The Escondido Community Foundation (ECF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation (TSDF), is seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) to improve and preserve the quality of life in Escondido by increasing responsible and effective philanthropy; providing funds annually to Escondido projects and programs; building a Escondido community endowment; and giving the Escondido community a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that benefit Escondido now and forever.
Donor Name: The San Diego Foundation
State: California
City: Escondido
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/24/202
Grant Size: $15,000 to $35,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Escondido Community Foundation (ECF) selects a focus area based on the most immediate needs of the community. For our 16th grant cycle, ECF invites nonprofits serving Escondido to submit applications for programs which will support workforce development. The pandemic has caused upheaval in the lives of workers and business owners. Building sustainable careers is vital to individual economic stability as well as the economic vitality of the entire community.
Focus Area
Workforce development helps people advance their skills and garner the tools necessary for professional success. They are interested in programs which lift people up so they can move into higher-paying and more challenging jobs. They also want to provide employers with the highly skilled workers they need. Programs could include job readiness, job shadowing, internships, vocational education, advancement opportunities and technology instruction.
Potential projects could be:
- Create strong partnerships between schools and businesses
- Provide on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and internships
- Provide appropriate support services to overcome workforce barriers i.e. childcare; transportation; etc.
- Furnish continuing education and vocational training
- Supply state-of-the-art equipment and software to vocational programs
- Provide young people with career opportunities
- Support mature workers with skill training and identify job opportunities
Funding Information
How much can we request?
The Escondido Community Foundation will accept requests in the range of $15,000 to $35,000.
What is the grant period?
Grants are made for one year. This grant cycle is October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.
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. The Foundation does not make grants to supporting organizations or private, non-operating foundations
- If organization is using a fiscal sponsor, a cooperative relationship between the two must be clearly demonstrated
- Project must be achievable within a 12-month time frame
- Funding may be used to expand existing programs, replicates programs tested in other communities, launch new efforts, or reintroduce former programs/or events
- Project must have prospects for long-term sustainability (future funding, viability, etc.).
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). - Support and invest in Escondido’s general population.
- Be achievable within a 12-month time frame.
- Have measurable outcomes, which are clearly defined.
- Outline strategies and approaches for success.
For more information, visit The Escondido Community Foundation.
