Jordana Ybarra-Telias Emergency Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $20,000 (fund total for mini-grants)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Veteran students at Ventura College
- Other students in need
Other requirements
- Dependents of veterans
Overview
Geographic Scope: Ventura College, Ventura County, CA
Focus Areas: Emergency financial assistance for urgent student needs
Background: Established in memory of Jordana Ybarra-Telias, who passed away in May 2022. Jordana was the President of the Ventura College Classified Senate and the Coordinator of the Ventura College Veteran Resource Center. The gift and other donor funds established a $20,000 fund for emergency grants.
Eligibility:
- Veteran students at Ventura College
- Dependents of veterans
- After serving veterans/dependents, remaining funds available to other students in need
What They Fund:
- Emergency mini-grants for urgent needs such as:
- New tires
- Prescriptions
- Utility bills
- Other emergency expenses
Award Distribution: Mini-grants distributed through the Ventura College Basic Needs Center until fund is exhausted
Contact Information:
- Ventura College Basic Needs Center
- Mailing Address: 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
- Physical Address: 71 Day Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
- Phone: 805-289-6461
- Email: vcfoundation@vcccd.edu
How to Apply
Application Process
Application process to be completed through the Ventura College Basic Needs Center.
Steps:
1. Contact the Ventura College Basic Needs Center for emergency grant application
2. Demonstrate urgent/emergency financial need
3. Priority given to veteran students and dependents of veterans
Required Materials: Not specified in available documentation
Contact for More Information:
What Ventura College Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $1.73M
- Median grant
- $1.73M
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Ventura, CA.
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Ventura College · Ventura, CA
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$1.73M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Hardship
- Veterans
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