The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation, a proud affiliate of San Diego Foundation (SDF), is seeking applications for its Community Enhancement Grant to demonstrate the power to build a more vibrant and civically engaged community.
Donor Name: San Diego Foundation
State: California
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/22/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,500 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
RBCF is in its 35th year of grantmaking to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Rancho Bernardo.
The purpose and vision of the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF) is to improve the quality of life and meet emerging needs by increasing responsible and effective philanthropy, building a community endowment for the benefit of Rancho Bernardo, providing funds annually to community organizations and causes, and giving the Rancho Bernardo community a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that will benefit Rancho Bernardo now and forever.
The goal of the grant cycle is to support programs that make Rancho Bernardo a great place to live, work and play. Desirable projects will inspire community pride, revitalization and increase the quality of life of the broader community.
Funding Information
- RBCF will accept proposals in a range of $1,500 to $10,000.
- Grants are made for one year. This grant cycle runs from December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must clearly address Rancho Bernardo-specific issues and needs, including activities that promote creativity and enhance civic engagement and must also clearly address the impact on Rancho Bernardo residents.
These projects should be practical, achievable within a 12-month time frame and have prospects for longterm sustainability. Funding may be used to expand existing programs, replicate programs tested in other communities or to launch totally new efforts.
RBCF will fund programs managed by nonprofit organizations, schools, or government agencies that embrace one or more of the following:
- Demonstrates and/or fosters collaboration with other successful entities in the community to achieve a common goal or objective;
- Is a current project that has strategic impact, i.e., provides long-lasting, ongoing benefit to the community or the distinct population it is intended to serve;
- Is based on a proven track record of success as demonstrated through process, leaders and/or experienced partners;
- Targets clearly defined, measurable results that are attainable within a reasonable time frame;
- Demonstrates sustainability, i.e., is replicable, repeatable and/or scalable;
- Focuses on problem areas, opportunities or populations that otherwise are not funded and serviced by existing nonprofits, educational organization mandates or state or federal programs.
For more information, visit Community Enhancement.