First Grant Cycle Awardees

Environmental Health Coalition 
$10,000
Environmental Health Coalition is dedicated to achieving environmental and social justice. We believe that justice is accomplished by empowered communities acting together to make social change. We organize and advocate to protect public health and the environment threatened by toxic pollution. EHC supports broad efforts that create a just society and foster a healthy and sustainable quality of life.

Harvey Family Foundation
$10,000
The Harvey Family Foundation supports community-led disaster recovery and resilience in San Diego. Following the 2024 floods, HFF mobilized immediate aid and now empowers residents to rebuild homes, restore neighborhoods, and lead climate resilience efforts. HFF works to ensure recovery is just, inclusive, and community driven.

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center
$10,000
Olivewood Gardens in National City empowers youth and adults through organic gardening, nutrition education, and environmental stewardship. Their sustainable practices promote clean air, soil, and water while expanding access to fresh food. Olivewood also advocates for green space and helps train future environmental leaders through hands-on education programs.

SanDiego350
$10,000
SanDiego350 is building a grassroots movement to fight climate change and climate injustice through education, advocacy, and community action. They aim to create a united, informed community that can reduce emissions, hold leaders accountable, and build a just, sustainable future. By working with partners across social justice, labor, health, and environmental groups, they believe real change comes from people power, not just governments or corporations.

The Urban Collaborative Project
$10,000
The Urban Collaborative Project CDC (UCP) is a community capacity-building initiative that strengthens neighborhood collaboration through data-driven action teams. These teams identify and address disparities in areas like health, housing, transportation, infrastructure, environmental justice, and community beautification. UCP develops action plans and solutions while empowering residents through training and support to lead positive change and long-term healing in their own neighborhoods.