Local nonprofit organizations with programs focused on Youth and Education (K-12 STEAM focus), conservation and sustainability, digital equity, or military and veterans are encouraged to apply for a Cox Charities Community Grant now through March 15. A total of $100,000 will be awarded to nonprofits in San Diego County.
The grants, which are funded and awarded by Cox employees, are part of Cox Charities’ statewide Community Grants program, which awards grants to nonprofits in Cox Communications’ California markets (San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes, Santa Barbara).
To apply for a Cox Charities Community Grant, visit www.coxcharitiesca.org/communitygrants.Organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization;
- Be located in or provide services in a Cox Communications service area in California;
- Align with one or more of Cox Charities’ focus areas.
Grant recipients will be announced in May.
Last year’s San Diego grant recipients were: Feeding San Diego, Girls Inc. of San Diego County, Junior Achievement of San Diego, Just in Time for Foster Youth, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego Humane Society, and Young and Prosperous.
A charitable foundation funded by employee donations, Cox Charities enables employees to support their community by awarding grants to local nonprofits. A diverse volunteer advisory council of Cox employees oversees Cox Charities and its giving programs.