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How to Apply

Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation has three funds to which non-profit organizations can apply.We believe these funds capture the heart of what we hope to impact as a Community Foundation and allow us to target grant dollars in order to bring about more direct community change.

Open to all nonprofit organizations:

  • Open/Competitive Grants Fund
  • Queen of Hearts Women's Fund
  • Lahontan Community Foundation Fund

Additionally, TTCF has a Basic Needs Fund for human services organizations providing basic needs services to low-income people. TTCF does not accept applications to this fund. Organizations are identified by TTCF.

How and When to Apply:

  1. Each fund has unique, specific guidelines for applying.
  2. Each fund has a non-negotiable application deadline.
  3. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions
  4. We recommend that you contact Phebe Bell, Program Officer, at 587-1776 to discuss a proposed grant before applying.

Open/Competitive Grants Deadline: March 31, 2010 and October 1, 2010. Click here for application.

Queen of Hearts: Nonprofits can submit a one page letter of interest in the fall. contact Phebe Bell, Program Officer, at 587-1776 for specific information and deadlines.

Lahontan Community Foundation Deadline: February 26, 2010. Click here for application.

If you are interested in receiving email updates about deadlines and the application package, or if you have any other questions, please contact Phebe Bell, Program Officer, at 587-1776. Provide your email, name, organization and phone number.