- 2015 Grantees
- Past Grantees
Palo Alto Community Fund has one grant cycle per year that begins at the start of the calendar year. Grant applications are due in early February, and grantees are announced in May.
The Fund gives grants that range from $2,500 to $12,500 in the following categories: Arts and Culture; Community Development and Social Services; Education; Environment; Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities; Housing and Nutrition; Senior Services; and Youth and Families. Congratulations to our most recent recipients.
Some organizations are listed in multiple impact categories because they have dual focuses.
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Art in Action program teaching art appreciation, art history, and art techniques to students at Ravenswood City School district elementary schools.
In-Classroom and afterschool choral and instrumental programs providing music instruction to students in the Ravenswood City School District.
Cultural Kaleidoscope program builds bridges between diverse communities by partnering elementary school classrooms with resident artists to work on collaborative art projects.
TheatreWorks for Schools program providing youth with the opportunity to participate in theatre to support their education.
Jobs Plus program providing vocational services to clients with severe mental illness.
Crisis Intervention Services providing a 24-hour hotline and Emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children.
Alternative to Suspension restorative justice program for youth offenders.
Entrepreneurship training program providing business training, technical assistance, and business networking to low-income business owners.
Community Integration program teaching special needs students how to interact in community environments.
Art in Action program teaching art appreciation, art history, and art techniques to students at Ravenswood City School district elementary schools.
Brentwood Academy expanded learning time program for K-5th graders in East Palo Alto.
Entrepreneurship-based experiential learning curriculum for 9th grade students at Menlo-Atherton High School.
Five-week summer program to strengthen academic knowledge, study skills and interpersonal skills for 4th-8th grade students.
Academic Summer Advancement Program for incoming 9th grade students to ensure students do not experience summer learning loss.
Education Micro Grant program provides grants to educators in the Ravenswood School District to promote educational achievement for students in the classroom.
Hands-on Science education academic program at Cesar Chavez/Green Oaks Academy.
Pre-K program providing professional development for teachers and Pre-K educational materials.
STEAM Field Trip program to expand students’ geographical and mental horizons.
Science Outreach program providing hands-on, Next Generation science instruction and STEM education to 5th-7th grade students.
In-school sexual health programs for grades 5–7.
Summer camp scholarships.
Hands-on Science education for Palo Alto students.
After School academic program at Woodlands Newell apartments for youth ages 5-12.
In-Classroom and afterschool choral and instrumental programs providing music instruction to students in the Ravenswood City School District.
Cultural Kaleidoscope program builds bridges between diverse communities by partnering elementary school classrooms with resident artists to work on collaborative art projects.
Summer Internship program that help scholars achieve their career goals.
One-on-One literacy intervention program to help struggling readers master literacy skills.
Vocabulary program for K-8th grade students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the English language.
TheatreWorks for Schools program providing youth with the opportunity to participate in theatre to support their education.
Outdoor educational opportunities for underserved elementary-age students.
Hands-on Science education academic program at Cesar Chavez/Green Oaks Academy.
Summer camp scholarships.
Outdoor educational opportunities for underserved elementary-age students.
“Project Resilience,” a Social Emotional Learning program for Palo Alto elementary schools.
Outlet program supporting LGBTQQ youth with support services, leadership development, and education.
Jobs Plus program providing vocational services to clients with severe mental illness.
Comprehensive mental health services for students and their families at Ravenswood City School District elementary schools.
WomenSV program providing bilingual case management support and education activities for victims of domestic violence.
In-school sexual health programs for grades 5–7.
Peninsula Family Advocacy Program, providing legal assistance, education, and referrals to low-income seniors.
Ravenswood Early Childhood Caries Prevention project provides high-quality dental treatment and oral health promotion for young children.
Housing clinics and legal services for low-income tenants at risk of losing their homes.
After School academic program at Woodlands Newell apartments for youth ages 5-12.
