Community Service Grants – 2026

With the success of our 52^nd Wine, Food and Beer Tasting, “Peace, Love, and Vino” on November 7, 2025, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe is returning $35,000 to the south shore community in the form of community service grants to be awarded to nonprofit organizations whose programs and or projects (as specified in their application) improves the lives of woman and or children in the South Shore Lake Tahoe community.

These grants are designed to support nonprofit organizations making a meaningful impact on the lives of women and children throughout the South Shore in the Lake Tahoe community. Funding will be awarded to projects that demonstrate strong community benefit, measurable outcomes, and a commitment to serving those most in need.

Grant Application Open February 6 2026

Funding Overview

Total Funds Available: $35,000
Minimum Request: $1,000
Maximum Request: $35,000
Grant Award: Notification – End of May, Presentation – Mid June

Grant Guidelines & Eligibility

To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Priority is given to organizations with limited access to large fundraising budgets.
Special consideration is given to projects serving undeserved populations.
Grants are not available to organizations outside of the South Shore community unless the organization
is working to improve the lives of women and children in the South Shore community.
Grant funds may not be used for:
- Salaries or staffing
- Operational or administrative expenses
All questions must be answered.
A completed budget outline must be included with the application.
Please upload your budget spreadsheet in the supporting documents space at the end of the application.
Incomplete applications or missing budget details will disqualify an application.

Application Deadline

Please complete and submit the following application form no later than 5:00pm on March 8th, 2026 at which time applications will no longer be accepted and the portal will be closed

Post-Award Reporting Requirements

Awardees are required to submit a written report at the end of their project or within
one year of receipt of grant funds, whichever comes first. Reports must include:

A summary of how goals and objectives were met
A final accounting showing how grant funds were spent

Apply Now

Please complete the application form below:

This application form is currently closed.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us at Grants.SISLT@gmail.com.

Prefer a PDF Application?

If you prefer, you can download the application
and email your completed form to grants.SISLT@gmail.com