How much funding does Annual Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Annual Grants?

The deadline is September 26, 2026.

Annual Grants

AVILA BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Community Development Grants Community Services Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 26, 2026

171 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Annual Grants

Funder: Avila Beach Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: Avila Beach, CA and surrounding communities

Background:
The Avila Beach Community Foundation was created to manage an endowment established as part of the UNOCAL beach contamination clean-up settlement. Funds from the endowment are made available annually for grant-making purposes in an amount determined by the Foundation's Board of Trustees.

Application Window: July through early September annually for projects taking place during the ensuing calendar year

Review Process: Board of Trustees reviews grant requests and determines recipients each fall

Funding Goals:
The Foundation finances enhancement projects of:

Minor amounts

Major amounts

Co-sponsored projects with other organizations

Criteria for Consideration:
The Board of Trustees will give favorable consideration to projects meeting all or most of the following:

Improvements in the physical, cultural and social well-being of residents and visitors

Enhancements beyond services normally provided by government and private agencies

Reflect the history and culture of the Avila Beach Community

Have support of a cross-section of Avila Beach residents and visitors

Provide for permanent improvements

Pre-existence of all elements of a successful project (leadership, responsibility, expertise, commitment, organization)

Pre-existence of any governmental support essential to the project

Ability to satisfy conditions established by the Foundation

Ability to fully accomplish the project within proposed funding without expectation of additional funding

Suggestions for Grant Applications:

Preservation of historical and cultural assets

Enhancement of overall beauty and/or infrastructure of Avila Beach Community

Improvement visible within the community

Stewardship and protection of the planet for future generations

Matching Contributions:
The Foundation Board recognizes the value of seeking grants to leverage funding from other grant-making organizations. Applicants seeking matching grants may be given greater consideration during selection process.

Contact:
Rick Rowe, Executive Director
Avila Beach Community Foundation
PO Box 297
191 San Miguel Street
Avila Beach, CA 93424-0297
Phone: 805.595.4095
Email: rick@avilabeachfoundation.org

Status: 2026 application process is closed