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Helping local nonprofits thrive
Placer Community Foundation designed the Nonprofit Technical Assistance Program to help local nonprofit organization thrive and grow. Targeted to nonprofits serving residents along the western slope of Placer County, grants help organizations deliver higher quality, more sustainable, more valuable community services.
Administered by Placer Community Foundation and Sacramento’s Nonprofit Resource Center in Sacramento, TAP helps organizations assess progress, develop people, plan growth, and manage operations more effectively.
Grants range from $500 to $5,000. Given high demand and limited funding, the grants are highly competitive. Matching funds are encouraged but not required.
Eligibility requirements
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Schools, school system programs and government entities are not eligible. Programs sponsored by houses of worship must be open to the public and involve no religious requirements or activities.
- Offices located along the western slope of Placer County
- Primarily serving Placer County residents
- Annual operating budget of at least $100,000
- At least one paid employee
- Fiscally sound
- Support from the organization's board of directors
- Evidence that grant funding will contribute to a higher, sustainable level of community service pursuant to organization's mission
Application materials
The application form, capacity building checklist and consultant proposal worksheet must be completed for your organization to be considered. Please contact us at (530) 885-4920 or by e-mail to request printed copies of any of the following.
- 2008 TAP Application and Guidelines (590KB PDF)
- Capacity Building Checklist (85KB PDF)
- Getting Started with Consultants (42KB PDF)
- Consultant Proposal Worksheet (17KB PDF)
Important dates and deadlines
- Completed applications must be submitted: March 14, 2008
- Applicants are notified of the outcome of their proposal: May 30, 2008