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2004 Grants

Neighborhoods

Northern California Community Loan Fund

For a lead grant to assist in the creation of the Lower San Antonio Community Development Fund, a predevelopment and acquisition pool. $1,000,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$1,000,000 in 2004
South of Market Community Action Network
Fiscal Sponsor: Community Development Institute

To give South of Market residents a voice in neighborhood planning. $50,000

$50,000 in 2004
Unity Council

For revitalization of Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood: $150,000 in capital support for the new Public Market adjacent to the Fruitvale Transit Village and $50,000 toward predevelopment costs for Phase 2 of the transit village. $200,000

$200,000 in 2004
Urban Solutions
Fiscal Sponsor: South of Market Foundation

To help Visitacion Valley residents implement a commercial revitalization plan for Leland Avenue and develop demographic, land use and economic profiles of priority neighborhoods. $60,000

$60,000 in 2004
Transportation For a Livable City

To provide technical assistance for resident involvement in major transportation improvements in San Francisco's low-income neighborhoods. $60,000

$60,000 in 2004
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation

To build the organization’s capacity to undertake large-scale, mixed-use projects along major transit lines in the Tenderloin, Civic Center and Mid-Market. $150,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$150,000 in 2004
Northern California Community Loan Fund

$150,000 to increase its loan program and technical assistance services; and an up to $100,000 challenge grant to expand the permanent capital fund to better serve low-income communities in the Bay Area. $250,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$75,000 in 2004
Urban Resource Systems

To help residents and city officials develop sustainable models for planning, stewardship and maintenance of neighborhood parks, particularly in underserved, low-income communities. $150,000

$150,000 in 2004
City CarShare

To expand car-sharing in Oakland and San Francisco's low-income neighborhoods. $60,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$35,000 in 2004
BRIDGE Housing Corporation

To develop large mixed-use projects along major transit corridors in West Oakland, Lower San Antonio and Visitacion Valley that create vibrant places to live, work, shop, and play. $300,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$100,000 in 2004
Mission Community Council
Fiscal Sponsor: Arriba Juntos

To strengthen low-income residents' involvement in policy decisions affecting the Mission. $70,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$35,000 in 2004
East Bay Housing Organizations

To advance policies that promote community development in Oakland's low-income neighborhoods and increase county-wide public support for affordable housing. $40,000

$40,000 in 2004
Senior Action Network

To mobilize Visitacion Valley and South of Market senior residents to advocate for neighborhood improvements and resident-based community planning. $35,000

$35,000 in 2004
Glide Economic Development Corporation

For predevelopment activities related to planning and developing a large, mixed-use transit village in the Tenderloin. $100,000

$100,000 in 2004
San Francisco Organizing Project

To create a stronger, multi-ethnic voice for neighborhood revitilization in Visitacion Valley, and advance affordable housing and school reform work at both the neighborhood and citywide levels. $180,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$90,000 in 2004
Chinatown Community Development Center

To strengthen and expand its work in Chinatown; and to plan for the Central Subway, the rail link between Visitacion Valley and Chinatown. $300,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$150,000 in 2004
California Reinvestment Committee

To advocate for greater bank and insurance company investment in San Francisco and Oakland's low-income neighborhoods. $70,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$35,000 in 2004
Social Compact
Fiscal Sponsor: Social Compact Inc.

To assess market strength and opportunity for commercial revitalization in Lower San Antonio. $35,000

$35,000 in 2004
Oakland Community Organizations, Inc.

To develop community leadership to improve Oakland neighborhoods and schools. $300,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$150,000 in 2004
Urban Ecology

For planning, design, and policy work with low-income residents and community groups in Lower San Antonio, Visitacion Valley, and Fruitvale. $220,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$110,000 in 2004
Chinese Progressive Association

To organize and train low-income Chinese families in Chinatown and Visitacion Valley to advocate for better housing, health and working conditions. $85,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$45,000 in 2004
Trust for Public Land

To create and sustain safe, inviting parks and community gathering places in Lower San Antonio, Visitacion Valley and West Oakland; and for capital support. $450,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$300,000 in 2004
Filipino American Development Foundation

To help San Francisco's low-income Filipino families gain access to economic, health care and affordable housing opportunities. $70,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$35,000 in 2004
Institute for Community Peace

To build the capacity of local groups to address violence in Visitacion Valley. $35,000

$35,000 in 2004
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

To build the capacity of anchor community development organizations, to improve commerical corridors in Lower San Antonio, Fruitvale, and Visitacion Valley, and to launch a second-tier leadership development program. $450,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$255,000 in 2004
Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California

