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.
2023 Grant Cycles
We anticipate 2023 to be the final year of Butte Strong Fund grantmaking.
For grants of more than $50,000, we have transitioned from an open cycle process (apply at any time) to a more traditional closed cycle process. In short, this means there are firm deadlines around specific areas of interest.
2023 Grant Cycle | Grant Focus Mobile | Application Period | Application Deadline | Decision & Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Quarter 1 | Housing: Defensible Space | January | February 1 | March 29 |
Quarter 2 | 1. Housing: Land Acquisition
2. Health & Wellness: Resilience Hubs | April | May 1 | June 28 |
Quarter 3 | 1. Housing: TBD
2. Health & Wellness: Collaborative Health Hubs | July | August 1 | September 27 |
Quarter 4 | 1. Housing: TBD
2. Health & Wellness: Resilience Hubs | October | November 1 | December 20 |
2023 Grant Cycle | Grant Focus | Application Period | Application Deadline | Decision & Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Quarter 1 | Housing: Defensible Space | January | February 1 | March 29 |
Quarter 2 | Housing: Land Acquisition Health & Wellness: Resource Hubs | April | May 1 | June 28 |
Quarter 3 | Housing: TBD Health & Wellness: Collaborative Health Hubs | July | August 1 | September 27 |
Quarter 4 | Housing: TBD Health & Wellness: Resilience Hubs | October | November 1 | December 20 |
See grant guidelines for specific areas of focus and what will be considered under each grant cycle.
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.
For questions about grant eligibility, please email Program Officer Chris Copeland at ccopeland@nvcf.org.
If you have problems while applying, please email grants@nvcf.org.
Eligibility
Only nonprofits and agencies with initiatives supporting Camp Fire recovery are eligible to apply.
Butte Strong Fund
Small Grant Program
This grant program provides a simpler application process for organizations 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.
Typical grant size: $5,000-$25,000
Butte Strong Fund
Large Grant Program
The program is designed to address major needs in our community in the wake of the Camp Fire. Please review the grant guidelines carefully to ensure your program or project meets the criteria of funding and please apply during the correct application period. Eligible organizations that are seeking more than $50,000 for a qualified program must apply to the Butte Strong Fund Large Grant Program. Each process requires applicants to upload a complete project budget showing sources of income for the proposal as well as all projected expenses. Applicants must also provide a certificate of liability insurance.
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.