Avila Beach Communities Emerging Needs and Opportunities Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Other requirements
- Projects within the Foundation's mission and by-laws that serve Avila Beach communities
Overview
Geographic Scope: Avila Beach, CA and surrounding communities
Purpose:
This fund was established by Foundation Trustees to address smaller requests for financial support of special projects within the Foundation's mission and purpose that fall outside of the annual grant-making calendar.
Funding Model: Rolling/ongoing throughout the year
Contributors:
- ABCF Trustees
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Chevron Corporation
- Various individuals and businesses in the community
Project Examples:
- Commercial-grade trash bins lining the beachside boardwalk
- Public landscape area projects
- Support for special community events
Eligibility:
Projects within the Foundation's mission and by-laws that serve Avila Beach communities
How to Apply
Application Process
Format: Letter of request
Required Information:
- Details of the project
- Related expenses
- List of project partners (if applicable)
Submission: Throughout the year (rolling acceptance)
What Avila Beach Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023
- Grants in 2023
- 4
- Total given
- $25K
- Median grant
- $6,479
- Range
- $5,397–$7,000
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Avila Beach, CA; San Luis Obispo, CA.
Example grants
Avila Beach Civic Association · Avila Beach, CA
See organization's mission stmt
$7,000
Path Point Beach Clean-Up Pro · San Luis Obispo, CA
See organization's mission stmt
$6,957
Port San Luis Harbor District · Avila Beach, CA
See organization's mission stmt
$6,000
Various Grants · Avila Beach, CA
See organization's mission stmt
$5,397
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Community development
- Community services
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