Safe & Stable Housing Fund-Youth Grant

The Safe & Stable Housing Fund Youth Grant is administered by the Coastal Community Foundation in partnership with the San Diego Foundation. This funding opportunity is part of the 2025–2026 Safe & Stable Housing Fund Grant Cycle and is designed to support nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and fiscally sponsored programs that serve youth ages 13 to 26 who are at risk of homelessness in North County San Diego. The grant prioritizes homelessness prevention and diversion efforts, with the goal of helping young people maintain stable housing and avoid entering or returning to homelessness. The Coastal Safe & Stable Housing Fund provides just-in-time "flex funding" to address urgent financial needs that can jeopardize housing stability. Examples of allowable expenses include rent assistance, utility payments, medical bills, car repairs, and other emergency costs that, if unaddressed, could lead to eviction or housing loss. Funding requests must fall between $10,000 and $40,000, and awarded projects will operate on a 12-month grant cycle beginning in October 2025. Eligibility for this funding opportunity is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, fiscally sponsored organizations, schools, and government agencies. Supporting organizations and private, non-operating foundations are not eligible to apply. If a fiscal sponsor is involved, a clearly defined relationship must be demonstrated. Projects must specifically benefit youth in North County San Diego, and applicants are asked to describe their geographic service area and how their proposed work aligns with the grant’s focus on youth housing stability. Applicants must apply via the San Diego Foundation’s online grant portal, where they will create an account and complete the required application. The application requests detailed information about the organization and the proposed project, including mission statement, budget, specific needs addressed, metrics for success, and availability of mental health services. Applicants are also encouraged to share success stories that illustrate the impact of their work. Budget information must include the organization’s annual operating budget, a project-specific budget, and a list of confirmed and potential funding sources. The application cycle opens June 30, 2025, and the full application is due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Final grant decisions will be announced in September 2025, and a final report is due in August 2026. There are no preliminary application deadlines (e.g., LOI or concept paper). The fund is not rolling but is recurring on an annual basis. Based on the stated timeline, the expected next application cycle would begin in June 2026. For any questions related to the program or the online application process, applicants may contact Eve Childs at echilds@sdfoundation.org. The grant award letter will