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Applications are open for Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation Joint Grantmaking Effort Since 2022, the Dr. Seuss Foundation (DSF) and San Diego Foundation (SDF) have collaborated to award nearly $5 million to local organizations offering high-quality early educational opportunities and programs for children and families in San Diego County.
To date, this collaborative grantmaking effort has supported 40+ nonprofit partners in providing critical services to more than 70,000 individuals, including 37,000 children aged 0-5.
Launched in Spring 2025 through the support of a $15 million endowment established by the Dr. Seuss Foundation at SDF, the joint Ready to Learn initiative aims to provide sustainable, long-term funding to support early literacy efforts for children up to age 5 in the San Diego region for years to come.
This month, the Dr. Seuss Foundation launched the Bright Futures initiative to support organizations that strengthen the foundations of early literacy and promote healthy social emotional development through experiential learning opportunities for children up to age 8. One Application. Two Grant Opportunities.
DSF and SDF are pleased to announce the creation of a “common app” that will provide access to two aligned funding opportunities through a single application. Applicants will be eligible for funding from the Ready to Learn initiative, the Dr. Seuss Foundation’s Bright Futures initiative, or both, based on their alignment with the grant guidelines that follow below.
Bright Futures, a Dr. Seuss Foundation initiative, supports organizations serving children up to age 8 and emphasizes early literacy, school readiness, playful and experiential learning, and social-emotional development. Bright Futures is also committing $1 million in total funding, with grants of up to $60,000 per organization.
Ready to Learn, administered by San Diego Foundation in partnership with the Dr. Seuss Foundation, supports programs serving children from birth to age 5 and focuses on early literacy, language development, family-centered learning and strengthening provider expertise. The initiative is committing $1 million in total funding, with grants of up to $60,000 per organization.
Common Application Details A single application allows organizations to be considered for either or both of the grant opportunities. This common application approach is designed to decrease administrative burden for local nonprofits while expanding access to funding opportunities for organizations serving children and families across San Diego County.
Detailed information about this opportunity, including grant goals, objectives and FAQ’s, can be found in the links below. Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving San Diego County Funding available: Up to $2 million total Max grant amount : $60,000 Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00 p. m.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe how the requested funding will support at least one of the program objectives (applicants may select up to three objectives)
Indicate whether your organization primarily serves children aged 0-5, 6-8, or both
If experiencing loss of local, state, or federal funding, describe the temporary or permanent funding gaps and how impacted operations might be sustained or supported
For multi-year funding interest: provide a high-level summary of implementation plan and explain how multi-year funding would expand impact, improve collaboration, and support network strengthening
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in and serving San Diego County. Fiscal sponsors accepted. Preference for programs serving low-to-moderate income communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $60,000 per organization. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was February 20, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
San Diego Foundation – Ready to Learn / Dr. Seuss Foundation Bright Futures Grants is funded by San Diego Foundation & Dr. Seuss Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.