Our program grants are driven by The Foundation's mission, values, and focus on results that will bring lasting benefits to each community in our region. In 2009, The Foundation granted program grants of $1.2 million to our communities, in addition to the over $60 million in Donor Advised Fund Grants.

Program grant are distributed through a competitive process across specific subject areas, each headed by Working Groups of committed volunteers. Subject areas include arts and culture, civil society, the environment, health & human services, and science & technology.

Unsolicited grant requests for program grants are not considered. To review available opportunities, please check our website and Frequently Asked Questions. For additional questions, please contact Kerri Favela, Community Grants Administrator, at Kerri@sdfoundation.org or 619-235-2300.

Current grant opportunities are listed below. Please note that available grants, applications and deadlines change throughout the year. We encourage you to visit our website for active opportunities. During periods where no grants are posted, we encourage you to return periodically for new announcements.

Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Grant Opportunity

Environment Community Grant Program
The Land and Watershed Conservation Initiative
The Clean Environments, Healthy Communities Initiative

Environment Blasker Grant Program
Environment Blasker

Science and Technology Blasker Grant Program
Science and Technology Blasker