The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation is in its 14th grant cycle and invites San Diego County nonprofits serving and impacting the residents of Carlsbad to apply for the CCF 2021 grant cycle which is focused COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts.

The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation (CCF) is in its 14th grant cycle of grantmaking to improve and preserve the quality of life in Carlsbad by increasing responsible and effective philanthropy; providing funds annually to Carlsbad projects and programs; building a Carlsbad community endowment; and giving the Carlsbad community a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that benefit Carlsbad now and forever.

A few examples may include food security, homelessness and educational projects, including the digital divide, childcare and learning loss. In addition, CCF will consider proposals from nonprofit organizations whose core mission is to serve the Carlsbad community that has been severely impacted as a result of COVID-19.

Funding Information

The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation will accept requests in the range of $10,000 to $50,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible, all applicants must meet the following 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. CCF 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.
• Project or program will:
  • Have specific goals
  • Outline strategies and approaches for achieving the goals
  • Include evaluation procedures and measurable outcomes to monitor success.
• Applicant may act as the lead in a collaborative project that brings together a variety of stakeholders such as: other nonprofits, the City of Carlsbad, first responders and faith-based organizations.

For more information, visit CCF 2021-2022.