Avila Beach Community Foundation | Grant Opportunities

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Avila Beach Community Foundation

Avila Beach, CA, United StatesWebsite

About Avila Beach Community Foundation

Avila Beach Community Foundation is a local community foundation that funds projects and nonprofits that provide visible public benefits to Avila Beach and nearby San Luis Obispo County. It prioritizes small-to-midsized community improvements, cultural and historic preservation, environmental stewardship, and school-based programs that directly serve Avila Beach residents, often making awards that support seasonal services, events, and youth-focused activities.

Focus Areas

Visible community enhancement and infrastructure projects in Avila BeachPreservation of local cultural and historic assetsSchool-based supports for economically disadvantaged Avila Beach studentsLocal environmental stewardship and coastal conservation projectsCommunity events and youth engagement programs (e.g., children's fairs, seasonal services)

Giving Approach

Primarily annual grant cycle (typical application window July–early September) awarding modest grants (around $5,000), plus year‑round ad-hoc/sponsorship or small project grants considered by the Board or Executive Committee; awards are local and project-specific.

How to approach this funder

Submit proposals during the annual cycle (July through early September) for standard grants and expect award sizes near $5,000; for small or time-sensitive projects, contact the Executive Director (Richard Cohen) to request ad-hoc/sponsorship consideration year-round. Emphasize direct benefit to Avila Beach residents, visible community impact, budget clarity, and any partnerships with local schools or event organizers.

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Open Grant Opportunities

Current and upcoming funding from Avila Beach Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

Open nowCloses Sep 9, 2026Award: Varies

Annual Community Grant Program

preservation of historical and cultural assetsbeauty and infrastructure improvementscommunity visibility and enhancement+5 more

Who can apply: Organizations located in Avila Beach and other interested parties that serve Avila Beach may submit requests for projects to enhance the community. Local nonprofits and community groups are invited to apply. Matching grant requests may receive greater consideration.

Deadline: Applications are accepted each year from July through early September; the noted deadline for the current cycle is Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Open nowCloses Sep 9, 2026Award: Varies

Avila Beach Community Foundation Grants (annual cycle)

historical and cultural preservationcommunity beautificationinfrastructure+2 more

Who can apply: Organizations located in Avila Beach and other interested parties that serve Avila Beach may apply for projects that enhance the community and will be accomplished during the ensuing calendar year. Matching grants may receive greater consideration.

Deadline: Applications are accepted each year from July through early September; the page notes a deadline of Wednesday, September 9 (for the 2027 cycle).

Open nowRolling / open intake

Avila Beach Communities Emerging Needs and Opportunities Fund

special projectscommunity needscommunity opportunities

Who can apply: Requests must be for special projects within the foundation's mission and purpose and outside the annual grant-making schedule.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $100 – $5K

Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation Fund

community projectsmatching grantsmission-aligned projects

Who can apply: Projects must fall within the Avila Beach Foundation's mission and by-laws. Requests between $100 and $1,000 require a simple letter; requests over $1,000 up to $5,000 require a more comprehensive proposal.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Joan Sargen Avila Beach Communities Enrichment Fund

social enrichmentecological enrichmentarts and culture+1 more

Who can apply: Projects or programs must enrich the social, ecological, or artistic fabric of the greater Avila Beach communities and align with the foundation's mission.

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Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.