Grant-Making Guidelines

Serving Our Students

Applying for a Grant

Take it upon yourself to help serve the students of our community with a variety of resources by applying for a grant with The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students. To assist with this process, please see The Foundation’s guidelines and framework for evaluating and awarding grants that align with our mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

Before applying for a grant, please review the full guidelines, including application and post-funding requirements, to ensure your program or project aligns with our criteria:

Focus on Students

Aligning Your Project With Our Values

Grant projects must align with at least one of The Foundation’s cornerstones:

Learn

Supporting District initiatives.

Innovate

Supporting The Foundation’s initiatives.

Amplify

Supporting individual goals, particularly those focusing on post-secondary education.

Champion

Advocating for and addressing critical issues that affect student success.

Review the guidelines, submit your application, and let’s start making a difference in the lives of Fresno Unified students together.

Mark Your Calendar

Application Deadline & Process

The proposal review committee, which includes the CEO, Chairperson, and Foundation staff, will review and award applications based on the process here:

February

Reviews are done in February, with applications being accepted on a rolling basis until the end of the month.

March

Applicants will receive a decision at the end of the month.

Get
Started

Get started by sending your grant proposals to The Foundation. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions.

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