Grant Opportunitites
We believe in building a city where San Antonio residents are deeply connected, have equitable opportunities to thrive, and contribute to the vitality of the community.
Using trust-based philanthropic principles to guide our grant efforts, the San Antonio Area Foundation invests in the nonprofit community through funds established by caring donors who entrust us with their philanthropic desires. Our work is centered on understanding our community needs, building relationships with our stakeholders and being responsive to the feedback we obtain regarding our processes.
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Access to grant reports and other grant information. Applications are accepted online.
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Capital Naming Rights Grants
Supports capital projects and naming rights opportunities in honor of the late John L. Santikos.
Youth Leadership Development
Addressing equitable recovery and economic mobility through equitable education.
Stories of Impact
Area Foundation Invests in SA’s Critical Workforce Needs
By Hernán Rozemberg SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio’s Ready to Work program is a great new tool meant to address growing workforce needs, primarily stemming from the lingering economic impact…
Area Foundation Supports Nonprofits Promoting STEM Learning
By James Courtney SAN ANTONIO — As we previously reported, the Area Foundation is proud to join UP Partnership to boost, via our first-ever Youth Leadership Development (YLD) grants and Artist Fellowship grants,…
West Side Families Count On Good Neighbors During Pandemic
House of Neighborly Service Still Strong After 100+ Years Even with restrictions gradually lifting on being out and about during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Estela Trujillo feels quite jittery about…
UP Partnership: Prioritizing An Equitable Recovery For Our Youth
In order to have a truly equitable post-coronavirus recovery, one key factor cannot be overlooked: academic systems serving young people can no longer work independently of one another. “The pandemic…
Keeping Immigrant Families From Falling Through Societal Cracks
When our region began feeling the pervasive impact of the quickly-spreading coronavirus pandemic in March, students suddenly saw their Spring Break extended by a few days. Then some more days.…
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Stephanie LaFroscia
Director of Grants and Community Engagement
Jennifer Cook
Director of Strategy and Impact
