Funders working together to build healthy, equitable, and sustainable communities across California.
What Do Recent Election Results Mean for California Communities?
Tuesday’s election yielded a mix of results on several propositions that impact California communities. The defeat of Proposition 6 means that $8.5 billion for sustainable transportation is safe. Two housing measures passed, while an expansion of rent control didn’t. Voters rejected Proposition 3 for water projects. And beyond ballot initiatives,… Read More »
New Tool Helps Bridge Gap Between Communities and Public Funds
A recent partnership between The California Endowment and Resources Legacy Fund provided support to the Local Government Commission to help communities find and win billions of dollars in public funds. Read More »New Tool Helps Bridge Gap Between Communities and Public Funds
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Is SB 375 Reaching Its Potential for Climate and for Communities?
December 11, 2018Smart Growth California Event
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2019 Funder Summit
February 12 - February 13, 2019 The Citizen Hotel, Sacramento CASmart Growth California Event
What People Are Saying
“California is at a turning point. There is so much potential for what we can achieve for the future, but it won’t happen without foundation collaboration and leadership.”
Ray Colmenar, The California Endowment
“As California sets a path for the nation on climate change, funders are working together to impact state policy in ways we simply couldn’t on our own.”
Amy Kenyon, Ford Foundation
“Smart Growth California is one of the few spaces where funders are working across issue areas to address the needs of our most disadvantaged communities.”
Craig Martinez, The California Endowment
“I’m a better grantmaker because of the knowledge and networks I’ve built through Smart Growth California. I especially appreciate the commitment to climate resilience and social equity.”
Francesca Vietor, The San Francisco Foundation
“As part of the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative, I get to work with other funders at the intersection of health, equity, and sustainability in an ongoing way, which strengthens both my work and our collective impact as grantmakers.”
Jacqueline Waggoner, Enterprise Community Partners
“Smart Growth California is an incredibly efficient way for me to connect with and learn from other funders and nonprofit partners so I can stay on top of what’s happening with affordable housing, transportation justice, and equitable development in regions throughout the state.”
Vu-Bang Nguyen, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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