October 20, 2025
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Emergency Funding Takes On New Urgency Amid Government Shutdown
The funding environment for nonprofits continues to be unstable as many groups face far less financial stability than at the beginning of the year and now grapple with the impact of an ongoing government shutdown.
Foundations and other philanthropy organizations continue to offer short-term emergency grants to help stabilize nonprofits and allow them time to consider next steps, including mergers and collaborations. […]
San Francisco Foundation’s rapid response grants [are included in a list of regional funds:]
The Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building provides one-time grants of $3,000 to $20,000 for small nonprofits focused on racial and economic equity. The nonprofits must serve residents in one or more of the following Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo.
