Our grantmaking is driven by community engagement and our long-term strategic vision. 

We aim to create conditions where all San Diegans are financially secure, healthy, and empowered. We strive to uplift and connect communities through systems that serve everyone. Below you will find current and upcoming opportunities. The best way to stay apprised of grant and other opportunities is to subscribe to our newsletter.

Upcoming Grant Opportunities

Arts

Opens Mar 19, 2025

One-year funding, supporting art that is engaging, exciting, and accessible to everyone in the community.

Youth Workforce

Opens Feb 14, 2025

Youth Workforce: two-year funding, investing in career pathways that lead to long-term sustainable wages in San Diego. Funds awarded July – Sept 2025 (Q3). More details to come in 2025.

Prebys Leadership Awards

Opens Apr 30, 2025

One-year funding, recognizing five leaders with a track record of promoting well-being for San Diego County.

Healthcare

Opens Dec 31, 2025

Improving access to quality mental and physical healthcare for all San Diegans.  

Past Grant Opportunities

2024 Youth Workforce: Apprenticeships and Internships

Funding for paid internships and apprenticeships to support the transition from school to career for young adults ages 16-26. 

Now Closed

2023 SHARE Initiative

Two-year, general operating support of up to $250K/yr to high-performing, culturally competent community health clinics, particularly those serving indigenous, immigrant, & border communities.

Now Closed

2024 Prebys Leadership Awards

Formerly Leaders in Belonging, The Prebys Leadership Awards annually recognizes five leaders with a track record of promoting well-being for San Diego County.

Now Closed

2024 Healing Through the Arts and Nature Initiatives

Uplifting non-clinical approaches to well-being through experiences in the arts, culture, and nature.

Now Closed

2024 Youth Mental Health Innovation & Scaling Initiative

A grant opportunity to address behavioral health challenges and to expand effective treatment to prevent/reduce anxiety, depression, or substance abuse.

Now Closed

2024 Prebys Research Heroes

The Prebys Research Heroes program awards 14 two-year grants, each providing $500,000, to researchers demonstrating exceptional promise in areas critical to advancing medical science, including liver,...

Now Closed