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Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants
Lahontan Community Foundation Fund 2025 grant cycle is now open!
The Lahontan Community Foundation was founded in 2002 by the members, homeowners and employees of the Lahontan Community. Each year, the Lahontan Community Foundation brings the community together, to have fun and raise money to support the efforts of local non-profit organizations and community programs making a difference in the Truckee and North Tahoe Region.
The Lahontan Community Foundation Fund will award grants to non-profit organizations working toward the betterment of our community.
To apply for a grant from Lahontan Community Foundation Fund, the following eligibility requirements must be met:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization that has held its tax-exempt status for two years or more; 501(c)(3) public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing
- Be incorporated in California or Nevada; in good standing with the respective state
- Directly serve the Truckee-North Tahoe Region in one of the following program areas:
- Arts, Culture and Civic Life
- Education and Youth Development
- Environment, Recreation, and Animal Welfare
- Health and Human Services
Applications for direct religious activities; political activism such as lobbying, legislative activities, or legal action; organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin will not be considered.
Please email the completed application, budget, and IRS tax determination letter to grants@parasol.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
All applicants will receive a grant determination letter by June 16, 2025.
Action Grants
Action Grants are small grants that are intended to pay for one-time expenses or materials for organizations/programs serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Grants are expected to range between $500 to $2,500. Organizations may only receive one Action Grant once per calendar year- Action Grant awards will not disqualify organizations from receiving Community Fund grants. Action Grants cannot be used to reimburse prior expenses. Grants will be reviewed and decided on by the Community Foundation’s Community Impact Committee and awarded quarterly. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis- to be considered at the next Committee meeting, please ensure that your application is submitted by the next listed due date.
2025 Due Dates: February 28, 2025; May 31, 2025; August 31, 2025; November 30, 2025
Awards are expected to be announced within 30 days of the close of each cycle (due date).
Community Impact Grant Cycle
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation’s mission is to cultivate community philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life at Tahoe. The Community Foundation offers competitive Community Fund grants on an annual basis to organizations serving the Lake Tahoe Basin in our five programmatic areas. These grants allow nonprofit organizations to request the support they need to better serve the Tahoe Region.
The Community Foundation’s five programmatic areas include:
- Arts, Culture and Heritage: arts education, historical preservation and a rich cultural experience
- Well-Being: enhanced quality of life through improved access to health care, critical services, food, housing and recreation
- Community Engagement: dynamic partnerships, civic initiatives, and faith-based causes
- Education and Youth Development: quality educational, training and mentoring opportunities for youth and adults
- Environment: environmental sustainability, healthy ecosystems and wildlife
WHEN: The annual Community Fund Grant Cycle opens for application in Spring each year.
HOW: Sign up (BELOW) for our Nonprofit E-news to get notified when the grant cycle opens.
Donald W. Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center Grants
The purpose of the Donald W. Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center (DWR Center) is to provide an economical and collaborative environment for nonprofit organizations. Since 2002, Parasol has operated the DWR Center as an innovative grant program providing nonprofit organizations with furnished office space, secure storage space and access to professional meeting rooms and event space. These grants are awarded to nonprofit, public charities and are annually renewable.
WHEN: All DWR Center Grants are open for application at any time throughout the year. All DWR Center Grants terminate on December 31st each year and are open for renewal annually.
HOW: See each individual grant section for more information.
Organization Requirements
- Be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt organization; 501(c)3 public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing
- Be incorporated in Nevada or California, in good standing with respective state
- Actively participate in collaborative programs and services within the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community
- Provide quality services and programs to the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community
If your organization meets the above requirements and is interested in using meeting space in the DWR Center, please contact Laura Roche, Program Director for more information on how to apply.
Organization Requirements
- Be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt organization; 501(c)3 public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing
- Be incorporated in Nevada or California, in good standing with respective state
- Actively participate in collaborative programs and services within the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community
- Provide quality services and programs to the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community
The DWR Center storage is currently full. Please contact Laura Roche, Program Director, to add your organization to the waiting list.
The DWR Center Resident Grant presents an excellent opportunity for an organization to leverage generous operational support provided in the professional and secure DWR Center, allowing staff to focus their efforts on offering quality programs and services and sharing their passion with the community.
Applicant Criteria
Organizations applying for a DWR Center Resident Grant must meet the following criteria:
- Be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt, 501(c)3 organization that has held its tax-exempt status for two years or more
- Be incorporated in, and in good standing with, the state of Nevada (or if incorporated in another state registered as a foreign entity, and in good standing, with the state of Nevada)
- Provide quality services and programs to the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community
- Actively participate in collaborative programs and services
- Have at least one paid staff member that will utilize the DWR Center Resident Office Space
- Demonstrate good governance practices and organizational sustainability
- Demonstrated capacity to meet the DWR Center Resident Grant Match requirement
If your organization meets the above applicant criteria and you are interested in applying for a DWR Center Resident Grant, please review the DWR Center Resident Grant Information Packet to find details on how to begin the application process.