Deadline: 15-Aug-21
The San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) Foundation is accepting applications for its Grant Program to benefit housing-related causes throughout San Mateo County.
Mission: Assisting individuals within the community in enhancing their quality of life through financial programs, education, and housing-related initiatives and activities.
Vision: Striving to provide a roof over every head in San Mateo County.
The SAMCAR Foundation has focused its charitable efforts towards benefiting organizations and programs that strive to make San Mateo County a more livable, affordable and thriving community. Through its work, the SAMCAR Foundation has made significant financial contributions enhancing quality of life throughout San Mateo County. The SAMCAR Foundation also supports and encourages grassroots member-organized efforts that enhance the quality of life in the neighborhoods.
Eligibility Criteria
- The San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® is a non-profit trade association consisting of 3,000 REALTORS® and Affiliates within San Mateo County. The SAMCAR Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. The members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation are appointed by the Directors of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® and serve three year terms.
- Non-profit 501(c)3 organizations operating within the areas served by the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® and within the San Mateo County jurisdiction are eligible for grant consideration provided they meet the evaluation criteria below.
Evaluation Criteria
Grant applicants will be evaluated on the following:
- The community need for the expenditure, as well as the number of people who will be served.
- The impact on the recipient organization.
- The location of the community served.
- The financial soundness and efficiency of the organization.
- Accuracy and completeness of the application.
- The structure of volunteer organization and level of volunteer support.
- Appropriate use of SAMCAR Foundation previous grants. (If applicable).
- Application must be housing related only.
For more information, visit https://www.samcarfoundation.org/grant-application/