NVCF Awards More Than $625,000 in Education Grants and Scholarships


Here at Napa Valley Community Foundation, we are thrilled to announce the awarding of more than $625,000 in education grants and scholarships this year, marking a significant investment in the future of our community's students. 2023 Scholarship Highlights: Total Scholarship Awarded: $438,210 Number of Awards: 80 Beneficiary Students: 66 Median Award Amount: $2,000 Our scholarship…

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Reimagining Local Journalism: Highway 29 Media’s Quest to Preserve Community News


At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we have always believed that our community and our democracy are more vibrant when everyone participates in the decisions we make about our future. Independent local news fosters civic engagement. When communities lose local news outlets, we also risk losing representation for diverse communities in the Valley. That’s why we…

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Unity in Diversity: The Impact of LGBTQ+ Connection in Napa Valley


Pride Month, celebrated each June, shines a spotlight on the diverse experiences, triumphs, and challenges of the LGBTQ+ community. In Napa Valley, a program of On The Move called LGBTQ+ Connection is diligently working to foster an environment where these narratives are not just heard but honored, particularly focusing on adolescents and young adults. The…

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