The Escondido Community Foundation (ECF) is accepting letters of intent for projects that will upgrade community spaces in Escondido.
Donor Name: Escondido Community Foundation
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/22/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Escondido Community Foundation want to encourage people to gather and enjoy the outdoors, whether in urban places, open spaces or recreational facilities. The improvements must be outdoor, permanent and accessible to the public and/or participants of the organization’s programs. The space must be located in Escondido.
Focus Area
Many organizations want to improve their facilities but do not have the money. Youth sports organizers often wish for improvements at their playing fields and senior centers want to provide more recreational opportunities for patrons. City and nearby county parks often need updating, schools can benefit from better playgrounds and nature centers need better information kiosks. During the hottest times of the year, more shade and water are much needed.
Funding Information
- For the 2024-2025 ECF grant cycle, grant requests from a minimum of $15,000 up to $40,000 in funding may be awarded.
- Grants are made for one year. This grant cycle is October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible all applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grants must be administered by a 501(c)(3) public charity, or an organization that is fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), a school or other government agency. ECF does not make grants to supporting organizations or private, non-operating foundations.
- If an organization is using a fiscal sponsor, a cooperative relationship between the two must be clearly demonstrated.
Projects must meet the following criteria:
- Serve Escondido residents within the geographic boundaries of the Greater Escondido area (as defined by the Escondido Union High School District boundaries to include the San Pasqual Valley, up to Deer Springs Road by Lawrence Welk and out toward Del Dios).
- The project must have prospects for long-term sustainability.
For more information, visit ECF.
