GRANTS

POWER OUR PURPOSE

Grants are the fuel that power El Dorado Search and Rescue, providing us with vital funds to acquire essential equipment, train our volunteers, and respond to emergencies effectively. Without the generous support of grant organizations, our ability to save lives would be significantly diminished.

We encourage grant-making organizations to email contact@edsar.org to learn more about our funding needs and how their support can make a difference.

We're deeply indebted to the many grant organizations that have contributed to our mission. Their support has been instrumental in our success.

The El Dorado Community Foundation strengthens El Dorado County by connecting donors with community organizations to address local needs and foster a thriving community. We are deeply grateful for their generous 2022 $61,000 grant towards our Incident Support Team's command vehicle and trailer and 2023 $1,717 grant for our Tahoe Team's rope rescue equipment.

The Latrobe Fund, established in 2019 by two local philanthropists, provides vital grant funding for El Dorado County's non-profit sector. We express our sincere thank you for their ongoing support in:

2019: $18,000 matching grant towards our Tahoe Team's Polaris General and trailer.
2022: $18,000 for our Drone Team's thermal imaging drone, laptop, and accessories.
2023: $13,600 critical equipment grant our Technical Rope Rescue Team.

The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation is a private charitable foundation known for significant contributions to animal welfare through Maddie's Fund and support for military veterans, community initiatives, education, and social services. Our sincere thanks for their generous $15,000 grant in 2021 which equipped our Animal Technical Rescue Team with a vital stock trailer and essential equipment.

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation partners with donors to support charitable giving to strengthen the Tahoe region. We extend our sincere thanks for their generous $15,000 grant in 2023 to equip our Tahoe Team with vital winter gear.

Rocky Talkie donates $2 for every radio sold and awards grants to SAR teams in the US and Canada. We are honored that our Tahoe Team was chosen as a 2025 $10,000 grant recipient to enable buying updated PPE, climbing gear, and avalanche rescue training.

Women's Fund El Dorado harnesses the power of collective giving, pooling member donations to make significant grants to local nonprofits. Our Drone Team is incredibly grateful for their 2025 $8,000 grant, transforming how we safeguard and protect our community using a drone with advanced AI and thermal detection.

Logos for the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority, and American Century Championship

Thanks to the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority, our South Lake Tahoe Team received a $5,000 grant in 2022 and $1,500 grant in 2024, made possible by the donations from the American Century Championship tournament.

A yellow leaf and words that say "Tahoe Women’s Community Fund"

The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund, a philanthropic leadership organization, unites women in collective giving to strengthen the Tahoe community. We extend our sincere thanks for their generous 2023 grant of $5,000, ensuring our South Lake Tahoe Team has the necessary equipment for winter operations.

Thanks to a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), a Homeland Security Grant Program funded by DHS and administered by FEMA, 10 members of our South Lake Tahoe Team will receive three days of crucial rope rescue training in 2025.

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