An organization applying for a project or program grant from the Plumas County Wildfire Relief Grant Program must meet the following criteria to apply:
Tax Status: Be qualified as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), or be classified as a unit of local government (including public schools). Other organizations may also propose projects that meet the specific criteria but may be required to partner with a 501(c)(3) entity.
Non-Discrimination: Organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief.
Geography: Programs and projects must clearly benefit residents of our region who have been impacted by wildfires.
Use of Funds: Our funds are deployed strategically where other sources of funding are not available. As much as possible, we leverage our grants by first tapping into federal and state aid programs and insurance. The project must not supplant public funding or fill gaps that the government and/or private insurance have committed to address.
Restrictions: The Almanor Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund will not consider grant requests for fundraising events, annual funds, endowment funds, political lobbying, individuals, or activities that are restricted to members of a faith community. Capital improvements such as new structures, repair of damaged structures, or acquisition of structures will generally not be considered except for possible short-term, low- or no-interest loans.
