Anaheim Community Foundation 2026 HELPING HANDS APPLICATION Deadline To Apply: Friday, August 28, 2026 Survey

Grant Information

The Helping Hands program is designed to give a "helping hand" to community organizations through small targeted grants to address community needs in Anaheim. DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) is an important part of ACF and our grant-making. You can read our DEI policy statement here.

Grant applications will be accepted July 31 - August 28, 2026. Grant awards and funds will be announced in October 2026.

GRANT CRITERIA

501c3 organization or eligible through a fiscal agent.
Only one (1) application per organization.
Grant awards typically range from $500 - $2,500
Must primarily impact Anaheim residents.
Special consideration is made for organizations that:
- Serve youth, older adults, or other at-promise populations.
- Provide services that address key Anaheim needs, particularly poverty, mental health, housing/homelessness, diverse and inclusive programming opportunities, social engagement, STEM programs and career readiness/workforce development.
Follow up report will be requested from grantees 60 days after the money is spent and/or by June 30, 2027.

1.Contact Information(Required.)

Lead Contact Name

Title

Mailing Address

City

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

2.Organization(Required.)

Nonprofit Name

Tax ID #

If your organization is sponsored by a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, provide the name of the organization:

Website

3.Are you a previous ACF grantee? (check all that apply)(Required.)

2025 Helping Hands Grantee

2024 Helping Hands Grantee

Other (please specify)

4.Please provide your organization's mission statement and a brief description of your organization. (250 words or less)(Required.)

5.What challenges has the community you serve faced in the last 12 months? (250 words or less)(Required.)

6.Program name, brief description of the program, and how would funding be used. (250 words or less)(Required.)

7.Does your organization participate in the monthly ACT Anaheim Collaborative meetings?

Yes

8.Amount Requested (up to $2,500)(Required.)

9.Describe project goals and measurable objectives.(Required.)

10.Projected number of people this grant will serve(Required.)

Total Number:

Number of Anaheim residents:

Pecentage of residents under the age of 18:

Percentage of resident between the age of 18-64:

Percentage of resident over the age of 65:

Percent of Anaheim residents out of the total served:

11.Demographics of the target population to be served through this grant:(Required.)

12.Proposed Program Timeline(Required.)

Start Date

Finish Date

13.Financials(Required.)

Total Organization Budget

Program Budget for which you are applying

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