Your organization is eligible to apply for a Community Giving Initiative grant if it: Is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization in good standing (or fiscally sponsored by one) Provides direct-service to youth (ages 0-21) in West Contra Costa County, CA (Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, El Cerrito, Pinole, Hercules, and unincorporated portions of West Contra Costa) Is not a school (public or private), a faith-based organization, a parent teacher association, a booster club, or other school or alumni fundraising organization.