Funders working together to build healthy, equitable, and sustainable communities across California.
Learning from Lithium Valley: From Brine to Green Energy
The Lithium Crossroads Once a beachfront haven for celebrities, Southern California’s Salton Sea turned toxic long ago from too much agricultural runoff and too little fresh water. Today, few fish survive, while hazardous dust drives the highest asthma rate in the state. Yet lithium is luring businesses back to the… Read More »
Statewide Steering Committee Meeting Oakland: 2025 Highlights
Gathering just a week after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Smart Growth California steering committee members convened in Oakland to reflect on the impact of the disaster, share thoughts on response and recovery efforts, and learn about legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and creating a more climate-resilient future… Read More »
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What People Are Saying
“SGC was instrumental in helping us establish the Climate Funders’ Collaborative in the Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region. Their team brings content expertise, network connections and effective engagement practices to our collaborative effort.”
Christiana DeBenedict, San Diego Foundation
“Smart Growth California provides so much value – from policy updates and exposure to innovative projects and organizations to providing a space for philanthropic relationship building and developing co-funding opportunities.”
Lisa Craypo, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
“Smart Growth California is one of the few spaces where funders are working across issue areas to address the needs of our most disadvantaged communities.”
Craig Martinez, The California Endowment
“Smart Growth California is an incredibly efficient way for me to connect with and learn from other funders and nonprofit partners so I can stay on top of what’s happening with affordable housing, transportation justice, and equitable development in regions throughout the state.”
Vu-Bang Nguyen, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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