Grants
Grants Awarded
2020 – 2021
The Chula Vista Community Foundation awarded a total of $101,203 to six local nonprofit organizations enhancing quality of life for older adults in Chula Vista.
Meal Delivery Service
Meals on Wheels
$40,000 Grant
Rady Ambassadors Program
San Diego Zoo Global
$20,000 Grant
Adult Day Health Program
George Glenner Alzheimer’s Center
$13,000 Grant
Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors (PEARLS)
South Bay YMCA
$13,000 Grant
Arts Program
St. Paul’s Senior Center
$10,000 Grant
Fire Safe Seniors Program
Burn Institute
$5,000 Grant
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2019 – 2020
The Chula Vista Community Foundation awarded a total of $50,000 to two local nonprofit organizations at its 9th Annual Grants Awards. The 2019 grants were awarded to organizations combatting hunger and homelessness within the community.
Poverty Alleviation and Homelessness Prevention Program
New GateWay Solutions
$30,000 Grant
Chula Vista Partner Agency Program
Feeding San Diego
$20,000 Grant
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2018-2019
Chula Vista Community Foundation awarded $55,000 in funding to four nonprofit organizations at its 9th Annual Grants Celebration. CVCF focused on projects that will help strengthen the regional economy by providing job training and workforce development resources to Chula Vistans of all ages and backgrounds.
Microlending Program
Accion San Diego
$10,000
Increase Outdoor Opportunities
Outdoor Outreach
$9,835
Chula Vista Digital Literacy Program
San Diego Futures Foundation
$5,000
Training and Mentorship for Self-Sufficiency
South County EDC
$30,165
2017 – 2018
The Chula Vista Community Foundation awarded a total of $50,232 to three local nonprofit organizations at its 7th Annual Grants Awards. The 2017 grants focused on programs that support the physical or mental well-being and educational development of children and youth within Chula Vista.
Chula Vista’s Opus Afterschool Music Programs
San Diego Youth Symphony
$25,000 Grant
Science Without Boundaries Wildlife Camps
Living Coast Discovery Center
$13,232 Grant
Parent/Infant Program
The Arc of San Diego
$12,000 Grant
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2016 – 2017
The Chula Vista Community Foundation awarded a total of $44,945 to three nonprofits at its 6th Annual Grants Awards. The 2016 grants focused on programs that address the well-being of individuals, families and at-risk populations within Chula Vista and meet a timely human service need.
Brighter Futures for Foster Children – Court Appointed Special Advocates
Voices for Children
$25,000 Grant
Domestic Violence Prevention Workshops
Amigas Punto Com
$15,000 Grant
Feeding Kids Initiative – Regional School Break program
Feeding America San Diego
$4,945 Grant
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2015 – 2016
In its fifth grant cycle, the Chula Vista Community Foundation invited organizations to submit an application for the 2015-2016 CVCF grants on the theme of environment. The CVCF is committed to providing financial support of projects and programs that make the biggest impact in the lives of people who live, work and play with the geographic boundaries of Chula Vista. For the 2015-2016 grant cycle, the CVCF granted $41,375 to organizations whose creative environmental projects promote the rich natural resources and open spaces throughout Chula Vista.
Parking Lot to the Parklet @ Your Library
Chula Vista Public Library
$20,000 Grant
Chula Vista – The Beautiful View
Living Coast Discovery Center
$16,025 Grant
OutdoorExplore!
San Diego Audubon Society
$5,350 Grant
Grants Awarded
2014 – 2015
Grants were awarded to the following organizations and programs:
Time For My Health/Tiempo Por Mi Salud
WeSupportU
$15,000 Grant
Sister Dolores Outreach, Fresh Food to Families
St. Rose of Lima
$12,000 Grant
