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Announcing A New Chapter
The foundation’s board has decided that now is the time to significantly increase payout and focus our resources on those organizations that are already in our portfolio. These 100+ nonprofit partnerships are centered in San Mateo County, the geographic region we call home. In solidarity with our local community as it faces unprecedented challenges, our grants in 2026 and beyond will be dedicated to organizations with which we already have a robust funding relationship.
Rebuilding Together Peninsula
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Announcing A New Chapter
The foundation’s board has decided that now is the time to significantly increase payout and focus our resources on those organizations that are already in our portfolio. These 100+ nonprofit partnerships are centered in San Mateo County, the geographic region we call home. In solidarity with our local community as it faces unprecedented challenges, our grants in 2026 and beyond will be dedicated to organizations with which we already have a robust funding relationship.
Rebuilding Together Peninsula
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Eligibility Guidelines
As of May 2026, we will no longer be accepting unsolicited funding requests. We are making a strategic shift and will consider requests by invitation only, which will allow us to focus on helping build the capacity and long-term sustainability of our current partner organizations.
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Eligibility Guidelines
As of May 2026, we will no longer be accepting unsolicited funding requests. We are making a strategic shift and will consider requests by invitation only, which will allow us to focus on helping build the capacity and long-term sustainability of our current partner organizations.
By Invitation Only
We prioritize support for community-based organizations rooted in San Mateo County, with a particular interest in the communities of Daly City, South San Francisco, Redwood City/North Fair Oaks, and the Coastside where the most families with low-income live in our County.
The Foundation supports only those organizations with strong and consistently applied non-discrimination policies. We do not fund or provide loans for individuals or efforts designed to elect public officers.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to grants@sandhillfoundation.org
Partnership Criteria
- Have received a grant from Sand Hill Foundation in the last five years and dedicate 50% or more of organizational efforts towards the people of San Mateo County
- Focus on youth aged 11-25 and their families as they navigate daily life with limited financial means
- Deliver high-quality programs and serve as a trusted community resource with strong leadership, visionary plans, and an appetite for continuous learning
- Incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives in planning and operations with demonstrable cultural competence and humility
By Invitation Only
We prioritize support for community-based organizations rooted in San Mateo County, with a particular interest in the communities of Daly City, South San Francisco, Redwood City/North Fair Oaks, and the Coastside where the most families with low-income live in our County.
The Foundation supports only those organizations with strong and consistently applied non-discrimination policies. We do not fund or provide loans for individuals or efforts designed to elect public officers.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to grants@sandhillfoundation.org
Partnership Criteria
- Have received a grant from Sand Hill Foundation in the last five years and dedicate 50% or more of organizational efforts towards the people of San Mateo County
- Focus on youth aged 11-25 and their families as they navigate daily life with limited financial means
- Deliver high-quality programs and serve as a trusted community resource with strong leadership, visionary plans, and an appetite for continuous learning
- Incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives in planning and operations with demonstrable cultural competence and humility
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How to Report
We value learning and partnership, so reporting is
an opportunity to connect.
Grant agreements include co-created goals for the future and our check-ins focus on progress towards these goals and any new developments at Sand Hill Foundation or your organization. Our team has experience working at nonprofits and values your time. We will reach out to you during your grant period with reporting process details. Interim reports are verbal and final reports must be submitted through the online application portal. Specific due dates are included in the organization’s grant agreement and in the online portal related to your application.