Deadline: 24-May-21
The Ramona Community Foundation (RCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, has announced the availability of grant funding through the Vibrant Community program to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Ramona.
They want to help organizations that have a strategic impact in Ramona to ensure the community thrives,” shared Kristin Zook, RCF Board Chair. “After a year of pandemic woes, they recognize the needs of the community might be different now and these grants aim to address those emerging needs.”
RCF is in its 10th year of grant making to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Ramona. In the current cycle, the Ramona Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations to submit project proposals specifically for Ramona that demonstrate the power to build a more vibrant community and recover from the pandemic.
Mission Vision & Purpose
The purpose and vision of the Ramona Community Foundation (RCF) is to improve the quality of life and meet emerging needs by increasing responsible and effective philanthropy, building a community endowment for the benefit of Ramona, providing funds annually to community organizations and causes and giving the Ramona community a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that will benefit Ramona now and forever.
Funding Information
- RCF intends to award between $30,000 to $40,000 in grants for the 2021/2022 cycle.
- Only proposals in a range of $1,500 to $5,000 will be accepted.
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Preference will be given to projects that clearly address Ramona-specific issues and needs.
- 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.
- RCF will fund programs managed by nonprofit organizations, schools or government agencies that encourage the following:
- Demonstrates and/or fosters collaboration with other successful entities in the community to achieve a common goal or objective;
- Matches funds, resources-in-kind, facilities or other means that multiply the effect of the grant;
- A current project which has strategic impact; i.e., provides long lasting, ongoing benefit to the community or the distinct population it is intended to serve;
- Based on a proven track record of success as demonstrated through process, leaders, and/or experienced partners;
- Targeted at clearly defined, measurable results and attainable within a reasonable time frame;
- Demonstrates sustainability; i.e., is replicable, repeatable and/or scalable;
For more information, visit https://www.sdfoundation.org/news-events/sdf-news/ramona-community-foundation-announces-grants-to-meet-emerging-community-needs/