Featured Grants
The San Diego Resilient Response Fund- Catalyst
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.
Latina Giving Circle
For the 2025 giving cycle, we will direct our support to San Diego County organizations bridging the challenges in accessing systems and services for immigrant communities to thrive. In this cycle, Latina Giving Circle will award at least $30,000 to organizations selected from the Request for Proposals (RFP) submissions. Past grant sizes have ranged from $5,000 - $10,000 per selected grantee. We invite groups of any size and experience to apply, however, preference will be given to organizations with Latinas in leadership positions (staff, volunteers, or board members).
Foundation for Developmental Disabilities
We offer grants to nonprofit organizations for innovative programs that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Grants usually range from $500-$20,000 with a maximum of $20,000 per grant. We typically fund programs focused on our four areas of impact which include employment, family support, housing, and self-advocacy. Our family support category encompasses initiatives focused on health and wellness, resources, and social connections— assuring partnerships that drive high-impact results for our community.
Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund Program
Senate Bill 1116 (Government Code 8757) established the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund (Program) to support small nonprofit performing arts organizations (SNPAOs) with adjusted gross revenue* under $2 million, in hiring and retaining employees.
Federal Grants
- Federal Grants: Check department websites for upcoming grants, e.g., Dept. of Health and Human Services; Office of Refugee Resettlement; National Endowment for the Arts, etc. All federal grants are submitted through https://www.grants.gov
- State of California grants are submitted through the individual departments. State of California website: http://www.ca.gov/
- AmeriCorps is the only federal agency for community service and volunteerism. Multiple funding opportunities are listed on their website: https://americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities
State Grants
- California Arts Council: http://cac.ca.gov/
- California Council for the Humanities: http://www.calhum.org/
Local Grants
- City of San Diego: https://www.sandiego.gov/cdbg
- Coastal Community Foundation: http://coastalfoundation.org/grants/
- Community Development Block Grants: Check County and Individual cities. County of San Diego: http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/sdhcd/community-development/cdbg.html.
- Rancho Santa Fe Foundation https://rsffoundation.org/advancing-education-partners
- Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund https://rsfwomensfund.org/Grants
- San Diego County grants are posted on BuyNet at: https://buynet.sdcounty.ca.gov/
- San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture: https://www.sandiego.gov/arts-culture/
- The San Diego Foundation www.sdfoundation.org
- San Diego Grants sandiegogrants.org
- San Diego County Neighborhood Reinvestment Program www.sandiegocounty.gov/auditor/nrp.html
- San Diego Women's Foundation www.sdwomensfoundation.org
- San Diego Workforce Partnership http://workforce.org/
- Susan G. Koman https://www.komensandiego.org/applyforagrant/
- Women Give San Diego womengivesd.org/grant