Grantseekers

*Please Note: For applicants who submitted a grant proposal for our Annual Open Application Process, initial notification letters will be sent out on February 3, 2012.

We reinforce communities through the thousands of grantees we support. We choose only nonprofit organizations with exemplary records and promise for strengthening the Bay Area.

Our grantmaking is strategic and responsive to the changing needs of the region. Learn about how to apply for a grant from The San Francisco Foundation.

Learn How to Apply
Detailed information about our grant application process.
Application Guidelines
Guidelines for our application process.
Workshops for Grantseekers
See the How to Apply workshop schedule, and register to attend one.
Apply for a Grant Online
Learn about and visit Grantee Center, our new interactive community resource for applicants and grantees.
FAQs
Read frequently asked questions about applying for a grant.
Progress and Final Reports
Information about submitting progress and final reports.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Information about fiscal sponsorship for projects and organizations that are not independent nonprofits.
Resources for Grantseekers
Recommended resources for nonprofit organizations.
Staff List
Contact information for all program staff at The San Francisco Foundation.