In partnership with Estolano Advisors, LISC San Diego co-developed the Diamond District Inclusive Economic Resiliency Agenda (Agenda) with Diamond District stakeholders and community members. This Agenda is a three-year strategic action plan that supports an integrated and place-based approach to ensuring economic justice and prosperity in the Diamond District. The strategies outlined in this Agenda seek to nurture the Diamond Districts existing assets, address on-going areas of need, connect Diamond District residents and small businesses to essential resources, and build the capacity of non-profit organizations and community members to determine their own destiny. Through this Request for Proposals, LISC San Diego is seeking proposals from community-based organizations/non-profits that are interested in working in partnership with LISC San Diego and other Diamond District stakeholders to implement this Agenda.
LISC San Diego will partner with organizations that are seeking to scale existing programs or launch new initiatives that address existing economic inequities experienced by Diamond District communities as identified in the Agenda. Proposed activities should support and align with at least one Strategy and Action identified in the Agenda. Although the Agenda lists potential partners, organizations not listed are strongly encouraged to apply.