Ramona Community Foundation opens grant application period

Ramona Community Foundation has announced that the application period is open for grant funding to enhance the quality of life in the community.

“We want to fund organizations that serve the most vulnerable of our neighbors,” said Robert Krysak, chairman of the foundation’s board. “With the cost of living in California ever increasing, we aim to address both emerging and ongoing needs in our community.”

In the 202425 cycle, the Ramona Community Foundation (RCF) invites nonprofit organizations to submit project proposals specifically for Ramona that demonstrate the power to build a more vibrant community, Krysak said. Proposals must be submitted online by no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. The grant application can be accessed online at SDFoundation.org/apply.

The goal of the grant cycle is to support programs that make Ramona a great place to live, work and play. Desirable projects will inspire community pride and revitalization and increase the quality of life of the broader community.

Preference will be given to projects that clearly address Ramona-specific issues and needs. To be eligible for a grant, organizations must have tax-exempt status and provide services in the community of Ramona. Only proposals in the range of $1,500 to $10,000 will be accepted.

These projects should be practical, achievable within a 12-month time frame and have prospects for long-term sustainability. Funding may be used to expand existing programs, replicate programs tested in other communities or launch new efforts. RCF will fund programs managed by nonprofit organizations, schools or government agencies.

In its 12 years of grantmaking, RCF has granted more than $440,000 to over 100 nonprofit programs. The foundation is an affiliate of San Diego Foundation

For more information about the Ramona Community Foundation, to apply for a grant or to become a member, visit the RCF website or contact Trudy Armstrong at trudy@sdfoundation.org.