Grants
Chula Vista Charitable Foundation 2020 Grant Cycle:
Human Services (Our Aging Community)
And Arts & Culture
The Foundation is in its 10th grant cycle. For the 2020 grant cycle, up to $60,000 in funding may be awarded. The Foundation will be accepting proposals for Human Services programs related to our aging community, or Arts and Culture Programs, or a creative blending of these two focus areas.
Human Services programs for our aging community address issues such as homelessness, veterans, immigration, housing, transportation, outdoor spaces, community support, social inclusion, employment and community centers.
Arts and Culture programs address music, dance, fine arts, performing arts, poetry, public art, and integrated programs (e.g. therapy through arts).
Grant Seekers Forum
A voluntary informational workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm at South County Economic Development Council 780 Bay Blvd., Suite 204, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Deadline: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 by 5:00 pm
Grant Guidelines
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Grants Awarded
2019 – 2020
The Chula Vista Charitable 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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2017 – 2018
The Chula Vista Charitable 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.
Parent/Infant Program
The Arc of San Diego
$12,000 Grant
Science Without Boundaries Wildlife Camps
Living Coast Discovery Center
$13,232 Grant
Chula Vista’s Opus Afterschool Music Programs
San Diego Youth Symphony
$25,000 Grant
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2016 – 2017
The Chula Vista Charitable 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 Charitable 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.
Chula Vista – The Beautiful View
Living Coast Discovery Center
$16,025 Grant
OutdoorExplore!
San Diego Audubon Society
$5,350 Grant
Parking Lot to the Parklet @ Your Library
Chula Vista Public Library
$20,000 Grant
Grants Awarded
2014 – 2015
Grants were awarded to the following organizations and programs:
Sister Dolores Outreach, Fresh Food to Families
St. Rose of Lima
$12,000 Grant
Time For My Health/Tiempo Por Mi Salud
WeSupportU
$15,000 Grant
