Supporting Communities
TO BUILD RESILIENT FAMILIES AND HEALTHY WATERSHED ECOSYSTEMS
Grants Considered by Invitation
Moving forward, our grantmaking will transition to an invitation-only process beginning in 2026. Specific guidance and application materials will be shared individually with organizations when they are invited to submit a proposal. Our first round of invitations will be issued in January 2026.
While we are not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time, please contact foundation staff with questions.
We Support
The Bella Vista Foundation supports community-based, nonprofit organizations working in four program areas.
PRE-3 SUPPORT
The Pre-3 Support program focuses on building resiliency among families facing adversity or trauma by helping parents and caregivers cope with toxic stress.
GGS EARLY LITERACY
The GGS Early Literacy program promotes literacy for children, including acquisition of reading, writing, and comprehension skills, and application of literacy skills to critical thinking and self-expression.
GGS Youth Mental Health
The GGS Youth Mental Health Program supports youth mental health and substance use prevention and intervention programs that employ approaches that are culturally specific, trauma-informed, and led by people that represent the community served.
WATERSHED RESTORATION
The Watershed Restoration program focuses on restoration and revitalization of key watershed ecosystems within the following specific geographic areas in California and Oregon.
