Grant Eligibility
The Dennis Dalton Donor-Advised Fund welcomes grant applications from nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, governmental agencies, and community projects whose purpose is to make a difference in the lives and future of people in the Amador and Calaveras areas.
Grant Funding Areas
Grants may be awarded in the following areas:
- Native American tribes
- Projects whose purpose is to make a difference in the lives and future of recovering drug and alcohol users
- Amador and Calaveras County educational institutions
- Projects whose purpose is to make a difference in the lives and future of children in the Amador and Calaveras areas
Grant Evaluation Criteria
In order to make the best use of available funds, projects or programs that are unique, address needs of underserved populations, are collaborative, are responsive to changing and emerging needs, and/or are strongly community-oriented will receive the highest priority.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of:
- Service/benefit that is currently not being met
- Practical approaches for dealing with specific problems or needs
- Utilization of other funding and resources that already exist
- Partnerships/use of other programs or resources
Grant Submission
Applications should be submitted within thirty (30) to sixty (60) days prior to needing the funds. Applicants may apply more than once per year after meeting the requirements of a prior grant for the same project. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. After funding the same project multiple times, The Dennis Dalton Donor-Advised Fund may re-evaluate the project’s priority.
Grant Award
Grants are limited to $500 per project per year. The Board of Directors makes all funding decisions. Once the decision is made, the applicant will be notified. Forward completed application to
Ron Olivero
12222 New York Ranch Rd. Jackson, CA 95642
Phone: (209) 223-8117
E-mail: rolivero@jacksonrancheria-nsn.gov
