Foundation’s 2026 Focus — and Bonus Funding Announcement

For 2026, the Foundation will again be funding projects/programs in our core interests of: Animal Welfare, Education, Literacy, the Environment, and Cultural, Historic & Beautification improvements.

Kern County 501(c)3 organizations with a program or project that fits the above criteria are welcome to apply. To get started in the application process, please email us at tcowenhoven@harrell-holdings.com with a brief description of your funding needs. Be sure to include an estimated idea of how much money you will be requesting. If we feel your project or program is a good fit for the Foundation, we will invite you to apply.

Bonus Funding

In addition to our regular grant-making, the Foundation has more money to donate this year than we usually do. With this extra funding, we hope to award a few larger grants to projects with the potential to make a big impact. If your organization has such a project or a large, one-time purchase, please feel free to reach out to us at: tcowenhoven@harrell-holdings.com. Due to the unique nature of this funding opportunity, organizations that have recently be awarded a grant by the Foundation are still eligible to apply.

How to Apply for a Grant from the Foundation

 1) Email us at tcowenhoven@harrell-holdings.com with a brief description of the project or program you would like funding for, along with an estimate of how much money you will be requesting.

2) If your proposal sounds like a good fit for the Foundation, we will email the application to you, along with the date that the application is due. The application will be attached to the email.

3) Answer the Application questions and email them, and the requested forms, back to the Foundation at tcowenhoven@harrell-holdings.com. 

4) We will review your completed application and reply with our decision as soon as possible. 

*To learn more about the sorts of projects the Foundation is likely to fund, please refer to the Past Grants, FAQs, and Apply links at the top right corner of this page. You may also contact us at tcowenhoven@harrell-holdings.com with any questions.