. Page 40 Desert Charities News – www.desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com October/November/December 2025 www.pwtaxandaccounting.com The Regional Access Project Foundation (RAP) is making a profound difference across the Coachella and Palo Verde Valleys, awarding over one million dollars this year to nonprofits dedicated to improving lives in these desert communities. RAP’s comprehensive approach extends far beyond traditional funding, encompassing technical assistance, oversight, and strategic guidance to nonprofits throughout Riverside County through the NPO Centric program. According to the 2025 HARC Nonprofit Community Survey, 75% of NPO Centric members report that they’ve enhanced their skills and knowledge through their program, and 83% affirm that NPO Centric is essential to their success. These statistics reflect their commitment to not just providing financial support but building organizational capacity that creates lasting change. The RAP Foundation’s mission focuses on three critical areas: health, mental health, and juvenile intervention. Through their capacity-building arm, NPO Centric, they provide professional development, training, and resources, to foster long-term sustainability for nonprofits. “We recognize that community improvement requires both RAP’s comprehensive approach extends far beyond traditional funding, encompassing technical assistance, oversight, and strategic guidance to nonprofits throughout Riverside County through the NPO Centric program. RAP Foundation Delivers Transformative Impact to Nonprofits immediate resources and long-term financial sustainability. Therefore, we offer cash grants for direct program funding and technical assistance grants specifically designed to strengthen organizational infrastructure and capabilities,” explained Lety DeLara, CEO, RAP Foundation. The geographic reach of RAP spans the diverse communities throughout Riverside County, ensuring that rural and urban populations alike have access to essential services. Through the UCR Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Desert Fast Pitch, and their countywide outreach and training, their support of community-based organizations continues to strengthen communities and better equip nonprofits to fulfill their missions to improve the lives of the residents of Riverside County.
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