2024-2025 Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Grant

Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations to submit grant applications for projects that will enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Rancho Bernardo. Donor Name: Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation State: California Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/22/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose and vision of the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF) 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 Rancho Bernardo, providing funds annually to community organizations and causes, and giving the Rancho Bernardo community a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that will benefit Rancho Bernardo now and forever. Focus Areas RBCF is in its 36th year of grantmaking to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Rancho Bernardo. Music: RBCF will award between $1,500 and $5,000 to programs involving music to be awarded from the RB Symphony on the Green Fund. Community Enhancement: RBCF will award between $1,500 to $10,000 to programs that inspire community pride, revitalization and increase the quality of life of the broader community. Grant Period These projects should be practical, achievable within a 12-month time frame and have prospects for long-term sustainability. Uses of funds  Funding may be used to expand existing programs, replicate programs tested in other communities or to launch totally new efforts. 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. 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. For more information, visit SDF.