For research, policy, and advocacy work to increase funding for affordable housing and community development. $150,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$100,000 in 2004
Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security

To increase the participation of residents in public policy decisions regarding transportation and health issues in West Oakland, Lower San Antonio and Fruitvale. $40,000

$40,000 in 2004
Transportation and Land Use Coalition

To improve public transit in Lower San Antonio and Fruitvale, and to give residents a greater say in regional transportation decisions. $100,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$50,000 in 2004
Affordable Housing Associates

To help implement a community-based revitilization plan for Lower San Antonio. $70,000

$70,000 in 2004
Community Housing Partnership

To develop new supportive housing for very low-income families in the Tenderloin. $50,000

$50,000 in 2004
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation

General support to implement the agency's strategic plan. $200,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$100,000 in 2004
Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center

To support community organizing and neighborhood planning, particularly along the Mission Street Corridor and Bayshore Boulevard industrial area. $100,000 over two years (2004-2006)

$50,000 in 2004
San Francisco Beautiful

To develop civic initiatives and provide mini-grants to grassroots organizations working to revitalize low-income neighborhoods. $30,000

$30,000 in 2004
Urban Strategies Council

To help residents of Lower San Antonio, Fruitvale and West Oakland ensure that major redevelopment projects in their neighborhoods create maximum public benefit. $75,000

$75,000 in 2004
Asian Neighborhood Design, Inc.

To help low-income neighborhoods develop comprehensive community revitalization plans and create innovative citywide resources for affordable housing, job training, open space and child care. $40,000

$40,000 in 2004
California Futures Network

To encourage state policy reform in support of mixed-use, transit-oriented development and community land-use planning. $50,000

$50,000 in 2004
San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association

To engage residents, particularly those in low-income neighborhoods, in improving San Francisco's housing and community development policies. $45,000

$45,000 in 2004
CompuMentor

To provide free and discounted computer products and technology assessments for San Francisco and East Bay nonprofit organizations. $30,000

$30,000 in 2004
Visitacion Valley Community Development Corporation

To enhance the agency's property management capacity and its ability to participate more broadly in family and neighborhood development. $50,000

$50,000 in 2004
Mission Anti-Displacement Partnership
Fiscal Sponsor: Mission Economic Development Association

To engage residents in community planning in the Mission that addresses their concerns about housing, employment, social services and recreation. $115,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$50,000 in 2004
Mission Economic Development Association

To advance a neighborhood revitalization and family economic success agenda for the Mission. $150,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$75,000 in 2004
Congregations Organizing for Renewal

To increase affordable housing, neighborhood safety and youth development opportunities in souther Alameda County. $100,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$50,000 in 2004
Tenants and Owners Development Corporation

For planning and development in South of Market, and to enhance the organization's long-term financial sustainability. $125,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$50,000 in 2004
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation

For general and capital support to advance community and economic development in low-income neighborhoods in Oakland. $500,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$200,000 in 2004
Alliance for West Oakland Development

To conduct predevelopment activities for Mandela Transit Village, adjacent to the West Oakland BART station. $100,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$50,000 in 2004
Unity Council

For revitalization of Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood. $200,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$100,000 in 2004
Mission Housing Development Corporation

To build several large community development projects and help create financial incentives that encourage private developers to provide more open space, child care, community facilities and family housing. $150,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$75,000 in 2004
Mercy Housing California

To support resident leadership and community services in Visitacion Valley, and to develop affordable nonprofit space in low-income neighborhoods. $250,000 over two years (2003-2005)

$125,000 in 2004
Chinatown Community Development Center

For the Campaign for Communities to take on major developments in Chinatown and to strengthen its programs and finances. $550,000 over two years (2002-2004)

$100,000 in 2004
Northern California Community Loan Fund

To increase the loan program and technical assistance services, and a challenge grant to expand the permanent capital fund to better serve low-income communities in the Bay Area. $300,000 over two years (2002-2004)

$100,000 in 2004
Northern California Community Loan Fund

To assist in the creation of permanently affordable office and program space for nonprofits in San Francisco. $1,450,000 over five years (2001-2006)

$600,000 in 2004
Grants of $25,000 and Under
Cambodian Community Development Inc.
Resources for Community Development
San Francisco Housing Action Coalition
Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco
Tenderloin Housing Clinic
Walk San Francisco
Japantown Task Force, Inc.
Aspen Institute
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Adopt-A-Watershed
Chinese for Affirmative Action
East Bay Asian Youth Center
St. Peter's Housing Committee

Children, Youth and Families

Youth Development