Deadline: 04-Oct-21
The San Diego Foundation and Escondido Community Foundation (ECF) is currently seeking applications for the 2021-2022 Mural Project to improve the quality of life in Escondido by meeting emerging needs through:
- Encouraging and increasing responsible and effective philanthropy,
- Building a community endowment,
- Providing funds annually to organizations and causes, and
- Giving the community a vehicle for legacy planning and cash gifts that will benefit Escondido annually and in perpetuity.
Vision: The vision of ECF is to inspire a culture of giving that supports, strengthens and enriches the quality of life in the Escondido community now and for generations to come. From improving quality of life to rejuvenating the bonds of the communities, the contributions of ECF members stimulate a sense of common purpose by bringing people together to address essential and emerging needs.
Goals
The goals of this project include:
- Enhancing the image of Escondido through arts and culture.
- Increasing the quantity of artwork in the community of Escondido.
- Increasing community pride and identity
Funding Information
The Escondido Community Foundation will accept requests up to $35,000.
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 the 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.
For more information, visit https://www.sdfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ecf_2021_muralprojectguidelines.pdf
