Local nonprofits focused on K-12 STEM education, conservation and sustainability, and military and veterans can apply for a Cox Charities Community Grant, May 9-31. A total of $10,000 is available for nonprofits in Santa Barbara, with individual grants ranging from $2,500-$10,000.
The awards are part of Cox Charities’ statewide Community Grants program, which is giving a total of $170,000 to nonprofits in Cox’s California markets (Santa Barbara, San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes).
To apply for a Cox Charities Community Grant, organizations must meet the following criteria:
Be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Be located in or provide services in a Cox Communications service area in California.
Align with one or more of Cox Charities’ focus areas.
To apply, visit www.coxcharitiesca.org/communitygrants. Recipients will be announced in July.
A charitable foundation funded by employee donations that are matched by the company, Cox Charities enables employees to support its communities by awarding grants to nonprofits focused on youth and education, conservation and sustainability, and military and veterans. A volunteer advisory board of Cox employees oversees Cox Charities and its giving programs.