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 Fund

The Jewish Community Foundation is honored to share an initiative offered by the Chortek Weisman Family Fund. The donor seeks to make an impact on Jewish life, identity, and engagement in San Diego County.

This initiative is inspired by the history of philanthropy embodied by Peter and Elaine Chortek (z”l), of blessed memories, and in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to Jewish life and community. The mission is to strengthen Jewish life, identity, and engagement by supporting innovative programs that inspire individuals to lead meaningful Jewish lives and contribute to the continuity of the Jewish people. The goal of this grant is to cultivate knowledgeable, compassionate, and engaged community members who embody Jewish values, serve as ambassadors for the Jewish community, and are prepared to confront antisemitism with confidence and pride.

Grant requests for up to $50,000 will be considered. Multi-year grant applications are eligible with clear annual expectations and would be renewed on a year-by-year basis. Applications should clearly articulate program goals, anticipated outcomes, methods for measuring success, and the impact the funding will have on participants and the broader Jewish community.

How to Apply:

• The grant opportunity opens for submissions on July 21, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with responses provided within 30 days of submission. Because awards are not guaranteed, organizations should not rely solely on this potential grant when planning program launches.
• Eligible 501(c)3 nonprofits located in and serving San Diego County will be required to initially complete a Letter of Intent (LOI). A select group of nonprofits will be invited to complete a full grant application directly from JCF on behalf of the donor.
• Ready to submit a Letter of Intent? Click the link below to set up your account and get started.

Chortek Weisman Family Fund Letter of Intent
Application Open

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 Cushman Foundation – Phil Fest

The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (JCF) is delighted to announce the return of Phil Fest 2026, a grant initiative offered by the Cushman Foundation. This innovative grant will provide awards to San Diego-based and serving organizations that demonstrate significant, and measurable, impact through powerful projects.

Option A:
Guidelines and Schedule

Option B:
Guidelines and Schedule

Grant closed.

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.

• 2026 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

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.

Grant closed.