Category: Our Grants

California State Senator Bill Dodd’s Fund Awards $200,000 to Support Crime Victims

Posted on: Feb 16, 2024

Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) and Monarch Justice Center are thrilled to announce a $200,000 grant to support Monarch Justice Center’s important work empowering victims of crime and promoting healing and recovery. This grant comes through the generosity of State Senator Bill Dodd, and the Dodd Family Foundation—a fund of Napa Valley Community Foundation. In…

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Welcome to Miguel Ángel Castañón, the new Executive Director of COAD

Posted on: Jan 29, 2024

As a steadfast supporter and founding donor of Napa Valley COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster), we are thrilled to welcome Miguel Ángel Castañón as the new Executive Director for the organization. Miguel brings a wealth of experience in health and safety, having previously served as Safety Officer for OLE Health (now CommuniCare+Ole) and as Director…

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Coming Soon: 2024 Scholarships in Napa Valley! | Próximamente: Becas 2024 en Napa Valley!

Posted on: Dec 13, 2023

ANNOUNCING 2024 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Seniors Graduating from Napa County High Schools Students at Napa Valley College Napa County Nursing Students Napa County Teachers/Educators Napa County Veterans Viticulture and Enology students Veterinary students Calistoga Jr./Sr. High School Students studying music And more!  *Completion of the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application is required…

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NVCF Awards More Than $625,000 in Education Grants and Scholarships

Posted on: Sep 6, 2023

Here at Napa Valley Community Foundation, we are thrilled to announce the awarding of more than $625,000 in education grants and scholarships this year, marking a significant investment in the future of our community's students. 2023 Scholarship Highlights: Total Scholarship Awarded: $438,210 Number of Awards: 80 Beneficiary Students: 66 Median Award Amount: $2,000 Our scholarship…

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Unity in Diversity: The Impact of LGBTQ+ Connection in Napa Valley

Posted on: Jun 20, 2023

Pride Month, celebrated each June, shines a spotlight on the diverse experiences, triumphs, and challenges of the LGBTQ+ community. In Napa Valley, a program of On The Move called LGBTQ+ Connection is diligently working to foster an environment where these narratives are not just heard but honored, particularly focusing on adolescents and young adults. The…

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