Community Grants Program
Who can apply: Applicants must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and their mission must align with JLPA•MP’s focus area. All or a portion of grant funds must benefit people or groups within San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties. Grant recipients, including the organization, staff, and board members, may not be listed as Specially Designated Nationals on the OFAC List. Organizations must have a non-discrimination policy. Funding cannot support fundraising events, unrelated trips or conferences, endowment campaigns, costs already incurred, religious education, or academic tuition for an individual.
Deadline: Applications due November 30, 2026; recipients notified March 2027 and publicly announced May 2027.