Grants

Looking for funding for your cause? CFNS hosts a number of competitive grant opportunities for 501c3 nonprofits and public agencies, thanks to the kindness of our fundholders and donors. Questions? Please reach out to Program Officer Justine Lehman at justine@cfnorthstate.org.

Fall Grant Cycle Opens August 5, 2026

Fall 2026 grant funding opportunities include:

  • Burney Regional Community Fund– The Burney Regional Community Fund was established to address the needs within the communities of the Greater Burney Region, and to build a community of philanthropists in the region now and forever. The fund was established with a gift of $500,000 from Pattern Energy Group LP, the energy company responsible for the Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm. Upon commencement of construction for the Wind Farm, Pattern invested $5 million in the Burney Region which includes the founding gift to this fund. Grants from this fund will be awarded to nonprofit organizations in the region through a competitive process. For more information: Burney Regional Community Fund
  • Redding Rancheria Community Fund– The Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe whose members are of the Pit River, Yana and Wintu decent. The Rancheria operates the Tribal administration offices, the Redding Rancheria Headstart & Child Care, the Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Center, Churn Creek Healthcare, Trinity Healthcare, Win-River Mini-Mart, Win-River Resort & Casino, and the Hilton Garden Inn. This fund was established to give to worthy causes in the surrounding communities. For more information: Redding Rancheria Community Fund
  • Animal Welfare Endowment– The Community Foundation created the Animal Welfare Endowment Fund to provide for the care and feeding of animals in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties. Grants will be made to nonprofit organizations who promote the welfare of animals in the following categories: supporting homeless animals, supporting owned pets, supporting wildlife, supporting working animals, and disaster preparedness for animals. For more information: Animal Welfare Endowment 
  • Community Arts Endowment– The Articipate Campaign that began in 2010 is now the Community Arts Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of the North State. This Field of Interest fund essentially pools the donations of many to support the arts in our region today and forever. Through the power of endowment, a gift made to the fund today will continue to grow, allowing grants for the presentation and creation of “new artistic work” to be given in support of artists and art projects in perpetuity. Examples range from visual public art, such as murals and sculptures to other graphic art forms, displayed or presented in public areas in Shasta and Siskiyou counties. For more information: Community Arts Endowment 

2026 Fall Grant Webinar

  • Highlight key funding priorities
  • Share important application tips
  • Demonstrate how to successfully navigate the grant system from start to submission

View webinar recording: https://youtu.be/51njCzHbb6A?si=WsbrbxyNtkRoYN4-

Link to slide deck: https://cfnorthstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fall-2026-Grant-Webinar-CFNS.pdf

Budget template discussed in the webinar is not required, but it is a very helpful tool. You can find it here: Budget Template

Grant Portal

Visit our grant portal where you can…

  • Apply for grants
  • Complete grant reports
  • Access your organization’s grant history

Visit Our Grants Portal

  • Each user has a unique login attached to their email. You cannot share email addresses.
  • If you can’t remember your password, please reset using the link “Forgot your Password”
  • If you have never logged into the grant portal, please call our office and we will add you as a user.

If you have any other questions, or need to update your organization’s information, please reach out to us. We are here to help!

info@cfnorthstate.org or 530-244-1219.

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Grant Portal Technical Assistance

Grant Opportunities

For an overview of our competitive grant opportunities click here

Animal Welfare Endowment Fund

Supports organizations who are providing for the welfare and care of animals in Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties […]

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Burney Regional Community Fund

Established by the Pattern Energy Group LP, this fund supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Greater Burney Region […]

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Community Arts Endowment Fund

Supports grants for the creation and presentation of new public artwork by artists and arts organizations in Shasta and Siskiyou Counties. […]

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Elmer H. Schmidt Christian Broadcasting Fund

The Elmer H. Schmidt Christian Broadcasting fund was established with the Community Foundation through a bequest from Mr. Schmidt to benefit Protestant Christian Radio radio and television stations as well as Protestant Christian Churches experiencing a disaster. […]

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Redding Rancheria Community Fund

Redding Rancheria – a federally-recognized Tribe whose members are of Pit River, Yana, and Wintu descent – gives to worthy causes in its surrounding communities […]

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The McConnell Fund

Building better communities through philanthropy with grantmaking throughout Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, and Modoc counties […]

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The Women’s Fund

Mobilizing the power of women through philanthropy, The Women’s Fund connects women who give to needs that matter […]

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