County Employees' Charitable Organization announces grant opportunity for local nonprofits

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization is now accepting applications for 2020 CECO grants. Since 1956, CECO has funded local nonprofit programs with the mission of lending a hand toward addressing the diverse needs in the San Diego region.

In 2019, CECO distributed $139,622 among 88 local nonprofit programs, including: Alliance Health Clinic, Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center, Palomar College Foundation, San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation, and Wheelchair Dancers Organization. A complete list of prior grant recipients, grant instructions, and an application are available 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 pertaining to the grant application and/or allocation process can be directed to [email protected]. Grant applications must be received no later than 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1. Recipients will be announced in spring of 2020.

Submitted by the San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization.