The general requirements for eligibility are:
- Organizations that work in and serve residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and/or San Francisco counties
- Public charities operating under an IRS 501(c)(3) status or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization
- Organizations that have an annual financial audit in accordance with approved accounting practices (or financial statements for the last completed fiscal year if audited financial statements are not available)