Over the past several months we have been working hard at applying for VERY large grants. We have developed some amazing relationships and partners, and with a huge inflow of federal funds aimed at climate action, we have been swinging for the fences. And it looks like it paid off.
In collaboration with 4 other nonprofits, we applied for more than $20 million in funding to transform the San Gabriel Valley. For our part, it looks like we will be receiving a total of 1.85 million dollars over the next three years. This will fund programs including building rain gardens, planting trees, installing and maintaining native school gardens, and establishing/running school compost programs. What’s more, the program will provide the funding to keep together our amazing team, provide them the opportunity to work 35 hours per week for the 3 years of the program, bake in better compensation, and include an additional 30% on top of their wages to provide fringe benefits. Good for the planet, the community, and the team!
To read more about this collaboration click HERE!