San Diego Resilient Response Fund

Overview

San Diego Resilient Response Fund

Urgent Support for Federal Funding and Policy Impacts

In times of rapid change, nonprofits need support they can count on. The San Diego Resilient Response Fund was created to provide timely, flexible funding for organizations navigating the impacts of shifting federal policies and funding.

This fund is a collective effort by local funders to meet the moment with practical support by helping nonprofits stay responsive, resilient, and connected to the communities they serve.

The San Diego Resilient Response Fund offers short-term, timely support to nonprofit and community organizations facing challenges caused by changes in federal policy or funding. The goal is to provide flexible resources that help organizations adapt, respond, and remain resilient in a shifting landscape.

There is no limit to how many categories you can apply for, and if you are involved in more than one collaborative effort, you may consider applying separately for each distinct effort.

Submit your application at any time – grant review and awards will continue on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

Funding Areas

Organizations may apply for funding in one of the following four categories:

Event & Meeting Support:

* Up to $1,000 per group to support gatherings focused on collective action or community response to federal impacts.

Immediate Organizational Needs:

* Up to $10,000 per organization for time-sensitive needs requiring outside expertise, such as legal, financial, HR, or cybersecurity support related to federal changes.

Strategic Response:

* Up to $20,000 per organization to support the mid- or long-term planning needed to adjust strategy or operations in response to evolving federal policies.

Collaborative Response:

* Up to $30,000 per collaborative for efforts like shared services, mergers, long-term partnerships, or coalition building in response to federal shifts.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, fiscally sponsored projects, and/or mutual aid groups located within and serving San Diego County that are experiencing impacts related to changes in federal funding or policy are eligible to apply.
* Collaboratives and coalitions may also apply for funding under the Collaborative Response category.
* Eligible impacts may include—but are not limited to—loss of federal funding, increased demand due to policy changes, or organizational challenges created by shifting federal regulations.
* Fiscally sponsored organizations are welcome to apply, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria.