Oceanside Community Foundation Grant

The Oceanside Community Foundation Grant supports projects aimed at preparing young people, ages 16-25, for independence by developing essential life and employment skills. With funding requests ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 for the 2025-2026 cycle, OCF focuses on initiatives that positively impact the community of Oceanside. The foundation encourages responsible philanthropy and aims to inspire a culture of giving that enriches the quality of life for residents both now and in the future.

Mission & Purpose
The mission of Oceanside Community Foundation (OCF) is to improve the quality of life in Oceanside by meeting emerging needs through:

• Encouraging and increasing responsible and effective philanthropy,
• Building a community endowment,
• Providing funds annually to organizations and causes, and
• Giving the community a vehicle for legacy planning and cash gifts that will benefit the residents of Oceanside annually and in perpetuity.

The vision of OCF is to inspire a culture of giving that supports, strengthens and enriches the quality of life in the Oceanside community now and for generations to come.
Focus Area
OCF will be accepting proposals for projects preparing young people, ages 16-25, for independence by developing basic life and employment skills.For the 2025-2026 grant cycle, grant requests from a minimum of $10,000 up to $25,000 in funding may be awarded. The grant cycle is committed to the financial support of projects that make the biggest impact on those who live, work and play in Oceanside. OCF is interested in how these projects benefit Oceanside and have a positive impact on the community through youth development

Eligibility

To be eligible, all applicants must meet the following criteria: Grants must be administered by a 501(c)(3) Public Charity, or an organization that is fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), a school, or other government agency. If an organization is using a fiscal sponsor, a cooperative relationship between the two must be clearly demonstrated.The project must be achievable within a 12-month time frame.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants to supporting organizations or private, non-operating foundations.OCF does not fund and will not consider applications for:Capital or annual campaignsExisting obligations/debtScholarshipsProjects that promote religious or political doctrine