Organizations eligible to apply to the Fund must:

• be located in and serve Los Angeles County
• have a social benefit mission
• have dynamic and effective grassroots leadership that engages multiple stakeholders
• have a program that is already underway, but that has been in operation for five years or less
• focus on applying an innovative model to a complex challenge
• have a feasible action plan to animate a big idea through identifiable, concrete steps
• be at a critical developmental stage so that Springboard funding can be at a “tipping point” for success
• demonstrate potential for sustainability in the future
• have an annual budget of $100,000.00 or less

The Springboard Fund review process is very competitive. Especially in these challenging economic times, we recognize that few new organizations will be able to find financial support beyond the Durfee grant. For this reason, the review process is highly selective, and by necessity favors those projects that show promise of long-term viability. Please consider the grant criteria above carefully to ascertain whether your idea and organization are a good fit. Feel free to call the Durfee office to discuss a prospective application before applying.