For Immediate Release

May 18, 2020 – San Diego, CA – The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, today announced its annual call for grant applications. In its 32st year of grantmaking, RBCF invites nonprofit organizations and agencies to submit proposals that build a more vibrant and civically-engaged Rancho Bernardo, as well as proposals that support music or musical programs in the community.

The goal of the grant cycle is to support programs that make Rancho Bernardo a great place to live, work and play. Preference will be given to projects that clearly address Rancho Bernardo-specific needs; including activities that promote creativity and enhance civic engagement.

To achieve the greatest impact, RBCF will prioritize programs that involve collaborative efforts, specifically those bringing together a variety of stakeholders. Additionally, projects should be practical, achievable within a 12-month time frame, and have prospects for long-term sustainability. Grant guidelines for community enhancement are available here and guidelines for music programs are available here.

The deadline for application submission is Monday, July 13 at 5:00pm. For more information about the application, contact Kerri Favela at kerri@sdfoundation.org.

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About the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation & the Regional Affiliate Program

The Regional Affiliate program, including the Rancho Bernardo Community 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.

About The San Diego Foundation

The San Diego Foundation inspires enduring philanthropy and enables community solutions to improve quality of life in our region. For more than 45 years, The Foundation and our donors have granted more than $1.2 billion to support nonprofit organizations and strengthen our San Diego community. Learn more at SDFoundation.org and consider a donation to the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, helping nonprofits and San Diegans affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Contact

Justin Nunez, The San Diego Foundation, 336-254-7056, justin@sdfoundation.org