Economic Prosperity

We build relationships with local business, education and workforce development sectors to foster job creation, promote leadership and inspire innovation.

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Economic Prosperity

SDG&E strengthens our local economy by building more equitable recruitment systems, growing career pathways in underserved populations and ensuring the resilience of businesses and educational institutions in our service territory.

  • SDG&E partnered with the San Diego Community College District to support the Utility Line Clearance Arborist Training program where participants complete a five-week, 200-hour training program. Programs like the Utility Line Clearance Arborist Training are designed to build a diverse, qualified and talented workforce of uniquely skilled personnel. 
  • SDG&E co-founded the Black Community Investment Fund with The San Diego Foundation to increase racial equity and generational wealth for Black San Diegans. 
  • SDG&E developed the Lineworker Assistant Scholarship program to support aspiring lineworkers with the resources and opportunities to pursue a career in the energy industry. In partnership with Northwest Lineman College, local scholarship recipients will receive the necessary training and education needed to have a safe and rewarding career. 

Grant Details

Thank you for your interest in applying for an Economic Prosperity grant.  Applications are no longer being accepted.  If you have questions, contact  [email protected].

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SDG&E Economic Prosperity
2024 Grant Recipients

SDG&E's Economic Prosperity grant initiative invests in nonprofit organizations whose programs and services create opportunities for growth that benefit individuals and families, especially in underserved communities. Their dedication reflects the collective efforts that make San Diego a great place to live and work.  

SDG&E is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of its Economic Prosperity grant initiative. This year, recipients were awarded close to $1M in shareholder funded grants to advance economic development and create a brighter future for all.  

            

Accessity  

            
            

Kim Center for Social Balance 

            


San Diego Continuing Education Foundation 

            

Asian Business Association (ABA) - San Diego

            
            

Kitchens For Good

            

San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
            

Better Business Bureau

            
            

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) 

            

San Diego Tourism Authority 
            

California Restaurant Association Foundation 

            
            

MAAC Project

            

San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program  
            

Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce 

            
            

MAKE Projects

            

San Diego/Imperial SBDC 
            

Chicano Federation of San Diego County

            
            

Mira Costa College Foundation 

            

Second Chance 
            

City Heights Community Development Corporation

            
            

Mission Edge San Diego

            

Sister Cities 
            

Community Housing Works

            
            

National Conflict Resolution Center

            

Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) 
CONNECT Foundation National Veterans Transition Services VetCTAP 
            

Council for Supplier Diversity

            
            

Resource Conservation Foundation of Greater San Diego County  

            

Workshops for Warriors  
            

Father Joe's Villages

            
            

Rise Up Industries 

            

Zero8hundred
            

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

            

 
 

SDG&E Helps Diversify Our Local Workforce

Building a highly qualified and diverse workforce is important to our region’s economic prosperity. To that end, SDG&E is collaborating with some of our vendors to expand workforce development opportunities in the utility trades. 

SDG&E partnered with one of our contractors, Jingoli Power, to host a cohort of 13 trainees of African American descent from the Competitive Edge workforce development program at our Skills Training Facility in Mission Valley. This partnership allowed trainees to observe first-hand the variety of job opportunities available in the utility industry.