How much funding does Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund provide?

Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund provides $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants in funding.

When is the deadline for Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund?

The deadline is October 19, 2026.

Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Nonprofits

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Funding Amount

$500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants

Deadline

October 19, 2026

179 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Crescenta-Canada Valley region including La Canada, La Crescenta, parts of Glendale, Montrose, and Tujunga

Focus Areas: Educational programs and projects serving children, adults, and seniors

Award Types:

Standard grants: $500-$5,000 for ongoing, leadership, and special needs educational programs

Grants of $3,000+ require a match

Strategic Initiative Grants: Up to $15,000 for educational innovation (new)

Strategic Initiative Grant Details: Two or more nonprofit organizations can collaborate and propose educational change with potential widespread application in the Crescenta-Canada community and beyond

Eligibility:

Must be nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Must provide educational programs to residents of the Crescenta-Canada Valley

Parent organizations located outside but delivering educational programs in this area or to residents are eligible

What They Fund:

Enhance ongoing programs with new resources, equipment, technology, facilities, modernization, or upgrades

Initiate new programs

Educational innovations

Contact Information:

Edna Karinski, CEO, Community Foundation of the Verdugos: (818) 241-8040

Jean Maluccio, Crescenta Valley Chamber: (818) 248-4957

Email: info@cfverdugos.org

Board of Advisors: Rick Dinger, Jo Loomis, Jean Maluccio, Roberta Parker, Mary Pinola, Julia Rabago, Teri Rice, Renee Riendeau, Patty Steur, Eleanor Wacker, Chris Waldheim

How to Apply

1. Access Application: Applications available online at www.crescentavalleychamber.org and info@cfverdugos.org
2. Complete Application: Submit all required information
3. Submit via Email: Applications must be submitted by email only
4. Deadline: Friday, October 19 (annually)
5. Required Materials: Application form with project details and description

Note: Applications are due by the specified deadline via email to the contacts listed.

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