The Chula Vista Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista by addressing emerging needs. This is achieved by encouraging effective philanthropy, building an endowment for the community, annually funding organizations and causes, and providing a means for legacy planning and cash gifts. This effort is driven by a vision to cultivate a culture of giving that strengthens and enriches Chula Vista's community life across generations.
The grant program by the Ramona Community Foundation aims to support projects that specifically address the needs within Ramona, focusing on the community's recovery from the pandemic and the building of a more vibrant community. Grants will be awarded to projects that are practical, achievable within a year, and have potential for long-term sustainability. Projects could either expand existing programs, replicate successful programs from other areas, or initiate completely new efforts. Funding targets range from $1,500 to $7,500 and are available to nonprofit organizations, schools, or government agencies.