Supporting the
Walnut Creek community and the community's youth since 1992
Grants and Awards
2024 GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The Walnut Creek Civic Pride Foundation has announced the award of 12 grants totaling nearly $25,000 to local non-profit organizations that help to preserve and enhance the quality of life in the community.
​The Community Grants program continues the Foundation's commitment to Walnut Creek. Since its founding in 1992, the group has awarded more than $650,000 in community grants to Walnut Creek organizations and programs. The Foundation also helped to fund the building of the All Abilities Playground at Heather Farm Park, the Splash Playground at Larkey Pool, and the Walnut Creek Skate Park and has provided college scholarships for local graduating high school students.
How to Become a Community Grant Sponsor or Donor: The Foundation invites the business community and philanthropic community members to become a member of the Civic Pride Sponsor Circle or to make an individual donation. If you would like to contribute to the Community Grant program, you may make a tax-deductible donation by credit card through this website or by sending a check, payable to WCCPF, to P.O. Box 31156, Walnut Creek 94598. Donate now!
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2024 Grant Recipients
School Clothes Enhance Learning Readiness
The Operation School Bell and Common Threads programs of the Assistance League Diablo Valley provide new school clothing for low-income and homeless youth – enhancing student self-esteem and supporting their readiness to learn.
"Growing" Environmental Stewardship
The Ruth Bancroft Garden is “reaching over” its garden walls to bring environmental and botanical workshops and demonstrations direct to the community.
Creative Opportunities for Under-served Adults
A series of visual arts lessons – through the Community Arts Center and Community Arts Foundation – will help to uplift under-served seniors and low-income adults.
Summer Arias in the Park
All ages will enjoy Festival Opera’s free Sunday afternoon celebration of opera favorites next summer in Civic Park.
Teen Wellness Supports Learning
Through the Walnut Creek Education Foundation, nearly 1,600 high schoolers and their families will have access to critical mental health, wellness, and prevention services at the Las Lomas Wellness Center.
11th Annual Short Film Competition
After 10 successful years – and participation from around the world – Mountain Shadow Film Society will host its 11th Annual Short Film Competition for independent filmmakers.
Expanding Our Love for Local History
By giving local third-graders their own copies of the Downtown History tour booklet, the Walnut Creek Historical Society will extend appreciation for local history
from students to their families.
Wonders of Environmental Science
The Science Discovery Cart at the Gardens at Heather Farm will offer
hands-on environmental and botanical activities that will intrigue visitors of all ages.
Building a Brighter Future
The Trinity Center – which provides a doorway to opportunity for unhoused adults – is expanding its culinary training program, part of its workforce development efforts.
Orchestral Outreach to Schools
Through interactive concerts and instrumental demonstrations, the all-volunteer Diablo Symphony Orchestra supplements music education for local schools.
A Prom for Everyone
Once again, and thanks to PFLAG, teens from around the area will have an inclusive prom
experience this spring.
Soccer for Children with Special Needs
The TopSoccer program of Walnut Creek Surf Soccer Club pairs local youth volunteers with
children with special needs to provide a fun group sports experience.
Grant Recipients since 1992
Since 1992, the Foundation has successfully raised and disbursed more than $650,000 to Walnut Creek organizations and programs.
Grant recipients have included:
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Assistance League of Diablo Valley, Operation School Bell
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Buena Vista Elementary School (Lemos Juntos)
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California Symphony (music in the schools program)
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Center for Human Development: PEP
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Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
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The Creek: Middle School Youth Center
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Diabetic Youth Foundation
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Diablo Ballet (school program)
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Diablo Symphony Orchestra
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Family Stress Center
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Foothill Middle School, Homework Club
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Gardens at Heather Farm (youth education programs)
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Lindsay Wildlife Museum (youth education programs)
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Northgate High School Parent Action Team (crisis counselors)
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Walnut Creek Aquanuts
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Walnut Creek Education Foundation
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Walnut Creek Little League, Challenger Division
Walnut Creek Skate Park
Through the leadership of Foundation Director June Kirske, the Foundation raised $30,000 in private funds for the building of Walnut Creek's Skate Park at
Heather Farm Park. The Skate Park opened in 2006.
College Scholarship Program
In past years, the Foundation also helped to make it financially feasible for Walnut Creek students to attend college, awarding more than $25,000 in scholarships to exemplary high school seniors.
Pictured are the 2006 Scholarship Recipients (left to right): Katherine Soe
Tania Chen
Hannah Poursartip
Tym Blanchard