As part of a multiyear partnership with California Coast Credit Union (Cal Coast), the San Diego Promise Zone is offering the Partner Financial Assistance Grant which enhances community development and capacity building to advance the goals of the Promise Zone designation.
Donor Name: San Diego Promise Zone
State: California
City: San Diego
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,500- $10,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
San Diego Promise Zone Partner Financial Assistance aims to support the capacity building of Promise Zone partners and partner work assisting individuals experiencing barriers to post-secondary education and employment. Additional opportunities for financial literacy education for Promise Zone partners, business owners, and youth are available, and a focus on creating awareness and ultimately new partnerships between Cal Coast and Promise Zone Partners to advance the goals of the designation. Annual funding levels and allocations are subject to corporate partnership contributions and Promise Zone goals and priorities.
SDPZ Goal Areas & Working Groups
Six SDPZ Goal Areas guide the efforts during the 10-year designation:
- Create Jobs
- Increase Economic Activity
- Improve Educational Opportunities
- Promote Access to Healthcare and Healthy Communities
- Increase Access to Affordable Housing
- Create a Priority for Safety
Each SDPZ Goal Area has its own strategic plan goals and working group. Residents, community advocates, and SDPZ Partners, including government agencies, nonprofits, and community-based organizations, meet regularly in SDPZ Working Groups to identify priorities, coordinate programs and plan activities to make a collective impact.
Funding Information
- Minimum $1,500 to a maximum $10,000 (per qualifying applicant).
- Contract Duration: Twelve (12) months, with an option for extension for up to 3 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
- Be financially solvent and submit the most current IRS Form 990
- Disclose all sources of funding for the project requested
- All documents related to the funding request are a matter of public record
- May be requested to submit proof of insurance.
For more information, visit San Diego Promise Zone.