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SUMMARY OF GRANTS APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 10/1/23 – 9/30/24
| I. Cultural (23.34%) | |
| A. Visual Arts (44.33%) | |
| Moonlight Cultural Foundation, for the purchase of an LED Video Wall for Moonlight Stage Productions. (10/11/2023) | $25,000.00 |
| San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024, for the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer position at San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024. (12/1/2023) | $90,000.00 |
| VAPA Foundation, for capacity building. (2/9/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| The Aja Project, for the hiring of a seasoned communications professional. (2/9/2024) | $30,000.00 |
| $170,000.00 | |
| B. Performing Arts (31.29%) | |
| La Jolla Music Society, for the free after-school music and instrument program. (10/11/2023) | $35,000.00 |
| New Village Arts, for salary support for the Managing Director. (12/1/2023) | $35,000.00 |
| Write Out Loud, for capacity building. (2/9/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| Oceanside Theatre Company, for the implementation of the Community Conversation Series and salary for the Artistic Director. (4/19/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| $120,000.00 | |
| C. Museums/Zoo (24.38%) | |
| The New Children’s Museum, for the Rx for Art + Play in partnership with Children’s Primary Care Medical Group. (10/11/2023) | $30,000.00 |
| San Diego Air & Space Museum, to renovate and replace shelving in the Museum’s Textile Collection Room. (4/19/2024) | $20,000.00 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, for the Parker Aviary revitalization. (5/30/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| California Surf Museum, for the part-time Administrative Assistant. (9/6/2024) | $18,500.00 |
| $93,500.00 | |
| Cultural Total $383,500.00 | |
| II. Adult and Youth Services (43.37%) | |
| A. Adult Services (67.37%) | |
| Think Dignity, for operating costs, diversification of future funding, and the ability to serve homeless neighbors. (10/11/2023) | $40,000.00 |
| Canine Companions for Independence, Inc., for the Team Training program. (10/11/2023) | $20,000.00 |
| Operation HOPE- North County, for the Steps to Independence program. (10/11/2023) | $30,000.00 |
| Restorative Justice Mediation Program, for the expansion of the existing Re-Entry program. (10/11/2023) | $40,000.00 |
| Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty of San Diego County, Inc., for the ECE Apprenticeship program. (12/1/2023) | $20,000.00 |
| Support The Enlisted Project, for the Emergency Financial Assistance and Basic Needs Support programs. (12/1/2023) | $40,000.00 |
| Humble Design, for operational support and capacity building. (2/9/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| San Diego Habitat for Humanity, for the Critical Home Repair and Preservation program. (2/9/2024) | $30,000.00 |
| The Chicano Federation of San Diego County, for flood assistance. (2/13/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| Serving Seniors, for case management for unhoused seniors. (4/19/2024) | $50,000.00 |
| Wesley House Student Residence, Inc., for the CalFresh Outreach Coordinator. (4/19/2024) | $20,000.00 |
| Corporation for Supportive Housing, for the development of an evidence-based training program for supportive housing tenants. (4/19/2024) | $30,000.00 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission, for the Therapy Department. (5/30/2024) | $20,000.00 |
| YWCA San Diego County, for the domestic violence survivors. (5/30/2024) | $15,000.00 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center, for the Thrive Program. (9/6/2024) | $35,000.00 |
| Pathways to Citizenship, for the legal expansion project. (9/6/2024) | $20,000.00 |
| International Rescue Committee – San Diego, for the RIPE program. (9/6/2024) | $20,000.00 |
| $480,000.00 | |
| B. Youth Services (32.63%) | |
| Father Joe’s Villages, to maintain staff and recruit additional early care and education professionals to join the Therapeutic Childcare Center. (10/11/2023) | $10,000.00 |
| Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito, for the Operation School Bell program. (12/1/2023) | $5,000.00 |
| Photocharity, for the Homeless Youth Advocacy program. (12/1/2023) | $10,000.00 |
| Angels Foster Family Network, for capacity building to hire a grant writing team. (12/1/2023) | $45,000.00 |
| The Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego, for expansion to better serve wish families. (12/1/2023) | $40,000.00 |
| Assistance League of North Coast, to maintain and expand services. (12/1/2023) | $25,000.00 |
| Lawrence Family Jewish Community Centers of San Diego County, for general operating expenses for the Inclusion Department. (2/9/2024) | $20,000.00 |
| Lifeline Community Services, for the LifeSpring Program. (4/19/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| Assistance League of Greater San Diego, for shoes and sweatshirts for Central Elementary School. (5/30/2024) | $5,000.00 |
| The David’s Harp Foundation, Inc., for the Program Coordinator. (5/30/2024) | $20,000.00 |
| Outdoor Outreach, for program operation costs. (5/30/2024) | $15,000.00 |
| San Diego Velo Youth, for the youth development programs. (5/30/2024) | $12,500.00 |
| $232,500.00 | |
| Total Adult and Youth Services $712,500.00 | |
| III. Medical (8.22%) | |
| Neighborhood Healthcare, for the Tattoo Removal program. (12/1/2023) | $20,000.00 |
| TrueCare, a matching grant to support the renovation of the new campus. (2/9/2024) | $50,000.00 |
| The Stephen A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Veterans Village of San Diego, for operational support. (2/9/2024) | $50,000.00 |
| The Epilepsy Foundation of San County, for general operating expenses. (9/6/2024) | $15,000.00 |
| Total Medical $135,000.00 | |
| IV. Education (15.43%) | |
| Elementary Institute of Science, for the Learning2 program. (10/11/2023) | $25,000.00 |
| Kumeyaay Community College, Inc., for the Human Resources capacity enhancement. (12/1/2023) | $23,500.00 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute, for the Ocean Leaders program. (12/1/2023) | $50,000.00 |
| Junior Achievement of San Diego County, for the Youth Workforce Readiness Coordinator. (12/1/2023) | $50,000.00 |
| San Diego Public Library Foundation, for the Books Unbanned initiative. (2/9/2024) | $20,000.00 |
| Casa de Amistad, for the Kinder to College Study Companions program. (2/9/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| MiraCosta College Foundation, for the purchase of 76 hotspots with high-speed internet connectivity. (4/19/2024) | $15,000.00 |
| San Diego Watercolor Society, for experiences for former foster care youth. (4/19/2024) | $15,000.00 |
| Monarch School Project, for programs for unhoused youth. (9/6/2024) | $15,000.00 |
| Palomar College Foundation, for the Rising Scholars program. (9/6/2024) | $15,000.00 |
| Total Educational $253,500.00 | |
| V. Community Activities and Misc. (7.36%) | |
| Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties, for the Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego pooled fund. (10/11/2023) | $50,000.00 |
| Voice of San Diego, for matching funds for a journalist who will report on Sacramento and what that means for San Diego. (2/9/2024) | $15,000.00 |
| Construction Industry Education Foundation, for San Diego Trades Day. (2/9/2024) | $1,000.00 |
| St. Paul’s Cathedral, for cathedral choir room. (4/19/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| Via International, for general operating support for the Barrio Logan community development program. (4/19/2024) | $25,000.00 |
| Operation Homefront, for Holiday Meals for Military program. (7/24/2024) | $5,000.00 |
| Total Community Activities & Misc. $121,000.00 | |
| VI. Environment (2.28%) | |
| San Diego Audubon Society, for financial strategic planning and governance. (10/11/2023) | $27,500.00 |
| California St. Parks Foundation, for the Volunteerism Program. (4/19/2024) | $10,000.00 |
| Total Environment $37,500.00 | |
| Total Grants Approved $1,643,000.00 | |