Through a 20-month capacity-building program, ten mid-sized nonprofits will be selected to participate in a cohort experience that combines grant funding, training, mentorship, technical assistance and peer learning. Designed by Freepik

 

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – Sacramento County and the Sacramento Region Community Foundation are launching a new initiative to strengthen the long-term sustainability and impact of nonprofits serving residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity – and are inviting eligible organizations to apply.

Community-based nonprofits play a vital role in supporting Sacramento County’s most vulnerable residents. This initiative recognizes that strong community services depend on strong organizations. By investing in nonprofit leadership, systems and infrastructure, the program aims to help organizations expand their impact and build lasting sustainability.

Through a 20-month capacity-building program, ten mid-sized nonprofits will be selected to participate in a cohort experience that combines grant funding, training, mentorship, technical assistance and peer learning. Each participating organization will receive $80,000 in grant funding, along with an organizational capacity assessment and tailored support from nonprofit experts and experienced leaders.

Participants will strengthen core operational areas such as financial management, leadership development, fundraising, communications and program sustainability, while building relationships with other nonprofit leaders and public partners working to address these critical challenges.

The initiative builds on regional research, including the Sacramento State Institute for Social Research’s 2024 Community-Based Organization Landscape Study, which identified opportunities to strengthen nonprofit infrastructure and coordination across the region. By investing in the organizations closest to community needs, Sacramento County aims to foster a more resilient and connected nonprofit ecosystem.

Eligible applicants include established, mid-sized nonprofit organizations whose core mission and programs focus on homelessness services or food security in Sacramento County. Ideal applicants have active programs, experienced staff and a commitment to strengthening their internal systems to expand their community impact.

Application details and eligibility requirements are available on the Sacramento Region Community Foundation website: sacregcf.org/. Applications are being accepted now through April 8 at 5 p.m.