Private / NonprofitClosedDirect grantCalifornia only
Growing Equity — San Diego County Urban Food Equity Fund
UC San Diego Center for Community Health
Locally funded equity-focused grants prioritizing socially disadvantaged urban growers in California climate-priority communities.
Typical award
10 awards of $10,000; 3 awards of $50,000
Deadline
Annual February–March window
Type of support
Funding / grants · Urban & community food
Who can apply
Individual producer, Non-profit
Fits these operations
Urban farm, Mixed / diversified
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.
Am I eligible?
Farm or business must operate in CA
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested
How to apply
1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
2Contact UC San Diego Center for Community Health before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
3Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
4Submit before the posted deadline; late applications are not accepted
5Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting
What you'll need
Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
Project description and itemized budget
Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit
Timeline & contact
Expect 2–6 months from deadline to award notice, plus contracting time
Get help: UC San Diego Center for Community Health — contact details are on the official program page
Ready to apply?
Applications go through UC San Diego Center for Community Health, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.