Eligibility
Organizations eligible to apply must:
- Be an outstanding organization with a demonstrated track record of contribution to the community
- Be located in and serve Los Angeles County
- Be a nonprofit organization, or operate under fiscal sponsorship (government agencies and educational institutions are not eligible)
- Have at least three full-time paid staff or its equivalent
- Have been in operation for at least five years
- Have a budget under $1.5 million
- Have a strong interest in improving the organization’s culture of collective care
- Be willing to participate in two meetings with other Lark Awards recipients to discuss plans for improving a culture of care and to offer advice to the foundation
- Not be a current participant in Durfee’s Sabbatical, Stanton or Springboard grant programs
If you are uncertain about your eligibility, please email us at admin@durfee.org to schedule a call.