Community Grants (San Diego Foundation)

Community Grants (San Diego Foundation) is sponsored by San Diego Foundation. Awards grants to local nonprofits in San Diego County to expand access to mental and behavioral health services for children, youth, and families, including support for direct services and behavioral health workforce development.

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* Know where my energy is coming from? # Community Clean Energy Grants ## About Community Clean Energy Grants​ San Diego Community Power’s Community Clean Energy Grants support projects and programs that create healthier, more sustainable communities in the San Diego region. ### The 2026 grant cycle is now closed.

Applications for the 2026 grant cycle are administered in partnership with San Diego Foundation. For the complete grant guidelines, application materials or to submit your proposal, visit San Diego Foundation’s grant portal.

Grant funding is available through two tracks based on the work proposed: * **Clean Energy Infrastructure:** This track primarily supports the establishment of clean energy infrastructure within Community Power’s service areas, prioritizing communities of concern. When applicable, projects will be strongly encouraged to enroll grant-funded Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into Community Power’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

* **Clean Energy Programming:** This track primarily supports programs that increase the overall energy literacy of Community Power customers. This can include energy-focused educational programs that encourage clean energy adoption, youth engagement programs and workforce development opportunities that support careers in the clean energy industry.

Grant applications must meet the following criteria: Propose projects or programs that serve Community Power customers* Be led by a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status or another tax-exempt organization (such as a public agency or higher education institution) with proven experience serving community members through projects or programs Propose projects or programs that fit within either the Clean Energy Infrastructure or Clean Energy Programming funding track and align with one or more of the following focus areas: * Increased overall energy literacy * Energy-focused educational programming that encourages clean energy use, particularly for youth * Indoor and/or outdoor air quality improvement related to electrification * Clean energy workforce development * Improved energy resilience to ensure communities can avoid, prepare for, minimize, adapt to and recover from energy disruptions *Community Power’s service territory includes the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County.

The 2026 grant cycle is closed. ### February 9 at 12 p. m.

PT ### Technical Assistance & Applicant Support To support interested applicants, technical assistance will be available during the application period. A webinar providing an overview of the grant guidelines and application questions will be held on February 9 at 12 p. m.

PT. You can register at this link. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your application with San Diego Foundation staff, email Environment@SDFoundation.

org or call 619-357-7998. San Diego Community Power, in partnership with San Diego Foundation and Calpine Community Energy, awards grants to nonprofits to fund clean energy initiatives in our local communities. [](https://www.

circulatesd. org/) ##### Green Transportation Education and Transit Trainings Circulate San Diego will engage 500 students with hands-on clean transportation education and Youth Opportunity Pass enrollment to promote sustainable mobility and green careers.

Energy-focused educational programming that encourages clean energy use, particularly for youth ##### San Diego, Chula Vista ### City Heights Community Development Corporation [](https://www. cityheightscdc.

org/) ##### Enhancing Mid-City GO: Outreach and Clean Mobility for City Heights This project will expand service and outreach for the all-electric Mid-City GO Shuttle, boosting zero-emission mobility and energy literacy in City Heights and North Park. Increased overall energy literacy of Community Power customers ### GRID Alternatives San Diego [](https://gridalternatives.

org/regions/sandiego) GRID Alternatives will install solar and battery storage systems for 82 low-income households to build energy resilience, expand clean energy access, and support workforce development in San Diego’s underserved communities.

Improved energy resilience to ensure communities avoid, minimize and recover from energy disruptions ##### San Diego, National City, Chula Vista ### Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation [](https://www. hcs.

foundation/) ##### The Boys & Girls Club of South County Clean Energy Resilience Initiative This initiative will install solar and storage at the Boys & Girls Club of South County and a local family’s home, while educating youth and developing the clean energy workforce through hands-on learning and community engagement. Improved energy resilience to ensure communities avoid, minimize and recover from energy disruptions [](https://www.

igc. earth/) ##### Community Clean Energy Microcredential (CCEM) The Community Clean Energy Microcredential will expand on its prior programming to deliver climate and energy literacy, career training, and advocacy tools to residents in Communities of Concern through hybrid instruction.

Increased overall energy literacy of Community Power customers; Energy-focused educational programming that encourages clean energy use, particularly for youth; Workforce development opportunities that support careers in the clean energy industry ### La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation [](https://lamesaparks.

org/) ##### Clean Energy Education and Equipment in La Mesa Parks This project will transition La Mesa parks to electric landscaping and event equipment while delivering public clean energy education and staff training.

Increased overall energy literacy of Community Power customers; Energy-focused educational programming that encourages clean energy use, particularly for youth; Workforce development opportunities that support careers in the clean energy industry ### Little Saigon San Diego [](https://www. littlesaigonsandiego.

org/) The “Umbrella Trees” project will install 20 solar-powered structures along El Cajon Blvd, combining clean energy infrastructure with Vietnamese American storytelling to enhance safety, cultural engagement, and energy literacy. Increased overall energy literacy of Community Power customers [](https://maacproject.

org/) ##### MAAC’s Electric Vehicle Access Program MAAC’s EV Access Program will expand to include EV charging stipends and a peer ambassador network to advance clean mobility equity and financial resilience for low-and-moderate-income households.

Increased overall energy literacy of Community Power customers ##### San Diego, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Encinitas, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Escondido ## How Community Clean Energy Grants Are Impacting Our Communities Community Power’s Community Clean Energy Grants allow local nonprofits to expand their impact and shape a more sustainable San Diego — but don’t just take our word for it.

See what the community has to say about the projects and programs funded by previous grant cycles. “This solar and storage project created energy savings for the community center, enhancing our ability to offer community members a variety of programs and services. Plus, it introduces residents to renewable energy and its benefits.

We are proud to be part of the clean energy transition. ” , Executive Director of the Sherman Heights Community Center “We were able to upgrade our electric panel, which was needed to install an EV home charging system. I love that I was able to do my part going green with an electric vehicle.

” –MAAC EV Access Program Participant “The workshops taught me things I’ve never even considered before through collaborative community conversations — which made it even more meaningful. ” –United Women of East Africa Clean Energy Program Participant “Electric tools not only cut down on fuel, but are lighter and quieter. All the staff are excited to be able to use electric tools.

” –La Mesa Parks & Recreation Staff “This solar and storage project created energy savings for the community center, enhancing our ability to offer community members a variety of programs and services. Plus, it introduces residents to renewable energy and its benefits. We are proud to be part of the clean energy transition.

” , Executive Director of the Sherman Heights Community Center “We were able to upgrade our electric panel, which was needed to install an EV home charging system. I love that I was able to do my part going green with an electric vehicle. ” –MAAC EV Access Program Participant #### Want to learn more about our 2025 grantees?

The San Diego Foundation, with support from Community Power, develops annual reports overviewing the impact of the projects and programs funded by our Community Clean Energy Grants. Read the 2023 Impact Report ## Explore more ways to help shape a sustainable San Diego. ##### Our Community Advisory Committee includes two representatives from each of the communities, ensuring every community’s voice is heard.

Join the Community Advisory Committee ##### Connect with Community Power at local community events and let us know how we can best meet your clean energy needs. ##### Are you a local community-based organization? Help us shape a more sustainable San Diego through the Power Network.

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