PROGRAM AREA
GGS Healthy Living
Pathways to a Bright Future
The GGS Healthy Living program supports organizations that enable youth to thrive and live up to their full potential by building resiliency, promoting healthy coping strategies and positive decision-making, and preventing unhealthy behaviors.
ORGANIZATIONS WE FUND
Those serving at-promise middle and/or high school students in Marin and San Francisco counties.
PROGRAMS WE FUND
Those which:
- Work with students facing adversity, particularly those who may be homeless and/or in the foster care system
- Employ sound youth development and trauma-informed practices
- Use dedicated curricula in their programming
- Have leadership and program staff who reflect the communities they serve
- Focus on anti-bullying, mentoring (peer and adult), personal development and empowerment, mental health, general health, substance use prevention, and/or school gardens
NEW APPLICANTS
HOW TO APPLY
If you have reviewed the application criteria above and would like to apply, you will be able to access the application in the grants portal when the submission period is open.
GGS HEALTHY LIVING GRANTEES
HOW TO REAPPLY
Grantees who have received funding within the past year and wish to be considered for subsequent grant funding should submit an application. The application questions can be found here. Please note, the foundation no longer requires grant reports for single-year grants. Abbreviated reporting questions are incorporated into the renewal application. Click the checkbox for the prompt “Did you receive a Bella Vista grant last year?” and answer the additional questions before moving to the narrative section. Please contact Araceli Ayala, Grants Manager, at aayala@pfs-llc.net with questions.
ADDITIONAL
PROGRAM AREAS
WATERSHED RESTORATION
The Watershed Restoration program focuses on restoration and revitalization of key watershed ecosystems within specific geographic areas in California and Oregon.
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.
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.