Grant Guidelines

In the current cycle, The Escondido Charitable Foundation will focus on supporting projects that inspire and strengthen civil society in our communities; in particular, projects that foster community participation, consensus-building and collective problem solving in the field of children, youth programs; and youth education. Projects eligible for funding will be managed by nonprofit organizations or government agencies and will build and/or strengthen opportunities for Escondido youth in one or more of the following elements of a vibrant civil society:

equity and inclusion of diverse communities in all areas of civic life;
quality information that is freely available, commonly shared and dedicated to the needs and requirements of the local residents; or
decision-making processes that are transparent, participatory and accountable.

GRANT GUIDELINES 2010/2011 GRANT CYCLE

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The deadline for grant applications is April 22, 2010
at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Kerri Favela
at 619-235-2300 or kerri@sdfoundation.org.

Grant Making

Grants 2009-2010

The Escondido Charitable Foundation is proud to enter its third year of grant making.

In the current cycle, the Escondido Charitable Foundation will accept proposals for projects that will contribute to the improvement of Science and Mathematics education in Escondido.

More information about the topic area and specific criteria are included in the full grant guidelines. The Escondido Charitable Foundation will fund Science and Mathematics programs for school-aged (K-12) children and youth that are managed by educational, non-profit, or government organizations.

Grants 2008-2009

In 2008-2009, the Escondido Charitable Foundation accepted proposals that addressed the top issues associated with Healthy Lifestyle Choices: these include programs and activities that focus on creating and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and address many diseases and health issues.

The goal of the 2008-09 grant cycle was to encourage Healthy Lifestyle Choices that will help Escondido become one of
"America's Healthiest Cities."

	ECCDC Infant-Toddler and Preschool Counseling & Parent Education Program The Escondido Community Child Development Center $25,900 More Information
	Escondido Community Sobering Services Interfaith Community Services $28,600 More Information
	Escondido Joslyn Senior Center Nutrition Program City of Escondido Older Adult Services $25,500 More Information

Grants 2007-2008

The Escondido Charitable Foundation has completed its first grant making. Each year the chosen grants focus are change, and in the first cycle, The Escondido Charitable Foundation accepted proposals in the fields of youth education and/or youth services.

The proposal were for projects with youth ages 0-18 years and/or in grades K through 12. Special consideration was given to projects that addressed: science, technology, literacy, mentoring, leadership and recreation.

Grants were announced at the Grant Celebration on November 29,2007.

	The Laptop Lab Homework Centers at the Escondido Library $25,000. More Information
	The Cobblestone Village After School and Beyond Program $25,000. More Information
	The Orange Place Learning Communities After School Homework Club $20,000. More Information
	Promoting Positive Change, Mentoring Through Athletics at Hidden Valley Middle School $20,000. More Information