The Local Grantmaking Program builds on the longstanding commitment made by David and Lucile Packard to invest in the region where they started their company and raised their family. Dedicated to achieving deep and meaningful impact in local communities, the Local Grantmaking Program makes investments in the five contiguous counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey —as well as Pueblo, Colorado, the birthplace of David Packard.
Across the five counties, the Local Grantmaking Program provides support in five primary focus areas: arts, children and youth, conservation and science, food and shelter, and population and reproductive health. Organizations may receive multi-year general support to help fulfill their community-based missions. Support for capacity-building efforts that advance the work of current grantees is provided through the Local Grantmaking Program's Beyond the Check” investments.
Currently, the Program is also supporting a multi-year, multi-million dollar initiative that works to increase positive opportunities for youth in Salinas, CA. Funding for this initiative is by invitation only.