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The 4SRanch~Del Sur Community Foundation and The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Invite Nonprofits to Apply for $60,000 in Grants

Posted on October 7, 2012
4SRanch-Del Sur Community Foundation

The 4SRanch~Del Sur Community Foundation (4SCF) and The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF), both affiliates of The San Diego Foundation, have released grant guidelines seeking proposals for integrated, comprehensive programs that assist individuals in attaining knowledge and critical thinking skills grounded in technological innovation. The grant guidelines are open to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that provide services in the communities of 4SRanch~Del Sur, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Each of the Foundations have focused on technology needs in 2012 and wish to expand the effort with these additional funds.  If an organization has previously submitted a proposal in 2012 for a technology grant and not been funded they are encouraged to contact Trudy Armstrong at  trudy@sdfoundation.org or call 619 764 8602.
The two affiliate foundations have been entrusted to work together in this grants process  by The San Diego Foundation to distribute $60,000 from the legacy endowment fund of North County philanthropist and Rancho Bernardo resident, Matt McLaughlin. Mr. McLaughlin was committed to making his community a better place to work, live and play.

 

Proposals must be submitted on-line; hard copy proposals will not be accepted. To apply, nonprofit organizations should use either of the links below to access a secure online grant form; applicants will be prompted to submit information directly into the fields on the website. The deadline for grant applications is November 5, 2012. To begin a new application, visit either the Rancho Bernardo www.rbcommunityfoundation.org or 4S Ranch~Del Sur Community  Foundation www.4sranchcommunityfoundation.org  websites or to begin the process visit:

https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_502?SA=SNA&FID=35081 .

Upon selection, grant monies will be distributed in November, 2012.

Proposals will be accepted that enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in 4SRanch~Del Sur, Rancho Bernardo and Poway. In this grant cycle, the will accept proposals with an emphasis on integrated comprehensive programs that assist individuals in attaining knowledge and critical thinking skills grounded in technological innovation. The Foundations are looking for programs and projects that demonstrate the use of innovative technologies in areas such as arts and music, health and fitness, curriculum-building, science, and those which advance effective training for and utilization of the newest technologies.

 

The Foundations will fund programs that benefit the general population. Programs that require funding solely for equipment without a specific educational component are discouraged, as The Foundations are seeking to fund programs that enhance attaining knowledge and critical thinking. Funding is available for programs managed by non-profit organizations, schools or government agencies.

 

“The affiliate foundations have established a thorough and efficient process for reviewing grant proposals in North County. The San Diego Foundation recognized that we had a proven and reliable way to distribute Matt McLaughlin’s legacy funds in our North County communities,” said RBCF Chair, Brian McLean

 

“We are honored to have this unique opportunity to collaborate with a fellow affiliate foundation to fulfill Matt McLaughlin’s desire to support organizations in his community,” said Judy Simeroth, Chair of the 4SRanch~Del Sur Community Foundation. “And, we are excited to include our neighbors in Poway in the grantmaking process.”

 

The purpose and vision of The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation and The 4SRanch~Del Sur Community Foundation 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 the Rancho Bernardo and 4SRanch~Del Sur communities; by providing funds annually to community organizations and causes, and giving the each community a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that will benefit the individual community now and forever.

 

For more information on the grant guidelines, contact Trudy Armstrong, at trudy@sdfoundation.org or by phone, (619) 764-8602.

 

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