Stepping Stones to Success program provides out-of-school academic support and skill-building opportunities to low-income Palo Alto youth.
Providing hot, healthy meals to anyone seeking a meal and a safe place to eat.
Rose Keliner Center offering individualized adult day health care and adult day care program for low income Seniors.
Peninsula Family Advocacy Program, providing legal assistance, education, and referrals to low-income seniors.
Outlet program supporting LGBTQQ youth with support services, leadership development, and education.
Swim lesson scholarships at the Belle Haven community pool.
Brentwood Academy expanded learning time program for K-5th graders in East Palo Alto.
Alternative to Suspension restorative justice program for youth offenders.
Legal Eagle program providing legal education and leadership training to youth.
Summer camp scholarships.
“People safety” and social–emotional development training and coaching for children, their families, and teachers.
Stepping Stones to Success program provides out-of-school academic support and skill-building opportunities to low-income Palo Alto youth.
Community Integration program teaching special needs students how to interact in community environments.
“Project Resilience,” a Social Emotional Learning program for Palo Alto elementary schools.
Outlet program supporting LGBTQQ youth with support services, leadership development, and education.
Art in Action program teaching art appreciation, art history, and art techniques to students at Ravenswood City School district elementary schools.
Rose Keliner Center offering individualized adult day health care and adult day care program for low income Seniors.
Swim lesson scholarships at the Belle Haven community pool.
Brentwood Academy expanded learning time program for K-5th graders in East Palo Alto.
Entrepreneurship-based experiential learning curriculum for 9th grade students at Menlo-Atherton High School.
Five-week summer program to strengthen academic knowledge, study skills and interpersonal skills for 4th-8th grade students.
Jobs Plus program providing vocational services to clients with severe mental illness.
Comprehensive mental health services for students and their families at Ravenswood City School District elementary schools.
Academic Summer Advancement Program for incoming 9th grade students to ensure students do not experience summer learning loss.
Housing clinics and legal services for low-income tenants at risk of losing their homes.
Crisis Intervention Services providing a 24-hour hotline and Emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children.
Education Micro Grant program provides grants to educators in the Ravenswood School District to promote educational achievement for students in the classroom.
Alternative to Suspension restorative justice program for youth offenders.
Hands-on Science education academic program at Cesar Chavez/Green Oaks Academy.
WomenSV program providing bilingual case management support and education activities for victims of domestic violence.
Pre-K program providing professional development for teachers and Pre-K educational materials.
STEAM Field Trip program to expand students’ geographical and mental horizons.
Legal Eagle program providing legal education and leadership training to youth.
Science Outreach program providing hands-on, Next Generation science instruction and STEM education to 5th-7th grade students.
In-school sexual health programs for grades 5–7.
Summer camp scholarships.
“People safety” and social–emotional development training and coaching for children, their families, and teachers.
Peninsula Family Advocacy Program, providing legal assistance, education, and referrals to low-income seniors.
Hands-on Science education for Palo Alto students.
After School academic program at Woodlands Newell apartments for youth ages 5-12.
In-Classroom and afterschool choral and instrumental programs providing music instruction to students in the Ravenswood City School District.
Cultural Kaleidoscope program builds bridges between diverse communities by partnering elementary school classrooms with resident artists to work on collaborative art projects.
Stepping Stones to Success program provides out-of-school academic support and skill-building opportunities to low-income Palo Alto youth.
Summer Internship program that help scholars achieve their career goals.
Ravenswood Early Childhood Caries Prevention project provides high-quality dental treatment and oral health promotion for young children.
One-on-One literacy intervention program to help struggling readers master literacy skills.
Entrepreneurship training program providing business training, technical assistance, and business networking to low-income business owners.
Providing hot, healthy meals to anyone seeking a meal and a safe place to eat.
Vocabulary program for K-8th grade students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the English language.
TheatreWorks for Schools program providing youth with the opportunity to participate in theatre to support their education.
Outdoor educational opportunities for underserved elementary-age students.