FAQs

What is a Developmental Disability?

According to the California Department of Developmental Services, the term developmental disability refers to a severe and chronic disability that is attributable to a mental or physical impairment that begins before an individual reaches adulthood. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and disabling conditions closely related to intellectual disability or requiring similar [Read more…]

2017-05-02T18:53:52-07:00January 28, 2014|

What is comprehensive healthcare?

Comprehensive healthcare is healthcare which provides for all patient needs at all stages of life. The goal of this type of healthcare is usually to keep patients fit and healthy, and to encourage people to address medical needs as soon as they arise, rather than waiting for them to become serious. However, it also includes [Read more…]

2021-10-25T02:03:44-07:00January 27, 2014|

What is a 509(a)(3) organization?

These are nonprofits classified by the IRS as a type of support organization. Recent legislation requires additional due diligence that we are unable to provide at this time. We recommend that you refer the group you support to our website and encourage them to apply directly.

2014-01-25T11:57:45-08:00January 25, 2014|

What about matching or challenge grants?

We like them. In fact, if your financial request is large, we may encourage you to find other sources of funding along with ours to make your goal. We encourage partnerships and collaborative efforts in grantmaking.

2014-01-22T12:02:44-08:00January 22, 2014|

How do I make initial contact with your organization?

To begin the grant proposal process, a Pre-application Questionnaire (LOI) must be submitted to us. This can be done through our website during an open cycle. The Pre-application is not a grant proposal but simply a means for us to gather some basic information about your organization and to determine if a formal grant proposal [Read more…]

2014-10-30T15:46:48-07:00January 21, 2014|

Are there any deadlines I need to know about?

We have three grant cycles per year and our board meets three times per year to review grant applications. Grant cycles begin in November, March, and July of each year – with the July grant cycle typically being a Request for Proposal by invitation only.  

2014-10-30T15:49:36-07:00January 20, 2014|
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