2027 Grant Applications Are Now Open!
The Sunstone Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2027. We welcome applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose programs and initiatives align with our focus areas of education, equality, and mental health.
We offer both General Grants and Operational Support Grants to help nonprofits further their missions and strengthen their organizations.
We look forward to learning more about your organization and the work you do in our communities.
THE The Sunstone Foundation offers two types of grants, both focused on strengthening nonprofits working in education, equality, and mental health. Choose the application that best fits your needs. If you’re not sure, read the descriptions below as each grant is designed for a specific purpose.
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Grant Applications are available to 501c3 nonprofits that have OR have not received a grant from The Sunstone Foundation. Grant applications will be reviewed quarterly by The Sunstone Foundation Board of Directors
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE WHICH APPLICATION IS RIGHT FOR YOUR NONPROFIT
General Grant
For organizations seeking funding for programs or projects that align with Sunstone’s focus areas (Education, Equality, Mental Health).
Operational Support Grant
For nonprofits seeking support to strengthen their internal operations, such as Finance, HR, IT, or other organizational infrastructure.
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A: All applications will be open year round, and will be reviewed once per quarter at the Sunstone Foundation Board of Directors meeting.
All applications will be due on the last day of each quarter (March, June, September, December) to be reviewed at the next Sunstone Board meeting. -
A: While there is not necessarily a maximum grant amount that a nonprofit can apply for, we have listed the previously approved average grant sizes per annual budget:
Annual Budget under $100k: $1k - $5k grant application
Annual Budget under $1 million: $1k - $25k grant application
Annual Budget over $1 million: $1k - $100K grant application
If you would like to apply for a grant application over $100k, reach out to samantha@sunstoneproject.org so we can request additional information before seeking Board approval.
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Q: WILL I FIND OUT IF MY APPLICATION IS DENIED?
A: If you submit an application that is not approved at the next Board of Directors Meeting, you will hear via email within three (3) weeks of the decision.
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A: You can continue to apply quarterly if your application is denied. If your application is approved, you will be unable to apply for a renewal application/additional book request application for one (1) calendar year
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A: You can request up to 2,000 books per quarter. Please be as specific as possible in your book request application about the ages, quantities, demographic, or title requests when completing your application!