Non-profits encouraged to apply for annual grants

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Since 1956, the San Diego County Employees' Charitable Organization (CECO) has been funding local non-profit programs with the mission of lending a hand toward addressing the diverse needs in the San Diego region. CECO is now accepting applications for its 2017 grants. The grant instructions and application are now available at sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/ceco/apply_for_grant.html.

In 2016, CECO distributed $165,266 among 69 local non-profit programs, such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, Center for Community Solutions, Interfaith Shelter Network, Media Arts Center San Diego, and the Somali Family Service of San Diego. A complete list can be found at sdceco.org.

CECO typically funds tangible goods such as equipment, furnishings and other durable goods that directly benefit the population being served by the program.

CECO is funded by the generosity of the employees and retirees of the County of San Diego. One hundred percent of contributions are redirected to the local community.

Questions about the grant application and/or allocation process can be directed to [email protected]. Grant applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17.