2026 Lodi Legacy Fund Grants Program
Lodi Legacy Fund 2026 Grants Program
The Lodi Legacy Fund is pleased to announce the opening of its 2026 grants cycle.
Eligible nonprofit organizations and public schools serving Lodi area residents are invited to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) for funding consideration. The Fund has allocated $200,000 to support projects, programs, and initiatives that benefit the Lodi community.
The 2026 grant cycle is a two-step application process:
Step 1: Submit a Letter of Interest (LOI)
Step 2: Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal
Key Dates
- LOI Opens: June 15, 2026
- LOI Deadline: July 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Full Proposal Invitations Announced: August 24, 2026
- Grant Awards Announced: December 2026
- Funding Available: January 2027
Funding Priorities
The Lodi Legacy Fund welcomes Letters of Interest that address a broad range of community needs. Priority consideration will be given to projects that align with the 2025 San Joaquin County Community Health Needs Assessment priorities.
Important Notice
All grant applications must be submitted online through the Lodi Community Foundation Grants Portal. Paper applications and applications submitted outside the online portal will not be considered.
For eligibility requirements, funding priorities, application instructions, and additional program details, please review the Program Description before applying.
About the Lodi Legacy Fund
The Lodi Legacy Fund is the Lodi Community Foundation’s (LCF) signature grantmaking program, launched in 2026 through the generous support of LCF Legacy members Sheila Wishek and Darrell Drummond.
Created to honor the philanthropic legacies of local caring donors, the Lodi Legacy Fund is an endowed fund designed to be a permanent source of local grantmaking. The Fund supports charitable programs and projects that directly serve the Lodi area and its residents.
The Lodi Legacy Fund is intended to grow over time and serve as a catalyst for future legacy gifts and charitable lifetime contributions that will benefit Lodi for generations to come.
Community Driven Approach
The Lodi Legacy Fund operates through an independent, hybrid participatory grantmaking model that brings together a diverse group of community members, including those with lived experience, to help shape funding priorities and recommend grants. This shared decision-making approach helps ensure grant funding reflects local needs, community insight, and firsthand experience.
Grant Focus Areas
Funding priorities are established annually and may be broad or focused, depending on community needs and available funds. Priorities are informed by local data, community input, and relevant needs assessment.
Grants are not made to individuals, political campaigns, or non-charitable purposes.
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Interested in Supporting the Lodi Legacy Fund?
The Lodi Legacy Fund is a forever grantmaking fund that all community members can be a part of, regardless of the size of a contribution. Let’s grow our collective local grantmaking power for generations to come:
→ CLICK HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the Lodi Legacy Fund and support Lodi in perpetuity
→ CLICK HERE if you’re interested in leaving a legacy by including the Lodi Legacy Fund in your estate plans
Gifts of all sizes are welcome! As the Fund grows, so does our shared impact. All donors are recognized on the Lodi Legacy Fund Member Board, with the option to be listed anonymously.
We look forward to partnering with local donors and nonprofits to build a more sustainable Lodi and strengthen our community’s future.
