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November 28, 2016 – San Diego, CA – The San Diego Foundation, in partnership with The Del Mar Healthcare Fund at The San Diego Foundation, today announced the availability of grant funding through the Age Friendly Communities Program. The 2017 grant cycle will prioritize collaborative nonprofit projects that enhance the quality of life for those age 55 and older in San Diego County.
According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, between 2003 and 2013 the population age 60 and over increased 30.7 percent from about 48 million to almost 63 million. In San Diego County, the number of people 65 and over is expected to double by 2030.
The San Diego Foundation Age Friendly Communities Program seeks to understand the challenges of this aging population boom and identify potential solutions for our region through education and information. The Foundation promotes San Diegans aging in place and staying connected to their communities.
The 2017 grants will range from $50,000 to $75,000 annually, with a possible second year renewal of equal funding. Second year grants are contingent on adequate progress as demonstrated in programming and reporting. Projects should address at least one of the following four Age Friendly Communities focus areas: 1) transportation, 2) housing, 3) health services, and 4) social participation and community support.
For more information about The San Diego Foundation Age Friendly Communities Program or to apply for one of the available grants, visit www.sdfoundation.org/agefriendly.
The San Diego Foundation maximizes the impact of charitable giving to enact positive social change in our region. We mobilize resources to advance quality of life, increase social impact and champion civic engagement though effective, responsible and innovative philanthropy. We are your community foundation committed to arts & culture, civil society, education, environment, health and human services, and youth development to build equity and opportunity for all San Diegans. For more than 40 years, The Foundation and our donors have granted more than $1 billion to grow a vibrant San Diego region. For more information, visit our website and consider a donation to the Fund for the Future Endowment which supports San Diego now and forever.
Vince Heald, Beck Ellman Heald, 858-453-9600, vheald@behmedia.com
Justin Nunez, The San Diego Foundation, 619-235-2300, 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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