San Bruno Community Foundation's 2019 Grant Application OPEN

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SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 20019 COMMUNITY GRANTS FUND
WITH SUPPORT FROM YOUTUBE AND GOOGLE.ORG

Local Organizations May Apply for Grants of up to $25,000 for Projects Benefiting the San Bruno Community

San Bruno, California, July 2, 2018 – For the third year, the San Bruno Community Foundation will offer grants of up to $25,000 to local community organizations in support of projects and programs that benefit the San Bruno community. With support from YouTube and Google.org, the Foundation plans to award multiple grants totaling $300,000 at the end of 2018.

As they did last year, YouTube and Google.org are providing $100,000 in funding to the Community Grants Fund. The Foundation will fund the other $200,000 in Community Grants by utilizing investment proceeds from a portion of the restitution funds resulting from the City of San Bruno’s settlement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company following the 2010 gas pipeline explosion that devastated San Bruno’s Crestmoor neighborhood.

The Community Grants Fund enables the Foundation to invest in the many local organizations that form the lifeblood of the San Bruno community. These organizations will be able to apply for grants to fund new and existing programs and projects that benefit the San Bruno community.

“We are thrilled to offer community organizations doing meaningful work in San Bruno – groups that serve our youth, our seniors, our diverse ethnic communities, those struggling economically, and the broader San Bruno community – the opportunity to apply for a Community Grant this year,” said Nancy Kraus, Foundation President. “With YouTube and Google.org’s support, for which we are extremely grateful, we are able to leverage funding to support the important work that these organizations do to improve the quality of life in San Bruno and benefit a diverse cross-section of the community.”

“YouTube and Google.org are excited to partner once again with the San Bruno Community Foundation on the Community Grants Fund,” said Rebecca Prozan, Google’s head of Public Affairs in California. “We look forward to helping invest in innovative and substantive programs that benefit San Bruno, which YouTube proudly calls home.”

Through the Community Grants Fund, the Foundation will fund programs and projects that (1) benefit the San Bruno community and (2) fall within one of the Foundation’s focus areas, which include publicly owned community facilities; community health and safety; sports and recreation; education; youth activities; public spaces, parks, and open space; community-building; human and social services for all; economic vitality; intra-San Bruno transit; and healthy, stable, and affordable housing.

Grant awards will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the benefits of the proposed project or program to the San Bruno community; the proposal’s alignment with one of the Foundation’s focus areas; project/program methodology and budget; requested grant amount in relation to the anticipated community benefit; and the organization’s track record, stability, and financial health.

Eligible organizations can apply for a grant through the Foundation’s online application, which is posted at www.sbcf.org. For the 2018-2019 grant cycle, the application deadline is Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The Foundation intends to announce this year’s Community Grant awards in December 2018, which will used to fund activities in 2019. Detailed program guidelines for the Community Grants Fund, including eligibility requirements and the application process, can be found on the Foundation’s website at www.sbcf.org.

In addition, the Foundation will host three optional Grant Workshops for organizations interested in learning more about the Community Grants Fund and the application process. The workshops will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 16, Tuesday, August 14, and Monday, September 10, at the San Bruno City Hall, Room 115, 567 El Camino Real.

The San Bruno Community Foundation is the nonprofit organization created by the City of San Bruno to administer the $70 million in restitution funds received from PG&E after the devastating 2010 gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno’s Crestmoor neighborhood. The Foundation serves the San Bruno community by investing in projects, programs, services, and facilities that have significant and lasting benefits. Through making grants, leveraging partnerships, and taking advantage of other resources, the SBCF assists and enables the community to maximize shared investments and realize their subsequent enhancements and benefits.

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Robert Riechel

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