Palm Springs Desert Sun

Nonprofits across Riverside and San Bernardino counties facing federal funding cuts have a new source of support. The Inland Empire Community Foundation has opened $500,000 in grants through its 2025 Community Impact Fund to help steady local organizations during a period of financial strain.

CIF is IECF’s only unrestricted grantmaking program. Two years ago, the fund supported nonprofits in the Inland Empire as they explored new practices around diversity, equity and inclusion and considered how those ideas could enhance their impact. In 2025, with executive orders, federal cuts and the risk of further reductions on the horizon, CIF is focused on helping organizations remain responsive and stable.

Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis. T

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