Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 4, 2027

302 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

St. Germaine Children's Charity Annual Grants

Overview: St. Germaine Children's Charity offers a competitive annual granting process to support local non-profit agencies aligned with their mission of protecting abused and neglected children in San Diego County.

Mission: To protect children in San Diego County from child abuse and exploitation.

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Award History:

  • 2025: $160,000 awarded to 10 agencies

  • 2024: $131,420 awarded to 8 agencies

  • 2022: $142,250 awarded to 11 agencies
  • Focus Areas:

  • Child abuse prevention

  • Foster care support

  • Mental health services for children

  • Domestic violence support

  • Child exploitation prevention

  • Legal services for children in welfare system

  • Housing and homelessness prevention

  • Family strengthening services

  • Educational and behavioral support

  • Internet safety
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Alignment with organizational mission

  • Financial review

  • Site visits with program personnel

  • Current funding sources

  • Program narrative with milestones

  • Final approval by St. Germaine Board of Directors
  • Special Recognition: The Barbara Christensen Heart of San Diego Award is presented annually to one agency that has exceeded expectations in their mission.

    Contact Information:

  • Website: stgermainechildrenscharity.org

  • Tax ID: 20-5237325
  • Organization Background: Founded in 1984, St. Germaine Children's Charity has awarded millions of dollars in grants. The Grants Committee is responsible for reviewing all applicants and making recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval.

    How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Three-Step Application Process:

    1. Download Grant Application
    - Application form available on the website

    2. Follow Project Narrative Guidelines
    - Applicants must adhere to provided narrative guidelines

    3. Submit Application
    - Submit on or before the deadline date

    Next Deadline: February 4th, 2027

    Note: The website does not provide detailed information about required materials, submission format, or specific narrative questions. Applicants should download the application form and guidelines from the website for complete application requirements.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitschild-abuse-preventionchild-welfaredomestic-violencefoster-parentsmental-health

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