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About Make Dreams Real
Boyett Petroleum recognizes the need in Stanislaus County for a fund to further the opportunities of children in the area to explore and extend their education. Each year, 100% of the funds raised through the invitational golf tournament will be added to the Make Dreams Real Endowment Fund.
Make Dreams Real Grant
About Make Dreams Real Founder, Carl Boyett
Carl Boyett was a visionary, passionate in his quest to make dreams become a reality for underserved youth. The passion he instilled in the many lives he touched left a legacy that will grow and prosper for years to come.
Make Dreams Real Mission
Making dreams real for school-aged children of Stanislaus County through participation in programs that enrich and stimulate their minds and bodies and teach values through service learning.
Service learning
Service learning is a required component for programs requesting grants from Make Dreams Real. As a requirement for Make Dreams Real, this grant requires a process of accountability and volunteerism in the community with collaboration and participation within the student and parent support groups.
What is service learning?
Service learning is an educational approach that teaches students the importance of giving back to one’s community. It is the belief of the Make Dreams Real Advisory Board and its founder, Carl Boyett, that children and parents who engage in service learning achieve greater success in the program and lasting changes in character.
What does service learning look like?
Service learning looks exactly like community service. Some examples of service learning are as follows:
Special note regarding service learning: We realize that not all school-aged children may be capable of fulfilling the service learning component. This population of students includes, but is not limited to, school-aged children with physical handicaps, those who have experienced severe emotional distress or those with family obligations that may limit their level of engagement. If your population of school-aged children fits into one of these categories, please consider alternative ways of satisfying the service learning component with volunteers.
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs. The Foundation achieves its mission by:
Solomon Valley Community Foundation
Through our grant-making efforts, Solomon Valley Community Foundation supports area nonprofits in their mission to create positive change. From funding essential programs to supporting new initiatives, we're committed to strengthening our communities and helping local organizations thrive. Together, we can make a lasting change.
SVCF Competitive Grants
Solomon Valley Community Foundation's bi-annual grants are available to all nonprofit organizations, government and public entities, educational institutions, and churches located within Mitchell County. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process.
Funding Sources
Funding is made possible by the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund and the SVCF Community Impact Fund.
The Hansen Foundation has partnered with community foundations throughout the Northwest Kansas region to help improve the quality of life for communities in the region. As a result, SVCF is allocated funding from the Hansen Foundation to help support grant-making within Mitchell County. This funding can be used to support projects or programs that address the following:
United Way St. Croix & Red Cedar Valleys
The United Way St. Croix & Red Cedar Valleys works to improve the health, education, and financial stability of individuals and families across Western Wisconsin, serving Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties. Guided by a vision that all residents lead healthy lives, receive quality education, and achieve financial security, the organization invests in community-driven solutions that address local needs. Funding decisions are made locally and aligned with a Community Care agenda focused on three priority areas: education, financial stability, and health. United Way partners with nonprofit agencies, schools, county human services, faith-based organizations, and emergency service providers to deliver measurable outcomes. Through an annual citizen review process, community members help evaluate funding requests and recommend allocations, ensuring accountability and impact. The organization supports programs that demonstrate results and advance long-term community well-being.
John Coughlin Hope Fund (JCHF)
The John Coughlin Hope Fund (JCHF) provides compassionate financial support to individuals and families facing urgent needs when no other resources are available. UW Valleys offer grants to help cover essential expenses such as rent, security deposits, mortgage payments, utility bills, medical costs, transportation (including car repairs), and other critical necessities.
JCHF works in close partnership with local community agencies to identify those experiencing short-term financial crises. Together, we ensure all available community resources are explored, while stepping in with direct support when gaps remain.
Our mission is to enhance quality of life, today and in the future, by:
Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship
The Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship was established to assist students attending KSU or KU.
Amount
Two new $500 scholarship will be awarded. This scholarship is eligible for an annual renewal for up to three years.
Geographic limitations
Kansas high school seniors attending either KSU or KU
Renewals
Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for renewal by meeting the following criteria:
Heartland Community Foundation: Ellis County Legacy Fund
The Ellis County Legacy Fund is an unrestricted community grant funds designated to support current and future charitable needs of communities in the Heartland area.
What do the funds support?
The funds support a wide variety of community needs and populations with one common goal- to improve the quality of life of the Heartland area.
Grants are typically restricted to the geographic areas served by the community foundation.
What type of support is funded?
Heartland Community Foundation: Heartland Area Action Fund
The Heartland Area Action Fund is an unrestricted community grant funds designated to support current and future charitable needs of communities in the Heartland area.
What do the funds support?
The funds support a wide variety of community needs and populations with one common goal- to improve the quality of life of the Heartland area.
Grants are typically restricted to the geographic areas served by the community foundation.
What type of support is funded?
Heartland Community Foundation: Rooks County Legacy Fund
The Rooks County Legacy Fund is an unrestricted community grant funds designated to support current and future charitable needs of communities in the Heartland area.
What do the funds support?
The funds support a wide variety of community needs and populations with one common goal- to improve the quality of life of the Heartland area.
Grants are typically restricted to the geographic areas served by the community foundation.
What type of support is funded?
Heartland Community Foundation: Stockton Community Fund
The Stockton Community Fund is an unrestricted community grant funds designated to support current and future charitable needs of communities in the Heartland area.
What do the funds support?
The funds support a wide variety of community needs and populations with one common goal- to improve the quality of life of the Heartland area.
Grants are typically restricted to the geographic areas served by the community foundation.
What type of support is funded?
