Competitive Application Platform (CAP)

Since 1967, the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (JCF) has facilitated grants of over $2.1 billion into the community.

Two-thirds of these funds have been granted to organizations in San Diego, with the remaining primarily granted to organizations in the United States and Israel.

JCF’s Competitive Application Platform (CAP) customizes and organizes competitive grantmaking programs for our donors and partnering organizations working to make tangible and long-lasting positive impacts in the San Diego region and beyond.

Current grant opportunities are listed below. If no opportunities are listed, then none are available at this time.

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The Chortek Weisman Family Foundation

Grantmaking to support the impactful programs of community nonprofits working to repair the world.

The Chortek Weisman Family Foundation works to support communities in San Diego County through its competitive grant program. Grant opportunities may change year to year but will always focus on impact areas important to the Chortek Weisman Families.

The Foundation was originally formed, and remains inspired by, the history of philanthropy embodied by Peter and Elaine Chortek, of blessed memories. Both Peter and Elaine believed strongly in repairing the world by doing good things for their community and spearheaded causes throughout their lives. With the passing of Peter in 2011 and Elaine in 2022, their generous legacies live on in the work of the Chortek Weisman Family Foundation, now managed by their children, Susan Chortek Weisman and Robert Chortek, and close family friends.

• In 2025, the grant seeks to make an impact in San Diego County, in areas of teen mothers, foster youth over the age of 18 who have left the system, communities experiencing antisemitism (with a special focus on school campuses), and women involved in or threatened by domestic violence or sexual assault.
• Projects may address one or more of these impact areas.
• Awards are expected to range from $20,000 – $60,000.

Chortek Weisman Family Foundation Grant Application
Application Open – Grant closes March 31, 2025.

The Cushman Foundation – Phil Fest

The Cushman Foundation is delighted to announce Phil Fest 2025. This innovative grant will award organizations that demonstrate significant, and measurable, impact through powerful projects focusing on Food Insecurity & Nutrition, Homelessness, and Military & Veterans in San Diego, culminating in an opportunity for finalists to present their proposals as part of the inaugural Phil Fest. San Diego nonprofit organizations with annual budgets of $2MM or less and operating in one of these impact areas may apply.

The Process:

• The process will include a Letter of Intent, Full Application, and the in-person Phil Fest (aka Pitch Day), as well as two mandatory applicant orientations.
• Finalists invited to present at Phil Fest will receive $5,000 ahead of time to produce their presentations. At the end of this expedited process, five grants of $100,000 will be awarded by June 30, 2025.

Grant closed.

The Cushman Foundation

It is the philosophy of the Cushman Foundation to have a sense of social responsibility and to honor the communities in which they have conducted business. The Foundation is giving back to the city that has supported their family for generations, by supporting a diversified array of community and humanitarian endeavors with a goal of bringing about constructive change and promoting human welfare.

Funding Areas:

• Areas of support may include aid to seniors, arts and culture, children, education, food insecurity, health and well-being, human services, and military and veterans.
• Areas generally not supported include animal welfare, athletic events, capital campaigns, endowments, fundraising events, galas, general operating costs, individual endeavors, non-educational arts, political activities, or religious institutions.

Grant closed.

The Fredericks Family Grant

The Fredericks Family is committed to taking care of those who have not had the same opportunities or privileges that they have had. They are faith-based and have always felt that their Christian beliefs have served them well. The Fredericks want others to have the opportunity for deep spiritual learning as a foundation for doing ‘good’ in the world.

The Fredericks Family Grant seeks to make an impact in San Diego, nationally, and internationally by supporting the charitable projects of faith-based Christian organizations.

• Impact areas include: Education, Environment, Food Insecurity, Homelessness, Health & Human Services, and Military & Veterans.
• Projects may address one or more of these impact areas and should be completed within a 12-month period. General operating requests will not be considered in this round.
• Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that meet the eligibility requirements and are focused on faith-based Christian work.

Fredericks Family Grant Application
Application Open – Grant closes March 31, 2025.

The San Marcos Community Foundation

The San Marcos Community Foundation (SMCF) serves to enrich the quality of life for the community of San Marcos and has been doing so since 1988. The Foundation continually strives to seek opportunities to strengthen our community, and the non-profit organizations serving it. The SMCF is a nonprofit public benefit corporation providing financial assistance for the purpose of benefiting the City or its residents. The Foundation was established by the San Marcos City Council on October 27, 1987, creating an Endowment Fund originating from a one-million-dollar contribution by the builders of the North County Energy and Resource Recovery Center. The Foundation provides grants to a wide variety of nonprofit groups serving San Marcos residents.

• 2025 Grant Due Dates
• Previous grants have been awarded to a diverse group of nonprofit organizations serving different purposes, such as: arts and culture, children and youth, civic life, education, health and well-being, seniors, and wildlife.

San Marcos Community Foundation Grant Application
Application Open