The 2027 EDHAF Grant Cycle is now OPEN!
Local nonprofit agencies serving the community and residents of El Dorado Hills are invited to apply for grant funding from The El Dorado Hills Giving Circle and El Dorado Hills Area Foundation. Applications of up to $10,000 will be considered. In an effort to best serve our community, the grant does not have a specific focus area thereby inspiring new ideas with the possibility of responding to unmet community needs. Organizations that have been granted funds the past two consecutive years must sit out this year/cycle before re-applying to this grant process next fall.
Applications are due by 11:59pm September 24, 2026. Further guidelines and funding requirements will be available on the application when it opens. Please note that this grant is for non-profits providing services or programs that include El Dorado Hills.
If you would like some tips on grant writing for EDCF, please check out our new 20-minute presentation for all. This presentation is also found on our website at: https://eldoradocf.org/grants-catalog/
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Haven by email. Thank you.
Invigorating Non-Profit Organizations in the El Dorado Hills Area with Direct Funding
The El Dorado Hills Area Foundation opens an annual granting opportunity to invigorate our local non-profit organizations in the El Dorado Hills area.
Since our founding in 2013, we have supported a diverse body of philanthropic initiatives to improve the lives of thousands of area residents and neighbors. EDHAF’s emphasis has touched many topics of need in El Dorado Hills and beyond including mental health, education, youth development, senior services, community enhancement, historic preservation, performing arts and assistance programs.
To date, we have granted $913,000 to over 70 local nonprofit organizations.
2026 EDHAF Grant Impacts:
$170,287 was granted to 19 non-profit organizations!
Meet our 2026 Grant Recipients
3Strands Global Foundation (3SGF)
A Touch of Understanding, Inc.
Arts and Culture El Dorado
Assistance League of Sierra Foothills
Buckeye Unified School District
CASA El Dorado
Community Emergency Radio Assn, Inc. (CERA)
El Dorado Community Health Centers
El Dorado Hills Swim Team (Taz)
Feeding the Foothills
Folsom Symphony Inc (DBA Folsom Lake Symphony)
Food Bank of El Dorado County
Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference
Hearts Landing Ranch
Marshall Medical Center
New Morning Youth & Family Services
Project Green
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Holy Trinity Parish
Sweet Dreams Foundation
Interested in learning more?
““With the support of the Giving Circle and other community members, Assistance League Sierra Foothills is able to continue our Philanthropic Programs and bring smiles to the many faces.” Assistance League Sierra Foothills
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“Thank you EDHAF and Giving Circle! Your support helps us continue to do whatever it takes to build GREAT futures at the club.” Boys and Girls Club El Dorado County Western Slope
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