Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program (Cushman Foundation)

Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program

Funder: Cushman Foundation (facilitated by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego)

Program Established: 2018

Purpose: Provide grants to organizations providing much-needed services to diverse communities and creating/elevating new programs that make a meaningful difference in San Diego County.

Geographic Scope: San Diego County

Award Details:

• Award Range: Up to $100,000 per grant
• Number of Recipients: Minimum 10 organizations per year (19 organizations received grants in 2019)
• Total Funding: $1.2 million awarded in both 2018 and 2019

Focus Areas:

• Services to diverse communities
• New programs or elevation of existing programs
• Organizations making significant community impact

2019 Recipients (Examples):

• Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation
• Hannah's House
• Home Start
• Interfaith Shelter Network
• Just in Time for Foster Youth
• Leap to Success
• Musicians for Education
• San Diego Dental Health Foundation
• San Diego Police Officers Association
• Sharp Healthcare Foundation
• Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs
• Urban Street (and others)

Application Volume: Over 150 non-profits submitted applications in 2019

Application Process

Submission:

• Written application required
• Specific submission format and detailed requirements not provided in available source materials

Evaluation Criteria:

• Quality of proposed programs/services
• Commitment to serving diverse communities
• Potential impact and innovation
• Organizational capacity

Note: Detailed application procedures, deadlines, and specific application requirements not available in provided source materials. Contact Jewish Community Foundation directly for current application details.