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October 28, 2019 – San Diego, CA – Oceanside Charitable Foundation (OCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, today announced its annual call for grant applications. In its 12th grant cycle, OCF invites nonprofit organizations and agencies to submit proposals for projects that promote the well-being of the community, such as cultural image enhancement, food security and stronger families.
Successful applications will present programs that address at least one aspect of the health and well-being of Oceanside residents. To achieve the greatest impact, OCF will fund programs that involve collaborative efforts, specifically those bringing together a variety of stakeholders.
Eligible nonprofit organizations serving Oceanside may submit proposals of $5,000 to $25,000. Additionally, projects should be practical, achievable within a 12-month time frame, and have prospects for long-term sustainability. Grant guidelines are available here.
For program questions, please contact Estela Mitrani at estelam@sdfoundation.org. For technical questions about the online application , contact Kerri Favela at kerri@sdfoundation.org. The deadline for submissions is December 3.
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The Regional Affiliate Program, including the Oceanside Charitable Foundation, was established by The San Diego Foundation to create a regional network of affiliate foundations by leveraging local leadership, building endowments, increasing impactful philanthropy, and promoting civic engagement. Affiliates reside in Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Escondido, La Jolla, Oceanside, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, and 4S Ranch-Del Sur. The Regional Affiliate program has exceeded 1,000 members, established endowments of more than $5 million overall, and granted more than $6 million in total to nonprofit organizations throughout the region.
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Vince Heald, Beck Ellman Heald, 858-453-9600, vheald@behmedia.com
Justin Nunez, The San Diego Foundation, 336-254-7056, justin@sdfoundation.org
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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