Overview

Since 2008, the Tustin Community Foundation (TCF) has been dedicated to building philanthropic resources to support nonprofit organizations and schools in the Tustin area. Our grants address a wide range of community needs, including hunger, housing, youth activities, senior services, arts, cultural heritage, environmental sustainability, and outreach to underserved and disadvantaged populations.

The funding for our annual grants is raised through individual donations and community fundraisers held throughout the year.

2024 Grant Application Details

  • Application Period: September 1 to September 30, 2024
  • Grant Award: Up to $2,500
  • Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, September 30, 2024
  • Grant Award Date: Grants will be awarded at the Tustin Mayor’s Thanksgiving Breakfast on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Salvation Army Tustin Ranch Church.

 

TCF Grant Applications 

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Application Process

Providing grants to nonprofit organizations is the primary way TCF impacts our community. Over the past 15 years, TCF has awarded 296 grants. You can view past recipients here.

  • Eligibility:
    • Organizations must serve the greater Tustin area.
    • Organizations with annual revenues under $1.5 million are eligible.
    • Tax-exempt status is preferred but not mandatory. Fiscal sponsors can be used if the relationship is clearly demonstrated.
  • Grant Request:
    • All 2023 grant requests must be for $2,500 or less.
    • Evidence of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (if applicable) should be provided if not already on file with TCF.
  • Fields of Interest:
    TCF grants focus on five primary areas:

    • Expanding Educational Opportunity
    • Athletics, Arts, and Cultural Resources
    • Outreach to the Underserved or Disadvantaged
    • Youth and Senior Activities
    • Health and Human Services
  • Exclusions:
    TCF generally does not fund:

    • Annual campaigns and fundraising events
    • Conferences
    • For-profit organizations or individuals without a qualified fiscal sponsor
    • Projects promoting religious or political doctrine
    • Research
    • Existing obligations or debt
  • Grant Period:
    Grants are generally for one year and should be used within that time. Periodic reporting and site visits may be required as specified in the Grant Award Letter.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on September 30, 2024, through the Tustin Community Foundation website www.tustincommunityfoundation.org.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact Erin Nielsen at erin@tustincommunityfoundation.org or 714-393-8506.

Additional Notes

Grant funds must be used exclusively for the project outlined in the Grant Application. If the project is canceled before the grant is spent, the organization must contact TCF immediately. Funds cannot be used for the personal gain of any organization member.