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After wrapping up our Opening the Outdoors grant cycle in April 2015, we are excited to partner with 12 local organizations doing great work to protect and connect natural areas and increase access to the outdoors, especially for our most park-poor neighborhoods such as South County.
But before any grants were given, there was a thoughtful application and decision-making process that happens every grant cycle.
During these early stages, we collaborate with our 18-member volunteer review committee, whose expertise and guidance are essential in determining how to best invest in local projects and nonprofit organizations.
Now let’s dive a little deeper into the process to better help groups understand some key details that may help for future grant cycles.
The question often asked after completing a grant cycle is: What set these grant recipients apart?
Here are the three most important tips we heard from our volunteer committee:
We hope these tips will be helpful in pursuing future funding opportunities from The San Diego Foundation as well as other local and national funders.
Nonprofit Management Solutions provides management training to local nonprofits and offers many tools you might find useful in your fundraising and grantwriting efforts. Check out their website for a list of upcoming workshops and resources for nonprofits.
On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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