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

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Funding Amount

Up to $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

    Website: www.jcfsandiego.org

    How to Apply

    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.

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    Fields of Work

    jewishnonprofitscommunity-services

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