Deadline: 23-May-22
The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF) will accept proposals that demonstrate the power to build a more vibrant and civically engaged community.
The goal of the grant cycle is to support programs that make Rancho Bernardo a great place in which to live, work and play. Desirable projects will inspire community pride, revitalization and increase the quality of life of the broader community.
RBCF, a proud affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, is committed to the financial support of organizations, projects and programs dedicated to improving the lives of those who live, work and play in Rancho Bernardo.
Funding Information & Duration
- RBCF will accept proposals in the range of $1,500 to $10,000.
- Grants are made for one year. This grant cycle runs from December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023.
Ineligible Funding
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Generally, RBCF does not make grants for:
- Annual campaigns and fundraising events
- Capital campaigns for buildings of facilities
- Stipends for attendance at conferences
- Endowments or “chairs”
- For-profit organizations and individuals unaffiliated with a qualified fiscal sponsor
- Projects that promote religious or political doctrine
- Research (medical or otherwise)
- Scholarships
- Existing obligations/debt
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects must clearly address Rancho Bernardo-specific issues and needs; including activities that promote creativity and enhance civic engagement and must also clearly address the impact on Rancho Bernardo residents.
- These projects should be practical, achievable within a 12-month time frame, and have prospects for long term sustainability. Funding may be used to expand existing programs, replicate programs tested in other communities or to launch totally new efforts.
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RBCF will fund programs managed by nonprofit organizations, schools, or government agencies that embrace one or more of the following:
- Demonstrates and/or fosters collaboration with other successful entities in the community to achieve a common goal or objective.
- Is a current project that has strategic impact, i.e., provides long-lasting, ongoing benefit to the community or the distinct population it is intended to serve.
- Is based on a proven track record of success as demonstrated through process, leaders and/or experienced partners.
- Targets clearly defined, measurable results that are attainable within a reasonable time frame.
- Demonstrates sustainability, i.e., is replicable, repeatable and/or scalable.
- Focuses on problem areas, opportunities or populations that otherwise are not funded and serviced by existing nonprofits, educational organization mandates or state or federal programs.
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For more information, visit https://www.sdfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/rbcf_20222023_grantguidelines_communityenhancement.pdf