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MINI GRANTS
Mini grants are for agencies interested in applying for $1,500 or less. Mini grants deadlines can be found on the schedule. Agencies will be notified within thirty (30) days of the quarterly Board meeting of the award status.

Please note: Beginning January 1, 2023, the San Marcos Community Foundation (SMCF) will accept applications for all grants using a new application system. On behalf of SMCF, the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego (JCF) will provide a Competitive Application Platform (CAP) allowing nonprofits to manage their applications online for greater efficiency.  

JCF will manage the application process, and the San Marcos Community Foundation will make all final grant recommendations and awards. The eligibility requirements for the grant opportunities remain the same and details can be found at San Marcos Community Foundation.

The CAP portal, including the application form and submission instructions, can be found at San Marcos Community Foundation Grant Application. Each organization will be required to create login credentials the first time they wish to apply.

Questions regarding this new application process can be directed to cap@jcfsandiego.org or cityclerk@san-marcos.net.  

Faxes are not accepted. Agencies requesting mini grants are limited to two (2) grant awards per calendar year. An agency may not apply for a mini grant during the same quarter that it is applying for a regular grant. No matching funds are required for mini grants.

Records/receipts must be submitted to the SMCF no later than six (6) months from approval of the funding request unless otherwise approved by the Grant Funding Committee. Failure to comply with the deadline will result in grant monies (partial or full) being returned to the SMCF immediately and may impact future awards.

A short, one-page report should accompany the receipts providing feedback to the Grant Funding Committee regarding when and how the money was spent as well as a self-evaluation of the project or program effectiveness. The chief officer of the agency should sign this report.

REGULAR GRANTS
Regular Grants are for those agencies interested in applying for a grant of $1,500 to $10,000. A quarterly deadline for the regular grants has been established, see calendar for dates. (applications must be received by 5:00 pm).

Upon review of the application, the Grant Funding Committee will determine if additional information is needed and whether or not an agency visit is warranted. The applicant may also be requested to present its proposal to the full Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting as determined by the Grant Funding Committee.

Agencies will be notified within thirty (30) days of the quarterly Board meeting of the award status.

The CAP portal, including the application form and submission instructions, can be found at San Marcos Community Foundation Grant Application. Each organization will be required to create login credentials the first time they wish to apply.

Questions regarding this new application process can be directed to cap@jcfsandiego.org or cityclerk@san-marcos.net. 

Faxes are not accepted. Agencies requesting regular grants are limited to two (2) grant awards per calendar year. An agency may not apply for a regular grant during the same quarter that it is applying for a mini grant. Whether or not matching funds are required for a regular grant is at the discretion of the Board depending upon the specifics of the request.

At the time of the funding, the Board will establish the timing of the reporting process. All records/receipts must be submitted to the SMCF no later than the timeframe established by the Board. Failure to comply with the deadline will result in the grant monies (partial or full) being returned to the SMCF immediately and may impact future awards.

A detailed one page report should accompany the receipts providing feedback to the Board regarding when, how, etc. the money was spent as well as a self-evaluation of the project or program effectiveness. The Chief Officer of the agency should sign this report.

SMCF CONTACT: City Clerk's Office | (760) 744-1050 | cityclerk@san-marcos.net