Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program

Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program

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

Overview: The Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program provides grants to deserving nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that provide much-needed services to diverse communities and create or elevate new programs that make a significant difference.

Award Amount: Up to $100,000 per organization

Recurrence: Annual

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Funding History:

Established in 2018

2018: $1.2 million granted to 15 organizations

2019: $1.2 million granted to 19 organizations

More than 150 nonprofits typically apply each year

Focus Areas

• Providing funding for much-needed services to diverse communities
• Elevating or creating new programs that make a meaningful difference
• Supporting organizations addressing critical community needs

Eligibility

• Must be a nonprofit organization serving San Diego County
• Minimum of 10 organizations selected annually
• Program prioritizes organizations serving diverse communities

Contact Information

Organization: Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego (facilitator)

Website: jcfsandiego.org