The Patriots Connection, under the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, is dedicated to supporting San Diego’s military and veteran community. Since 2008, they have invested over $1.8 million in local nonprofits to meet the needs of military families and veterans, focusing on their support and service access.
Type of Support
Overview
The Patriots Connection Grants aim to support San Diego’s military and veteran community through partnerships with local nonprofits. This program helps ensure that military and veteran families have access to necessary support and services. From 2022, the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation introduced multi-year funding to enhance the sustainability of its Military/Veteran grantees, indicating a commitment to both ongoing and new community partnerships.
Eligibility
Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CA (San Diego County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
Other
Located in and providing services in San Diego County
Must not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status
Be current with grant report if previously funded
Submit only one proposal — if more than one proposal is submitted from the same organization, all proposals from that organization will be ineligible for funding
Ineligibility
Major building campaigns
Conferences
Endowments
For-profit organizations
Individuals
Organizations/projects outside of the San Diego region
Projects that promote religious or political doctrine