October/November 2025

Grant Opportunities

The CalAgPlate program funds projects that support agricultural education, agricultural career awareness and development, agriculture career training, and agriculture leadership development to assist students at the kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12), post-secondary, and adult education levels. Supporting these educational and training areas will provide participants with further agricultural opportunities.

Tier 1 $10,000 to $170,000 | Tier 2 $2,500 to $10,000

Deadline: October 9, 2025

OTHER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Building Your Capacity

Nonprofit Fundraising: Are You Choosing the Right Grants?

By Carolyn Owen

Grants are an important source of funds for nonprofits, but some may come with strings attached that can create more headaches than positives for your organization. A strategic approach can help you be sure you’re applying for the grants that best meet your needs.

A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Form 990 for Your Nonprofit Organization

By Olivia Massengale

For nonprofit organizations, filing a Form 990 can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if it’s your first time. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about filing a Form 990, including six steps to take before, during, and after transmitting your form to the IRS.

From Passive to Proactive: Strategies to Move Board Members Beyond Meetings and Into Action

Moving board members from passive to proactive requires intentionality. By setting clear expectations, providing meaningful opportunities, and foster a culture of philanthropy, organizations can activate their board as a powerful force for impact.

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Yuba-Sutter Food Bank hosted a successful Partner Agency Summit, bringing together more than 30 local nonprofit agencies and over 70 attendees for a day of collaboration and learning. YSEDC was honored to be part of the program, sharing grant writing basics to help strengthen the capacity of our community partners. Additional presentations included donor relations from Adventist Rideout Foundation and nutrition and wellness education from Blue Zones Project Yuba-Sutter and Harmony Health. It was an inspiring gathering that highlighted the power of working together to fight hunger and improve community well-being.

Upcoming NPO Events and Requests

FREE YOGA FOR WOMEN

If you’re a woman (of any age) who needs a safe space to destress and rejuvenate, join The Sedona Project every Wednesday for a complimentary yoga class. Chaya Galicia facilitates this class which combines vinyasa and yin (yin is a nice flow through easy stretches combined with resting poses that are held for several breaths, bringing healing to the nervous system). This class is for beginners and those more experienced. Text (530) 278-8461 to reserve your spot.

500 Olive Street, Suite 28 | Marysville, CA 95901

Every Wednesday | 6:00 to 7:00 pm

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YSEDC is committed to assisting our local nonprofits in building capacity for their programs and projects. If you wish to submit an article to promote an event or have a success story to share, please submit 10 days prior to our publication date. The next publication will be on or around December 1, 2025. You may submit your articles in Microsoft word, pdf, or jpeg formats to croderick@ysedc.org

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