How to Apply

If your non-profit organization provides programs, projects, or services to at-risk youth in San Diego County, we can help.

Application Process

To apply for funding, please read our guidelines below. Then, download, complete, and submit our letter of interest form:

Letter of Interest Form (PDF)

The deadlines for submitting your letter of interest are:

• November 1st 12pm
• February 1st 12pm
• May 1st 12pm
• August 1st 12pm

If your letter of interest is approved, we will notify you and will request that you complete our grant application:

Common Grant Application (PDF)

Twelve (12) copies of the application must be submitted.

If you have questions, please contact us.

Funding Guidelines

We prefer to:

• Make direct contributions to non-profit organizations who provide programs, projects or services to at-risk youth* in San Diego County. At-Risk Youth are those who are exposed to factors that may increase their tendency to engage in problem or delinquent behaviors.
• Make single year grants rather than multi-year commitments.
• Provide funding for start up organizations rather than nationally funded organizations
• Provide support to programs that include partnership with families or guardians

We do not fund requests that benefit:

• Organizations that discriminate according to race, gender or religion.
• For profit organizations
• Adult programs

We generally do not provide funding for:

• Salaries
• Employee benefits
• General operating expenses
• Field trips
• Capital improvement or building funds
• Programs outside San Diego County
• Repeat requests in the same fiscal year