David B. Gianas Memorial Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and returning students, it seeks to foster inclusivity and uplift the community by helping students reach their fullest potential.
- High school seniors, undergraduates and returning students are welcome to apply!
Overview
The David B. Gianas Memorial Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, provides vital educational support for students with documented special needs. This scholarship aims to empower individuals who face unique challenges in achieving their educational aspirations due to financial constraints or a lack of encouragement. Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and returning students, it seeks to foster inclusivity and uplift the community by helping students reach their fullest potential.
2025-2026 Scholarship Applications
With support from generous individuals, families, and businesses, the Community Foundation offers scholarships that help San Luis Obispo County students reach new heights in their education and careers.
Gianas Memorial Scholarship provides educational scholarships for students with documented special needs.
Eligibility
High school seniors, undergraduates and returning students are welcome to apply!
What The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 94
- Total given
- $5.79M
- Median grant
- $34K
- Range
- $5,285–$274K
- By dollars: California 96%, Rhode Island 1%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: San Luis Obispo, CA; Santa Maria, CA; Atascadero, CA.
- 61% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
SLO Classical Academy · San Luis Obispo, CA
The grant is restricted to purchasing a new building, remodeling, and equipment nee to…
$274K
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art · San Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted
$254K
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast · Santa Barbara, CA
Unrestricted
$235K
Transitions-Mental Health Association · San Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted
$214K
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc · San Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted
$202K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Special education
- Education
- Disabled
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