Chula Vista Charitable Foundation 2021-2022 Grant Cycle

Deadline: 02-Nov-20

Chula Vista Charitable Foundation (CVCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, has announced a call for grant applications from nonprofit organizations. In its 11th grant cycle, CVCF invites organizations and agencies to submit proposals for programs which support COVID-19 recovery and relief efforts.

The vision of CVCF is to inspire a culture of giving that supports, strengthens and enriches the quality of life in the Chula Vista community now and for generations to come.

The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation’s (CVCF) mission is to improve the quality of life in Chula Vista by meeting emerging needs through:

Encouraging and increasing responsible and effective philanthropy;
Building a community endowment;
Providing funds annually to organizations and causes;
Giving the community a vehicle for legacy planning and cash gifts that will benefit the residents of Chula Vista annually and in perpetuity.

Funding Information

CVCF is in its 11th grant cycle. For the 2021 grant cycle, up to $60,000 in funding may be awarded.
CVCF will be accepting proposals for programs which support COVID-19 recovery and relief efforts.

Eligibility 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. CVCF does not make grants to supporting organizations or private, non-operating foundations.
If an organization is using a fiscal sponsor, a cooperative relationship between the two must be clearly demonstrated.
The project must be achievable within a 12-month time frame. Grants will be evaluated against the following bullet points (at a minimum):
- Have an impact, offering measurable/scalable outcomes and ongoing verifiable benefit(s) to the community or the population served;
- Have verifiable, competent, experienced, and credible organizational leadership;
- Be culturally appropriate and sensitive;
- Maximize the impact of the grant dollars.

Application Questions

Please Note: Below are the questions that will be on the online application. All information must be typed directly into the fields of the online application and submitted through the SmarterSelect system Grant Application.

Applicant Information
- Is your Organization a 501(c)(3) public charity?
- Does your organization have a fiscal sponsor?
- Organization Name;
- Address, City, State, Zip;
- Telephone;
- Website;
- Organization Budget Size;
- Tax ID (EIN) Number.
Organizational History (Max. 250 words)
- Describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
Executive Director
- Name;
- Title;
- E-mail;
- Telephone;
Program Contact
- Name;
- Title;
- E-mail;
- Telephone.