As our region grapples with frequent wildfires and actively discusses the prevention of such events, the Community Foundation is proud to announce the award of a $95,000 grant in partnership with the League of California Community Foundations to re-establish the Shasta County Fire Safe Council – an organization that provides education and fuels reduction work […]
New Opportunity for North State Nonprofits: Jumpstart Fundraising Accelerator
A new opportunity is launching through Community Foundation of the North State to support Siskiyou, Shasta, and Tehama nonprofits. Nonprofits are invited to learn more about a *brand new* opportunity for their organizations to participate in Jumpstart Fundraising Accelerator, a local capacity building program managed by national leader Network for Good! […]
Andy Peek Livestock Scholarship Awards $14,000
The Community Foundation of the North State and the Peek family are pleased to announce that the Andy Peek Livestock Scholarship Fund has awarded 13 scholarships totaling $14,000.00 to deserving students. The Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale instituted the scholarship fund in Andy Peek’s name in 2008 after his passing. Before his death, Andy […]
Community Foundation Announces Open Grant Opportunities and Learning Workshop
The Community Foundation of the North State is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for project funding opportunities for local nonprofits and public agencies. Project funding requests are available from the ACEs Resilience and Hope Fund of Shasta County, the Burney Regional Community Fund, The McConnell Fund, and the Redding Rancheria […]
Record Breaking Giving Tuesday Results Announced by Community Foundation of the North State
The Community Foundation recently released the final event totals for the December 1, 2020 online North State Giving Tuesday fundraising event. The 187 participating nonprofits in Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties raised a record $1,123,815 in online donations for their charities. “Our nonprofit community provides important social services and opportunities that benefit our entire region. […]
Online Applications for Over 30 Scholarship Opportunities Now Open on Website
The Community Foundation of the North State manages many scholarship funds that are awarded to graduating high school seniors, as well as students already in an undergraduate program, or working to obtain a technical certificate in an accredited program. Some scholarships were started by families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations. All share one […]
Redding Rancheria Community Fund Awards $110,000 to Regional Organizations
The Redding Rancheria Community Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of the North State, is pleased to announce grants totaling $110,000 to a combined thirty-three organizations in Trinity and Shasta County as the result of their Fall 2020 cycle of awards. “Redding Rancheria’s longtime support of North State nonprofits is critical to our communities. For […]
Nonprofits Need Our Help – North State Giving Tuesday Early Giving Begins Nov. 17th!
The countdown for North State Giving Tuesday is on, and the EARLY GIVING option begins TUESDAY, NOV. 17th at www.northstategives.org!! On Tuesday, December 1st from 6AM – 8PM, 186 local nonprofits will be accepting donations online at www.northstategives.org to further their work in our region. The event is brought to you by the Community Foundation […]
Community Foundation Announces Close to $40,000 in Recent Grant Awards
The Community Foundation of the North State is pleased to announce recent grant awards from two funds within their oversight, the Animal Welfare Endowment Fund and Community Arts Endowment Fund. The awards support projects and services in Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties. “We are fortunate that so many members of our North State communities have […]
Community Foundation Opens Zogg Fire Relief and Recovery Fund
The Community Foundation of the North State announces the establishment of the Zogg Fire Relief and Recovery Fund to receive donations for those in the Igo and Ono communities and surrounding areas that have been and continue to be severely impacted by the Zogg Fire. “With an estimated 140 structures already lost, the need is […]
