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Diversity Partnership Grants

Creating Opportunities and Impact

In 1997, the Foundation initiated a grants program specifically for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community. The grants awarded and impact achieved led to the establishment of the Diversity Partnership Fund, a permanent endowment field of interest fund. This endowment was made possible by the generosity of local donors and community leaders committed to creating a lasting impact on the well-being and quality of life for Santa Cruz County’s LGBTQ+ community.

Grant Program Goal

The Diversity Partnership was established to strengthen alliances, promote respect, and enhance services for Santa Cruz County’s LGBTQ+ community. The grant program seeks to sustain, enhance or expand programs and/or projects designed to serve the LGBTQ+ community.

Grantmaking

Information about our next Diversity Partnership grant opportunities will be announced in early 2025.

Current Grantees

The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County
Birds of a Feather
Pajaro Valley Pride
Queer Youth Task Force
Santa Cruz Pride
In 2024, the following Gender Sexuality Alliance, Pride, Rainbow school clubs received awards:
Alternative Family Education
Aptos Junior High School
Branciforte Middle School
Cypress High School
Delta Charter High School at Cabrillo College
Gault Elementary
Mission Hill Middle School
Mount Madonna School
Pacific Collegiate School
Rolling Hills Middle School
Santa Cruz High School
Soquel Elementary School

Contact Director of Engagement & Impact Kevin Heuer at 831.662.2030 or kheuer@cfscc.org