Growing Green Spaces has resulted in:

15
Nonprofit partners

500000
+Granted

30
+Green spaces supported
As of April 2025
Growing Green Spaces in Our Region
While climate change threatens all residents of California, low-income communities often lack the resources needed to adjust to and recover from the impacts of climate change. Residents of low-income communities disproportionately live in places with lower air and water quality, greater exposure to high temperatures during heat waves, less access to parks and green spaces, and less access to healthy and local food options.
Investing in the development of green spaces and infrastructure is a critical strategy for advancing climate action and building community resilience to climate change. Access to green space is also necessary for physical and mental well-being.
The SDF Growing Green Spaces program is a new project-based initiative that works with community partners to reduce barriers, leverage support and champion the establishment of green spaces across San Diego County.
Growing Green Spaces helps to:
Reduce the Effects of Climate Change
Transforming concrete and asphalt into green spaces with trees and gardens helps reduce temperatures during heat waves, purifies the air and creates cool, shaded areas.
Increase Access to Green Space
Seeding and supporting greening projects like outdoor learning spaces, tree planting and community gardens create lasting infrastructure that fosters greater climate resilience.
Strengthen Resilient and Healthy Communities
Creating spaces for our most vulnerable populations improves public health outcomes and strengthens social cohesion and community well-being.
Environment
Community Impact
Community Impact
Community Impact
Support a Healthy Environment
This initiative is part of the San Diego Foundation Fifty & Forward Campaign, an ambitious effort to grant $500 million to three key areas:
- Education
- Children and Families
- Environment
You can help protect our lifestyle and natural resources to benefit San Diegans today and tomorrow.