April 7, 2014 – San Diego, CA – The San Diego Foundation Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) awarded $182,412 in grants to six nonprofit organizations committed to land restoration and acquisition.
The six grant recipients include: Earth Discovery Institute ($28,575), Endangered Habitats Conservancy ($50,000), Escondido Creek Conservancy ($29,756), Living Coast Discovery Center ($30,392), Preserve Calavera ($13,692) and San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy ($29,997).
The CCE awarded the grants from the Conservation Catalyst Fund. The fund provides grants to support time-sensitive projects that conserve biodiversity, and protect native plant and animal species.
According to Bob Kelly, President and CEO of The San Diego Foundation, the Conservation Catalyst Fund supports the CCE Opening the Outdoors initiative to ensure that nature is accessible, connected and protected for everyone to enjoy. “Opening the Outdoors is about getting San Diegans, children and visitors out into nature to enjoy our beautiful region,” he shared. “Enjoying the outdoors also promotes activity and increases wellness.”
“By working together with local conservation organizations to support protection and stewardship,” said Dr. Emily Young, San Diego Foundation Vice President of Environmental Initiatives, “our local efforts will contribute significantly to the achievement of state, national and international conservation goals to link local efforts to regional impact and ultimately, global sustainability.”
“The Conservation Catalyst Fund is collaborative, strategic and pivotal,” Young added. “Grants and loans will be recommended by conservation groups for conservation groups. Our current collaborators include Conservation Biology Institute, The Conservation Fund, Endangered Habitats League, San Diego Zoo Global, and The Trust for Public Land,” she continued.
About The San Diego Foundation
Founded in 1975, The San Diego Foundation’s purpose is to promote and increase effective and responsible charitable giving. The Foundation manages more than $636 million in assets, almost half of which reside in permanent endowment funds that extend the impact of today’s gifts to future generations. Since its inception, The Foundation has granted more than $860 million to the San Diego region’s nonprofit community. For additional information, please visit The San Diego Foundation at sdfoundation.org.
Opening the Outdoors
The Malin Burnham San Diego Center for Civic Engagment is Opening the Outdoors to 500,000 people in unserved or underserved areas as identified in the Parks for Everyone report. Connecting our natural spaces will be accomplished by promoting philanthropy, civic engagement, and collaboration between business, government and community to increase support for connecting, protecting and increasing access to nature in our region. In addition to building infrastructure, such as trails, signage and outdoor amenities, this initiative is dedicated to getting kids outside, especially those who currently don’t have sufficient access.
Contact
Vince Heald, Beck Ellman Heald, 858-453-9600, vheald@behmedia.com
Heather Back, The San Diego Foundation, 619-235-2300, heather@sdfoundation.org
On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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