Gilroy Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Gilroy Foundation
At Gilroy Foundation, our journey towards educational excellence began in 1999 with the Julie and Richard Hayes Award, a scholarship valued at $250. Little did we know, it was just the beginning of something remarkable.
To date, the Gilroy Foundation has proudly awarded nearly $7 million in scholarships to deserving high school graduates and college students in the Gilroy area. Students are competing for more than 100 prestigious awards, ranging from $250 to $50,000.
At Gilroy Foundation, we firmly believe that investing in our young students means investing in the future of Gilroy. With the generous contributions from local donors and dedicated community members, we stand united in our commitment to ensuring a promising future for both our students and our beloved community.
Gilroy Foundation welcomes grant applications from organizations engaged in various critical areas, including Agriculture, Artistic Enrichment, Education, Environment, Civic Services, Culture, Health, Recreation, and Technology. With grant awards ranging from $500 to $5,000, Gilroy Foundation is committed to being a catalyst for positive change and progress in the Gilroy community.
Grant range: $500-$5,000
2027 Timeline: Grant submission deadline is on the December 2026 deadline at 11:59 p.m. PST. Applicants will be notified in March 2027.
Requirements
The program will fund grant applications from non-profit organizations engaged in the following areas: agriculture, artistic enrichment, civic services, culture, education, environment, health, recreation, and technology.
Eligibility:
Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) designation or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation.
Organizations must serve South Santa Clara County, specifically Gilroy and the surrounding area or San Martin and Morgan Hill.
Organizations must not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
Organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support addresses the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs.
Funding exemptions:
Funding will not be provided for:
- Capital improvements
- Budget shortfalls or fundraising events
- Previously planned or long-term campaigns
- Funding gaps due to organizational emergencies, such as office vandalism, resignation of an executive director or sudden loss of funding.
- Only one application may be submitted per organization.