The Community Foundation of the North State (CFNS) is pleased to announce the opening of its Spring 2026 grant fund opportunities, providing nonprofit organizations across the North State with access to funding. CFNS will also host an informational webinar offering an overview of the available grant funds, eligibility requirements, and a walkthrough of the Foundation’s online grant application system. The webinar is designed for both new and returning applicants and will include time for questions.
Spring 2026 grant funding opportunities include:
• Burney Regional Community Fund – The Burney Regional Community Fund supports needs within the communities of the greater Burney area; Burney, Cassel, Fall River Mills, Hat Creek, McArthur, and Old Station – in accordance with boundaries set by the Fall River Joint Unified
School District. All grant requests for this Fund must be submitted online by midnight on February 4, 2026.
• The McConnell Fund – Grants from The McConnell Fund will be awarded to Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity County organizations in the areas of arts and culture, children, youth and education, community vitality, environment, health care, recreation, and social services. Grants primarily fund the purchase of equipment or building-related projects. Grant dollars are provided for small and large projects in each county. All grant requests for The McConnell Fund must be submitted online by midnight on February 25, 2026.
• Redding Rancheria Community Fund – Grants from the Redding Rancheria Community
Fund will be awarded to Shasta and Trinity County organizations or general support excluding salaries and may help with things like capital improvements/renovations, equipment, programs, services, etc. All grant requests for The Redding Rancheria Community Fund must
be submitted online by midnight on April 1, 2026. Potential applicants are encouraged to join CFNS staff for a Spring Grant Opportunities Workshop, to be held via Zoom on January 27 at 10am. During the webinar, CFNS staff will highlight key funding
priorities, share important application tips, and demonstrate how to successfully navigate the grant
system from start to submission. Register for the workshop here: https://tinyurl.com/CFNSRegisterGrants Workshop registration, funding guidelines, and application instructions & deadlines for each fund are detailed at www.cfnorthstate.org/grant/grants . For more information, contact Justine Lehman, Program Officer, (530) 244-1219 or email [email protected].
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About Community Foundation of the North State Your local partner for charitable giving, the Community Foundation champions generosity in the North State for regional impact, leadership, and support. Whether it be a bequest from someone with a passion for a cause, a scholarship established in memory of a loved one or community member, or a nonprofit agency looking to ensure sustainability of their operations for the long haul, we connect these vital contributors to lift our region for greater good. We are a nonprofit, public charity serving the people of Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties, with a mission to impact the region through the power of giving. Since 2000, the Community Foundation has
awarded over $66 million in grants, made possible by the generosity of their fund holders and professional fund management practices. For more information, call the Community Foundation at (530) 244-1219 or visit www.cfnorthstate.org.
Spring Grants at Community Foundation OPEN
