The Butte Strong Fund, a partnership of the North Valley Community Foundation, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and the Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund, aims to provide long-term recovery to communities impacted by the Camp Fire.
Eligibility
To be eligible to request funding, an organization must clearly show the direct benefit to Butte County community members impacted by the Camp Fire that will be achieved through their project or program and clearly demonstrate the relationship with the key area of work that the request is being submitted under. See grant inquiry eligibility criteria below.
Butte Strong Fund
Capacity Building Grant Program
This grant program is intended to provide a simpler process for applicants who are seeking funding for projects that are smaller in scale.
To be eligible to receive funding, an organization must clearly show the direct benefit to Butte County community members impacted by the Camp Fire that will be achieved through their project or program and clearly demonstrate the relationship with the key area of work that the request is being submitted under.
Eligibility: Nonprofits and agencies with initiatives supporting Camp Fire recovery
Typical grant size: $5,000 - $25,000
Max grant: $50,000
Butte Strong Fund
Large Grant (Letter of Inquiry)
The program is designed to address major needs in our community in the wake of the Camp Fire. Applicants will submit a grant inquiry (also referred to as an LOI) outlining the need and the proposed project. Accepted applicants will then be asked to submit a full application.
Eligibility: Nonprofits and agencies with initiatives supporting Camp Fire recovery
Grant size: Over $50,000
Please note: The Butte Strong Fund does not have a direct assistance program. Individuals are not eligible for grants. Instead, funding is provided to eligible Camp Fire survivors through the case management system managed by the Camp Fire Collaborative.
How to Apply
Refer to the links below to learn how to create an account on the grant interface and how to apply. Please review the grant guidelines before applying for a Butte Strong Fund grant.