How much funding does Holiday Mini-Grants provide?

Holiday Mini-Grants provides Up to $31,000 total distributed in funding.

When is the deadline for Holiday Mini-Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Holiday Mini-Grants?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit agencies serving older adults.

How often is Holiday Mini-Grants offered?

Holiday Mini-Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Holiday Mini-Grants

San Diego Seniors Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Seniors Grants for Nonprofits Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $31,000 total distributed

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit agencies serving older adults

Other requirements

Senior centers
Community organizations with senior programming

Overview

Overview:
Holiday-focused mini-grants designed to bring joy and connection to socially isolated seniors during the holiday season, funding special events and programming at senior centers and nonprofit agencies.

Program Details

Total pool: Over $31,000 awarded
Year launched: 2020 (holiday season)
Beneficiaries: Over 2,200 older people across San Diego County
Geographic scope: Countywide (North County, South County, East County, Central)

Purpose

To create holiday-themed events and programming that:

Uplift spirits of seniors who may be alone during holidays
Combat social isolation during pandemic
Support organizations serving older people
Bring joy through varied holiday activities

Types of Programs Funded

Drive-thru holiday parties with meals, gifts, and entertainment
Meal and gift deliveries to homebound seniors
Virtual holiday gatherings (Zoom programming)
Holiday decorations and plants (poinsettias, Christmas cacti)
Handwritten holiday cards and greeting packages
Gift cards and special treats
Cultural and holiday-themed entertainment
New Year's celebration packages
Festive meal service

Eligible Organizations

Senior centers
Nonprofit agencies serving older adults
Community organizations with senior programming

Award Amounts

Range: $1,000 to $3,000 per organization
2020 holiday grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000

Funded Organizations (2020 Example)

Del Mar Community Connections - $2,500
Escondido Senior Center - $3,000
Serving Seniors - $2,520
Sharp Senior Health Center - $2,225
Borrego Springs Senior Center - $3,000
Neighborhood House Senior Center - $2,840
Jewish Family Services - $2,500
La Jolla Community Center - $3,000
Fallbrook Senior Center - $3,000
Fourth District Senior Center - $3,000
Ramona Senior Center - $3,000
Norman Park Senior Center Chula Vista - $1,000

Contact Information

San Diego Seniors Community Foundation

Phone: (619) 684-9114
Email: info@sdscf.org
Mailing: P.O. Box 60515, San Diego, CA 92106
Website: sdscf.org

What San Diego Seniors Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 17
Total given: $419K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,870–$180K

By dollars: California 55%, Idaho 43%, Florida 2%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; Oceanside, CA; Ketchum, ID.
30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.