Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $100,000 per organization
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “More than 150 nonprofits submit applications annually”
Can we apply?
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Geography
- In San Diego County that provide much-needed services to diverse communities an
- Serving San Diego County
Other requirements
- Minimum of 10 organizations selected annually
- Program prioritizes organizations serving diverse communities
Overview
Funder: Cushman Foundation (facilitated by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego)
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.
Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California
Funding History:
- 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
How to Apply
Application Process
How to Apply:
- Submit application through the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
- More than 150 nonprofits submit applications annually
Selection Process:
- Applications are reviewed and evaluated
- Awards are announced annually
- Selected organizations are recognized publicly
Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and detailed requirements should be confirmed directly with the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.
What Community Foundation Charitable Real Estate Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $3.25M
- Median grant
- $3.25M
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA.
Example grants
Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · San Diego, CA
General
$3.25M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Foundation
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