Overview

The Junior League of San Diego is an organization that promotes voluntarism, develops the potential of women, and improves communities through the effective action of over 300 actively trained volunteers. The League’s current focus area is food insecurity.

The purpose of the Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) Community Improvement Project (CIP) for Collaborative Community Service Projects is to assist like-minded community partners in their efforts to improve lives in San Diego County. JLSD will fund, develop, organize, and provide volunteers for projects to be completed within the year.

This CIP does not provide grant money nor support fundraising opportunities or sponsorships to the community partners.

Questions can be submitted to the following email: community@jlsd.org.

Project Award Criteria

The following criteria will be highly considered in the award process: 

• Organizations with missions that align to the issue of Food Insecurity.
• Organizations whose projects have strong alignment to the issue of Food Insecurity.
• Organizations whose projects have a significant impact on the issue of Food Insecurity in San Diego.

Review of Submissions

Submissions will be reviewed with the Strategic Community Partnership Committee Members, the Executive Management Team, and the Board of Directors. A Final review will take place with the General Membership of JLSD. 

JLSD will contact applicants if there are questions or additional information is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Check back in Spring 2026 for information on how to apply for upcoming Community Improvement Projects!

Inquiry

Email: community@jlsd.org

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