We are now accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with awards being made quarterly.

Community Enhancement Program

The Community Enhancement Program (CEP) is funded by a set percent of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues. The goal of the Community Enhancement Program is to stimulate tourism, promote the economy, create jobs, and/or a better quality of life. Entities and activities currently funded include cultural activities, museums, visitor and convention bureaus, economic development councils, and other similar institutions/organizations, including County programs and projects, which promote and generate tourism and/or economic development within San Diego County.

The following links are provided to assist in completing your application:

To submit your grant application, please complete all of the required fields and attachments.

STEP ONE

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION

Please download the CEP application, fill it out, and then return here for the supplemental questions. Please note: You will need to download the application and open it in Adobe Reader 8 or higher to view the application.

CEP APPLICATION

STEP TWO

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Organization Name

Have you received Community Enhancement before from District 2? If so, how much and what was it used for?

Please provide a detailed description of the events/activities you plan to carry out in District 2 should you be awarded your grant request. How do you envision these initiatives impacting District 2 residents?

Please specify which communities within District 2 will be directly benefited by these activities. (Click here for a list of communities/zip codes in District 2)

If applicable, what sponsor recognition opportunities are available to Supervisor Anderson through this grant?

As a reminder, Board policy states that the County’s contribution may not exceed 50% of your annual revenue for your organization. It is the Supervisor’s policy that his District 2 grants will be allocated on a one-to-one match (with a maximum) from the city your organization resides in.

Please describe your other funding sources. If you are in Santee, Poway, El Cajon or the City of San Diego, have you reached out to your respective jurisdiction for funding?

FYI: If awarded CEP funds, the Office of Financial Planning may be disbursing your funding allocation quarterly throughout the year.

Please share your independent fundraising plan for your organization.

What are your specific milestones and goals that are set for your organization and how will you accomplish them?

STEP THREE

UPLOAD DOCUMENTATION & SUBMIT

Completed & Signed Application

Additional Documentation

Resolution of the Board of Directors

Levine Act Disclosure (1 of 2)

Levine Act Disclosure (2 of 2)

IRS Letter (showing tax exempt status)

IRS Form 990 (pages 1-8) or IRS Form 990 EZ (pages 1-3)

Screen Shot of California Attorney General Charitable Registration Verification Tool showing CURRENT or EXEMPT status

Screen Shot of the Secretary of State Business Search Website showing ACTIVE status (not required for public agencies)

Copies of pertinent parts of governing documents identifying persons authorized to sign a CEP grant agreement

Cover Letter (Required only if submitting to more than one Supervisorial District)

If you are having technical difficulties with your submission, you may alternatively email the required documents and supplemental question responses to District2Grants@sdcounty.ca.gov. Please ensure you have tried submitting through this form first.

Letter from Supervisor Anderson

Dear Applicant,

Organizations like yours are the life blood of our communities. Your work stimulates tourism, promotes the economy, create jobs, and enhances quality of life. As we enter Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, I want to share my funding priorities for your consideration.

My top priority is supporting organizations and projects in unincorporated areas of my district. While all applications will be considered, projects that benefit underserved, unincorporated communities in the County's 2nd District will be prioritized as these unincorporated areas do not receive any city support. Additionally, I will consider feedback from the community to ensure funding goes to projects with the greatest impact on my constituents.

Applicants that are applying for projects in the cities of San Diego, Poway, Santee, or El Cajon are strongly encouraged to seek funding from their respective city before applying to my grant programs. Grant funding from my office will be allocated one-to-one with the city your organization is in.

As you may be aware, the Board of Supervisor’s policy is that a recipient of CE grants should not fund more than 50% of its budget using CE funds. Please keep this limit in mind when determining the amount requested on your application.

Thank you for your understanding. If I can be of any additional assistance or if you have application questions regarding the application process, feel free to contact my office at (619) 219-2470 or through my website here.

Sincerely,

Supervisor Joel Anderson
Second District