Making CHANGE in San Diego
The 2024 CHANGE Grants program is The Seacove Fund's pilot grantmaking initiative. Through this program, we will fund six San Diego-based nonprofits or fiscally sponsored organizations with $3,000 each in unrestricted funds.
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Applications are due by 5 p.m. PT on May 1, 2024. All applicants will be notified by June 1, 2024 of the status of their application. Grant funds will be disbursed to awardees no later than June 15, 2024 via The Seacove Fund's donor-advised fund at the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (JCF). All grants are awarded by JCF and subject to its policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Below is a list of potential themes and focus areas under each funding priority area:
Community and Economy
Safe and Vibrant Neighborhoods; Affordable Housing; Access to Transportation; Workforce Development; Job and Skills Training; Entrepreneurship; Professional Development
Health & Wellness
Social Determinants of Health; Access to Health Care; Mental Health Resources; Fitness and Exercise; Recreation Opportunities; Seniors and Aging-in-place
Arts & Culture
Youth and the Arts; Music and Arts Spaces/Venues; Music and Arts Education; Art Therapy and Rehabilitation
Natural Environment
Climate Resilience; Natural Resource Protection; Water and Air Quality; Beach Cleanup/Restoration; Healthy Oceans; Renewable Energy; Food Systems; Wildfire Protection; Community Gardens
Government & Civics
Civic Engagement and Education; Racial Justice; Volunteerism; Immigrant and Refugee Support; Community Trust-Building
Education
School-based programming; Career Readiness; Lifelong Learning
Safe and Vibrant Neighborhoods; Affordable Housing; Access to Transportation; Workforce Development; Job and Skills Training; Entrepreneurship; Professional Development
Health & Wellness
Social Determinants of Health; Access to Health Care; Mental Health Resources; Fitness and Exercise; Recreation Opportunities; Seniors and Aging-in-place
Arts & Culture
Youth and the Arts; Music and Arts Spaces/Venues; Music and Arts Education; Art Therapy and Rehabilitation
Natural Environment
Climate Resilience; Natural Resource Protection; Water and Air Quality; Beach Cleanup/Restoration; Healthy Oceans; Renewable Energy; Food Systems; Wildfire Protection; Community Gardens
Government & Civics
Civic Engagement and Education; Racial Justice; Volunteerism; Immigrant and Refugee Support; Community Trust-Building
Education
School-based programming; Career Readiness; Lifelong Learning
The Seacove Fund's CHANGE Grants program was inspired by the Hawaii Community Foundation's CHANGE Framework. We are not affiliated with HCF, but encourage you to learn more about their program here. Thank you HCF for your model and impactful work!