Neighborhood Reinvestment Program

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (NRP) offered by the County of San Diego’s District 4 Office under the leadership of Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe is designed to provide targeted financial support to County departments, public agencies, and nonprofit community organizations. Its primary mission is to address community, social, environmental, educational, cultural, or recreational needs with a particular focus on historically underserved communities. The program operates under the recognition that community-based organizations (CBOs) play a vital role in addressing systemic disparities and that public funding should supplement these efforts to enhance their impact. Funding from the NRP is intended for one-time projects or purchases that contribute positively to the quality of life in District 4 communities. While the specific spending categories are broad, they must align with the overall goals of the program to foster community improvement and equity. All funded projects must adhere to the one-time nature of the award, meaning ongoing operational costs or multi-year programs are not typically covered unless directly tied to a discrete, deliverable project. Eligibility is limited to County departments, public agencies, and nonprofit community organizations. Each organization is allowed only one NRP award per fiscal year from District 4. Applicants must fully complete the designated online application form and include all required attachments; incomplete submissions will not be considered. Applications are reviewed according to the cycle in which they are submitted, and funding decisions are at the sole discretion of the District 4 office, which may choose to partially or fully fund the requested amount. The program follows a set annual schedule with two distinct funding cycles. For FY 2025–2026, Cycle 1 runs from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with applications closing at 11:59 PM on September 30, 2025. Reviews will occur from October 1 to November 21, 2025, with award announcements between November 24 and November 28, 2025. Cycle 2 opens October 1, 2025, and closes at 11:59 PM on March 31, 2026. Reviews will take place from April 1 to May 29, 2026, and awards will be announced between June 1 and June 5, 2026. This schedule is recurring annually, and applications may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year, though they will be reviewed in accordance with these cycles. The evaluation process is managed internally by the District 4 office, and criteria for funding decisions are not detailed in the guidelines but are informed by the alignment of the proposal with program objectives, community benefit, and feasibility. The office retains the discretion to allocate partial funding where appropriate. There are no indications of a matching funds requirement or limitations on award sizes in the publicly available guidelines. For questions or assistance, applicants can contact the District 4 Grants team via email at district4grants@sdcounty.ca.gov or reach Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe’s office by phone at 619-531-5544. Email communication is encouraged for efficiency. The grant schedule and related materials are posted on the District 4 grants webpage, and applicants are advised to review all instructions carefully before submission to ensure compliance with the program’s requirements.

Contact the District 4 office for clarification on eligibility or program scope before applying. Ensure that the project aligns with one or more eligible categories