6K+ San Diegans to Receive $750K in Grant Support

May 22, 2026

The San Diego Foundation has announced $750,000 in grants through its Unity Fund to assist over 6,000 local residents with housing, healthcare, and mental health services. The largest portion, $350,000, goes to the Urban League of San Diego County to help 50 at-risk households avoid eviction through direct landlord payments and financial counseling. Additionally, San Diego County has significantly increased its landlord incentive program, raising leasing bonuses from $500 to $2,500 for properties rented to homeless veterans, funded by state money.

Who is affected

More than 6,000 San Diego residents needing housing stability, healthcare, and mental health support
50 households at imminent risk of homelessness served by the Urban League of San Diego County
Veterans experiencing homelessness eligible for housing through the landlord incentive program
Landlords who rent to veterans or participate in the incentive program
Property owners in San Diego County
Residents in unincorporated areas of San Diego County subject to waste bin inspections

What action is being taken

San Diego Foundation is distributing $750,000 in grants to nonprofits
The Urban League of San Diego County is making direct payments to landlords and providing financial counseling to at-risk households
San Diego County is offering $2,500 leasing bonuses to landlords renting to homeless veterans
County representatives are conducting waste bin inspections ("lid flips") on collection days starting as early as 6 a.m.
County staff are placing "Oops" tags on bins with sorting errors

Why it matters

These initiatives address critical interconnected social issues in San Diego County. The housing grants provide immediate intervention to prevent homelessness for vulnerable families while connecting them with long-term financial counseling support. The increased landlord incentives represent a significant effort to expand housing access for veterans experiencing homelessness by making participation more attractive to property owners. The waste inspection program ensures compliance with state environmental laws while educating residents about proper waste management, which has broader environmental and public health implications.

What's next

The County encourages interested landlords to submit an interest form at the county website
Waste bin inspections will continue taking place on collection days within unincorporated areas

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint