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The O.L. Halsell Foundation annually makes grants to nonprofit, charitable organizations in support of their efforts to improve the quality of life in Orange County communities. Funding is directed towards programs that the Trustees determine best reflect the Foundation’s philosophy. Funds are not granted for individual scholarships, religious institutions, debt retirement or budget deficits.

Currently funded organizations – Orange County nonprofit and charitable organizations must submit a Grant Consideration Request by September 30, 2024.

To apply for your grant, please click Apply. If you already have an account, please Log In. In each case, you will be directed to our online application process.

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The Foundation will open grant applications on August 1, 2024. The deadline for 2024 Grant Consideration Requests is September 30, 2024. Funding decisions will be made in early December 2024.

If you received a grant in December 2023, the grant report for funds received is due by July 31, 2024. Fulfillment of this requirement is a condition to receiving any future grants.