/grants/west-sacramento-foundation-grant/, confirm 501(c)(3) status and direct West Sacramento resident benefit, prepare a short online proposal showing local impact, partners and ability to complete within one year, and submit through official application link by November 20, 2026. Ask funder to confirm exact portal closing time.

Broad Eligibility

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations funding projects that directly benefit West Sacramento, California residents; West Sacramento-based applicants prioritized; one submission per organization per year; projects delivered within one year.

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2027 West Sacramento Endowed Fund for Nonprofits

Yolo Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2027 West Sacramento Endowed Fund for Nonprofits, a competitive local grant program supporting community projects that directly benefit people living in West Sacramento, California. The 2027 application period opened October 21, 2026 and closes November 20, 2026; the official funder page does not specify a closing hour or time zone.

Funding

Individual applicants may receive $500–$2,000. The foundation reports a total 2027 grantmaking pool of $20,500; this is the aggregate pool, not an individual award. The official guidance does not state a mandatory match or reimbursement-only payment condition; applicants should verify terms in their award documents.

Eligible applicants and geography

Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Funded work must directly serve West Sacramento residents; the foundation prioritizes organizations based in West Sacramento but also considers other nonprofits delivering services there. Only one application per organization per year is allowed. Proposals must be feasible for delivery or completion within one year of award.

What the fund supports

Projects may launch or expand programs for West Sacramento residents; improve opportunities for youth, families and seniors; address food security and other basic needs; strengthen neighborhood connections and civic participation; or support inclusive local arts, culture and community engagement. Evaluation considers local reach and impact, organizational collaboration, budget feasibility and completion within a year.

How to apply

Review the official Yolo Community Foundation 2027 program announcement and application instructions, then complete the short online proposal linked from the funder’s page. The funder lists a November 4, 2026 information session and expects decisions during the week of December 14, 2026. Submit before November 20, allowing time to confirm the portal closing hour directly with the foundation.

Source verified October 25, 2026 from the controlling funder program webpage. This is an applicant-facing philanthropic grant, not a government procurement contract or Rural Health Transformation Program allocation.