2018 Grantees:
Achievement House
Project: Beach Clean-Up Crew
Amount Funded: $2,970
- This grant provides funds for the Achievement House crew to conduct clean-up work on and around the town of Avila Beach during high between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The group clean areas adjacent to the promenade and focuses on areas of the town not handled by SLO County Public Works.
Project: Tech Upgrade
Amount Funded: $6,250 (Matching)
- Funding to upgrade existing computers in the classrooms used by the teachers and to increase the number of iPads so that students from 2nd to 6th grades each have an iPad to use for research and to complete class work. This will help bring the school into line with modern teaching practices.
Project: Mutt Mitts
Amount Funded: $5,100
- This grant will fund the purchase of roughly 100,000 bio-degradable doggy waste bags to be placed in dispensers along high dog traffic beaches, pier and parking areas, thus making it easier for dog walkers to help keep our beach area clean.
Project: Cancer Well-Fit Program
Amount Funded: $5,000 (Matching)
- Program provides nutrition, exercise and health coaching at Avila Bay Club to cancer patients living in the area.
Project: Scientist for a Day
Amount Funded: $5,000
- Scholarship program for students who would otherwise not be able to experience the educational opportunities provided by the CCA. Program targets kids in Title 1 schools and lower income families that do not have sufficient travel funds.
Project: Lighthouse Trolley Repair
Amount Funded: $4,020
Project: Restoration of Outdoor Landing
Amount Funded: $4,800 (Contingent on completion of set-up, administration & site prep)
- Funding for repairs/upgrades to new trolley including additional seating, painting, speaker/PA system and new front bumper. Trolley is used for tours and to transport people up to special events being hosted at the Lighthouse
- Funding for restoration and beautification of the Lower Terrace area that is used for events.
Project: Summer Program Support
Amount Funded: $6,500
- This grant will help fund the highly popular summer program that involves 200 youngsters annually by subsidizing costs associated with scholarships, equipment, transportation, and storage.
Project: Case Supportive Housing Case Management Services
Amount Funded: $4,000
- This grant covers most of the cost for case-management support for residents of the Lachen Tara Apartments, a subsidized housing complex in Avila Beach. Case management helps residents access community services and transition into permanent affordable housing.
Project: Community Center Management Support
Amount Funded: $10,000 (Portion Matching)
- The purpose of this grant is to provide the ABCA resources to operate the Avila Beach Community Center. These funds will partially fund the Executive Director, whose duties are to provide leadership, manage and administer all functions of the organization to ensure that year-round programs and services will be provided.
Project: Ocean Water Quality Testing
Amount Funded: $1,000 (Matching)
- Funds for their Blue Water Task Force program to cover the costs for the testing equipment for weekly testing of the water quality at multiple sites in Avila Beach.
Free Avila Beach Trolley (SCAT)
Project: Subsidize Free Trolley Rides
Amount: $5,000
- This is a continuation of the Foundation’s commitment to enable South County Area Transit to operate a trolley (during high season and Friday Fish and Farmers’ Market weekends) that is free to riders who want to come to Avila Beach in a loop that extends from Port San Luis to the Pismo Beach Outlets.
Project: Mailing to Avila Beach Households
Amount: $4,800
- Funds subsidize the mailing of the Avila Community News to households in Avila Beach and Avila Valley