Heartland Community Foundation: Trego County Legacy Fund
The Trego County Legacy Fund is an unrestricted community grant funds designated to support current and future charitable needs of communities in the Heartland area.
What do the funds support?
The funds support a wide variety of community needs and populations with one common goal- to improve the quality of life of the Heartland area.
Grants are typically restricted to the geographic areas served by the community foundation.
What type of support is funded?
The Union County Foundation’s main purpose is to grow and distribute the donated charitable assets and thus improve and enrich the quality of life in Union County. The Foundation is proud and thankful for being able to periodically award Community Grants and Scholarships.
Large Grants
This application will allow local non-profits a chance to request for a larger scale grant- $10,000 or more!
It is the general policy of the Foundation to operate without discrimination as to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin in overall administration and in consideration of grant requests from agencies and organizations.
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Helen Hamilton Scholarship Fund
Supporting residents of Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire County pursuing degrees in Social Services, Housing Studies, Urban Design and other related fields with a preference for students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service.
Additional Guidelines
In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.
In 2025, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,400 students.
Rotary Club of San Diego Diana Venable Scholarship
Diana Venable was a successful San Diego entrepreneur who spent much of her adult life devoted to helping financially disadvantaged children and young adults achieve a sense of respect, responsibility, and academic achievement in order to overcome the repeated cycle of poverty. As a member of the Rotary Club of San Diego, Ms. Venable exemplified the Rotary Motto of “Service Above Self” by contributing her time, financial resources, leadership, and enthusiasm to the cause of helping others experience the fulfillment of a more rewarding life through personal and educational achievement. This Scholarship Fund is dedicated to carrying on a small portion of the legacy of Ms. Venable, who, unfortunately, died at an early age.
The purpose of the Diana Venable Scholarship Fund is to enable low to moderate-income students who have a record of academic achievement and personal growth, along with leadership potential for both professional careers and civic contributions, to attend a college program. The primary focus will be on students who have ties to Rotary School Programs at Hoover, San Diego High and Monarch or students who have past Rotary ties through the Club’s other school programs or Club members at large. Recipients will be chosen during the second semester of their junior year and must meet rigorous standards in their senior year including: academic performance, personal growth through extracurricular, community service, and other activities, financial need, a high degree of motivation, and excellent communication skills. Recipients are also expected to actively pursue other sources of financial aid. The Diana Venable Scholarship committee will select one recipient to receive $20,000 over 4-5 years.
This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, room & board, and other educational expenses.
This scholarship may be renewable (depending upon available funds) for up to five consecutive years of undergraduate coursework provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment, a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and good citizenship record.
In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.
In 2025, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,400 students.
Wen Bo Wang Scholarship
Be graduating high school seniors and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States in fall.
In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.
In 2025, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,400 students.
William and Patricia Moises Scholarship
Be current college/university students or community college students. Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited community college, four-year college or graduate school in fall.
In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.
In 2025, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,400 students.
William “Peasy” Johnson Scholarship
Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university, community college, or licensed career/technical school in the United States in fall.
Cathy Hopper Memorial Scholarship
Cathy Hopper was a long-time educator and resident of San Diego County. She received her Master of Arts in Education from San Diego State University. She was a teacher in the social studies classroom of Gompers Middle School and then Taft Middle School. She became Vice Principal at Madison, then Patrick Henry High which she helped open. Cathy became Principal at Wright Brothers Career High, then Bell Jr. High and was the first Principal at University City High, being one of only two women high school principals at the time. Cathy then served as Assistant Superintendent of Operations for the San Diego Unified School District. She was one of the administrators during the tumultuous integration movement and worked tirelessly to allay fears and helped make for a peaceful transition. Upon her retirement, Cathy helped inaugurate the Aaron Price Fellows Scholarship Program.
This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees room & board, and other educational expenses.
The scholarship may be renewable (depending upon available funds) for up to two years total, provided the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, good citizenship record, and continues to have financial need.
Bob Kelly Scholarship
During his 20 years as President and CEO of San Diego Foundation (SDF), Bob Kelly built an enduring legacy that has seen SDF become the regional leader for information about charitable giving and a strong voice for civic engagement. Among a number of significant achievements as President and CEO, Bob was instrumental in building the Community Scholarship Program which is now the largest scholarship provider in San Diego County outside of the university system.
When establishing his own scholarship, Bob wanted to recognize the important role that both San Diego City College and UC San Diego play in the education of so many San Diegans. His hope is to provide a unique scholarship opportunity to those students who may not have been the top of their class, but have since taken advantage of their own “second chance” and are on the path to success.
This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, room & board, and other educational expenses.
The scholarship may be renewable (depending upon available funds) for up to two years of undergraduate coursework at UC San Diego provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, good citizenship, and continues to have financial need.
California Humanities
Founded in 1975, California Humanities is a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities dedicated to strengthening communities through the humanities. The organization supports public humanities programs across California that promote civic engagement, cultural understanding, and inclusive storytelling. Through grants, partnerships, and statewide initiatives, California Humanities funds projects that elevate diverse voices, preserve local histories, and foster dialogue around social issues. Its mission centers on connecting Californians to ideas and one another to inspire greater understanding and participation in public life.
Connecting California - Quick Grants
Connecting California supports publicly accessible activities and events that strengthen social connection and cohesion across California’s diverse communities. Funded projects help foster understanding, empathy, and trust by creating opportunities for people to come together across difference and discover shared values, experiences, and aspirations.
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How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Community Services grants?
Most grants are due in the second quarter.