Local nonprofits have until 5 p.m. Dec. 7 to apply for grants from the County of San Diego Employee Charitable Organization (CECO).
The employee-run charity opened its annual grant application period Monday, Nov. 9, according to the San Diego County News Center. The grants are funded entirely by donations from current and retired County of San Diego employees. CECO plans to announce winners in April 2027.
La Jolla nonprofits that provide charitable services are among those eligible to apply.
In April 2026, CECO awarded $108,940 to 87 community programs at a ceremony at the County's North Inland Live Well Center, according to the County News Center. Recipients in April 2026 included nonprofits and community groups providing healthcare, homeless services, food programs, youth and after-school programs and hospice care.
CECO is celebrating its 70th year. Since its founding in 1956, the organization and County workers have awarded more than 5,000 grants totaling more than $9 million to help county residents in need, according to the County News Center.
Nonprofits can submit applications and check eligibility requirements on CECO's website. The organization has also posted a webinar explaining how to submit grant applications.
