Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation

Grant for Nonprofits Supporting Staff Wellness and Team Development

$10k

Amount

Cash

Nov 2, 2026

Deadline

13 days left

California

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Foundation

Wellness & Wellbeing
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Youth & Family Services
Education
Workforce Development & Job Training

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About this grant

Provides one-time grants to support nonprofit staff wellness, team retreats, professional development, and leadership coaching. The fund is designed to sustain and strengthen the teams of nonprofits serving Contra Costa County communities, particularly those focused on children and families, education, or arts and culture.

What you get

One-time grant of up to $10,000
Funding for wellness and renewal activities
Funding for team retreats and relationship-building
Funding for professional training and development
Funding for leadership coaching and wellness stipends

How to apply

Online application via Lesher Foundation grant portal
Existing organization profile (do not create a new profile if previously applied)

Eligibility

Must be a nonprofit organization
Must serve Contra Costa County residents
Must focus on children and families, education, or arts and culture
Must not have previously received a CARE Fund grant (or must have waited two years since last award)

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